The 2016 Pinnacle Awards of Merit
2016 MIA+BSI Bath of the Year
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When the Mitchells built a new Tudor-style residence in Huntsville, Alabama, they wanted an awe-inspiring master bathroom where they could relax in luxury. They commissioned Janna S. Collins of Matheny Goldmon Interiors in Huntsville, Alabama, for this task. Janna Collins designed the bathroom and worked with Werner Stark of Ceramic Harmony on the layout and floor design. All stones (marble and Brazilian quartzite) were selected by the clients and Janna Collins. After the stones were selected, a waterjet pattern was used to break up the large floor space. The field pattern consisted of Calacatta Caldia marble bordered by Perla quartzite, and the tub platform was fabricated out of Perla quartzite. Both vanities and sinks were custom fabricated out of Perla quartzite. Since the Mitchells wanted a large shower, a design was created incorporating Perla quartzite large size slab panels around the shower wainscot and capped them with a custom molding. The walls above the wainscot (up to approximately 10 feet) were clad with Calacatta Caldia marble large size slab panels and again capped with a custom molding. Above these moldings, large size Perla quartzite slab panels were placed up to the ceiling. The ceiling received large Calacatta Caldia marble slabs trimmed with a custom crown molding. The windows and shower casing was made with Calacatta Caldia marble and Perla quartzite custom fabricated trim. The shower floor was designed with a custom fabricated channel covered with a matching Calacatta Caldia marble slab. All fabrication was done in-house at Ceramic Harmony’s state of the art fabrication facility. The cutting of the floor pattern was done with a waterjet and the profiles, trim, edges were done on an Intermac CNC machine and finished by hand. Sinks, vanities, and all final finishing and touch up work was performed by Ceramic Harmony’s stone craftsmen. |
MIA+BSI Member Company Ceramic Harmony Int., Inc. Huntsville, Alabama Stone Importer, Fabricator, Other Project Bill and Ashley Mitchell Matheny Goldmon Interiors, LLC Kenneth Chandler Construction Janna S. Collins ASID, IIDA| Stone Calacatta Caldia Marble Brazilian Perla Quartzite –––––––– “Beautiful design. The selection of stone was critical to success.” “Simple, elegant design and well executed.” |
Award of Merit: Commercial Exterior
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After nearly 10 years of planning efforts, the Smithsonian Institution broke ground on February 22, 2012, for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It is the only museum dedicated to documenting the history, life and culture of African Americans. Located on a 5-acre site on the National Mall, the museum’s 322,600 square foot design is distinctive among other structures. Its façade consists of 3,600 customized cast-aluminum panels known as the Corona. Approximately 37,000 square feet of Mesabi Black® granite in various finishes were used for numerous hardscape elements such as paving, wall facing, wall coping, steps, curbs, benches, and bollards. A majority of the stones for the project were modeled in 3D software, which ensured the designs met expectations. CNC technology was critical for creating the intricately crafted cubic granite wall encompassing the site’s perimeter. A combination of polish coping and Diamond® 8 facing was selected for the museum’s north wall, which serves as the main entrance. The less reflective Diamond® 8 finish was selected due to concerns over too much reflection off the wall at the highly traveled entrance. Bench seats feature a polished finish, and the curbing features Diamond® 8. The paving – encompassing 25,000 square feet of granite — and stair treads feature Diamond® 10, which is an ideal slip-resistant finish. The museum is designed for LEED Gold certification and was opened by President Barack Obama in September 2016.
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MIA+BSI Coldspring Other Project The Smithsonian Gustafson Guthrie Nichol Clark/Smoot/Russell Joint Venture Rugo Stone, LLC Stone Mesabi Black® Granite –––––––– “Remarkable precision of fabrication, finish and installation.” “The design is clear, poetic, impactful and well executed in stone.”
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2016 MIA+BSI Kitchen of the Year
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Nestled into the serene suburban landscape of Weston, Massachusetts, this remarkably clean, crisp, modern gourmet kitchen is a celebration of functional design and stunning aesthetics. Conceived by Erica Brady of Downsview Kitchens of Boston, the striking palette of brushed metals, rich ebony woods, high-gloss gray lacquered cabinetry, and polished Calacatta Saturnia marble creates a feeling of drama and elegance perfectly suited for entertaining. United Marble Fabricators was tasked with transforming 1-1/4 inch polished Calacatta Saturnia marble slabs into mitered countertops and commanding mitered cooking and eating islands, as well as a dramatic full-height backsplash that evokes the romantic notions of traditional home cooking. Considerable time and attention to detail was paid by all parties –designer, builder, and fabricator –at the onset of the project to select a marble material which would not only satisfy the aesthetics of the project but allow for precision mitering to create the faux six-inch thickness that is seen at the front of the stove and the two-inch thickness seen at all other exposed edges. Once the material selection was finalized, all of the time and attention turned to the layout. Using high-resolution photography of the slabs, a digital rendering of the mitered countertops, islands, and full height backsplash was created showing how each part fit on the seven slabs in order to maximize each and every matching vein and striation in the kitchen. The final result is an unmistakable expression of modernism, highlighted by the precision craftsmanship of the polished marble surfaces throughout this suburban kitchen. This project is a true celebration of craftsmanship, technology, and energetic collaboration resulting in a gourmet kitchen that will continue to delight this young family for years to come.
