Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from June 2002

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from June 2002

From the editor.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... In the field of hospitality design, natural stone and ceramic tile have always played a major role. In North America and around the world, upscale hotels, restaurants and other hospitality facilities have been great showcases of stone and tile....

Post & Schell, P.C. (On the Boards).(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... Post & Schell, P.C. Philadelphia, PA. After an exhaustive selection process, Post & Schell, P.C., a Philadelphia-based law firm, selected Hillier to design a fresh, innovative look for its new headquarters. "We wanted to engage a team of...

Orthodox Church of Albania. (On the Boards).(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... Orthodox Church of Albania Downtown Tirana, Albania. A $30,000 First Prize in an International Architectural Competition sponsored by the Orthodox Church of Albania was awarded to Papadatos Associates PC, a New York-based architectural...

Coverings 2002 review.(Coverings, the International Tile and Stone Exposition)(Advertising)
June 22, 2002... Coverings, the International Tile and Stone Exposition, returned to Orlando, FL, at the Orange County Convention Center from May 6 to 9. A global gathering of the ceramic tile, stone and floor covering industry, over 1,300 exhibitors from more...

Providing high-end on a small-scale: keeping the desires of patrons in mind, today's hospitality designs are using natural stone and ceramic tile to provide upscale amenities at a reasonable expense.(club houses)
June 22, 2002... With a strong desire to offer guests a luxurious and memorable experience, the hospitality industry is continuously searching for ways to provide upscale accommodations at affordable prices. As a result, plush hotel lobbies and chic restaurants...

Dressing up the landscape: available in a variety of colors, textures and finishes, natural stone and ceramic tile have become choice materials in exterior design, adding a rich look of permanence to virtually any home or property.
June 22, 2002... It has been long established that natural stone and ceramic tile are popular choices when it comes to interior design. The scope of design possibilities is plentiful, with applications ranging from kitchen and bathroom countertops and floors to...

Michael Farewell, FAIA. (Interview).(Fellow of the American Institute of Architects)(Interview)
June 22, 2002... Over the course of his career, Michael Farewell's use of stone has been characterized by its diversity -- not only in the assortment of stone materials he has chosen, but also in the variety of project types. Farewell has used stone for such...

Durango Ancient[TM] colcha pattern. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... 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...

Thru-body Porcelain Tiles. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... Essenza Porcelain Tiles are created with the best raw materials available in the world. The utilization of advanced technology gives Essenza the edge to create even and consistent thru-body porcelain tiles. Essenza Porcelain Tiles are dedicated...

Stone Adhesives. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... Learn more about the high-strength bond of LATAPOXY[R] 310 Stone Adhesives from Laticrete, where you can "Set it and Forget it"' These two-part epoxies are applied using the fast and economical European "spot bonding" style of installation....

New villi glas tiles. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... 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).
June 22, 2002... Featuring Burlington's renowned Westmorland Green natural roofing slate for its classical mansard roof. Prospect House in London demonstrates an example of the aesthetic contribution made by the company's impressive range of natural stone...

Alcalagres. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... The Volcanes Series composes of four models in 16x16 and 13x24, as the result of the latest research in rustic model production using a variety of newly developed techniques the entire internal structure of each tile is made up of different...

State importer/distributor. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... 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...

Custom Building Products grout color center. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... 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...

Original Greens from Guatemala. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... Stone Suppliers Lic., an importer and distributor is now introducing a new and fast becoming popular, brushed finish to its Guatemala Greens. This is available in our tiles and slabs, in addition, we also offer unique original marbles from...

New mosaic patterns. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... Custom design to installation, our mosaics made out of a variety of materials including slate, marble, limestone, glass and metals are becoming mosaic masterpieces. Shown above: Basket weave with glass, metal, limestone and slates. Instile...

A leader in Spain. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... In the sales category for manufacturers of natural stone products, Esteve & Manez Marmoles, S.A. was recently ranked as the top company in the Valencia Region and the number two company in all of Spain, with a sales volume of $50 million as...

Patterned mosaic field. (Sourcing Guide).
June 22, 2002... Patterned mosaic fields from Akdo Intertrade are available in a variety of shapes and colors that are mounted on mesh. Designing with and installing mosaic stone is made effortless. Featured is Target using Bursa Beige polished marble with...

Upgrading a Princeton landmark: the renovation and restoration of Blair & Buyers Residence Hall at Princeton University provided the building with 21st century features, while preserving its historic character. (Classics).
June 22, 2002... Blair & Buyers Hall Renovation/Restoration, Princeton, NJ Renovation/Restoration Architect: Einhom Yaffee Prescott, Architecture & Engineering, P.C., New York Masonry Contractor: Elite Masonry Restoration, Princeton, NJ Stone...