Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from September 2007

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from September 2007

From the editor.(Editorial)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... While glass tile has been around for many decades, it seems that its popularity has enjoyed a growth spurt in recent years -- especially glass mosaics. These shimmering tiles are being utilized for a range of applications in both residential...

Upcoming events: 2007.(Calendar)
September 22, 2007... October 2-6 Cersaie, Bologna Exhibition Centre, Bologna, Italy. Contact: P.O. Box 103-40050 Centergross, Bologna, Italy. Phone: 39 051 6646000; Fax: 39 051 862514; Web site: www.cersaie.com. October 4-7 Marmomacc 2007, the...

Trends 2007.
September 22, 2007... Once again tile manufacturers and stone producers have been hard at work developing the latest innovations in tile and stone, which provide new inspirations for both residential and commercial applications. And in particular, glass tile has...

Broadening the design of living spaces: aside from traditional residential aesthetics, architects and designers today are incorporating stone and tile in creative ways as well as in unique areas of the home.
September 22, 2007... While stone and tile remain a staple material for traditional residential spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms, they are also more commonly being used for other applications like large-scale fireplaces and outdoor water elements, among others....

Glass mosaics create a festive spirit for dining: for the design of Masa restaurant, a trendy Mexican eatery in Minneapolis, MN, iridescent glass tile was combined with other materials to capture the essence of Mexico.
September 22, 2007... "Metropolitan sophistication" was the drive behind the design for Masa restaurant, which is located in Target Plaza in downtown Minneapolis, MN. While the authentic Mexican cuisine stimulates the palates of patrons, the restaurant's interior...

Understanding the art of producing glass tile: although new technology has been developed to create glass tile, many manufacturers still rely on centuries-old methods to achieve an authentic custom look.
September 22, 2007... While today's sophisticated glass tile designs add a decidedly modern flair to any space, the use of glass tile dates back to ancient times. New technology is emerging to enhance the appearance, functionality and durability of glass tile;...

JK Roller Architects, LLC.(INTERVIEW)(Interview)(Company overview)
September 22, 2007... Jerry K. Roller founded JK Roller Architects in 1984 when the fi rm operated out of a 500-square-foot space in Philadelphia, PA. Since then, after experiencing tremendous growth, the company expanded into a 5,000-square-foot space, where it is...

A magnificent new stone - Durango Veracruz[TM]!(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... World Wide Stone is excited to announce Durango Veracruz[TM]. The newest addition to the Durango Stone[TM] product line displaying a tone-on-tone ivory/beige color palette. Please contact us for more information on this beautiful premium stone....

GeoDesign.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... Create fresh, inviting interiors by combining the contemporary and traditional mosaic designs available in GranitiFiandre's fourteen GeoDesign Projects. As shown here, the fun, geometric design of Project 12 (wall) merges harmoniously with the...

Metal mosaics.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... 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...

Stone Pro V.O.C. compliant sealers.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... Finishing Touch Spray, from Stone Pro Products, is the solution for maintaining the polish, depth of clarity and beauty of natural stone. Finishing Touch's unique formula leaves behind a protective barrier (safe for all food surfaces) that...

The Semi-Precious Collection.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... 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, Spa and its dealers/distributors. Tile dealers/distributors are sought for...

New product introductions.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... Since 1977, Arizona Tile has been providing the largest inventory of natural stone tiles and slabs, as well as ceramic and porcelain tile. New product introductions, such as the Nimara Pattern, are part of an ongoing commitment to serve...

Carmel Stone Imports.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... Carmel Stone Imports is the largest stocking tile and slab importer of Jerusalem Stone in the Western United States with select distributors and high-end dealers nationwide. We also proudly feature our beautiful and unique exclusive lines of...

ABC Stone Trading.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... 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...

DT Tiles savvy new site.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... Diamond Tech is committed to being more accessible and the reconstruction of our website is a key part of that commitment. The site--www.DTTiles.com--is packed with new features, easy navigation systems and an improved look and feel. Check it...

Adriatic collection glass mosaics.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... Tiles in the Adriatic Collection are authentic handmade Venetian glass mosaics featuring Murano glass and layers of 24K Gold or 99.9% Platinum. The layered and undulating glass tiles magically convey fl uid, variegated depths that draw the eye...

Tile for a cause.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... Legacy[TM] has been welcomed into the tile community not only for its beauty, elegance and grace, but for the contribution it will make to the global community. Call Gainey Ceramics for more information on how you can make a difference by using...

An exotic color from our new quarry.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... Golden Dream - Yet Another Gold Mine from India's No. 1 Granite Company - Pokarna Limited. Pokarna Limited[R] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 105,Surya Towers, Sardar Patel Road, Secunderabad-500 003, A.P. India. Tel: (40) 27842182 /...

Slate importer/distributor.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... Echeguren Slate, Inc. is an importer and nationwide distributor of slate, sandstone and quartzite for flooring and roofi ng. 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)
September 22, 2007... 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)
September 22, 2007... Zaijian, the most trusted name in the mosaic world. Providing you with all kinds of mosaics for interior decorating. Projects such as Donald Trump's Casino in Atlantic City, Inter-Continental Hotel in Chicago, Emirate Tower and Palm Island in...

Texastone Quarries.(SOURCING GUIDE)
September 22, 2007... 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] ...

Recreating a chapter in history: by using classic sandstone, and 18th century architectural and construction methods, the George Washington Distillery reconstruction aims to understand the business side of the nation's first president.(CLASSICS)
September 22, 2007... Honoring a man that most remember for being a Founding Father, the George Washington Distillery reconstruction in Mount Vernon, VA, seeks to interpret the nation's first president further as the flourishing industrialist he was. Uncertain about...