Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from January 2005

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from January 2005

From the editor.(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... IN this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, we took a different approach in selecting the subject for our "Interview" feature. Whereas our past interview subjects have historically been architects or interior designers, this issue...

Upcoming events.(flooring)(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... 2005 January 26 - 28 Surfaces, Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Owned and operated by Hanley-Wood Exhibitions. Sponsored by the World Floor Covering Association. Contact: 1-800-547-3477; International calls contact:...

New products revealed at Cersaie 2004.
January 1, 2005... CERSAIE 2004, the annual international exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings, was held at the Bologna Exhibition Center in Bologna, Italy, from September 28 to October 3. And according to its organizers, the show hosted a larger...

The expanding horizons of residential design: architects and designers are noticing a common trend in high-end residences--clients are moving stone and tile out of bathrooms and kitchens, and onto walls and other feature areas to serve as artwork.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2005... Natural stone and tile have been incorporated into high-end residences for centuries, adding a sense of elegancy and luxury to many rooms throughout the home. And the role of these materials is expanding, according to Robert Reid, IDC, ASID, a...

The pushing envelope of tile design: fresh innovative ideas in tile product lines are presenting architects, designers and homeowners with a broad scope of design possibilities.
January 1, 2005... As is the case with evolution, trends, technology and human interest continually change over time. What was new and fashionable one day will soon be old and passe the next. The players behind the scenes in sectors such as fashion, electronics...

Darrell Petit.(Interview of Darrell Petit)(Interview)
January 1, 2005... As an architect and sculptor, Darrell Petit's search for natural stone has literally taken him around the world, including stops in Europe, Asia, India and Egypt, among other locales. These travels have not only been sourcing trips, however, as...

Sourcing guide.
January 1, 2005... Durango Ancient[TM] Colcha Pattern 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....

Symbolizing "Old Shanghai": with a chiseled granite facade and massive fluted columns, the Shanghai Customs House is a study in Greek Neoclassic architecture reflecting the historic feel of the neighborhood.(CLASSICS)
January 1, 2005... Standing prominently along the Bund with other historical landmarks, the Shanghai Customs House is defined by colonial-area European architecture--a distinctive trait of "Old Shanghai." The building's striking granite exterior--with large...