Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from January 2004

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from January 2004

From the editor.(Editorial)
January 1, 2004... In the commercial arena, natural stone and tile are no longer reserved solely for upscale spaces. While still widely used to dress up ritzy hotel lobbies and chic corporate offices, the role of these materials has drastically expanded in the...

New trends unveiled at Cersale 2003.
January 1, 2004... The Bologna Fairgrounds in Bologna. Italy, once again set the stage for Cersaie, an exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom fumishings. The event was held from September 30 to October 5, 2003, and attracted almost 100,000 visitors from around...

Residential style: homeowners are realizing the value of natural stone and ceramic tile, and as a result, they are using these materials to create an upscale look for their living spaces.
January 1, 2004... When designing upscale homes, architect Louis DesRosiers of DesRosiers Architects in Bloomfield Hills, MI, is finding that while his clients desire aesthetic appeal, there also is the factor of comfort. Homeowners are craving a subtle elegance...

Creating signature spaces with stone and tile; natural stone and ceramic tile are being used to define a broad range of commercial spaces.
January 1, 2004... With each passing year, the use of natural stone and ceramic tile becomes more popular in all types of designs, not only residential spaces. Designers take into consideration that patrons visiting hotels, offices, resorts and other public...

Joel D. Bergman, AIA.(Interview)
January 1, 2004... As an architect specializing in casino resort design, Joel D. Bergman, AIA, creates many lavish and whimsical designs that are full of fantasy and imagination. Through his work, he transforms large facilities to be reminiscent of specific time...

Durango Ancient[TM] colcha pattern.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... Three tile sizes comprise this 12- x 12-inch x 1-cm mesh-mount pattern. Each of the four sides has a 3- x 6-inch piece. Each corner is comprised of 3- x 3-inch pieces centered by a 6- x 6-inch tile. Excellent in bathroom walls, showers, floors...

HMK[R] specification binder.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... The industry's most comprehensive guide to Stone Care. Features company brochures, specific Care Directions and individual Product Data to help you select the proper care system for virtually every type of installation. Contact HMK today to...

Designer sink line.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... After receiving the important award by the Italian Trade Commission as the most innovative company in the stone field. The Alfredo Salvatori company is continuing its research into the "design world" by presenting the new sink "Eclissi"....

Thru-body porcelain tiles.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... Essenza porcelain tiles have gained the reputation of being the highest quality. They are produced from the best raw materials available in the world. The utilization of advance technology gives Essenza porcelain tiles the inherent beauty of...

Natural beauty.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... At Bermarmol SA, every need in natural stone is answered with a wide range of products in standard sizes while also offering the possibility and capability to adapt each product to the formats and special needs of each individual project. Crema...

New villi glas tiles.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... Now available at all 13 showroom locations, Arizona Tile offers this 8-mm-thick glass tile with unlimited application possibilities. The tile is available in 45 impermeable colors and is easy to clean. No special installation tools or materials...

The ultimate in architectural stone.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... Burlington "the Best of British Stone" is the perfect natural flooring and paving medium. Hard wearing and durable, it is suitable for interior and exterior environments such as offices and shopping malls. It comes in five colours and a range...

Hand painting on stone.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... Pour La Maison has mastered the fine art of hand painting on stone. Our exclusive artist can hand paint your original ideas or reproduce any of the works that appear in our ever expanding collection. Pour La Maison manufactures and distributes...

Slate importer/distributor.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... Echeguren Slate, Inc. is an importer and nationwide distributor of slate, sandstone and quartzite for flooring and roofing. Our line of over 50 colors comes from India, China, Africa, Spain, Brazil and the U.S. In addition to tile, we offer...

Maestro mosaics [R] in glass and stone.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... Natural stone and glass mosaics. Over 200 selections. Glass in 50 colors. Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Slate, Travertine in subway tile. Vessel sinks. 1 1/4" ogee-base, and 1 1/4" CAP to match. Mosaic carpets & borders. Custom orders accepted. New...

Custom Building Products grout color center.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... To assist customers and design professionals with grout selections, Custom Building Products has created the grout color center, a unique display concept that offers a preview of the finished installation. This new display contains individual...

Emily Tholberg Mosaic & Murals.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... Custom designed murals made of natural stone for kitchens, entries, walls, and floors. Special attention to textures and colors of slate, travertines, onyx, marble, and glass combined with intricate cutting result in extraordinary pieces. ...

Gainey Ceramics.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... Gainey Ceramics, known for ceramic pottery since 1950, now offers relief decorative designer wall and countertop tile. With over 100 colors to choose from, we offer endless possibilities to compliment any historic look to today's latest trends....

Pacifique.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... AKDO proudly announces the "Pacifique" line of dimensional stone and mosaics. Designed and manufactured by AKDO, this line was inspired by the French Colonial days in Asia when natural materials were used in architecture to create environments...

ABC Stone Trading.(Sourcing Guide)
January 1, 2004... The architects' and designers' source for the finest natural stone, ABC's global collection includes granite, marble, travertine, onyx, slate and quartzite. Slabs, tiles, cut-to-size pieces and special projects are available for the...

Reviving the cultural heart of Milan; centuries in the making, Milan's Duomo is undergoing a major restoration effort that utilizes state-of-the-art technology to conserve the building's stonework.
January 1, 2004... Although construction of Milan's Duomo did not begin until 1386, the site on which the building stands has long been at the center of the city's religious consciousness. Today, Piazza del Duomo remains the city's cultural and spiritual hub, and...