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The Natural Stone Institute announces 2023 award recipients

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Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has named the winners of its three award programs for 2023. The Shahs soon realized that natural stone for residential and commercial usage had even higher market potential and redirected their efforts toward developing this sector of the industry. To learn more, visit here.

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Daltile launches new quartzite products

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The extra-large slab Caldera Blue and White Pearl products are mined in Brazil. “In In the stone category , natural quartzite remains one of stone’s hottest offerings,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab for Daltile. Brazil is famous for the quartzite it mines and sends around the world,” Viana noted.

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Natural Stone Institute announces new board members

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Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2024. Over the years, her role has become multifaceted to include all aspects of the stone industry, starting as early as design development and continuing throughout installation and final completion.

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Flexible Holiday Apartment in Brazil Emphasizing Modern Textures

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Interior design company injy ID sent us details about a flexible holiday apartment recently completed in Brazil. The tiny toilette measuring only two square meters received sideboard and sink combo sculpted in natural stone. This modern crib is used only on weekends and vacations (the owners live on another State).

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How Dreams Become Residential Structures: Luxury Villa in Brazil

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

How Dreams Become Residential Structures: Luxury Villa in Brazil. Architecture › How Dreams Become Residential Structures: Luxury Villa in Brazil. How does it feel to be the proud owner of a luxury villa in Brazil? From the inside, all is open and inviting – a fusion of indoor and outdoor designed with utmost care.

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Modern Brazilian Home Taking an Elegant Approach to Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This particular home in Brazil is located in the city of Londrina, in the north of the state of Paraná, in Brazil’s South Region. Occupying a corner lot of a residential area, the modern structure is guarded by palm trees and was designed with privacy in mind. What a home to wake up in!

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Writer’s Cave-Like Retreat Surrounded by Raw Nature in Brazil

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

With a total surface of only 31 square meters, this solitary writer’s retreat in Itaipava, Petrópolis, Brazil displays a cave-inspired design. The dwelling is built in steel frame, clad with stones found on the lot, covered in metal roofing and partially encircled by aluminum and glass frames.

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