Volume: 37 |  Issue: 2 |  Download

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Polycor has grown to be a leader in the stone quarrying industry. With more than 50 quarries, 18 manufacturing plants and approximately 1,200 employees, the Quebec City, Canada-based company strongly places an emphasis on safety and sustainability. Stone World had the opportunity to speak with Patrick Perus, Polycor's CEO.
Read all about it beginning on page 52 of this issue.

 Volume: 37 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

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The colors, textures and other characteristics of natural stone can bring beauty to any residential design. Combining different varieties of stone, as well as building a palette with a diverse range of material, can further enhance the aesthetics of a living space. In the article "Linking architecture with nature," beginning on page 58 of this issue, the architect and homeowners chose to use stone extensively throughout the interior and exterior design of their New Jersey residence to create an elegant look. Design by JR Frank Design LLC of Wayne, NJ. Photo by Anthony Porto.

 Volume: 36 |  Issue: 12 |  Download

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A private villa in Sicily is lavishly dressed in several varieties of marble to create an elegant and functional design. The use of Grigio Antracite and Pietra Ducale as flooring in the interior living space, as well as for the patio, creates a smooth transition from the inside to the outside. To learn more about the residential design, turn to page 38. Stone supplied by Margraf.