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8 DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM

THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE

Carnelian granite boulders in their natural state created

an inviting new entrance for Brookings Hospital, which was

influenced by the glacial movement across the Great Plains

thousands of years ago

16 BLENDING NATURAL STONE

WITH THE LANDSCAPE

Spring Creek Nature Area was designed to be a natural

sanctuary to intermix with the multi-use trails within an

energetic urban environment

22 LIVING BETWEEN THE

MOUNTAINS AND THE SEA

Sweeping views of the water – combined with a secluded

piece of property – create an ideal spot for a beautiful

contemporary home built of local Turkish stone

26 QUARTZ TRENDS

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design had the opportunity

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30 QUARTZ SURFACING CONTRIBUTES

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34 QUARTZ GALLERY

ON THE COVER

Artist Brad J Goldberg was commissioned to

create a visually engaging entrance at two

separate corners of the Spring Creek Nature

Area in Richardson, TX. The design consists

of two portal sculptures made from Kenoran

Sage granite with cut-outs in the shape of a

leaf that form the portals, which collectively

are named “Sylvan Portals.” Long seat walls

“ground” the sculptures into the landscape

and granite seating elements in the shape of

leaves provide users of the nature area with

a place to rest. Installation by Dee Brown

Inc. of Richardson, TX. Stone supplied by

Coldspring, Cold Spring, MN. Cover photo

was taken by Nathan Shands. Story begins on

page 16.

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Rough-cut pieces of Carnelian granite

form the new outdoor entry to Brookings

Hospital in Brookings, SD.

Photos by Emanouil Spassov, HGA

Building Stone

SUMMER 2020 // CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN 9

from the

Drawinginspiration

surroundinglandscapeCarnelian granite boulders in their natural state created an inviting new entrance for Brookings Hospital, which was influenced by the glacial movement across the

Great Plains thousands of years ago

by Jennifer Richinelli


“The notion of the moving glaciers cutting into the

underlying bedrock making long parallel grooves —

glacial striations — provided a palpable metaphor

to organize the campus’ main entry,” said Emanouil

Spassov, ASLA, PLA, SITES AP, LEED AP BD+C,

senior associate, landscape architecture at HGA in

Minneapolis, MN.


A growing patient base drove of-

ficials to put an expansion plan

in place for Brookings Hospital

in Brookings, SD. The project

consisted of a hospital addition

and a new two-story medical office building. Among

the objectives was to design an appealing entrance

to make visitors feel welcome. From a site perspec-

tive this was achieved with a series of entry gardens

featuring large outcropping boulders of local

Carnelian granite – arranged it a way to mimic glacial

movement, creating a striking landscape design.

“Brookings Hospital, like most rural city-owned

hospitals built during the 1960s, was primarily in-

tended to provide inpatient care,” explained

Emanouil Spassov, ASLA, PLA, SITES AP, LEED AP BD+C,

a landscape architect at HGA in Minneapolis, MN.

“As healthcare trends have shifted over the years

to service outpatients, Brookings Health System

faced the need to expand and renovate its facility

in order to respond to Brookings growing commu-

nity needs. The overall project goal of HGA design

team, with lead design architect Dan Polachek, AIA,

RA, CID, was to create a modern facility that pro-

motes and reflects the high-quality, compassionate

and personalized care Brookings Hospital team

delivers to the local community.”

From a landscape architecture perspective, the

intention was to conceive a warm and welcoming

first impression and enhance the patient experience

through thoughtful design, which provides seamless

transition between indoor and outdoor space, ac-

cording to Spassov. “The project site was very chal-

lenging — offering very limited landscape opportu-

nities,” he said. “A combination of substantial grade

change, narrow street frontage and demanding

program requirements, challenged the design team

to find a creative and functional entry solution.”

REFLECTING THE LAND

The Great Plains cover most of South Dakota, fea-

turing a landscape largely sculpted by glacial move-

The stone blocks were hand-picked by the landscape architect and intentionally left rough with their split markings on the site. “The

majority of these were intended as slender linear pieces to reinforce the notion of moving,” he said.


ment processes that is also rich with large deposits

of Carnelian granite quarried in Milbank, SD — ap-

proximately 70 miles from Brookings, explained

Spassov. “I love using stone in my work as much as

possible, so having the chance of using locally quar-

ried Carnelian granite was a great opportunity to

find a visually engaging and cost-effective design

solution to turn the challenging entry with limited

usable area into a functional and memorable entry

space,” said the landscape architect. “The vernacular

material selection provided a sense of warmth and

welcome to patients and the rest of the community.”

