by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 28, 2013 | Architectural Stone, Client Project
Architectural stone, also known as building or dimension stone, is natural stone that is selected to be sawn or hand chiseled to specific sizes or shapes per architect specifications. French limestone is one of the many stone types found worldwide that is particularly...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 5, 2013 | Architectural Stone, Landscape Stone
The use of terrace planting beds in gardens has historically been the best way to deal with slopes, which can be difficult and even dangerous to maintain. Terraces have been an important part of garden design since ancient Persia and Roman times and were popular in...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Dec 13, 2012 | Architectural Stone
As stone professionals, one of the most important services we offer is to consult and enlighten our clients on the best natural stone veneer options for their project. It is truly a collaborative effort working with the architect, contractor and homeowner that will...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 31, 2012 | Architectural Stone, Landscape Stone, Stone Flooring
Jennifer Adams from Stone World Magazine, recently wrote about her experience at the Coverings Show, as a judge for a competition which rewards excellence for installation which best follows a design plan. “A design is only as good as its installation,” ...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 12, 2012 | Architectural Stone, Cobblestone, Landscape Stone
Monarch Stone International has recently joined HOUZZ.com, highlighting our Historic European Cobblestone collection! If you are unfamiliar with HOUZZ, you will quickly learn what an incredible wealth of information it has to offer, a “leading destination site...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 8, 2012 | Architectural Stone, Green-Sustainable
During a recent visit with an old friend from Iowa, a conversation about stone (no surprise) peeked my interest about the types of stone and active quarries located there. It’s important to know local resources for anyone pursuing LEED points. One of the...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Dec 21, 2011 | Architectural Stone
The International Stone Architecture Awards were presented in Verona last month. Architects from Germany, Spain, China, Portugal and India were recently selected by an international jury to receive Marmomacc’s International Stone Architecture Award. The selection was...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Dec 13, 2011 | Architectural Stone
Whatever part of the world you are from, chances are very good that there is – or was, a local stone which was quarried and used to create stone buildings. Historic stone buildings in particular, capture our attention which led us to this website by Bruce...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 10, 2011 | Architectural Stone, Landscape Stone
We are passionate about natural stone . Our company could distribute manufactured imitation veneers or pavers. But we just can’t bring ourselves to do it. We are traditionalists, and believe in beautiful, durable, natural stone products. Consider the antique...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 21, 2011 | Architectural Stone
Continuing with our segments on: Quarried Stone – Plan Before Selecting, I’d like to comment on stone color and consistency as it applies to architectural and flooring specifications. We find that color selection is the primary consideration prior to a stones...
