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Ship
shape
This nautical-themed
residence is anchored
by tall columns featuring
Natural Stone Veneers
Natural stone is as old as the hills, but it
still sits perfectly well in a contemporary
home, both inside and out.
This waterfront house, designed by
architect Vernon Pierce of Pierce Architectural Group, has a distinct nautical
reference, reflecting the boating interests
of the owners. It is anchored by soaring,
three-story stone columns clad in Virginia
Ledgestone™ from Natural Stone Veneers
International, Inc (NSVI) .
The Virginia Ledgestone columns
extend through into the interior, blurring
the boundaries between inside and out.
They also give the home a dramatic textural presence, which contrasts the sleek
modernity of the rest of the interior.
NSVI says stone facing is a technique
that dates back centuries, but in recent
years the company has developed and
patented equipment that creates thin
slices of stone and 90° corner pieces. Stone
can b e cut and installed in a fraction of the
time it would once have taken.
Because NSVI natural stone is light,
it also saves installation and shipping
costs, and it negates the need for heavy
structural supports. The stone is highly
durable, scratch resistant, colorfast and
weathers beautifully.
NSVI offers more than 60 product lines
quarried from around the world. These
are categorized into 11 collections.
For more ideas, high-resolution photo
galleries, and to download the 40-page
catalog, visit www.nsvi.com.
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feature on this new house. Photo by Myro Rosky

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