Spassov and the design team turned to Coldspring,

a large stone producer based in Cold Spring, MN,

to provide the necessary Carnelian granite boulders

for the hospital’s outdoor landscape design. “The

stone arrangements were used at the main entry, the

drop off island and the atrium garden space of the

hospital,” said Spassov. “The notion of the moving

glaciers cutting into the underlying bedrock making

long parallel grooves — glacial striations — provided

a palpable metaphor to organize the campus’ main

entry. The design intent was to use a variation of

Carnelian granite blocks, ranging in shape and tex-

ture, as an organizing feature that connects seamlessly

the drop-off area, the limited entry gardens and the

hospital lobby.

“The abstracted stone composition in the drop-

off island and along the building’s facade features

minimal detailing, using blocks treated only by split-

ting and occasional saw cutting,” Spassov went on to

say. “These were stone blocks that we intentionally

left rough with their split markings on their sides.

The majority of these were intended as slender

linear pieces to reinforce the notion of movement.”

For the stone blocks that were used in the lobby

garden space, Spassov searched for more weath-

ered type of boulders from the same quarry. “I was

lucky to find several pieces like this,” he said. “I was

told that these were leftover blocks, which were

The use of the Carnelian granite blocks, which ranged in shape and texture, connects seamlessly the drop-off area, the limited entry

gardens and the hospital lobby.


several decades old — featuring a nice weathered

texture. Thus, I was able to use the same type of

stone, Carnelian, as a connecting element starting

with rougher and more rustic pieces outside, which

re-emerged again inside, transformed into weath-

ered stone seats — each combined with a solid

walnut L-shaped wood slab. To reinforce the visual

connection, another weathered linear piece was

used outside, across from one of the benches. The

three interior benches are set within a low planter

area, creating a minimalistic and reflective garden

space and establishing connection with the austere

outside garden.”

WORKING WITH THE QUARRY

Spassov said that he visited the quarry twice.

“The goal of the first trip was to see what was

available and make an initial selection,” he said.

“We walked around trying to find some outcrop-

ping leftover pieces that could fit the design

intent. The budget was an issue, as well as the

capability of that particular quarry/facility. They

mainly quarry the stone there and then ship it to

the Minnesota main facility to do some fine detail-

ing. Understanding all this was very helpful in the

selection process. To keep cost down, all the work

was done in the Milbank facility and we agreed

that they would split most of the stone and do two

minor cuts on site. The blocks that were cut were

intended to have a light in between them when

installed. The blocks that we selected the first time

were later moved close to their main building and

then I went again to figure out in what way the final

splitting/cutting would be done.”

Spassov explained that there were several different

pieces divided in two different groups. “The majority

of the pieces, as mentioned earlier, were intended to

be slender elongated ones, which were either split

or cut from larger blocks,” he said. “These ranged

roughly between 5 to 8 feet long, 18 to 24 inches

The majority of the stone pieces were intended to be slender and elongated, as they were either split or cut from larger blocks.


wide and 12 to 33 inches tall. The height varied since

many of them were tapered to one side. The idea

was also to create the illusion of a gradually sloping

mountain with each of the pieces.

“The other group of weathered pieces – three

inside bench ones and one outside — were smaller,

roughly 3 feet in each direction, although intention-

ally irregular shaped with saw cut top and bottom

to form a base for an 18-inch-tall bench,” Spassov

went on to say. “The piece outside was more elon-

gated and narrow — about 4 to 5 feet x 24 feet x

24 inches — to visually connect with the rest of the

outside stone pieces.”

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CHARACTERISTICS OF STONE

When possible, Spassov likes to incorporate natural

stone in his designs. “Using stone in landscape archi-

tecture, especially a locally quarried one, is always

a great opportunity to connect the project to the

natural history of the land,” he said. “So in that regard,

sustainability is a very important consideration.

“I always start any new design by trying to find

what makes a place special,” the landscape architect

went on to say. “Some of the main factors that influ-

ence me when beginning a design process are the

surroundings, the climate, the people and the his-

tory of the place. My design approach with a new

landscape is to try to create memorable places that

provoke and challenge one’s perception, as well as to

provide that newly built environment with a sound

and sensitive site design that allows it to age well and

not only coalesce with its surroundings, but enhance

them. Considering all of this, Carnelian granite was a

perfect material to use in this particular project.”

The expansion of Brookings Hospital was com-

pleted in about two and a half years. “I enjoyed the

whole process, which to me is all about discovery

and unveiling an idea,” said Spassov. “As Michelan-

gelo, perhaps history’s greatest sculptor, said, ‘Every

block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the

task of the sculptor to discover it.’ In a similar fash-

ion, all designers pursue an idea — starting from a

simple sketch through discovering the appropriate

“The three interior benches are set within a low planter area, creating a minimalistic and reflective garden space and establishing

connection with the austere outside garden,” said Spassov.


