Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from January 2002

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from January 2002

From the Editor.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Given the current economic slowdown, it might be natural to think that the use of premium building materials such as stone and tile might see a decline in use. However, judging by current trends - as well as the reasons that homeowners give for...

Walter Reed Medical Center Fitness Facility Washington, DC. (On the Boards).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Hillier-Washington has been retained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to design the new, 35,000-square-foot Physical Fitness Facility at Walker Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. This site, which is scheduled to open in late...

Arena Central Birmingham, United Kingdom. (On the Boards).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Arena Central is a mixed-use facility designed by Hellmuth Obata & Kassabaum (HOK). With a 450-bed, four-star hotel, high-quality office and residential components as well as an array of entertainment facilities, Arena Central revitalizes the...

Innovative ideas revealed at cersaie 2001: The most recent developments in tile products were showcased at this design show in Bologna, Italy.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Celebrating its 19th year as an exhibition for the ceramic industry, Cersaie was held in Bologna, Italy, from October 2 to 7, 2001. And as in years past, the show presented a forum for ceramic producers to display their latest innovations....

Quality living: Seeking comfort and style, homeowners are utilizing a variety of natural stone and ceramic products in the design of their homes.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Even when working on a limited budget homeowners are looking to optimize their design possibilities. While a home functions as a haven for family gatherings and relaxation, it also is representative of the tastes of those who live there....

Enhancing the retail environment: Natural stone and ceramic tile remain predominant materials in today's retail designs for their aesthetic quality as well as durability.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Whether it is out of necessity or pure enjoyment, shopping is a part of life. Around the world, people are drawn to high-end retail stores, shopping malls or clothing outlets in search of specific items or just to browse. And the retailers...

James Ingo Freed, FAIA. (Inter View).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The architectural career of James Ingo Freed has spanned across six different decades, beginning in the early 1950s. And while the architect's work has utilized a broad range of materials - including many types of glass products - the use of...

Reviving a French Landmark. (Classics).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... After opening its doors on January 5, 1875 the Palais Gamier in Paris, France, quickly became a city icon. With a natural stone exterior that was intricately carved from various types of limestone, marble and granite -- as well as decorative...