“This remarkably clean, crisp, modern gourmet kitchen is a celebration of functional design and stunning aesthetics.” |
MIA+BSI Member Company United Marble Fabricators, Inc. Other Project Team Members Private Residence Downsview Kitchens Dudley Builders Marble and Granite, Inc. Stone Calacatta Saturnia Polished Marble –––––––– “Beautiful design. The selection of stone was critical to success.” “Simple, elegant design and well executed.” |
Award of Merit: Commercial Exterior
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Clad with nearly 36,000 square feet of intricate and cubic Aero Cream limestone, the Indianapolis Temple radiates both quality and elegance. When designing the temple, the architects took inspiration from Indianapolis’s historic Monument Circle as well as the symbols synonymous with the state of Indiana. The resulting edifice incorporates classical architecture with an Egyptian influence. The inspiration from Monument Circle is reflected in the Temple’s two stately spires, each created from carved limestone. The taller of the two reaches 86 feet above the roof, 150 feet from the ground. Additionally, the flowering bud of Indiana’s state tree, the Tulip Poplar, is carved into the stone window surrounds. The temple’s panelized-limestone entablature also features carved frieze elements, including the leaf and flower motif repeated throughout the building. Each elevation features a portico, with two stately columns framing the main entrance on the east side. The south and west side porticoes each have four columns, while the north portico has five columns. These fifteen limestone columns were designed with plinth bases and capitals in the Doric order. Fluted limestone pilasters were incorporated between the exterior windows. Each of the ten pilasters is detailed with a profiled base and Egyptian-inspired capital. In addition to the ornate cladding, 16,000 square feet of granite site work surrounds the temple, creating a tranquil setting for its many visitors. |
MIA+BSI Member Company KEPCO+ Other Project Team Members The Church of Jesus Christ of MHTN Architects Shiel Sexton Construction Metamar Marble (Turkey) Bestview International Stone Aero Cream Limestone G350 Granite Giallo Antico Granite Perlatino Marble –––––––– “The pre-assembly is the technical genius behind this project.” “Timeless.” |
Award of Merit: Commercial Interior
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This small yet ornate chapel is dedicated to the Hungarian people and their patron St. Stephen. It is co-funded by the Hungarian government and the Catholic Cardinal of Hungary. The stone used in the chapel was quarried in Hungary. The main color (buff Sutto limestone) has a long history of use in Hungary, and the main accent (Royal Hungarian Red marble) has been used in such important sites as the Saint Stephen’s Cathedral in Budapest. This rich marble adorns the altar, the entry solid column shafts, the floor, and the frames of the bas-relief carvings. The minor accent (Siklos Green marble) is a very rare marble used in the Hungarian Parliament mosaic floors. Although it is no longer quarried, Rugo Stone was able to find a small amount to use in the floor. The entire Hungarian stone pallet was fabricated for 1/16 inch joints and fully dry set to ensure uniform color range and precise alignment. Most of the carving was done by hand, including all 24-carat gold leaf lettering, the altar rosette, and three bas-reliefs depicting the baptism of Saint Stephen, Saint Stephen presenting the Crown Jewels, and the Hungarian Coat of Arms. The focal point—the Hungarian Madonna—was also made by hand, using Venetian glass mosaic installed on Portland cement-based substrate. The antique oak wood beams were challenging to source, and their installation required structural steel work along with support walls masonry. Rugo Stone thoroughly supervised and mentored the Hungarian fabricator on an extremely complex design. This very complex project is an example of old world craftsmanship and artistic execution.
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MIA+BSI Member Company Rugo Stone, LLC Other Project Team Members Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Anthony J. Segreti, AIA Rambusch Decorating Company Stone Sutto Hungarian Limestone Royal Hungarian Red Marble Siklos Green Marble Botticino Classico Marble –––––––– “The attention to detail and marrying of design and craft is inspiring to see executed as a current project in Washington DC.” “Nice to see workmanship done by human hands and not machines.”
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Award of Merit: Commercial Interior
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Over twenty years ago, Green Hills Memorial Park began a vision of expansion in the cemetery to include every possible option for burials, including gardens and estates, anchored by a signature mausoleum building. The Inspiration Slope Mausoleum project fulfilled this vision, and the stone selection was the major part of this accomplishment. The Green Hills Management Team worked with architect Patrick Fly, mausoleum builder McCleskey Construction Co., and stone supplier ASI Stone Imports, Inc. to create a building that achieved an aesthetically pleasing design. To select the stone that would satisfy their expectations, the team went to Marmomac in Verona, Italy, the largest annual exhibition of stone in the world. The stone selected for its remarkable beauty was from the marble quarry known as Palissandro, north of Milan, Italy. A.S.I. worked in conjunction with fabricator Bruno Rogari, who was familiar with the special aspects of this stone. Three variations of stone (Bronzo, Bronzetto, and Tigrato) were chosen for different areas of the building. The client requested the marble to be cut and installed with continuous vein matching on each elevation, some of which were over 100 feet long. If even one piece was broken in fabrication, shipping, or installation, it would compromise the appearance of the entire elevation. The stone became the “wow” factor in the equation of the entire design. The commitment and determination incorporated into the creation of Inspiration Slope Mausoleum have been the basis of a story of inspiration in and of itself. |
MIA+BSI Member Company ASI Stone Imports, Inc Other Project Team Members Green Hills Memorial Park Patrick Fly McCleskey Construction Bruno Rogari Marble Pros Stone Palissandro Bronzo Marble Palissandro Bronzetto Marble Palissandro Tigrato Marble –––––––– “The technical skill in setting such large-scale stone walls bookmatched so carefully makes this a winning project.” |