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tion and completion. To me, all these phases were

very meaningful and rewarding — from designing,

searching for means of expression, to installation

and even photographing it at the end.” cstd

BROOKINGS HOSPITAL LANDSCAPE PROJECT

BROOKINGS, SD

Client: Brookings Health System, Brookings, SD

General Contractor: Kraus Anderson, Minneapolis, MN

Landscape Contractor: Kerry’s Landscaping & Irriga-

tion, Brookings, SD

Landscape Architect: HGA Architects and Engineers,

Minneapolis, MN

Architect: HGA Architects and Engineers, Minne-

apolis, MN

Stone Supplier: Coldspring, Cold Spring, MN

(Carnelian® granite)

For the stone blocks that were used in the lobby garden space,

Spassov searched for more weathered type of boulders from the

same quarry.


Located in Richardson, TX, the Spring

Creek Nature Area contains 180 acres

of virgin old-growth hardwood for-

est that dates back to the time of the

Caddo Indians and the City’s found-

ing families, strategically located adjacent to the

fast-growing urban environment of CityLine. For a

recent renovation project, an artist was tasked with

providing a visually engaging entrance experience

at two separate corners of the nature area and to

see it through to its fulfillment. This was done with

the use of natural stone.

“The vision for this project is as a natural sanctu-

ary, to be held in perpetuity with multi-use trails

within an energetic urban environment,” said artist

Brad J Goldberg. “A rare preserved ecosystem that

Blendingnatural stone

with

the landscapeSpring Creek Nature Area was designed to be a nat-

ural sanctuary to intermix with the multi-use trails

within an energetic urban environment

by Jason Kamery

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provides a natural oasis for generations to come

within the heart of one of Dallas/Fort Worth’s most

dynamic development corridors.”

Along with Goldberg, DCBA Landscape Archi-

tects was selected for the project, as well as Dee

Brown Inc. of Richardson, TX, for the installation.

Goldberg led the design effort in collaboration

with the landscape architects. “With a great amount

of open thinking and a vision toward the future,

the City selected the initial conceptual study for

the two pedestrian entrances that came from the

artist through the project evolved naturally over

the three-year course of the design, fabrication and

installation,” said Goldberg.

The design consists of two portal sculptures, one for

each corner of the nature preserve. Sculptural forms

For a recent renovation project, an artist was tasked with providing a visually engaging entrance experience at two

separate corners of the nature area and to see it through to its fulfillment. This was done with the use of natural stone.

Nathan Shands took all the completed shots. The quarry and installation ones were taken by Brad J Goldberg.


with cut-outs in the shape of a leaf cre-

ate the portals, which collectively are

named “Sylvan Portals.”

The two portal sculptures were

fabricated out of Kenoran Sage granite,

supplied by Coldspring, located in

Cold Spring, MN. The work addition-

ally is comprised of long seat walls

that “ground” the sculptures into the

landscape and granite seating elements

in the shape of leaves provide users of

the nature area with a place to rest.

One of the unique aspects of the

project is leaving the drill marks in-

tact on the quarry blocks as the pri-

mary texture of the work. The blocks

were quarried in Ontario, Canada, to

the specifications laid out in Gold-

berg’s drawings and Coldspring’s

shop drawings. A 4- x 4-foot x vari-

ous length module with drill marks

on both sides was employed for the

project. One of the challenges dur-

ing the quarrying process was that it

took place during one of the coldest

winters in recent memory.

Ultimately, 8,250 cubic feet of quar-

ried material was shipped to Cold-

spring’s plant and an exacting fabrica-

tion of the blocks proceeded with

some of the largest blocks being 4 x 4 x

14 feet. Following a number of months

of fabrication, a well-planned out se-One of the unique aspects of the project is leaving the drill marks intact on the

quarry blocks as the primary texture of the work.

The blocks were quarried in Ontario,

Canada, to the specifications laid out in

Goldberg’s drawings and Coldspring’s

shop drawings. A 4- x 4-foot x various

length module with drill marks on both

sides was employed for the project.


quence of shipping the blocks to Texas

ensued. The two corner entrance areas

were each approximately 20,000 square

feet, with the heights of the portals

measuring 20 and 16 feet, respectively.

Dee Brown Inc., the artist’s most

trusted installer with years of successful

projects between them, mobilized to

the site where piers, foundations and site layout had

been performed by the general contractor based

on construction drawings prepared by the land-

scape architect. A great amount of care was taken

to preserve the many existing trees on both sites

and the sage-colored green granite was selected to

blend with and complement the colors of the forest.

Blocks were off loaded at the site by the Dee

Brown team of three masons with a 160-ton crane

and set into place with a tolerance of 1/8 of an

inch. As specified by the CDC stone structural

engineer, Ken Bounds, the large granite blocks

were hoisted into place and set with ½-inch

The two portal sculptures were fabricated

out of Kenoran Sage granite, supplied by

Coldspring, located in Cold Spring, MN. The

work additionally is comprised of long seat

walls that “ground” the sculptures into the

landscape and granite seating elements

in the shape of leaves provide users of the

nature area with a place to rest.

