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Addressing Challenges to the Watergate Hotel

Architects BBGM and Ron Arad had to focus on two main challenges for the multi-million dollar renovation to the Watergate Hotel
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
January 16, 2019
After being closed for nearly a decade, the Watergate Hotel reopened its doors after completing a 200 million dollar renovation. The hotel is best known for its famous political scandal that eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
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Owner and acting general contractor Chris Barone

Stone architecture captures mid-century charm

With a desire to keep the character of their 1950s ranch, the homeowners of a residence in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, carefully planned their renovation, including matching the house’s existing stone architecture
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
January 7, 2019
The homeowners of a 3,500-square-foot private residence in St. Charles, IL, sought to make some significant changes to the structure of their ranch, while still maintaining its mid-century character. The renovation included the addition of a master suite, as well as a new kitchen with a two-story indoor/outdoor stone wall cutting through the middle of the house.
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San Diego Hospital featuring 12 floors of tile

December 19, 2018

Critical care was taken with the design of Jacobs Medical Center, a 500,000 SF specialty hospital in La Jolla, California.  Construction specifications for this landmark project included a full system of CUSTOM tile installation and CustomTech flooring preparation products on all 12 floors.  This cutting edge medical center focuses on innovating complex procedures such as brain surgery and bone marrow transplants. 


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the Use Natural Stone campaign

The Use Natural Stone Campaign: A Movement to Promote Natural Stone

Developed in 2016, the Use Natural Stone campaign has created a significant impression with its website, www.usenaturalstone.org, which is a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders and remodelers to learn about the qualities and benefits of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 14, 2018
Nearly three years ago, an idea surfaced among stone industry professionals to create a platform to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all alternative building materials. The concept soon flourished into a well-driven campaign, which is now recognized worldwide.
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Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

A stone welcoming at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Visitors to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Los Angeles, CA, are greeted by an elegant fountain made from black basalt from China
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 5, 2018
Built in 1986, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a cultural landmark in Costa Mesa, CA. Most recently, a stunning fountain constructed of black basalt from China was designed to create a focal attraction at the main entrance to the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
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Large-format porcelain tiles

Outdoor living made easy with weather-proof porcelain tiles

With the help of weather-proof porcelain tiles, designers were able to create a modernized outdoor nook for entertaining
October 22, 2018
Almè is a quaint Italian town in the district of Bergamo. Located near the top of the country, about 30 miles northeast of Milan, it is characterized by various aspects of Medieval history.
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