When refurbishing a city landmark in Auckland, New Zealand, Verde Labrador granite from Brazil was employed as exterior cladding for its aesthetic value.
Combined with a more subtle Portuguese limestone, Durango Rojo Imperial red Mexican travertine - supplied by World Wide Stone Corp. of Phoenix, AZ - gave a unique and vibrant look to the West Ridge office building in San Diego, CA.
Luck Stone Corp. of Richmond, VA, believes that understanding its customers' needs and educating them on stone products will prove beneficial to its business for years to come.
When stepping into the lobby of the Westin hotel in Indianapolis, guests are greeted by a 21- x 24-foot "stone carpet," which was fabricated using waterjet technology
Because of high altitude conditions, implementing the design of the Sundeck Restaurant atop Aspen Mountain in Colorado proved quite a feat for those installing its stonework.
Now under new ownership, National Quarries in San Marcos, CA, has plans for significant investments in technology to boost production capacity and annual sales.
For the flooring in the new sanctuary at The Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, GA, Vermont natural green slate provided durability as well as an inviting atmosphere.
Warm shades of granite and marble were chosen for an addition to a private residence in Cooksville, MD, to maintain the appearance of an aged farmhouse.