Dee Brown Inc., the artist’s most trusted installer with years of successful projects

between them, mobilized to the site where piers, foundations and site layout

had been performed by the general contractor based on construction drawings

prepared by the landscape architect.


joints using stainless steel all-thread pins and Hilti

epoxy with a full bed of mortar. With great skill

and patience all of the blocks were successfully

installed without incident.

“I feel fortunate to know Brad, to see his con-

cept move from idea through fabrication to in-

stallation; then see that idea reach its reality,” said

Rob Barnes III, president and CEO of Dee Brown,

Inc. “Brad has a knowledge and understanding

of natural material and the equipment utilized to

fabricate it, and work it; he has an innate ability to

test the limits of possibility, to work outside of a

box, free from the constraints we as stonemasons

typically have to work within. Working with him is

inspiring. In his work nature is ever present, there

are no duplicates, there are no norms and it is

always challenging. With his ability as a sculp-

tor he has taught several of our key supervisors

and several stonemasons how to utilize different

tools. Working with him has taught several of our

management personnel a different way to look

at things. As a whole working with him has made

us better. This Spring Creek Nature Area proj-

ect has a total greater than its sum of parts, it’s

a creation that finds its meaning with the nature

around it as well as the history behind it. His

creations don’t have a shelf life, they are built to

stand the test of time.” Final grading, landscap-

ing and lighting were added following the stone

erection and the project was dedicated in

November of 2019. cstd

Blocks were offloaded at the site by the Dee Brown team of three masons with a 160-ton crane and set into place with a tolerance of 1/8

of an inch. As specified by the CDC stone structural engineer, Ken Bounds, the large granite blocks were hoisted into place and set with

½-inch joints using stainless steel all-thread pins and Hilti epoxy with a full bed of mortar.

SPRING CREEK NATURE AREA

RICHARDSON, TX

Artist: Brad J Goldberg, Dallas, TX

Stone Installer: Dee Brown, Inc., Richardson, TX

Landscape Architects: DCBA Landscape Architects,

Plano, TX


The design consists of two portal sculptures, one for each corner of the nature preserve. Sculptural forms with cut-outs in the shape of

a leaf create the portals, which collectively are named “Sylvan Portals.”

Final grading, landscaping and lighting were added following the stone erection and the project was dedicated in November of 2019.


Local Karaburun stone brings

a rich textured aesthetic to the

exterior of a beautiful seaside

home in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Sweeping views of the water – combined with a secluded piece

of property – create an ideal spot for a beautiful contemporary

home built of local Turkish stone

Living between the mountainsand the sea

G House is a residential project de-

signed in Karaburun, Turkey, where

one side is symbolically leaning

against the mountains and one side

is facing the sea. The project, whose

external contour was determined by the location,

size and zoning status of the land, was re-designed

by Project Design Group (PDG) Architects of Istan-

bul, Turkey, based on these details.

The heart of the design is centered between two

outer walls, which were formed with local Karabu-

run stone. Using a stone from the region strength-

ened the relationship between the context of the

structure and the surrounding land.

On the side of the house which orients towards

the sea, the stone walls become more transparent

with large windows and outdoor terraces – allow-

ing occupants to take in the views and enjoy the

outdoors. On the other side of the residence, the

stone exterior is solid, offering privacy and ground-

ing the residence to the property. Solid wooden

structures are integrated into the stone architecture


– providing a context between building materials.

The wooden structure wraps the roof -- enabling

the increase of the floor height in the spaces locat-

ed on the upper levels of the building and creating

outdoor areas that can be enjoyed.

The three-story home consists of a mezzanine

floor with a library, reading area and Jacuzzi; a first

floor with bedrooms; and the ground floor with a

living room, open kitchen and additional bedroom.

Additionally, the basement includes a sauna, a cin-

ema room and additional living areas.

The interior has a clean crisp modern look, with

skylights allowing natural light to stream through and

white walls providing brightness. Grounding the

interior design is a dark-colored stone floor featuring

a smooth finish that flows throughout the interior liv-

ing spaces. A palette mixing the rough-cut local stone

on the exterior with contemporary architectural

elements provides the house with a unique inviting

aesthetic for the homeowners to enjoy. cstd

The dark-colored stone flooring that sprawls throughout the

residence’s interior living space provides durability, while also

unifying the overall design inside and out.


Quartz Surfacing

The popularity of quartz continues to rise, as its realistic stone

appearance coupled with strength for durability, make it practical

and visually appealing for a range of home designs.

Photos courtesy of MSI


QuartzTrends

CSTD: What overall trends in quartz are you observing?

