Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from March 2002

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from March 2002

From the editor.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... With homeowners investing more in their homes these days, the design community is continually searching for fresh ideas to present to their clients. And natural stone and ceramic tile continue to play vital roles in the development of...

Temple Israel, New York, NY. (On the Boards).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... After moving to several different locations including Harlem and the Upper West Side, Temple Israel now located 112 East 75 Street on the Upper East Side, will be designed with a new facade. The 35-year-old synagogue clad in limestone, will be...

Hilton Omaha Convention Center Hotel, Omaha, NE. (On the Boards).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... In January, the City of Omaha officially approved the design for the new 450-room Hilton Omaha Convention Center Hotel, Light brown limestone with brushed steel and glass will be used extensively for the hotel exterior. RTKL, an international...

Surfaces 2002 review: Ceramic tile and natural stone become a major part of Surfaces, a floor covering exposition which took place in Las Vegas, NV.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... The presence of ceramic tile and natural stone has been steadily increasing at Surfaces over recent years, and the 2002 edition of the show was no exception. Tile and stone exhibitors from the U.S. and abroad were on hand to showcase their...

The many faces of decorative tile: The look and function of decorative tile continues to change throughout the decades, as the material proves to offer tremendous versatility.
March 22, 2002... Decorative tile now has a new face. It is being used today in many different and innovative ways for both residential and commercial architecture. Whether bold and colorful or warm and more neutral in color, designers and homeowners are more...

Investing in comfort: New colors and textures -- combined with fresh ideas from the design community have made natural stone and ceramic tile staples in kitchen and bath design.
March 22, 2002... Creativity and attention to detail appear to be two primary components in kitchen and bath design today. Many homeowners are beginning to stray away from conventional style by utilizing unique materials or adding accessories to establish an...

Cevisama 2002 review: With three new exhibit halls, Cevisama 2002 featured the most recent developments of the ceramic tile industry.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... The suppliers, users and specifiers of ceramic tile once again gathered in Valencia, Spain, for Cevisama, which was held from February 26 to March 2, 2002. Hundreds of manufacturers from Spain and around the world exhibited their latest...

Robert Brannen, FAIA. (Interview).(architect)(Interview)
March 22, 2002... Over the course of his career, Robert Brannen has been a pioneer in the specification of natural stone. Working closely with experts from the natural stone trade, he has specified the material in ways that represented cuffing edge stoneworking...

Durango Ancient[TM] Colcha pattern. (Sourcing Guide).(Brief Article)
March 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...

CeramaSeal[R] Stone Enhancer[TM]. (Sourcing Guide).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 22, 2002... Bostik Findley Flooring Group has developed CeramaSeal [R] Stone Enhancer. The product highlights and enhances the natural coloring of a multitude of building materials including marble, slate, limestone, travertine and cement tile grout...

Stone Adhesives. (Sourcing Guide).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 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....

The ultimate in architectural stone. (Sourcing Guide).(Brief Article)
March 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...

Thru-body Porcelain Tiles. (Sourcing Guide).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... Essenza Porcelain Tires 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...

Natural stone on CD-Rom. (Sourcing Guide).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 22, 2002... The result of intense and through 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 400...

ABC Stone Trading. (Sourcing Guide).
March 22, 2002... 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...

Slate importer/distributor. (Sourcing Guide).(Brief Article)
March 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...

New fiber cement backerboard. (Sourcing Guide).
March 22, 2002... RhinoBoard is a new, lightweight fiber Cement backerboard that allows dean and easy wearability with quick, clean cuts and no mess, while tremendous durability for residential and commercial interior use. Ideal for interior countertop and floor...

Stone and tile exposition. (Sourcing Guide).
March 22, 2002... Coverings is the most important exposition in the world for ceramic tile and natural stone. Visit our Web site for extensive information on over 1,100 exhibiting companies, complete show and conference information, free registration, discount...

Botanical motifs. (Sourcing Guide).
March 22, 2002... Creative designs and bright splashes of color define our mosaics. Subtle shapes and interesting textures combined with innovative execution make Artsaics Studios a design alternative. Please contact us for a free catalogue featuring floral and...

HMK[R], specification binder. (Sourcing Guide).
March 22, 2002... The industries most comprehensive guide to Stone Care. Features company brochures, specific Care Directions and individual Product Data to help you select the proper care system for virtually every type of installation. Contact HMK, today to...

A leader in Spain. (Sourcing Guide).
March 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).
March 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...

New Villi glas tiles. (Sourcing Guide).
March 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...

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

New mosaic patterns. (Sourcing Guide).
March 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 wish glass, metal, limestone and slates. Instile...

Maison Portfolio. (Sourcing Guide).
March 22, 2002... French country charm emanates from this total tile package, which was specially created to mix and match in traditional sizes and decorated accents. Three shaded Field colors in a semi-matte, "worn-look" surface for floor and wall match up with...

The Church: Located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, the Temppeliaukio Church literally carves into a hill of granite. (Classics).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... IN THIE EARLY 1900s, the Taivallahti congregation of worshippers in Helsinki, Finland, did not have a church, but it did have a site for one -- a granite outcropping in the middle of the Toolo residential district. And after three design...