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Natural Stone Institute Member Company
Stonwerk, Inc.
Watertown, Minnesota
Stone Installer
Project Team Members
David Charlez Designs Architect
Glacier Stone Supply
Twin City brick & Tile Stone Suppliers
Stone
Canyon Creek/Rustic Ridge argillite blends
Natural Stone Institute Member Company
Triton Stone Group of New Orleans Harahan, Louisiana Stone Consultant
Project Team Members
Ken Tate Architect Architect
Daher Designs Stone Fabricator
Antolini
Sagevan Marmi
Crescent Tile Stone Suppliers
Stone
Arabescato Calacatta marble Calacatta Oro marble Calacatta Viola marble Nero Marquina marble Ocean Grey marble
Residential — Single Family
Residential—Single Family
The Sequoia, Lakeville, Minnesota
South Louisiana Estate, Thibodaux, Louisiana
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south” mode and a client with exquisite, yet decisive taste come together? Nothing but pure spectacle. This South Louisiana estate is a triumph of finish and material selection thoughtfully and masterfully ex- ecuted in an impressive display of some of nature’s finest handiwork.
Step over the threshold and enter a study of the classic black and white palette in the well-appointed foyer, where refined ele- gance sets the tone for the journey through- out the home. Honed Nero Marquina and Statuary White marble tiles laid in a check- erboard pattern underline the chic space.
Entering the kitchen, you are confronted with the realization of a seemingly impos- sible dream brought to life through count- less hours of design and working with multiple teams of extraordinary craftsmen to deliver the most spectacular applica- tion of honed Arabescato Calacatta on the cantilevered island. The rich tones of the
charcoal veining are carried through to the second island, the perimeter counters, and backsplashes, winding up the hood wrap, and echoed in the dramatic black painted cabinetry.
In the wine bar, the color tones found in the honed Calacatta Viola are a playful reminder of the purpose of the space; bur- gundy, blanc, champagne...words not only describing the vintages, but the hues found in the stone.
Retreating to the sanctuary of the pri- mary bath, polished Calacatta Oro marble adorns each surface, establishing a fresh repose from the rest of the home.
Stepping out onto the veranda, the check- erboard pattern is revived in a well-worn installation of tumbled Ocean Grey and Carrara marbles—a poised finale to the dynamic tour de force of what can only be described as a masterpiece of modern design in stone.
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Nestled amongst the rolling acres of suburban Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, you will find a stone oasis clad with full thickness stone and immaculate architectural detail. The exterior façade shows the magnificent presence of a cus- tom Montana stone blend – Canyon Creek/ Rustic Ridge argillite, characterized by its earthy tones and rugged texture. As you step inside, the interior echoes the same charm and warmth as the exterior. Montana stone continues to make its presence known in select accent walls throughout the house, creating a seamless transition from the outside. The stone’s rough tex- ture is contrasted with the smooth surfaces of the wooden beams, floors, and ceilings, striking a delicate balance between rustic and refined.
Greeting each visitor in the main level great room is the custom, Montana ledge- stone fireplace hearth. Weighing just over
sign, a contemporary leaning “down
6,000 lbs., this mammoth hearth had to be craned into place before the roof could be installed.
The project required over 3,000 individ- ual stone pieces, with the majority being full thickness. An elite team of stone- masons spent over 2 years building full masonry chimneys and multiple large bar- rel arches, and hand-shaping each stone into its spot, inside and out. The effort cre- ated a masterpiece that far exceeded the owner’s expectations.
The homeowner commented: “We wanted stone that created both a ‘wow’ and a welcoming effect with seamless transitions between the interior and exte- rior spaces. We also wanted it to be gen- erational and timeless. Stonwerk did a fabulous job of accomplishing our goals.”
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