Offering a variety of materials, from natural stone and porcelain tile to engineered stone and reclaimed wood, Stone Source is very much a design-driven company. Available in over 150 different types and sizes, the tiles combine natural colors and textures. Moreover, the New York-based manufacturer offers over 20 sustainable material options, including products with recycled content as well as domestically sourced materials, for walls, floors, and many other design applications.
With physical strength for functional solutions, these tiles can be specified for a number of different surfaces both indoor and outdoor, in building types that range from civic buildings to retail to contemporary homes. The diverse range of tile types can be used in both high- and low-traffic spaces. Dedicated to serving the needs of architects and designers with cutting-edge, high-quality surfaces, Stone Source tiles are designed considering nature and the conditions from which the products themselves are produced. With a “source” as both location and idea, Stone Source looks at how to take a natural product and connect it to people in their everyday lives.
© Jane Messinger
© Jane Messinger
Beach House by aamodt / plumb architects, East Quogue, N.Y.
Located along the shoreline of Long Island, this beach house features views and access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Shinnecock Bay. The house takes advantage of north/south views while being built to withstand floods and hurricanes. Stone Source tiles were used to provide interior durability and a light, textured aesthetic.
© CannonDesign
© CannonDesign
Indiana University Health, Neuroscience Center of Excellence by CannonDesign, Indianapolis
Housing multiple neurological specialties joined together, this research and care center was designed to translate neuroscience building blocks and graphic conventions into built form. The building promotes caregiver collaboration and patient community building. Stone Source were used in the design to denote different spaces through material choice.
© Anton Grassl
© Machado Silvetti
Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts by Machado Silvetti, Clinton, N.Y.
The Kennedy Center is part of the new arts quad at Hamilton College. Taking advantage of an open, sloping site, the facility is located along the southern edge of the property overlooking a reconstructed pond. Chosen to accentuate Hamilton’s unique building, Stone Source tiles were used in high-traffic areas and spaces that required minimal maintenance.
© Magda Biernat
© Magda Biernat
Horizon Expansion by A+I, New York
Design for Horizon Media, Horizon Expansion is a commercial office space in downtown Manhattan. Created around the idea for a “new way of working,” the design challenges the typical notion of the open office. Stone Source tiles were used throughout in transition areas as well as areas of higher traffic.
© Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors
© Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors
Mill Valley Residence by CCS Architecture, Marin County, Calif.
The Mill Valley Residence is a home for an empty-nester couple. The main design inspiration was the site, with redwood trees, a steep incline, and views of Mount Tamalpais. Stone Source were around the upper yard space and for finishes throughout the house.
© Jaime Rouillon Arquitectura
© Jaime Rouillon Arquitectura
CasaVal by Jaime Rouillon Arquitectura, San José, Costa Rica
Located in Costa Rica, CasaVal was designed around a courtyard. This central space holds water, light, and greenery. Stone Source were chosen as a part of a material palette that interacts and responds to the degree of enclosure between social functions.
© RTKL/YiHuai Hu
© RTKL Associates Inc.
Midea VIP and Golf Clubhouse by RTKL Associates Inc., Foshan, China
Combining modern architecture and ancient environmental strategies, the Midea Clubhouse is characterized by cooling breezes, indoor ventilation, and shaded courtyards. Programmatically, the clubhouse combines public dining venues, hotel rooms, and a private corporate retreat. Stone Source were used to promote durability, nature, and environmental stewardship.
