Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from September 2001

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from September 2001

From the Editor.(use of mosaic and limestone)(Brief Article)
September 22, 2001... While natural stone and tile remain classic staples in design palettes today, the uses for these materials extend far beyond an ordinary approach. With so many options in colors, textures, sizes and products available, architects and designers...

Timothy Dwight College at Yale University, New Haven, CT.(Brief Article)
September 22, 2001... Peter Gisolfi Associates, an architectural firm based in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, was called in by Yale University to restore, renovate and reinvent the key spaces of the institution's Timothy Dwight College and Rosenfeld Hall. The college,...

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.(reconstruction of White Hall)(Brief Article)
September 22, 2001... Peter Gisolfi Associates has also been awarded the contract to reconstruct the historic White Hall on the campus of Cornell University. White Hall, which was built in 1867, is an Italian Renaissance style stone building located in the Arts...

Westin, Warsaw, Poland.(Brief Article)
September 22, 2001... John Portman & Associates has commenced work on the Westin Warsaw in Warsaw, Poland. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will operate the hotel, which is located adjacent to the Atrium Business Center. It is being developed jointly by Skanska...

LETTERS.(Letter to the Editor)
September 22, 2001... To The Editor: The Summer 2001 issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design is excellent. It was a big change and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you. Anthony L Marra, RA Anthony L Marra Architect Frederick, MD To The...

Trends.(natural stone and tile in architectural design)(Brief Article)
September 22, 2001... As architects and designers continue to devise innovative ways to implement natural stone and tile in their designs, both of these industries continue to evolve and use the latest advances in technology to broaden their already expansive...

Spreading the Wealth of Limestone.
September 22, 2001... Limestone is more often being recognized as a luxury, the value of which is rising Both the classy interior of an office lobby and the nurturing interior of a cozy kitchen have benefited from the inclusion of limestone. This stone...

Optimizing design with mosaics.
September 22, 2001... A full spectrum of colors, sizes and materials are lending themselves to new ideas in the use of mosaic designs for both residential and commercial applications The scope of mosaic designs stretches far and wide. With a bountiful supply of...

INTER VIEW: Der Scutt, FAIA.(Interview)
September 22, 2001... Ordained as one of New York City's "Master Architects" during the 1980s, Der Scutt's work did not end with the commencement of the building boom of that decade. In recent years, the architect has done design work for the Reading Pennsylvania...

ART, TECHNOLOGY ARE COMBINED IN NEW ORLEANS.(Spanish Crest Plaza)(Brief Article)
September 22, 2001... The historic Spanish Crest Plaza in New Orleans was recently reconstructed with the help of skilled artisans and modern tile manufacturing technology In May of this year, the nation of Spain and its ceramic tile industry renewed its...