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Quarry Tour Takes Industry to Elberton and Tate Georgia - Brings the Marble Institute of America and Elberton Granite Assocation Together

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For years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has led study tours to quarries around the USA, Canada, and abroad. The origin of this tour took root in June 2013, when the MIA met with the Elberton Granite Association (EGA) board of directors to discuss two important industry initiatives. monument production.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

Tuesday, March 5, 2013. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. ▼ 2013. (53). California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and California Pavers. Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Can different types of kitchen tiles have different hygienic qualities?

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

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In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. chapters installation newsletter'

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Houzz.com you're killing me

Kitchen and Residential Design

24 January 2013. A stone labeled Crema Bordeaux today looks nothing like the same stone from the same quarry in Brazil five years ago. 4 comments: h&b 24 January, 2013 17:57 Oh absolutely. ! Reply Delete Paul Anater 24 January, 2013 17:58 I think most people are shopping for agreement rather than a studied opinion.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Let me vent a little about Houzz

Kitchen and Residential Design

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. I hope your readers who will be renovating in 2013 reach out to NARI members in their area. Reply Delete Replies Paul Anater 07 January, 2013 12:26 Thanks! Reply Delete Replies Paul Anater 07 January, 2013 12:27 Thanks!

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. • Casalgrande Padana SpA (Booth 4700) is showing Architecture and Bios. architecture. (39).

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Proof that Architects are not Boring | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I’m an architecture student, I really like growing pumpkins too. I couldn’t keep it, but the owner of the quarry sold it for $25k. . – I have a pet Magpie, Turkey, Duck, Pig, and some others… – My family grows record setting giant pumpkins. – I’ve eaten McDonalds in over 20 countries.

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