MSI: Looks run the gamut today from subtle to bold

movement.

- Long wide veins that run the length of slabs.

- Thin long veins that create an all over pattern (Calacatta Alto).

- Soft all-over marbling in low-contrast colorways provide more

muted options.

CSTD: When it comes to quartz colors, what shades are trending?

MSI: White marble looks are still a top choice for countertops and the

variety of vein colors is quickly expanding to include:

- Warm gray /taupe

- Soft gold (Calacatta Arno)

- Crisp black

- Navy or grayish blue tones

Warm neutrals, including soft cream and putty-colored bases, are also

trending when paired with gray and gold veining (Calacatta Valentin). Black

or charcoal gray bases with white or light gray veining add drama and con-

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design had the opportunity

to talk with design experts from MSI to learn what the

latest trends are in quartz. Here’s what they had to say.


trast, while light, cool, gray bases with some warmth

mixed in via soft off-white or gold tones are also

popular. Also, stone looks, as well as concrete looks.

CSTD: What is the process for selecting/devel-

oping on-trend colors?

MSI: Overall color trends, as well as kitchen

cabinet, tile and metal trends, influence countertop

development. Developing trends in kitchen cabinet

colors have led to the expansion of quartz counter-

top color options. Examples include:

• POPS OF COLOR: With the addition of a range

of blues in cabinetry becoming prevalent in the

industry, quartz manufacturers are developing

countertop colors that subtly or boldly incor-

porate hints of blue. Blues range from powder

blue to Wedgwood blue to muted navy tones

and everything in between. (Calacatta Lago)

Pops of green from sage to army continue to

emerge as well. While they are lovely with neu-

tral countertops, it would not be surprising to

see hints of green emerge in countertops soon.

White marble looks

remain a top choice for

countertops.

With the addition of a

range of blues in cabinetry

becoming prevalent

in the industry, quartz

manufacturers are

developing countertop

colors that subtly or boldly

incorporate hints of blue.


• WARMING TREND: While the crisp white

kitchen trend continues, some homeowners are

ready to warm up their spaces with off-white

tones ranging from linen to mushroom cabi-

netry accented with brass finishes. This color

palette looks fresh when paired with wood

tones, including light blonde and deep walnut.

These looks pair well with a variety of emerging

countertop colors, including:

- Off-white bases with taupe, gray, gold pat-

terning (Portico Cream)

- Bright white quartz with gold and warm

gray veining

- Deeper taupe bases with soft white patterning.

• HIGH CONTRAST: BRIGHT WHITE + BLACK

OR CHARCOAL: White kitchens gain depth when

designed with charcoal or black lower cabinets or

islands. This has led to the development of higher

contrast countertop colors that effortlessly link

these contrasting colors together:

- Black or charcoal countertops with white

veining to tie everything together.

- White countertops with black veining

for impact.

- Mid-gray tones blended with white and dark-

er gray marbling add depth to high-contrast

kitchens (Rolling Fog or Gray Lagoon).

• TEXTURED AND HONED FINISH: Manufactur-

ers have continued to innovate new designs

incorporating textured and honed finishes to

keep up with the latest trends. These include:

- Light cool gray with warmth to mimic

concrete looks.

- White marble looks with subtle veining.

- Dark grays and blacks, similar texture and

feel as soapstone. cstd

Manufacturers continue to develop new innovative designs,

incorporating patterns and textures such as white marble looks

with subtle veining, into quartz slabs.

Mid-gray tones blended with white and darker gray marbling,

such as MSI's Rolling Fog, add depth to high-contrast kitchens.


Quartz Surfacing


Quartz Surfacing

Cassandra LaValle, the founder and creative director

of Coco Kelley and The Emerald Studio, created a

bright inviting kitchen with an assortment of material,

including Silestone Lagoon for the countertops.

“modern farmhouse”

Quartz surfacing contributes to

style The mid-tone gray of

Silestone Lagoon enhances

the fresh contemporary

look of a kitchen remodel


The goal of this home remodel was to

open up the kitchen and attached

secondary “sun room” to create one

large space with a cozy breakfast

nook that would let in a significant

amount of natural light. Replacing both the 70s-style

cabinetry and flooring resulted in a full down-to-

the-studs demo and rebuild. The design principles

for the space were guided by the goal of returning

the home to its 1910 aesthetic roots — developing

a practical space for cooking, entertaining and stor-

age, and bringing in as much natural light as possi-

ble. To ensure the kitchen had a bright, modern and

consistent look, Cassandra LaValle, the founder and

creative director of Coco Kelley and The Emerald

Studio, favored Silestone Lagoon for the surfacing

and bright white paint from Benjamin Moore.

