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Merging Contemporary Design with Ancient Artifacts

An antique stone mosaic floor excavated at the base of the Museum Hotel Antakya in Turkey is a center attraction for the modern interior spaces throughout the building

August 23, 2021

At the heart of the interior design of Museum Hotel Antakya is the mosaic that was unearthed in archaeological excavations and viewed through glass walls from the hotel’s restaurant.

Building Stone/Landscape Architecture

A Sculptural Urbanscape at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences

A 60-ton granite sculpture, “Event,” forms a captivating entrance to Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street in Boston, MA

Jennifer Richinelli

June 30, 2021

Taking center stage of the urban landscape located at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences is “Event,” a stone sculpture crafted by sculptor Darrell Petit of Darrell Petit LLC and Stony Creek Quarry Inc. Petit was commissioned by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) of Cambridge, MA.

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Lake Huron Vacation Retreat A Home Away From Home

Sintered stone provided the beauty and durability required for the interior and exterior design of a year-round vacation retreat

June 30, 2021

Located on the shoreline of Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes, is an awe-inspiring 17,222-square-foot second home in cottage country, approximately one hour from London, Ontario.

Alternative Stone Material

Caesarstone's Commitment to the Environment

Minimizing its carbon footprint, adhering to environmental organization standards and producing premium products are top priorities for Caesarstone

Jennifer Richinelli

June 24, 2021

Stone World had the opportunity to ask Elizabeth Margles, vice president of Caesarstone North America, some questions about the company’s commitment to the environment and its future plans.

Natural Stones from Brazil

Brazilian quartzite and granite a popular choice in residential and commercial design

May 18, 2021

Natural stone from Brazil continues to be a popular choice for both residential and commercial designs.

Building Stone

A Soldier’s Perspective: New National Museum of the United States Army

Natural stone was a key component in the design of the new National Museum of the United States Army, which tells the Army’s story through an individual’s eyes

Jennifer Richinelli

May 17, 2021

More than 20 years in the making, the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) opened its doors in time for Veterans Day of 2020. The museum, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) as a series of pavilions for exhibits and special events, sprawls 84 acres across the bucolic Fort Belvoir Military Installation in Virginia. Several varieties of natural stone are prominently showcased throughout the design of the 185,000-square-foot building, which is LEED Silver-certified.

Inside The Shop

Second-Generation Owner of GI Stone Driven by Passion

Following in her mother’s footsteps, Sandya Dandamudi, second-generation owner of GI Stone, runs a high-end stone fabrication operation and maintains a loyal staff of employees

Jennifer Richinelli

May 13, 2021

Second-generation owner, Sandya Dandamudi, builds upon her mother’s success and maintains a work culture that promotes teamwork and nurtures creativity. Dandamudi, who was recently named Stone World’s 2020 Fabricator of the Year, took some time to talk with us about GI Stone and its work.

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

Influenced by American Nordic culture

April 29, 2021

Minnesota Ventures and ESG Architecture and Design partnered with Cambria to bring an American Nordic theme to life in this invigorating indoor-outdoor space.

Honoring essential workers

Inspired to offer hope and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, an Illinois-based fabricator awards five honorable people with free countertops

Jennifer Richinelli

April 9, 2021

With several locations, The Granite & Marble Depot serves the Greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana and the Wisconsin border. The Aurora, IL-based company specializes in fabrication and installation of residential and commercial countertops, tabletops, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and more.