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The article focuses on regional limestone proves to be the aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly choice for the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, France. Topics include the Louis Vuitton Foundation has been a center of art and culture in Paris since it opened in 2014, and the public-at-large to building design industry professionals, and building is striking and original with a low-profile design that disguises of art space.

The article discusses the architectural design of a home in Austin, Texas that was designed by McKinney York Architects.

The article discusses the architectural design of the main Post Office building in Fort Worth, TX located on the southern edge of the city's central business district, the massive, three-story, rectangular structure occupies an entire 1/5-acre city block and is bounded by two key throughways.

Presents several architectural furnishings. Quality of limestones coming from Haifa company; Capability of the gyro fan from G Squared Arts; Features of the Pog system from B&N Industries.

The old quarry and cement plant had been a fixture at the south end of Martinsburg, W.Va., since 1884. Acquired in 2002 by Essroc, a leading North American cement producer [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On November 14, 1957 the Bergen Mall first opened its doors in Paramus, NJ--a shopping mecca of the New York TriState area. Designed by John Graham of Seattle, [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Texas Hill Country just outside of Fredericksburg, TX, is rich in stone architecture. Many historic homes and buildings that were built at least a century ago still [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] French Mill Stone in Athens, AL, is the result of a collaboration between Mike Grisham and Clay Garrett. While the two men came from different backgrounds, it was [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Beginning at the Northeastern tip of the San Francisco Bay and running north some 30 miles to Mount Saint Helena in the Mayacama Mountains, the Napa Valley has [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tucked away among the sprawling plains of Florence, TX, is Texas Carved Stone--a company comprised of a very talented group of artisans that all share the same passion [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, SC, was recently built to house eight independent organizations, including an Art Museum, a History Museum, a Music Foundation, a Science Center, [...]

The article offers information on the Use Natural Stone campaign which offers resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders and remodelers to learn about the qualities and benefits of natural stone. It presents information on objective of the Natural Stone Institute, to address the issues and highlight the inherent benefits of natural stone, which includes granite, limestone, marble, sandstone and slate. It presents views of Daniel Wood, from Lurvey Supply, on building material.

The article focuses on the merged company VeroStone GmbH as it added Jura limestone and Shell limestone. It discusses the historical origin of the Jura limestone during the upper Jurassic period and fossils of ammonites, products like hard material for interior floors, the addition of sandstone products and Verostone's factory operation at Eichstaett, Germany.

The article reviews the architectural design of Casa Tre Cortile, a private residence in the Texas Hill Country, by architect Winn Wittman which includes the use of local limestone.

An interview is presented with natural stone designer Darwin Harrison who created a home using limestone in Austin, Texas. Topics of the interview include his inspiration for the residential design, use of natural stone in the residential design, number of stones and size of stone pieces used in making the home, and time take for the project to complete.

The article offers information on the renovation of the various airport lounges starting from Chicago, U.S. Topics include the plans of Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB), the designing of the lounges, and the use of Turkish quartzite and limestone. Comments from Sheyla Conforte, an employee of SCB are presented.

The article focuses on how sheet metal contractor E.L. Pruitt is modernizing an iconic amphitheater built in 1901 by blending old and new technologies. Topics includes ductwork in an oval shape to provide climate control for year-round events at the Springfield Coliseum, showcasing their innovative approach to HVAC solutions for historical buildings.

Abstract Three siliceous and three calcareous stones were characterized by mercury porosimetry, BET surface area analysis, and profilometry to measure porosity, pore size distribution, surface area, and surface microtopography (roughness). [...]

The article discusses the advantages and benefits of using ceramic tiles over natural stones such as marble or limestone, and porcelain tiles. It discourages the use of natural stones as they are prone to damage and costly maintenance. Some myths and facts about the use of ceramic tiles are provided. The author notes that ceramic tiles are made and offered in a wide variety of designs. The Tile Council of North America stresses that glazes are eco-friendly water-based and made of recycled materials.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When a filler is used in an adhesive or sealant formulation, it is typically meant to take up space. But the space it occupies has a crucial function, [...]