Inspiration for the kitchen remodel was in the

realm of “modern farmhouse,” with flourishes of the

homeowner’s personality in the finishing touches

that make the space unique. This is noticeable

with the backsplash tile behind the range and the

star-shaped pendant in the breakfast nook that tie

together in a way that feels unexpected. Avoiding

both anything too industrial or too precious keeps

the space elevated without feeling overly decora-

tive. It’s a true family and entertaining room where

people feel comfortable sitting anywhere.

In this interview, La Valle explains her thoughts

and inspiration behind the design.

How would you describe your style?

My personal style when it comes to interiors is

rooted in West Coast aesthetics and materials, but

grounded in more classic forms. I think I was drawn

to “modern farmhouse” style before it even had a

name. Warm oak, natural linen and woven textures

are my jam.

What was your personal goal or directive for

the kitchen remodel?

I wanted to bring character back into this kitchen,

open up the space to allow for more natural light

and reconfigure the layout just as much for practi-

cality as for entertaining. From a style perspective, I

let the history of the house speak to me. I wanted to

create built-ins where there were none, but should

have been. I surprised myself by going even more

traditional than I had originally planned, but also

keeping things casual and welcoming.

As much as I love the look of marble, I am a quartz

fan all the way. Since we’ve had it in our office, and

The quartz surfacing provided a sleek look and the

durability needed for the kitchen remodel.


it’s been indestructible, I will probably never use

another material again. Using Silestone quartz in

“Lagoon” for the countertops was a no-brainer.

Did you make any renovations?

Down to the studs. We tore out the entire exist-

ing kitchen and a wall between the kitchen and an

awkward side room to open the whole space up.

How did you decide on the color scheme?

I grew up with a father in the restaurant industry

– when we cook at home, the food is always the

star of the show. Colorful kitchens are not for me. I

always knew I wanted a light interior, but I intention-

ally avoided anything high-contrast. Not an ounce

of black in this space. That said, I wanted the island

to be a bit more grounded, so I liked the idea of

going with a mid-tone gray.

What was the biggest challenge of this project?

Budget, timeline and getting all the pieces to come

together are always challenges when it comes to a

remodel. We did have one hiccup, which was that we

hoped we wouldn’t have to put in a support beam

when we tore down a wall to open up the room, but

we did. It was a big setback to our timeline and a

stretch to our budget, neither of which is ever fun to

deal with. Other than that, the biggest challenge was

simply making decisions on every piece of material

from scratch. You hope you know how it’s all going

to look when it comes together, but you never know

until it’s actually in. cstd

Combining Silestone countertops with a decorative tile backsplash and white painted walls give the kitchen a “modern farmhouse” vibe

that LaValle desired.

KITCHEN REMODEL

DESIGNER: Coco Kelley and The Emerald Studio,

Seattle, WA

QUARTZ MANUFACTURER: Silestone by Cosentino


QUARTZ GALLERY


Quartz Gallery

BLACK TEMPLE 5810 - CAESARSTONE

Caesarstone recently debuted a new dark-shade sur-

face, Black Tempal 5810, inspired by the night sky and

the ocean-tide at nighttime. The surface is a new de-

velopment layered with emotion and depth. Soft min-

eral deposits create a subtle veil across the slab, in con-

trast to its black charcoal base. The slightly textured

new Natural Finish and complex composition are lay-

ered, capturing these warm granular highlights just as in

real stone, all the while maintaining the ease of care for

which Caesarstone designs are known.

www.caesarstoneus.com

BRITTANICCA BLOCK - CAMBRIA

Cambria, a manufacturer of American-made natural

quartz surfaces, has launched 20 groundbreaking new

designs to coincide with its 20th anniversary and 20th

design launch at the beginning of 2020. Brittanicca Block

features Brittanicca, one of Cambria’s signature designs,

laid in parallel lanes with unique veining, patterns and

tonality set against a milky white background. Please

note, due to the fine handcrafted details of Brittanicca

Block, there may be extended lead time on orders.

www.cambriausa.com

PALM SHADE 515 - CAESARSTONE

The revolutionary new outdoor collection, Solaris, in-

cludes Palm Shade 515 – a white surface with a subtle

warm veining. With the resemblance of classic white

marble, Palm Shade can define the garden kitchen: as

an elegant counter next to stainless steel barbecues, a

contemporary contrast to wooden butcher-block, or as

a spectacular island by the pool. The outdoor surfaces

are the ultimate combination of nature and technology:

premium quartz that is UV protected, nonporous, du-

rable, flexible, scratch and stain resistant, and mold and

mildew resistant.

www.caesarstoneus.com

ST. GILES - CAMBRIA

Bold and expressive with prominent medium gray

tones, St. Giles from Cambria is accented with contrast-

ing slate-gray and white veins that course across this

elegant design. Faint gray veins under the surface add

extra dimension and depth.

