Although political events have plagued the Middle East for the past few years, stone production was not affected, as the International Marble Architectural Awards highlighted significant natural stone works completed in the Middle East and Northern Africa.

The result of the collaboration between two companies, J&R KMS Custom Flooring of Las Vegas, NV, maintains high standards to increase efficiency and broaden its market.

Drawing architects and specifiers from around the country, the American Institute of Architects Convention and Expo in Charlotte, NC, once again included the Stone and Tile Pavilion.

Carmen Red granite

For the Roaring Fork Club in Basalt, CO, the natural environment dictated the appropriate use of stone.

The Blue Ripper stone rail saw was unveiled at StonExpo 2001 by Granite City Tool Co. and is now available for the stone industry.

Three types of granite - in varying sizes and textures - were implemented in the lobby design of Peakview Tower in Denver, CO, to achieve a rich appearance.

Honoring excellence in concept and design.

A Vermont Grey slate roof adds character and longevity to a reproduction of an old New England-style home in Whiting, VT.

Black Papagalos slate from Brazil was specified for floors of the Fenton Judicial Center in Lawrence, MA, which was designed to mimic the style of early mill buildings of the late19th Century.