The article focuses on the reliance of Minera Deisi, a Peruvian producer of travertine and onyx, on high-end technology to assist its processing and quarrying of slabs and tile. It mentions that the company caters outstanding travertine tiles and complements to the finest stone retailers in the U.S. It cites that 95% of the company's export sales are through its import sale distributors.

The article offers information on Holland Marble Co. focused on the national distribution network for selling tile and slabs with limestone mill in the U.S. It mentions that the company is involved in the fabrication and installation of natural stones for various commercial projects. It mentions that the main business is the fabrication and installation of natural stones.

The article focuses on the construction of a vacation home, a Spanish-style ranch in Texas Hill Country. Topics discussed the use of limestone for a second home for a retired couple, statement of architect Craig McMahon regarding the natural resources of stone found in the region, and design process of the house.

The article offers information on a rental house in St. Barth designed by architects Robert Barnes and Christopher Coy of Barnes Coy Architects which uses a Pennsylvania limestone to view the Caribbean Sea. The idea of the architects to create a slope that needs to be leveled and to carve the slope with stone terraces and walls is mentioned. It notes that Pennsylvania limestone were used since it resembles walls found in medieval European construction.

The article evaluates the Jura limestones from Jura Marble Suppliers (JMS).

The article discusses the use of the ESW carrier system from cladding solutions provider eclad in the cladding in Limra limestone and Luna Pearl granite of the new theater facility at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, designed by architectural firm Pelli Clarke Pelli (PCPA). Katy Harp, associate designer at PCPA explains the selection of Limra limestone due to its brightness/whiteness and properties in relation to performance criteria.

The article focuses on the eco-friendly remodeled dream bathroom at the 3,000-square-foot townhouse in the Society Hill in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It notes that the Lithoverde limestone, a natural stone product comprised of 98% post-industrial material, were key elements in the master bath which provide more space and feel of elegance. It states that the master bath was designed by architect Kevin Yoder of k YODER design LLC to fit the needs of the owner.

An interview with project manager Philip Ryan of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects about the stone design of a building for the Barnes Fountain is presented. When asked about the stone selection process, he mentioned that they opted for an assortment of limestone and Tennessee Pink marble. He says the main consideration for the selection is the freeze/thaw property of the stones. He also notes that the variety within the stone is the reason they chose to use Ramon Gray as the stone material.

The article discusses the release of several stone products which include Calacatta Bella from Bonotti Esportazioni Srl, Slate limestone from Burlington Stone, and Gaya from Marbrasa Marmores e Granitos Do Brasil Ltda.

The article reports on the restoration of the historic building Chateau Appony located in the village of Oponice, Slovakia. It discusses the architectural design of the building, highlighting the use of Jura Gold limestone and Crema Marfil marble from Cremarfil Marble Products. It relates the statement of Dusan Stevlik of Cremarfil about the details of installing the limestone and marble.

The article reports on the design and construction of the Asia Society Texas Center located in Houston, Texas. It says that the construction started in January 2010 and opened to the public in April 2012. It notes that the center is extensively made of Jura limestone quarried by V. M. Kaldorf GmbH. It was designed by Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi.

The article focuses on the design of the outdoor living space for a private residence in Beverly Hills, California using Versailles Hazelnut limestone and Jade marble mosaics from Marble and Tile USA.

The article focuses on the Marmi Faedo SpA-operated Grolla quarry's production of limestone for a range of architectural applications in its facility in Chiampo, Italy. The family-owned quarrying company has started out in the marble business in 1947. Equipment used in the quarrying process includes a Sandvick/Tamrock Ranger SW drill and a Fantini chainsaw, which is used to make vertical cuts along the natural bedding.

The article presents information on Marmi Ghirardi srl, a family-run stone business that has been in operation since 1938. The firm is a quarrier and processor of Brescia marble as well as other stone material. The stone found in the Brescia quarries is a sedimentary limestone. There are two kinds of stone produced in the quarry, Botticino Florito and Botticino Semi Classico.

