Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from January 1 2009

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from January 1 2009

From the editor.(Editorial)
January 1, 2009... Now that the holiday season is over, many people are busy making their New Year's resolutions. One suggestion for architects and designers in 2009 would be to take advantage of the diverse continuing educational opportunities that are...

Upcoming events 2009.(Calendar)
January 1, 2009... February 3 to 5 Surfaces 2009, Sands Expo & 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:...

Correction.(Correction notice)
January 1, 2009... In the feature "Creating Custom Looks with Mosaics, " which began on page 40 in the Fall 2008 issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, the photography illustrating the work of Mercury Mosaics was taken by Melissa Copon.

Cersaie product review 2008.
January 1, 2009... The 26th edition of Cersaie, the international exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings, recently took place in Bologna, Italy. Although the event timeframe was pressed against a world financial crisis, attendance figures did not...

Uniting an interior space with stone and tile: the options for interior stone and tile applications continue to be limitless, and now architects and designers are continually finding creative ways to use these materials to enhance all facets of a space.
January 1, 2009... When using stone and tile in an interior space, architects and designers are putting more thought into the way these materials can influence other components of a design. They are taking into consideration the furniture, lighting and other...

A grand impression with stone and tile: with high quality standards in the hospitality sector, many establishments are surpassing expectations with posh settings of stone and tile.
January 1, 2009... Designing for the hospitality sector requires some panache and innovation. The majority of patrons who visit establishments such as hotels, restaurants, spas and golf resorts are splurging on themselves and expect a certain level of quality,...

Fiona Swarovski.(INTERVIEW)
January 1, 2009... Born in Basel, Switzerland, Fiona Swarovski has worked to create her own niche in the design sector while also serving as a worldwide ambassador for Swarovski International's image and style. This has led to a number of innovations, including a...

The semi-precious collection.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... Amazing Stone's collection of semi-precious gemstones, petrifi ed wood, unique minerals and rare fossils draws on millions of years of Earth's natural history. Sought by the fi nest architects/designers worldwide and applied to the most...

GranitiFiandre USA.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... TCL Brand's comprehensive Mosaic Collection offers metal, pebble, glass, stone, and iridescent elements designed to complement existing American-produced GranitiFiandre and TCL Brand porcelain collections. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Deja New stylishly on the edge for tile of Spain.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... Sophisticated, stylish and streamlined, the 'Deja New' design trend is perfectly expressed in ceramic tile from Spain. The look combines tailored and embellished styles with the inherent performance of ceramic tile. High-fashion brocade-like...

Lunel--exclusive new arrival.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... Stone Selection is pleased to announce the arrival of Lunel limestone from the Napoleon quarry in France. After almost two years, one of the hardest limestones on the market will be available to you exclusively from Stone Selection. This...

Arizona tile releases manhattan marble series.
January 1, 2009... Experience a vast collection of porcelain, glass, ceramics and natural stone that will truly elevate any design. At Arizona Tile, there's a world of surfaces waiting to be explored. Through our exclusive relationships with select quarries and...

ABC stone trading.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... 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...

Ceramic tiles of Italy design competition 2009 call for entries.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... The competition, sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Commission, celebrates the outstanding work of North American architects/designers who feature Italian ceramic tiles in their projects. Winning architects/designers will...

EasyMat with soundGard technology from custom.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... 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...

Choice and quality in Texas limestone.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... TexaStone Quarries provides quality natural limestone. With the uniqueness and consistency of the six different colors and state of the art machinery, we specialize in quarry blocks, dimensional cut, slabs, panels, cladding, balusters, columns,...

Natural stone on CD-Rom.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... The result of intense and thorough research into the current needs and trends of the building stone market, this specially designed software package will enable you to accurately and conveniently display the images and technical data of over...

Stone style.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... A stunning book by the editors of Stone World, Michael Reis and Jennifer Adams, showcasing the magnifi cent possibilities of stone--indoors and out, rustic and elegant, trendy and timeless. Available now from your favorite bookseller or direct...

Coral Gold: another golden discovery from Pokarna.(SOURCING GUIDE)
January 1, 2009... Pokarna introduces "Coral Gold" among the over 85 premium granites it offers. Coral Gold is Exotic granite having a cream & gold background with a wild movement making it look unique and appealing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pokarna...