Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from June 2006

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from June 2006

From the editor.(Editorial)
June 22, 2006... In putting together this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, my staff and I went through the usual process of reviewing the photo selections for the issue. And during this stage of production, it occurred to me that the use of stone and...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
June 22, 2006... 2006 September 8-10 ITSS New York, Pier 94 Convention Center, 55th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY. Contact by phone in the U.S. (800) 564-5975, outside the U.S. (309) 282-4760; E-mail: info@itssexpos.com; Web site:...

Coverings 2006.(Product Review)
June 22, 2006... The 2006 rendition of Coverings was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from April 4 to 7. This year's four-day event attracted a total of 33,649 registrants--a 4.4% increase from last year's show, and a three-year...

Moving beyond: a neutral palette.
June 22, 2006... Long Associated with high-end quality designs, stone and tile are now playing an even greater role in contemporary residential and commercial projects. Consumers are seeking materials with rich colors and texture--products that will really...

Enhancing the hospitality experience: architects and designers are using stone and tile in a range of hospitality settings, thus adding to the overall enjoyment of patrons using these spaces.
June 22, 2006... When creating hospitality spaces such as spas and restaurants, architects and designers often incorporate natural stone and tile into their designs to create a comfortable and inviting setting. In addition to offering the practical qualities of...

Lord Aeck Sargent.(Discussion)
June 22, 2006... Based in Atlanta, GA, Lord Aeck Sargent is a fusion of the architecture firms Aeck Associates, which was founded in 1942, and Lord & Sargent, started in 1983. The two firms joined forces in 1989. Today, Lord Aeck Sargent has grown to 115...

Durango Wave[TM] Mosaic.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... New Product! Designed with random pieces of Durango Stone[TM] mounted on a 12" x 12" mesh, The Durango Wave[TM] Mosaic provides a unique interlocking pattern displaying a casual wave grout line. Available in Durango Classic[TM], Durango...

Akdo select collections.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... AKDO introduces the latest collection in our diverse selection of products. Reflections, glass mosaic & tile, is a new design classic. Contemporary used alone, Reflections can also be mixed with stone for an organic look. Additionally, we...

Natural Thin Veneer stone.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... Buechel Stone Corp.'s Natural Thin Veneer (NTV) is 100% natural stone cut thin for a more affordable installation (it can be installed in about half the time as full veneer) with all the quality, beauty, and durability that only real natural...

Corian[R] showcase magazine.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... To celebrate the finest works created with Corian[R]--from Ron Arad's Lo-Res-Tabula-Rasa table to KOL/MAC's Resi-Rise skyscraper of the future--DuPont has published the first edition of Possibilities, a free, 52-page magazine that includes 115...

HMK[R] specification binder.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... HMK Stone Care Products introduces a new product release "How to" CD-Rom. A complete HMK product instruction guide with animation for you and your customers. Reserve your copy today. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HMK, Stone Care System ...

New product line.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... 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...

Arizona Tile.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... Arizona Tile is introducing a new glass tile line called Elements. The new line is manufactured by Oceanside Glasstile exclusively for Arizona Tile. Elements features hand cast 1 1/4-inch mosaic tile, 4-inch field tile and decorative liners...

ABC Stone Trading.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... 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...

Unparallel depth and beauty.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... Inspired by cathedral glass windows is Diamond Tech Glass Tiles Stained Glass Series. Use this beautiful glass tile as a focal point or as a neutral back-drop to complement many of today's building materials. It is offered in an assortment of...

Slate importer/distributor.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... 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...

Tile for a cause.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... Legacy[TM] has been welcomed into the tile community not only for its beauty, elegance and grace, but for the contribution it will make to the global community. Call Gainey Ceramics for more information on how you can make a difference by using...

"Acacia" exclusive new quarry from Pokarna Limited.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... "Acacia" means a group of plants, and like its name, it's an embodiment of several wild, plant-like structures, an exciting option for countertops and flooring also manufactured at Pokarna's facilities in India. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Stone Fusion Mosaics.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... Mosaico Italiano is proud to introduce our latest creation; Stone Fusion Mosaics. By combining stone, glass, and metal we can design and manufacture astonishing mosaics to create a look that is truly incomparable. Choose from over 40 stones and...

StoneSpecific sealers formulated for different stones.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... Different stones, with different densities and porosities, need different sealers. StoneSpecific[TM], a new line of premium products from Custom[R] Building Products, is formulated for the most popular specific stone types and finishes....

Finishing touches.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... Find the perfect trim for finishing or creating just the right design accent in one of our three showrooms--St. Louis or Nixa, MO; Louisville, KY. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Global Architectural Products A Division of Global Granite &...

Colors added to the Venezian[R] line of granites.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2006... Adding to the already alluring color palette, the makers of Venezian[R] Granite have added four new colors to the line: Canale[TM], a rich grey; Gondola[TM], a golden peach with red accents; Laguna[TM], a creamy white with golden reflections;...

Restoration fastens Princeton University Chapel to campus.(CLASSICS)
June 22, 2006... Clad in Pennsylvania sandstone and Indiana limestone, the Princeton University Chapel, located in Princeton, NJ, was originally designed by the noted Gothic Revival architect Ralph Adams Cram during the mid-1920s. Decades of exposure to outdoor...