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Height Differences Generating a Rich Living Experience: HSM House in Israel

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

HSM family house is a modern dwelling built on a budget in kibbutz Yehiam, Israel, where one of the owners of SO Architecture grew up as a child. Made of natural materials like concrete, wood and stone, the residence aims to take in the calm beauty of the site, including views to a beautiful oak forest. Photography: Shai Epstein ].

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Grand Modernist House in Israel Opens Up to Its Own Courtyard

Trendir Magazine

Stone cladding and elaborate roof give it a grand modernist feel. Joel Jospe Architects have designed a private residence that looks like it was meant to be built seventy years ago. Huge wooden gates instantly change the direction of the design, although it’s hard not to see it as a potential public office building.

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2014: U.S. Quartz Imports Set Record (Again)

Stone Update

Israel, Spain remain top shippers of engineered stone; China steps up to strong third. Featured Analysis (Mid-Year/Annual) Stone Imports'

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

Israeli/Hamas war In much the same way that the Ukraine-Russia conflict has resulted in the loss of life and caused uncertainty on the global stage, Hamas’ invasion of Israel on Oct. 7 last year has also resulted in massive human casualties while also disrupting commerce in international waters.

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There is a Lot to See From This Pavilion-Like House by Pitsou Kedem

Trendir Magazine

Architect Pitsou Kedem and his studio designed an incredible pavilion-like house 20 kilometres from Tel-Aviv, cladding it in stone and beautiful woodwork. The house that is characteristically heavy on glass inclusions stands protected from privy eyes with grey stone and fence.

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Quartz VS. Quartzite Countertops: Make the Right Choice for Your Kitchen

Kitchens for Living

Silestone by Cosentino comes from Spain and Caesarstone from Israel. Some well-known brand names of quartz counter tops include Cambria, Caesarstone, Silestone by Cosentino, Pompeii and Zodiaq but there are more. Cambria is the only one manufactured in North America. Because quartz is non porous it is anti-bacterial by nature.

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People Making A Difference 2021

Floor Covering News

No stone goes unturned. From his humble beginnings in a small desert city in Israel, through many years of service in a special tactical unit of the Israeli military, then a top executive in the international diamonds business to CEO/owner of a rapidly growing flooring company in the U.S. Rotem Eylor: D ESTINED FOR GREATNESS.