www.cambriausa.com


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SILESTONE ET NOIR - COSENTINOSilestone Et Noir is the latest addition to the Eternal Se-

ries, inspired by Sahara Noir marble, offering striking

white and gold veining and highlights that run complete-

ly through the slab, resulting in a more natural appear-

ance. Its N-Boost technology — exclusive to Silestone —

further improves the material’s technical and aesthetic

properties, giving the hue an extraordinarily intense col-

or, ultra-glossy finish and easy-to-clean surface.

www.cosentino.com

CALACATTA DIVINE - GUIDONICalacatta Divine reinforces the sophistication of proj-

ects with a touch of audacity. This quartz surface is

part of the Topzstone Urban Marble collection and has

a smooth opaque white base with dense and remark-

able dark gray veins that decorate the entire coating.

Topzstone by Guidoni is a surface made with the pur-

est quartz and the latest technology that guarantees

perfect cut and greater durability. Ideal for kitchen and

bathroom countertops, it can also be used to coat floors

and walls — giving a contemporary and beautiful look

to any environment.

www.guidoni.com.br

BRIGHT STATUARIO - GUIDONIBright Statuario, natural quartz from the Topzstone Ur-

ban Marble collection, explores broad and remarkable

veins on a smooth white ice base, in which the designs

run across the entire surface in an organic and continu-

ous way. Topzstone by Guidoni is a surface made with

the purest quartz and the latest technology that guaran-

tees perfect cut and greater durability. Ideal for kitchen

and bathroom countertops, it can also be used to coat

floors and walls — giving a contemporary and beautiful

look to any environment.

www.guidoni.com.br

AWAKEN - HANSTONE QUARTZCombining warm earthy tones and soft wispy veining,

Awaken from HanStone Quartz delivers an elegant in-

fusion of distinctive design and soothing energy to any

interior space. With a state-of-the-art North American

manufacturing facility, HanStone Quartz offers design

flexibility to make any vision a reality. The collection is

driven by the desire to make products that enhance life’s

journey. HanStone Quartz recognizes that surfacing is

just one component of a successful project – a beautiful

space that creates the backdrop for what really matters

– and that’s something that can only be defined by you.

www.hanstonequartz.com


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EMBRACE - HANSTONE QUARTZEvoking strength and balance, the cool gray tone of Em-

brace from HanStone Quartz is elevated with soft white

marbling for a bold timeless look. With a state-of-the-

art North American manufacturing facility, HanStone

Quartz offers design flexibility to make any vision a real-

ity. Having unequaled consistency of color, texture and

quality, along with six times the strength and durabil-

ity of granite surfaces, HanStone Quartz can more than

handle the challenges of everyday life and make each

day just a little bit brighter.

www.hanstonequartz.com

CALACATTA MONACO – MSI Introducing one of MSI’s newest quartz colors, Calacat-

ta Monaco™. This premium quartz is an elegant marble-

look that features a warm white background accented

by large, thin, gray veining for added interest and allure.

The versatile marble-like design with a polished finish

will elevate an ultra-modern design or be the highlight

in a traditional interior. In addition to countertops, it

can also be installed for flooring and wall applications

in residential and commercial spaces. The low-main-

tenance engineered material is nonporous and stain-

resistant, so it can stand up to busy households and

high-traffic areas.

www.msisurfaces.com

CALACATTA VIRTU LS9301 - LEWIS STONE

NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.New quartz factory, new quartz design. Introducing

Calacatta Virtu quartz produced in a brand new Bang-

kok, Thailand quartz factory. Lewis Stone New Materi-

al Co., Ltd.’s premier quartz marble design features soft

veins and two-tone background. The diagonal vein pat-

tern lends to easy countertop layout and best yield. It is

one of many new and available designs from the com-

pany’s Thailand factory.

www.stonespecusa.com

CALACATTA IDA - MSICalacatta Ida™ from MSI is a whimsical marble-look

Calacatta quartz that includes a cool white background

with cloud-like soft gray veining that effortlessly floats

across the slab. The exquisite quartz is the perfect addi-

tion to any design, including traditional, transitional and

contemporary spaces. With very little care required, the

pattern of this marble-style surface will remain pristine

over the years. Use it as a stunning countertop or as

flooring or even a feature wall.

www.msisurfaces.com


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VENEZIAN INFINITO - TERRAZZO BY QUANTRAInspired by the Venetian culture and heritage of terraz-

zos, Quantra re-introduces history mixed with function-

ality — creating a terrazzo quartz surface. Natural grains

of various tones and sizes come together bringing an

appealing flavor as a white quartz and adding a touch of

royalty and contemporary look to your bespoke kitchen.

www.quantra.in

CALACATTA GOLD – QUARTZ WORLD USAQuartz World USA offers premium engineered quartz in

jumbo slabs sized 130 x 65 inches. Calacatta Gold is

made with Breton machinery and technology from Italy.

