Articles by Jason Kamery

Making a dust free work area in a busy mall

When working in a busy mall at night, the tile installer’s goal was to eliminate dust – making for a more environmentally friendly environment for its tenants

Jason Kamery

January 25, 2019

With nearly a million square feet of enclosed retail space, The Shops at South Town in Sandy, UT, is one of the state’s largest malls. Ownership at the shopping center has made a significant investment to renovate the property, including over 100,000 square feet of striking, large-format porcelain tile in the main concourses on both levels.

One-on-one with architect Stephen B. Jacobs

Stephen B. Jacobs, president and founder of Stephen B. Jacobs Group Architects, discusses trends, changes in architecture and gives advice to young architects

Jason Kamery

January 23, 2019

"As I look back at my career, almost every decade pulled us in a different direction. In the 1970’s we focused on Adaptive Reuse, designing projects in New York City but also Patterson NJ, Norwich CT, and Upstate NY."

From the Editor: CSTD Winter has Tile Product Showcase, Latest Trends

Jason Kamery

January 17, 2019

We at Contemporary Stone & Tile Design are excited for the New Year once again. Not only does it give the magazine an opportunity to plan out what it will be like for the next 12 months, but also reflect on the previous year.

glass tile from Ceramic Technics and Laticrete products

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

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.

What's in store for Chinese quartz?

Now that the tariffs have been set, and different duties are expected to hit the market, stone industry members react to the changes that 2019 will bring in the quartz market

Jason Kamery

January 16, 2019

Late in 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative released a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject to additional tariffs. Starting in September of last year, the tariffs were set for 10%, on top of other antidumping and countervailing duties, and in the New Year will be increased to 25%.

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

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.

Expanding with stone fabrication technology

By investing in different fabrication technologies, Blasius Inc. was able to grow to produce more than 35,000 square feet of material a month

Jason Kamery

November 5, 2018

In the 1990s, Val Blasius created a reputation as a ceramic tile and Corian countertop installer in the Vassar, MI area. The business continued to prosper until he was bringing in more work than he could handle. His son, Jon, was in the remodeling industry at the time, doing tile and Corian countertops out of the same shop.

Virginia Mist granite block supplier maintains a global presence

The Virginia Mist quarry, part of the R.E.D. Graniti Group, has produced granite blocks for some of the nations top buildings, as well as landmark projects overseas

Jason Kamery

October 8, 2018

Located 65 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., the Virginia Mist granite quarry site was opened in August 1999. The quarry was operated back then by a Canadian company before partnering with the R.E.D. Graniti Group, a large Italian stone producer with quarries throughout the world.

Inspiration Design Center of Burnsville, MN

Inspiration Design Center investing in digital fabrication equipment

After the economic crash of 2007-08, entrepreneur Jon Ryan was able to change and expand his business to accommodate a new market

Jason Kamery

October 8, 2018

With new home construction in the tank, the owners of Genz-Ryan were searching for new sources of revenue — still with the plan to keep Inspiration Design Center around the builder/remodeler market.

Natural stone provides sustainability

Two varieties of Coldspring granite were specified for the design of the City Creek Center in Salt Lake

Jason Kamery

September 25, 2018

Located in Salt Lake City, UT, the City Creek Center is a mixed-use development that features a replica of the area’s historic City Creek running through it, complete with 300 live trout, more than 600 trees and hundreds of native plants.

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Articles by Jason Kamery

Making a dust free work area in a busy mall

One-on-one with architect Stephen B. Jacobs

From the Editor: CSTD Winter has Tile Product Showcase, Latest Trends

Addressing Challenges to the Watergate Hotel

What's in store for Chinese quartz?

Stone architecture captures mid-century charm

Expanding with stone fabrication technology

Virginia Mist granite block supplier maintains a global presence

Inspiration Design Center investing in digital fabrication equipment

Natural stone provides sustainability

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