Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from March 2004

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from March 2004

From the editor.(Editorial)
March 22, 2004... The use of stone has many meanings to those who choose it. From an aesthetic standpoint, it enhances the beauty of a space and imparts a feeling of refinement that comes from few other materials. And from a practical point of view, stone is a...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
March 22, 2004... March 23-26, 2004 Coverings 2004, North/South Complex of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Contact: Coverings/National Trade Productions, 313 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, VA 22314; Phone in the U.S.: (866) 285-3691 or...

Surfaces 2004 review: tile and stone have drawn serious interest at Surfaces, a floor covering exposition which took place in Las Vegas, NV, in January.
March 22, 2004... Over the past few years, the annual Surfaces Expo in Las Vegas, NV, has seen an increase in exhibitors of stone and tile. The latest version of the event, held from January 28 to 30. continued this trend. The following is a selected review of...

Satisfying the hospitality palette with stone and tile: extensive lines of stone and tile products are presenting architects and designers with fresh options for creating lush, comfortable and inviting spaces in the service industry.
March 22, 2004... Restaurant developer Jerry Kleiner of Chicago compares the process of creating an elegant dining space with the art of painting. "First finding the building is like pulling a canvas out of a closet," he said. "I try to clean my palette when I...

A new insight to porcelain tile: in commercial and residential spaces, porcelain tile has become very popular, due to its wide range of colors and textures as well as its durability.(Chimera Interior Design in Phoenix, Arizona.)
March 22, 2004... For many years, porcelain tile was used in the commercial sector for its durability. In many cases, it often was only offered in very basic colors, and used for simple applications such as floors in high-trafficked areas such as shopping...

Charles Gwathmey.(Interview)
March 22, 2004... Most noted for his firm's work on the renovation and expansion of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Charles Gwathmey, FAIA, is widely recognized as a modern architect. But in contrast, his talent and skills really are derived...

Durango ancient[TM] colcha pattern.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... 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 comer is comprised of 3- X 3-inch pieces centered by a 6- X 6-inch tile. Excellent in bathroom walls, showers, floors...

Designer sink line.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... After receiving the important award by the Italian Trade Commission as the most innovative company in the stone field. The Alfredo Salvatori company is continuing its research into the "design world" by presenting the new sink "Eclissi"....

Natural beauty.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... At Bermarmol SA, every need in natural stone is answered with a wide range of products in standard sizes while also offering the possibility and capability to adapt each product to the formats and special needs of each individual project. Crema...

The ultimate in architectural stone.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... Burlington "the Best of British Stone" is the perfect natural flooring and paving medium. Hard wearing and durable, it is suitable for interior and exterior environments such as offices and shopping malls. It comes in five colors and a range of...

HMK[R] specification binder.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... The industry's 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...

Thru-body porcelain tiles.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... Essenza porcelain tiles have gained the reputation of being the highest quality. They are produced from the best raw materials available in the world. The utilization of advance technology gives Essenza porcelain tiles the inherent beauty of...

New villi glas tiles.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... 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...

Hand painting on stone.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... Pour La Maison has mastered the fine art of hand painting on stone. Our exclusive artist can hand paint your original ideas or reproduce any of the works that appear in our ever expanding collection. Pour La Maison manufactures and distributes...

Slate importer/distributor.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... 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)
March 22, 2004... 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...

Gainey Ceramics.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... Gainey Ceramics, known for ceramic pottery since 1950, now offers relief decorative designer wall and countertop tile. With over 100 colors to choose from, we offer endless possibilities to compliment any historic look to today's latest trends....

ABC Stone Trading.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... 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...

Maestro mosaics[R] in glass and stone.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... Natural stone and glass mosaics. Over 200 selections. Glass in 50 colors. Onyx. Quartz. Marble, Slate, Travertine in subway tile. Vessel sinks, I 1/4" ogee-base, and 1 1/4" CAP to match. Mosaic carpets & borders. Custom orders accepted. New...

Emily Tholberg Mosaic & Murals.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... Custom designed murals made of natural stone for kitchens, entries, walls and floors. Special attention in choosing textures and colors of slate, travertine, onyx, marble, and glass combined with intricate cutting results in extraordinary...

Pacifique.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... AKDO proudly announces the "Pacifique" line of dimensional stone and mosaics. Designed and manufactured by AKDO, this line was inspired by the French Colonial days in Asia when natural materials were used in architecture to create environments...

Natural stone on CD-Rom.(Sourcing Guide)
March 22, 2004... 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...

A stone haven nestled in the Carolina hills: built in 1913, the Grove Park Inn was built with stone from the surrounding North Carolina mountains, and that same material is still being used for expansions today.
March 22, 2004... In 1912, Edwin W. Grove surveyed the views from a breathtaking vista known as Sunset Mountain, and as he scanned the horizon, he knew that he was standing in the ideal location for a new hotel. But although his resort would offer a comfortable...