Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from March 2006

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from March 2006

From the editor.(Editorial)
March 22, 2006... Recently, I had the opportunity to join a delegation of architects from North America on a tour of some basalt and travertine quarries in the Latium Region of Italy. The trip was sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission, and offered the...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
March 22, 2006... 2006 April 4-7 Coverings 2006, 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...

A look at Cevisama 2006.(reports of exhibition)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... The 24th edition of Cevisama, the international ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings exhibition, was held from February 7 to 11, 2006, in Valencia, Spain. The event, which showcased the latest trends in tile, covered more than one million...

Demonstrating new concepts in kitchen and bath design: advances in technology are not only leading to continual product development, but are also influencing homeowners' taste and style in kitchen and bath design.
March 22, 2006... The design of kitchens and baths has certainly evolved through the years. When looking back at the styles of each passing decade, it is evident that technology and product development are a driving force behind more creative and sophisticated...

Natural Stone spruces up exterior design: whether designing a large-scale corporate headquarters or a high-end residence, a stone exterior can add variation and quality to all styles of design.
March 22, 2006... Natural Stone often plays an important role in exterior design--whether it involves establishing a presence for a corporate building or giving character to a residential facade. Many times, the material is selected to help blend a structure to...

Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott.(leading client and design organizations)(Interview)
March 22, 2006... Founded in 1874 by renowned American architect Henry Hobson Richardson, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott (SBRA) is one of the oldest continuously practicing architectural firms in the nation and the oldest in Boston, MA. Today, the...

Surfaces 2006 review: ceramic tile and natural stone--along with related products--have become a major component of surfaces, a floor covering exposition which recently took place in Las Vegas, NV.
March 22, 2006... In recent years, the presence of ceramic tile, natural stone and related products has been steadily increasing at Surfaces, and the latest edition of the event, held in Las Vegas, NV, from February 1 to 3, was no exception. Tile and stone...

Sourcing guide.
March 22, 2006... Durango Wave[TM] Mosaic 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...

The jewel in Valpolicella's crown: the Church of San Giorgio Ingannapoltron in Valpolicella, Italy, represents a range of stone architecture styles spanning across the centuries.(CLASSICS)
March 22, 2006... Located among the lush hills of Valpolicella, Italy, the Church of San Giorgio Ingannapoltron has undergone several transformations over the centuries, and the existing structure contains work for a range of time periods. Included are stone...