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Using stone and tile to restore The Kinder Morgan Building

January 7, 2015

A little more than 50 years ago, the Tennessee Building was constructed in the heart of downtown Houston, TX, to serve as the headquarters for the Tennessee Gas Transmission Co

Glass tile used for pool in a private residence in Bedford, NY

To help create a pool that resembled a classical violin for a private residence in Bedford, NY, hundreds of thousands of custom blended glass tiles were intertwined with fiber optic lights, which illustrate everything from the chinrest to the bow

Heather Fiore

January 7, 2015

In the quaint town of Bedford in upstate New York, one resident took an eclectic idea of his to create one of the most unique in-ground swimming pools ever seen.

Porcelain tile used on reviving historic campus Marquette University

When renovating two of Marquette University’s core buildings, architects selected a varying palette of porcelain tile that would blend aesthetically well together and return the buildings back to their original luster

Heather Fiore

January 7, 2015

In 1923, the cornerstone of Marquette University’s historic district, Sensenbrenner Hall, was built to house its Law School.

The AKA Beverly Hills hotel remodel is set in stone

The AKA Beverly Hills in California — which stretches the entire block of Crescent Drive and faces the Hollywood Hills — recently underwent a $10 million remodeling in which a variety of stones used throughout offer an exclusive feel to its guests

January 7, 2015

From the time guests make their way inside the AKA Beverly Hills in California they can enjoy the ambiance and functionality provided by natural stone.

From the Editor: Winter 2015

Jennifer Richinelli

January 7, 2015

As we begin the New Year, many of us view it as a time to start fresh — making resolutions such as promising ourselves to be more organized

Tile of Spain honors innovation

Celebrating its 13th edition, the Tile of Spain Awards recognized several projects in the categories of Architecture and Interior Design for their unique and creative approach

January 7, 2015

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), recently announced the winners of the 13th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

ADA countertop support bracket

January 7, 2015

Braxton-Bragg has introduced its new ADA countertop support bracket, made of 14-gauge steel.

KMT Waterjet Systems Inc.

January 7, 2015

KMT Waterjet Systems Inc., a leading global manufacturer of ultra-high pressure pumps and components for waterjet systems, has announced the production of the new Waterjet Streamline SL-VI series pump.

Stone of the Month: Venato Extra quartz

January 7, 2015

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Cosmos Granite & Marble of Raleigh, NC. Technical details provide a frame of reference only.

Machine of the Month: The LCV-711M-V/O from Marmo Meccanica NA

January 7, 2015

The LCV-711M-V/O from Marmo Meccanica NA is an alternative to the “V-Grooving” method, and permits polishing on a continuous mode to produce “L” borders ready to be glued onto kitchen countertops.