In the News – CTEF Names Brad Denny Executive Director
This is a game changing announcement for our industry, while I only know Brad from a distance his knowledge and integrity will lead the industry to a new level! Congratulations Brad!
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In the News – CTEF Names Brad Denny Executive Director
CSTD News
The Jill Zarin Crystal Manifestation line of glass tile consists of four crystals: Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Clear Crystal and Lapis Lazuli.
Enhance™ by Emser Tile® is a curated collection offering enhanced looks and features that provide endless opportunities to design beyond limits.
Ege Seramik has developed a state-of-the-art porcelain tile collection offering opportunities to bring "designer encaustic looks" to each and every tile installation with a little extra shine.
Artistic Tile offers beautiful handmade tile in its Zellige Collection from Morocco.
Homeowners of La Palometa sought a living space that could be integrated into its surroundings and could adapt to the natural topography of the land.
Porcelain slabs are rising in popularity, as they offer a consistent look and strength.
Lapitec sintered stone slabs were the material of choice for the exterior and interior design of the new Aria Retreat & Spa in Italy
In more than 200 individual meetings with their representatives and senators, builders discussed several key housing issues.
Drawing on decades of experience in the stone industry, a seasoned team at Trajus Surfaces strategized to create Alleanza, its premium quartz line
Echo Lake granite from Coldspring fulfilled the architect’s vision for the updates to Frederik Meijer Gardens – connecting the community, land and arts
Cambria’s Smithfield quartz surfacing assists in creating a modern upscale design of the new Drybar in Edina, MN
Stone World News
Designs of the Reworked Collection by M+ Mosaics are the vision of different designers who are invited to create new graphic and chromatic compositions with traditional glass materials. One of the most recent designs is “Confetti” by Massimo Nadalini.
The OMA CNC Finger Bit is a modified 8-segment CNC finger bit for quartzite, granite, marble and engineered stone, available from Weha. The OMA CNC Finger Bit is designed to run between 14 to 25 inches per minute between 5,500 to 8,000 rpm, depending on the stone being used.
Akepox® Panel Adhesive 7030, available from Akemi, is ideal for surface area bonding of thin ceramics, as well as for natural and artificial stone on cement-coated rigid foam building boards.
The Groves Stacking Box makes space-saving storage and convenient access to valuable stone remnants safer and smarter.
Nowadays, in most aspects of our lives, there is a digital component where we continually are implementing updates.
ISFA will host its fifth Industry Roundtable Event of the year from September 27th through September 29th in Knoxville, TN. The event is part of a series that aims to support fabricators in their work with robust business development discussions, key marketplace insights and tours of state-of-the-art facilities.
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The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 43rd home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.
Homeowners of La Palometa sought a living space that could be integrated into its surroundings and could adapt to the natural topography of the land.
Stone World recently had the opportunity to sit down with Sandya Dandamudi of GI Stone in Chicago, IL, who was the recipient of Stone World’s 2020 Fabricator of the Year Award, to talk about recent updates to her shop.
Many of the businesses tend to think money is the only thing that matters and that is why employees are leaving them or not joining them.
As part of its Summer 2022 launch, Daltile is now offering two new natural quartzite extra-large slab products. Daltile’s new Caldera Blue and White Pearl are mined in Brazil, the ultimate source for the world’s finest natural quartzites.
Cambria has crafted four new designs that derive beauty from nature and power from performance.
A discussion held during a recent stone industry event organized by Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute turned to the hot topic of understanding the makeup of quartzite, meeting customer expectations about the material and how to cut it
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched SPARTACOTE® PRIME-N-GO™, a versatile, two-part epoxy primer that simplifies the installation process by eliminating the need for mechanical preparation such as grinding and/or shot blasting. As the first primer of its type for use in the resinous coatings line at Laticrete, this new solution creates a strong bond to the substrate, enhancing the overall adhesion of the system on smooth, non-porous and non-absorptive surfaces. SPARTACOTE PRIME-N-GO also allows for a quicker project turnaround, eliminates dust, debris and waste on the job site and delivers superior durability.
Lapitec sintered stone slabs were the material of choice for the exterior and interior design of the new Aria Retreat & Spa in Italy
Organized by Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute, the town hall-style educational sessions are designed to bring fabricators of the region together to learn and share experiences. Check out some highlights of the event.
