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Building Materials, p 4

-- Interior Design, 5/31/2003 12:00:00 AM

Spring 2003

accessories • building materials • fabrics & wallcoverings • flooring • furniture
kitchen & bath • lighting • office • outdoor furniture • seating

Spring 2003: Building Materials

Fall 2002
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Real Illusions Artist Jo LeSoine and her crew of artisans run the West Coast outfit of choice for hand-applied architectural finishes, including Venetian plaster, painted finishes, gilding, and murals. Used in the Los Angeles office of McCann-Erickson, Tapis is a Venetian plaster in the spirit of architect Carlo Scarpa. Visit site.

Pratt & Larson Available loose or in full or mixed sheets, the delectable 1-inch square Bas Relief tiles bring a touch of warmth and tradition, without seeming heavy or overly ornamented. Visit site.

Chinese Jesus These custom sliding panels by artist and furniture designer Mike Lee are made of dark walnut and zebrawood with translucent inlays. While offering a practical way to divide space, the panels provide great visual appeal with an understated but rich play of texture and color. Visit site.

DuPont Sometimes a makeover changes everything. Six new colors of Corian might inspire you to take a second look at this surfacing standard. Acorn, blue pebble, delta sand, doeskin, and willow bring the collection to more than 100 hues.

Koskicrown Originally used as an industrial decking surface—think the inside of 18-wheelers—this phenolic resin-coated plywood has recently enjoyed a more glamorous second life. Ideal for work surfaces, vertical panels, and some flooring applications, the plywood comes in five textures and six colors. At Robin Reigi. Visit site.

Nathan Allan Glass Studios This manufacturer of cast glass offers 38 standard textures and unlimited custom capabilities. The seductive Rain pattern is shown here installed in a project by Portico Design. Visit site.

Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies Technistone combines quartz and granite or recycled mirror chips and resin to make high-tech, highly durable surfacing. Available in vibrant shades, it's an attractive choice for multiple applications. Visit site.

Amtico This authentic-looking flooring features a digital pattern that replicates natural forms—as only computers can. Honister Slate is available in three tile sizes. Visit site.

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