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Marble Institue of America Pinnacle Award 2009
Congratulations! You are the winner of a 2009 Pinnacle Award of Merit! A prestigious panel of judges selected your company's entry "Private Residence - Southern California" from among a record number of high caliber entries we received this year.
We are proud to honor you with a Pinnacle Award this year! Your winning entry reflects your company's high standards and serves the entire industry by showcasing the superior quality and beauty of natural stone and the craftsmanship of MIA member firms.......
Stone World 2008
Corona Del Mar, Calif. – People will put up with nearly anything to have beachfront property in Southern California. But, when one couple finally opted to replace what one of their architects calls a very small home,” they didn’t settle for half-measures. To handle installation of the structural travertine, which offered something of the scope of a commercial job in a residential package, the contractor chose a sub versed in both. The results, everyone agrees, are evidence of the best type of collaboration – and are, in a one word, magnificent.
Stone World 2007
A Mediterranean Feel Achieved with Limestone
When designing a private residence in Southern California, the designers were challenged to establish a Mediterranean feel with a classic Italian look to it. To meet the owner’s desired aesthetic, Massangis French limestone was selected for the exterior facade, while a number of stone materials were carried inside the home, adding to the overall charm of the space.
Stone Business 2005
SUN VALLEY, Calif. – Solomon Aryeh believes in planning. An industrial engineer by education and experience, he’s constantly fine-tuning the various components that have made SMG Stone Co. run efficiently for most of the past two decades.
With an emphasis on commercial and high-end residential work, SMG was moving steadily upward until the latest recession threw a big wrench into commercial development of all types.