Newport Office Center IV, Jersey City, N.J.
By K. Schipper
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — When you’re looking at a $100 million dollar building that’s only one cog in a billion-dollar project, why do you put natural stone in the lobby?
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Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London
By Claire Santry
LONDON — The granite water memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales, that attracted plenty of worldwide attention this summer is, in a way, more than a monument – it also represents the future of stoneworking.
The Cable Center, Denver
By K. Schipper
DENVER – In real estate, location is everything – and, with The Cable Center, its location on the campus of the University of Denver led to a strong use of natural stone in the final design.
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
By K. Schipper
CLEVELAND – One of the city’s grande dames recently underwent a facelift, and the critics are raving about the results. The reason: The plastic surgeons were skilled designers and contractors.
Georgia State Capitol exterior, Atlanta
By K. Schipper
ATLANTA – A decade ago, Georgia officials – afraid their state capitol was losing its integrity as an historic structure – initiated a master planning process for the preservation of the building, which dates back to 1889.
Sundial Boutique Hotel,Whistler, British Columbia
By K. Schipper
WHISTLER, British Columbia – For upgrading a nondescript building in a world-class ski resort, there’s nothing like stone – inside and out.
Private residence, Big Sky, Mont.
By K. Schipper
BIG SKY, Mont. – Stan and Randy Schlueter really, really like slate.
Ralph Englestad Arena, Grand Forks, N.D.
By K. Schipper
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The late Ralph Engelstad knew palaces, so when he set out to build the premiere venue for collegiate hockey – the Ralph Englestad Arena – it’s only natural the place would be, well, palatial.
September 11 Memorial Garden, London
By Claire Santry
LONDON – As another year passes to note the events of September 11, a new memorial here provides a peaceful spot for reflection … with its permanence strengthened by some natives sandstone.
Georgia State Capitol interior, Atlanta
By K. Schipper
ATLANTA – A decade ago, Georgia state officials – afraid their century-old capitol was losing its integrity as an historic structure – started some master planning for preservation.