The article focuses on Valders Buff limestone from Valders, Wisconsin that was used in the restoration and renovation project of a historic building in Salt Lake City, Utah. It says that the brick exterior of the building was replaced with honed slabs of the limestone from Valders Stone & Marble Inc., which naturally replicate its stone color. Rob Pett, the project's architect, says that the contemporary creation of the building was done by using glass and limestone cladding.

The article traces the history of lime and decorative plaster a thousand years after the Bronze Age. It was during the Bronze Age when the early Greeks became more proficient in mining quarries of limestone. But lime was already discovered seven thousand years before Christ by a settlement of villagers in northeast Jordan. The knowledge of creating the starch white finish was then passed down through generations. During the time of the first Roman Empire, the principles of producing finished walls was created.

The article presents the Jura limestone, a material used in the new Museum of Liverpool in Great Britain. It says that the said limestone was quarried and processed in Titting, Germany and furnished with a "Kratzschliff" of (scratched) surface finish. It also mentions that the stone was specified in a range of 3 and 4 cm. in thickness and it was installed in a system that allows panels to angle outward which result to a "shadowing effect" which adds life to the front view of the museum.

The article presents a corporate profile of Vereinigte Marmorwerke (V. M) Kaldorf GmbH in Germany. It states that this company was founded in 1971 and operates multiple quarries and stoneworking facilities and it supplies Jura limestone to markets around the world. It mentions that the company has a total of 130 employees including 17 in the quarries and 14 in the sales/administration office and the remainder of the employees work in the production.

The article presents the corporate profile of Continental Cut Stone Inc., a company specializing in limestone construction and restoration in Florence, Texas. The Continental Cut Stone was started in 1987 by owner Rob Teel. Teel shared that the business started when he purchased an existing milling facility that was in foreclosure from a local savings and loan bank. It is noted that the company primarily works with architects, builders and contractors.

The article presents creative and innovative use of stone and tiles in the interior space of a residential or corporate structures. Featured in the article are projects which made extensive use of stone palette, granite, Giallo and Walnut travertine, limestone, glass mosaic tiles, and even honed white quartz. Pictures show how these materials can add depth, beauty, elegance, inviting atmosphere in a home or working environment.

The article focuses on the more than 10,000 pieces of limestone flooring and tappered marble columns in the atrium of the Headquarters Building, part of the Sprint World Headquarters campus in Kansas. Phil Dorai, a principal at RMJM Hillier, is the architect of the project. Dordai shared that the Building is in a very prominent, central location which comprises 223,000 square feet and housing the executive offices.

The article provides information on styles and developments in Venetian plastering. It explains techniques in applying Spray-stone, a spray-on Venetian plaster made of limestone. It states that the limestone in Venetian plaster is key to the luminescent nature of the finishes. Spray-stone can be applied on all walls and ceilings of a room.

The article features a private residence in Southern California that uses natural stone in its interior. French limestone was chosen to cover the exterior facade of the house that brings it a Mediterranean atmosphere and an Italian look. According to Shawn Nelson of Nelson Daniels Inc., French limestone was used because it gives more character and life to the structure and it is monolithic compared to other limestones.

The article focuses on the building materials used for the design of the new Frisco City Hall and Library in Frisco, Texas. It is stated that the architectural firm Holzman Moss Architecture utilized the combination of Texas granite and limestone from Cold Spring Granite Co. and TexaStone Quarries for a range of innovative applications. Among the building stones applied for the 90,000-square-foot city hall and the 60,000-square-foot library are Sunset Red granite and Hadrian limestone.

The article focuses on the use of stone in the renovation of the building, housing the headquarters of Alta Alliance Bank, Oakland, California. The exterior of the building was uplifted using a variety of limestone in bush-hammered and split-faced finishes, laid in ashlar pattern. The stone work was extended to the interior of the building.