Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from March 2008

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from March 2008

From the editor.(Editorial)
March 22, 2008... In recent years, the word "green" has become an increasingly popular word in our vocabulary--both personally and professionally. Many associations are working to conceive new ideas that will help in preserving our environment. In particular,...

Upcoming events: 2008.(Conference news)(Calendar)
March 22, 2008... April 11-13 2008 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) & Conference, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Contact: VNU Expositions, Phone: (800) 933-8735 or (770) 291-5409, Fax: (770) 777-8700; E-mail: kbiscustomerservice@vnuexpo.com. April...

CEVISAMA product review 2008.
March 22, 2008... Celebrating its 26th year, Cevisama, the International Ceramic Tile and Bath Furnishings show, was held from February 5 to 9 in Valencia, Spain. And in keeping with tradition, the 2008 edition was a showcase of new and innovative product...

Kitchen & bath designs set the tone: stone and tile, and the many patterns, shapes and colors they offer, have the ability to create a smooth transition from one room to the next, particularly with kitchen and bath designs.
March 22, 2008... Architects and designers alike are finding that by using stone and tile in complementary ways--such as featuring similar materials, flowing patterns or a monochromatic palette--designs can be subtly carried throughout a home's entirety,...

Maintaining the tradition of stone in exterior architecture: as architects and designers continue to find ways to work with stone, the ancient material also continues to maintain its conventional characteristic.
March 22, 2008... Although the use of stone for exterior applications dates back centuries, it is still a common practice today. The material is not only durable, but it contains a timeless appearance that is often desired for both residential and commercial...

Working to promote the environmental benefits of natural stone: the Natural Stone Council (NSC) is diligently working to define its place in green building as defined by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
March 22, 2008... Perhaps no one knows better than you that the use of natural stone has skyrocketed in the last decade, particularly for interiors. Stone is being used in ways it never has before, largely due to advancements in technology that allow for...

Renzo Piano wins the 2008 AIA Gold Medal: internationally acclaimed architect Renzo Piano, whose work has historically included a range of stone materials, has received the 2008 AIA Gold Medal.
March 22, 2008... The AIA Board of Directors has awarded the 2008 AIA Gold Medal to Renzo Piano, Hon. FAIA. Piano has been internationally renowned for his array of outstanding grand-scale projects in Europe and the U.S. The AIA Gold Medal, voted on annually, is...

Surfaces 2008 product review: Surfaces 2008 was held from January 30 to February 1 in Las Vegas, NV, and a range of new product introductions could be found on the show floor, including several innovations within the tile and stone sector.
March 22, 2008... Considered to be the leading trade exhibition for floor covering professionals, Surfaces 2008 took place at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, from January 30 to February 1. The event included several new product introductions...

Why is Durango Veracruz[TM] captivating the market?(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... Durango Veracruz[TM], quarried and produced by World Wide Stone Corporation[TM], is a tone-on-tone ivory travertine that is being acknowledged as one of the densest materials shipping from Mexico in recent years. Contact your account manager...

GranitiFiandre USA.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... GranitiFiandre's Nihon Collection explores cultural influences from the "Land of the Rising Sun." Elements of a Japanese garden--plants, stone, and water--are represented in this all-natural porcelain surfacing collection. Gingerly...

Metal mosaics.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... Instile features the latest trends in natural stone tiles and brilliant man-made decor specialties. We supply leading stone retailers with tomorrow's textures, colors and designs. Exclusively available from Instile, our unique metallic and...

New product line.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... 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...

The Semi-Precious Collection.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... Amazing Stone's Semi-Precious Collection both in slab and cut-to size form can be found at leading marble/granite stores worldwide exclusively through Antolini Luigi, S.p.A. and its dealers/distributors. Tile dealers/distributors are sought for...

Arizona Tile features Ostrich Grey Tumbled Quartzite.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... Ostrich Grey Quartzite is a metamorphic stone which evolved from a sandstone due to intense heat and pressure. Because it has evolved from a sandstone, it is also classified as a sedimentary stone. Unlike others, this quartzite has a honed...

Carmel Stone Imports.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... Carmel Stone Imports is the largest stocking tile and slab importer of Jerusalem Stone in the Western U.S. with select distributors and high-end dealers nationwide. We also proudly feature our beautiful and unique exclusive lines of the...

ABC Stone Trading.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... 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...

Choice equals creativity.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... VisionGlass[TM] tile provides choices in color, size and shape. Imagine the freedom to custom design a glass tile specifically for your particular design environment--colored glass in lemon yellow, orange orange or candy apple red in triangles,...

Gainey adds Lustre Collection.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... The Lustre Collection: antique copper, nickel and bronze finishes of fine metal decos, liners & trim pieces and hand hammered antique copper & brushed nickel tiles and switch plates. Complementing contemporary decor or rustic motifs, they...

Tile of Spain recognizes ceramic tile for exactly what it is.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... Tile of Spain branded manufacturers lead a trend where tile looks exactly like what it is! It's about bolder colors, tiles that look like tile in larger formats, seeing the grout lines and recognizing ceramic tile as a durable and handsome...

Newest edition in Pokarna's Granite gallery: golden dream.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... Pokarna Limited, India's No.1 Granite Company, processing over 80 premium colors of granites is introducing yet another gold mine--GOLDEN DREAM, an exotic color from its own quarry. This granite is suitable for most uses including kitchen...

Slate importer/distributor.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... 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...

EasyMat with SoundGard Technology from Custom.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... EasyMat[TM] with SoundGard[R] Technology from Custom[R] Building Products is the industry's most technologically advanced, lightweight mat underlayment. EasyMat is highly versatile, and can be used for setting tile or stone directly over any...

Zaijian.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... Using the natural coconut husk as the main material, connect the originality of tropical life to the nobility of modern design. The coconut mosaic makes you taste nature's simple beauty and feel the fragrance and romance of tropical life. It...

Texastone Quarries.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2008... Specializing in quarry blocks, dimensional cut, slabs, panels, cladding, balusters, columns, cobblestones, split-face, table tops and tile. Also, landscaping boulders with six different colors of limestone. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Turning an historic stone structure into a work of art: since 1984, Chillida-Leku has been a retreat for visitors to wander and explore the work of famed Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida--including an old stone farmhouse that the artist restored himself.(CLASSICS)
March 22, 2008... Located just several miles from the city of San Sebastian in Spain's Basque country is Chillida-Leku--a sculpture museum paying tribute to the work of one of the great 21st-century sculptors, Eduardo Chillida. But this museum, which sits within...