Approximately 80% of the veining is done by hand to

give it more of a natural stone look. Calacatta Gold is

available in 2cm or 3cm slabs and also in prefabricated

countertops. Many other quartz products are available.

www.quartzworldusa.com

DONATELLO - QUANTRADonatello from Quantra is the quartz marble. Known for

the detailing in their designs, Quantra has come up with

its latest offering — Donatello. This design comes with a

distinct depth and tone-on-tone appearance with lively

veins giving it a unique marble appearance for a luxuri-

ous look to your kitchen.

www.quantra.in

CALACATTA SERIES –

SV QUARTZ INTERNATIONALBright and elegant, the Calacatta series quartz is the hot

sale products from SV Quartz inspired by the natural

looking of popular marble. SV Quartz explores different

undertone and vein style to create unique yet remark-

able beauty for the space.

SV International, with quartz production lines based on

Southeast Asia, exports quartz slabs and customized

tops to worldwide market. The company does a lot of

commercial and residential projects.

www.svquartz.com

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SAINT LAURANT GOLD –

SV QUARTZ INTERNATIONALSaint Laurent Gold quartz is one of the newest quartz col-ors of SV Quartz International. Black shade runs through geometrical white and gold lines, coursing a retro and luxury feeling. SV International specializes in engineered quartz manufacturing and exporting based on Southeast Asia. The company can supply quartz products and ser-vice for the customers from all over the world.

www.svquartz.com

CALACATTA GOLD – TAB INDIATABQUARTZ now carries its most innovative new col-ors with a recent line of premium thick-veined quartz slabs. Displayed here is Calacatta Gold [3004] TAB-QUARTZ slab. Calacatta Gold is characterized by a creamy gold vein and has a very high degree of detail and a rich texture in the vein and body.

Distinguished by TAB’S signature Luster Technology, Calacatta Gold has a marble look with premium ingredi-ents, polish and finish.

www.tabsurfaces.com

CALACATTA EXTRA – TAB INDIATABQUARTZ is offering its most innovative new col-ors with a recent line of premium thick- veined quartz slabs. This is as close as you can get to the actual marble look and feel.

Showcased here is Calacatta Extra [3003] TAB-QUARTZ slab, possessing a very bright background and a real luxury marble appearance. Calacatta Extra is distinguished by a light gray vein. This line is distin-guishable because of the level of detail, TAB’S signature Luster Technology, and the high-density heavy slab that TABQUARTZ is known for.

www.tabsurfaces.com

CALACATTA NOBLE –

UNIVERSAL GRANITE & MARBLEMirroring the beauty of natural marble is the newest U|Quartz surface, Calacatta Noble. This elegant sur-face flaunts a white base with full-body intertwining veins that stretch across each slab. Perfect for homes and commercial projects alike, Calacatta Noble is non-porous and very resilient to scratches and etching. All U|Quartz material is NSF approved and backed by a 15-year warranty.

www.universalgranite.com


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TIVOLI – UNIVERSAL GRANITE & MARBLETivoli is a Santa Margherita quartz distributed by Univer-

sal Granite & Marble. This Italian-made premium quartz

surface features an intricate swirling pattern of gray and

white tones with tiny reflective mirror-like flecks hidden

throughout. Tivoli is ideal for a wide variety of applica-

tions, from prestigious large open commercial spaces to

intimately detailed interior design solutions in kitchens,

bathrooms, flooring and more.

www.universalgranite.com

LUNA PLENA – VICOSTONECreators have always looked to the sky for inspiration.

Vicostone’s Sky Series quartz captures the mysteri-

ous beauty of the clouds as they move between sun-

ny days, hazy afternoons and stormy nights. Luna Plena

quartz features gentle white and light gray veining that

brightens any space. Elysian quartz has dark gray and

light gray veins evocative of a brewing storm. Amadeus

quartz fuses a black background with golden iridescent

veins to create a transparent three-dimensional effect

that looks like the night sky. Available in 3cm and 2cm

jumbo and standard slabs.

us.vicostone.com

VADARA QUARTZ - VADARAVadara is a surface choice of architects, interior design-

ers and building professionals – particularly for kitchen

countertops and bathroom vanity tops. With near-infi-

nite interior applications, residentially and commercially,

Vadara represents the finest quartz surfaces — combin-

ing beauty, function, innovation and value. The compa-

ny’s striking collection of veined products are meticu-

lously handcrafted and manufactured to the highest

global standard – offering a superior, versatile color

range with some of the most unique and natural-looking

surfaces available. Vadara’s “fabricator first” approach

is doing business with us is designed to be simple and

straightforward.

www.vadaraquartz.com

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