The Zenesis silent core bridge saw blade, Obsidian is distinctly designed to cut fast and clean on engineered stone, porcelain, marble and even the hardest quartzite.
Jacqueline Tabbah of International Stoneworks sat down with Jason Kamery, Stone World’s managing and group digital editor, to share details of a recent restoration project that she and her team worked on.
Nestled on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, Charles Library is one of the country’s most modern and significant new library constructions in recent history.
In the coming months, we intend to highlight more stone projects, as well as the quarries that produce all of the wonderful varieties of stone that offer limitless possibilities in design.
Architect Designer Interviews
Christopher Grubb, president/founder of Arch-Interiors Design Group, embarked on a complete interior remodel of a 6,500-square-foot residence on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Recently, he took time to share with Contemporary Stone & Tile Design details about the high-end kitchen remodel.
Jason Kamery interivews sculptor, Darrell Petit and talks about his career and his pasion for stone and sustainability of natural stone.
Contemporary Stone & Tile Design caught up with designer Alena Capra of Alena Capra Designs in Fort Lauderdale, FL, at Coverings 2021 to gain insight into what is trending in tile designs these days.
Taking center stage of the urban landscape located at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences is “Event,” a stone sculpture crafted by sculptor Darrell Petit of Darrell Petit LLC and Stony Creek Quarry Inc. Petit was commissioned by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) of Cambridge, MA.
Contemporary Stone & Tile Design recently spoke with Brittney Harmond, a representative for Ceramics of Italy, to discuss the latest trends in large-format porcelain slabs.
It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic struck and literally paralyzed everyone worldwide, but during this time many manufacturers and distributors of stone, tile and alternative surface materials have strategized and adapted new policies and procedures to make a safe working environment for their employees and customers alike.
Cassandra LaValle, the founder and creative director of Coco Kelley and The Emerald Studio, favored Silestone Lagoon for the surfacing and bright white paint from Benjamin Moore. In this interview, La Valle explains her thoughts and inspiration behind the design.
Leslie Markman-Stern, president of Leslie M. Stern Design shares her experiences and trends she is seeing in the market
With the hospitality design sector in a seemingly constant state of change, tile and other alternative material manufacturers need to stay up-to-date on current trends in colors, shapes, finishes and sizes to meet the demands of the architectural and design community.
Contemporary Stone & Tile Design magazine had the opportunity to talk with Mercury Mosaics owner Mercedes Austin about her 20 years of experience, how she got started and some of the experiences she has had working with customers.
Working within an extremely small footprint in an original 1951 home, Sheryl Steinberg, Allied ASID, LEED Green Associate, of Sheryl Steinberg Interior Design, LLC in Bethesda, MD, was tasked with creating an open, modern, bright, efficient, usable, roomier bathroom that reflected the owner’s modern style.
Danilo Bonazza is a mosaic artist and owner of Art & Mosaics. He discusses how he got involved with mosaic art and how he designs his works of art.
Using the stunning views of Downtown Atlanta, architect and designer Vykintas Genys used HanStone Quartz to bring his client’s vision to life.
Ryan Thewes, the owner of Ryan Thewes Architect, has been a licensed architect for 10 years and discussed his business and some of the trends he is seeing in the stone and tile industries.
FFKR Architects in Salt Lake City, UT, has worked with the Church of Latter Day Saints for at least 25 years. FFKR Architects has built these temples in major cities all over the world, roughly 150 of them and every year the Church of Latter Day Saints announces four or five new temples.
For this issue of Contemporary Stone and Tile Design magazine, we take a look at stone used in architectural landscape and building stone applications, as well as some creative uses of quartz surfacing.
Karen Kettler, the president of Karen Kettler Design, based in Charlotte, NC, talked with Contemporary Stone & Tile Design to discuss her 20 years of experience with using stone and tile in her designs and the trends she is seeing in the industry.
The kitchen is one of the most essential spaces in any household. A place where meals are made, family time is spent and memories are created. Appropriately deemed the “heart of the home,” the design of this space is crucial, especially to those who like to entertain.
"As I look back at my career, almost every decade pulled us in a different direction. In the 1970’s we focused on Adaptive Reuse, designing projects in New York City but also Patterson NJ, Norwich CT, and Upstate NY."
Stephanie Vierra has developed, managed and taught programs that support an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to a variety of topics. She is the president and owner of Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC, specializing in research, project management, and educational programs on sustainability and whole building design.