Industry Insights - Articles - Page 117

Stone of the Month: Corteccia soft quartzite

February 2, 2015

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Antolini of Italy.

Machine of the Month: The Achilli MBS IG Bridge Saw

February 2, 2015

The Achilli MBS IG bridge saw, exclusively offered by Lackmond Stone, is designed with a touch screen and a mobile bridge.

A good start to 2015

Jennifer Richinelli

February 1, 2015

I just returned home from StonExpo -- part of The International Surface Event (TISE) West -- in Las Vegas, and I am happy to report that spirits were high among those in the stone industry.

Cersaie 2014 tile gallery

Once again, the international Italian tile exhibition provided an arena for members of the tile industry to present and view the latest product introductions

Heather Fiore

January 7, 2015

Cersaie, the annual international ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings exhibition, took place at the Bologna Exhibition Center in Bologna, Italy, from September 22 to 26, 2014.

Using stone and tile to restore The Kinder Morgan Building

Heather Fiore

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.

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