Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from January 2008

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from January 2008

From the editor.(Editorial)
January 1, 2008... I know that this has been said before, but the quality and aesthetics of the stone and tile products on the market today have reached a new level. While stone remains timeless, and its appearance and technical qualities haven't necessarily...

Upcoming events: 2008.(Calendar)
January 1, 2008... January 30-February 1 Surfaces, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Conference Session: January 29 to February 1. Owned and operated by Hanley-Wood Exhibitions. Sponsored by the World Floor Covering Association. Contact:...

Call for Entries: 2008 Spectrum and Prism Awards.
January 1, 2008... Extraordinary and innovative use of tile and stone in architecture and design will be recognized at Coverings 2008 with the annual presentation of the prestigious Spectrum and Prism Awards. In issuing the Call for Entries, it was announced that...

Cersaie product review 2007.
January 1, 2008... The 25th edition of Cersaie, an international exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings, took place this fall at the Bologna Exhibition Centre in Bologna, Italy. The 2007 rendition set three new records, including the figures for...

Interior designs that mix form and function: in order to help combine practicality and aesthetics for both residential and commercial interiors, architects and designers look to the many stone and tile options on today's market.
January 1, 2008... Whether designing the interior of a large corporate office or a small-scale residence, it is important for architects and designers to combine functionality with aesthetics, and often this concept is generated through the use of stone and tile...

NBA facility is a "home away from home": designed with the players and staff in mind, the Cleveland Cavaliers training facility uses natural materials to ensure a comfortable setting that will stand the test of time.
January 1, 2008... Kicking off its preseason training in a new $20 million-practice facility designed by Ellerbe Becket and located in Independence, OH, the Cleveland Cavaliers have already found what Principal-in-Charge, Doug Beichley, calls the team's "home...

Porcelain tile creates an urban look for retailer: with "in city" living at the heart of its design, the Springfield retail store in Madrid, Spain, relied on tile flooring to recall the feel of an urban loft.
January 1, 2008... Springfield, an international chain of stores based in Europe, Asia, Canada and Mexico, has recently launched a new location in Madrid, Spain. Establishing a prototype design that will be the focus of its other locations, Principal-in-Charge,...

Pei Partnership Architects.(INTERVIEW)
January 1, 2008... Chien Chung (Didi) Pei, AIA, and his younger brother Li Chung (Sandi) Pei, AIA, not only share a family bond, but they also both have a passion for architecture. As a result, they set out on their own in 1992 and opened Pei Partnership...

Why is Durango Veracruz[TM] captivating the market?(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Durango Veracruz[TM], quarried and produced by World Wide Stone Corporation[TM], is a tone-on-tone ivory travertine that is being acknowledged as one of the densest materials shipping from Mexico in recent years. Contact your account manager...

GeoDesign.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Create fresh, inviting interiors by combining the contemporary and traditional mosaic designs available in GranitiFiandre's 14 GeoDesign Projects. As shown here, the fun, geometric design of Project 12 (wall) merges harmoniously with the...

Metal mosaics.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Instile features the latest trends in natural stone tiles and brilliant man-made decor specialties. We supply leading stone retailers with tomorrow's textures, colors and designs. Exclusively available from Instile, our unique metallic and...

New product line.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... American Slate Company now carries a range of Ledger Stone Panels aimed at the rapidly expanding wall treatment sector of new home construction. Available in a standard 24" x 6" format, these panels will add dimension and texture to any...

The Semi-Precious Collection.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Amazing Stone's Semi-Precious Collection both in slab and cut-to size form can be found at leading marble/granite stores worldwide exclusively through Antolini Luigi, S.p.A. and its dealers/distributors. Tile dealers/distributors are sought for...

New product introductions.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Since 1977, Arizona Tile has been providing the largest inventory of natural stone tiles and slabs, as well as ceramic and porcelain tile. New product introductions, such as the Nimara Pattern, are part of an ongoing commitment to serve...

Carmel Stone Imports.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Carmel Stone Imports is the largest stocking tile and slab importer of Jerusalem Stone in the Western U.S. with select distributors and high-end dealers nationwide. We also proudly feature our beautiful and unique exclusive lines of the...

ABC stone trading.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... 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...

Industrial meets sophistication.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Fashionable and visually attractive, this 10 SKU line consists of a 7 mm porcelain tile body wrapped in 1mm of stainless steel. Use it as a stand-alone product or combine it with other types of tile for an elegant, stylish and contemporary...

Tile of Spain wins its own look-alike contest.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Tile of Spain branded manufacturers present a collection of tiles that capture the essence of fabrics that could almost be the 'real thing'. These tiles add an innovative dimension to traditional decorating and building materials. They serve...

Stone style.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... A stunning book by the editors of Stone World, Michael Reis and Jennifer Adams, showcasing the magnificent possibilities of stone--indoors and out, rustic and elegant, trendy and timeless. Available now from your favorite bookseller or direct...

Newest edition in Pokarna's granite gallery: Golden Dream.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Pokarna Limited, India's No.1 granite Company, processing over 80 premium colors of granites, is introducing yet another gold mine--Golden Dream, an exotic color from its own quarry. This granite is suitable for most uses including kitchen...

Slate importer/distributor.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... 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...

EasyMat with SoundGard Technology from Custom.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... EasyMat[TM] with SoundGard[R] Technology from Custom[R] Building Products is the industry's most technologically advanced, lightweight mat underlayment. EasyMat is highly versatile, and can be used for setting tile or stone directly over any...

Zaijian.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Using the natural coconut husk as the main material, connect the originality of tropical life to the nobility of modern design. The coconut mosaic makes you taste nature's simple beauty and feel the fragrance and romance of tropical life. It...

Texastone Quarries.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2008... Specializing in quarry blocks, dimensional cut, slabs, panels, cladding, balusters, columns, cobblestones, split-face, table tops and tile. Also, landscaping boulders with six different colors of limestone. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Stone forms a backdrop for winemaking excellence: located in the heart of Italy's Veneto region, the Bertani Winery features flooring of locally quarried stone, which has played a helpful role in the winemaking process.(CLASSICS)
January 1, 2008... For 150 years, a classic 18th century Italian villa--known simply as "Villa Novare"--has been a worldwide symbol for the Bertani Winery and its renowned collection of products. And inside the winery itself, the abundant stonework has actually...