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pandemic has sparked a need for us all to feel closer and keep in touch
with those in our lives that maybe we didn’t check in with as often as we
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them. It’s important for us all to remain optimistic and resourceful during
these trying times and let your clients know you are available to assist
them in their designs when they are ready.
From the Editor
Jennifer Richinelli // [email protected]
6 CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN // SUMMER 2020
contents4 FROM THE EDITOR
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
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piece of property – create an ideal spot for a beautiful
contemporary home built of local Turkish stone
26 QUARTZ TRENDS
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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
10 CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN // SUMMER 2020
“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.
SUMMER 2020 // CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN 11
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.
12 CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN // SUMMER 2020
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.
SUMMER 2020 // CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN 13
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.
14 CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN // SUMMER 2020
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.”
THE FAVORABLE
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.
SUMMER 2020 // CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN 15
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material and ways to manifest it, until final installa-
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.
16 CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN // SUMMER 2020
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
Building Stone
SUMMER 2020 // CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN 17
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.
18 CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN // SUMMER 2020
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.
SUMMER 2020 // CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN 19
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.
20 CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN // SUMMER 2020
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
SUMMER 2020 // CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN 21
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.
22 CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN // SUMMER 2020
Local Karaburun stone brings
a rich textured aesthetic to the
exterior of a beautiful seaside
home in Istanbul, Turkey.
Building Stone
SUMMER 2020 // CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN 23
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
24 CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN // SUMMER 2020
SUMMER 2020 // CONTEMPORARY STONE & TILE DESIGN 25
– 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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Quartz Surfacing
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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
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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.
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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
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QUARTZ GALLERY
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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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Quartz Gallery
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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Quartz Gallery
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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Quartz Gallery
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.
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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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