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ON THE COVER
Built on a bluff overlooking the Blanco River in the Texas Hill Country, a private residence serenely sits among a grove of oak trees — complementing its rustic environment. The exterior of the home is a showcase of a "Country Blend" of locally quarried limestone, which contributes Old World charm with other modern aesthetics. Design by A.GRUPPO Architects of San Marcos, TX. Stone supplied by Cobra Stone of Florence, TX. Photos by Dror Baldinger. Story begins on page 64

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ON THE COVER
Home to more than 1,500 active quarries, such as the Valle Nevado site (pictured), Brazilian stone producers offer a wide array of stunning and durable natural stone varieties which are viable options for both residential and commercial design. Turn to page 34 to learn more about how Brothers in Granite seeks out new exotic material to offer its customers.

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ON THE COVER: The historic Newberry Library in Chicago, IL, recently underwent a renovation and restoration of its stonework under the direction of a design team from Ann Beha Architects (ABA) of Boston, MA. It was determined that the exterior Stony Creek granite, which was used for original pavers at the entry and an existing stone bench, needed to be cleaned to remove metallic stains. The exterior work included the removal of a fence and the addition of two new Stony Creek granite benches. A new walkway, also built of Stony Creek granite from the original quarry, now provides visitor access to an ADA lift. Photo by Tom Rossiter/www.tomrossiter.com. To read the full story, turn to page 74.