Porphyry in Public Spaces: Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park and Washington Park
Anyone who has been graced with the opportunity to tour the many sights that Cincinnati, Ohio, has to offer is probably familiar with the basics.
Imperial Porphyry in the Vatican
Porphyry pavers in various sizes are used now to improve the surfaces of all hardscape projects. Once, there was a more decorative use for porphyry
Choosing the Best Paver Base: The Importance of Substrate in Paving
The importance of substrate in paving cannot be undervalued. The paving layer is the veneer over the top of the substrate.
The Economic Value of Porphyry Paving
When working on a renovation or architectural project of any size, the strength, durability, and reputation of the materials applied are not to be overlooked.
Porphyry Green Attributes
At Milestone Imports, we believe it is our duty to provide your commercial and residential spaces with the most durable and aesthetically-pleasing materials that will
Case Study: Why Sustainable Quarrying?
Natural stone quarries occupy a miniscule fraction of the world’s land area, but rock-forming minerals constitute more than 90% of the Earth’s crust. With such
Notable Project – Porphyry Pavers and Sanded Epoxy Jointing Mortar
Location: Central Oklahoma In designing their large, elegant property, the homeowners wanted an entrance and driveway to complement their new home and create a bold
Porphyry Paver Landscaping Ideas
Porphyry pavers make an exceptional addition to any landscaping project. They are durable, non-slippery, and even get more beautiful as they age. Here are some
Porphyry: The stone for everyone
Putting Personality into Design People pour their heart and souls into their homes. Home is where special memories are created and milestone moments of people’s
Why Porphyry Makes the Perfect Paver
Natural Stone Pavers Last a Lifetime Porphyry deposits are formed when a column of rising magma is cooled in two stages. In the first
The Norwegian Method to prevent grout failure
Use the Norwegian Method as a unit paver joint failure solution! A common problem in cold places, unit paver (brick, concrete, natural stone) installation begin
GftK sanded epoxy Jointing Mortar case study
Several years ago Milestone Imports was contacted by a frustrated shopping center owner in Illinois. He had purchased Porphyry pavers for a center he was improving.
Natural Stone Permeable Paving System
Permeable paving systems are getting a lot of attention and are becoming a part of construction codes in many areas recognizing the need for innovative
Project Feature: Alamo, CA.
A beautiful home with a captivating view resting on the top of a hill outside of Oakland See more projects in our GalleryAt first site
Sawn Edge vs. Snap Edge
Sawn Edge vs. Snap Edge porphyry can make a big difference in the look and feel of your final installation. A sawn edge gives a clean,
Porphyry Green Attributes
Sustainability Porphyry is a type of igneous rock which, along with granite and other rock formations, makeup approximately 95 percent of the worlds “crust” which
Fox News Interview
Our very own Miles Chaffee interviewed live on Fox News. Watch and learn. Fox News Interview
Project Feature: Arizona Fans
Throughout history, starting more than 2,100 years ago, Porphyry paving stones have been used to stabilize roads. Different patterns were designed for roads to meet the
Natural Stone Permeable Paving System
Permeable paving systems are getting a lot of attention and are becoming a part of construction codes in many areas recognizing the need for innovative
Porphyry Stone Among Incredible Art
Porphyry in this installation is paired with other beautiful stones and mosaics for an amazing experience. When I have visited other Porphyry installations, the Porphyry
Porphyry Paving – The Financial Value
The tradition of stone paving with stones like Porphyry is centuries old. Most of our stone knowledge comes from the European quarries and stonemasons. This
Porphyry Paving – Overlapping Arcs
Porphyry paving cubes for use in a pattern of overlapping arcs is one of the oldest designs for stone pavement. It has continued in use
GftK Jointing Mortar Installation Video
GftK jointing mortar can be used in streets, public plaza’s, market squares, commercial developments, parking areas, pedestrian areas and for all types of garden patios
Porphyry Paving with Smolleri
Porphyry paving with Smolleri or “Slabs on Edge” is traditionally used for paving surfaces on steep slopes as they present the maximum roughness and the natural split
GftK Pavement Jointing Mortar Best Choice
GftK’s vdw 850 jointing mortar was selected for a sensitive project in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The old Market square project presented various challenges to dealing with
Porphyry Pavers used in Park on Malta
Porphyry pavers, both cut tiles and 8/10cm cubes, were used in this park on the island of Malta. This was a new project designed be
Porphyry – Integrating Stone and Water
The notebook from Pierres et Marbres called Stone in the Garden – Water 06 is a beautiful treatise on the design of the landscape. The
Jointing Mortar for Porphyry Cubes
There is a jointing product designed for those closed or tight joints that are especially desirable in designs for Porphyry Cubes. Vdw 805 from GftK
Seonyudo Park uses Stone Cubes
Stones like Porphyry stone cubes are used to create an amazing landscape artform that serves as a children’s water playground. It has been described as
Porphyry Paving by the Book
When we look at a finished residential Porphyry paving project, we are taken with the beauty and symmetry of the finished project. Back up for
City Park Featuring Porphyry Honored
Porphyry Paving is Prominent Element Porphyry paving along with many additional amenities and design elements in Cincinnati’s Washington Park are recognized by a national organization.
Porphyry's role in Living Streets
Porphyry and other natural stone products are seen throughout this report, used as specialized paving elements. Most of the concepts here revolve around traffic calming
vdw 850 Paving Jointing Mortar ideal for Town Center Porphyry
High performance vdw 850 paving jointing mortar from German manufacturer GftK was used in the streetscape design for a Scottish town center. The paving of
Porphyry Paving and Great Places
Porphyry paving and other paving stones have been designed into the unique and special paving materials called for in the creation of great new places
Porphyry Cubes used in Modern Roman Paving
Porphyry cubes were used in a large urban project in Rome. The Piazza dei Navigatori is a Roman square located along Via Cristoforo Colombo, one
GftK Paving Mortars Save Time and Money
The scheduled opening in March 2009 was fast approaching, and the February weather was cold and wet – totally unsuitable for pointing with cement based
The Economic Value of Porphyry Paving
Unique and beautiful material like Porphyry paving can have a major benefit to a project. Remarkable materials and incredible designs create a high economic value
Porphyry Paving and Toronto Woonerf Design Innovations
Stone paving like Porphyry is an element of hardscape used in a woonerf. The first of many opportunities to use the concept of a woonerf
Porphyry and Widemarsh Street
Granite curbs and porphyry setts have been used to establish a low-speed, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly environment intended to boost the attractiveness and economic prosperity of
Heavy traffic paving with Porphyry stone
Protecting and extending the life of paved surfaces like those with porphyry stone, the jointing product vdw 855 is utilized. Vdw 855, manufactured by GftK,
Porphyry and the value of distinctive paving materials
Stone pavers like porphyry and its more expensive granite cousin are being designed into numerous places in Toronto. This blog has previously highlighted the wonderful
Porphyry and Living Streets
Porphyry stone surfaces on sidewalks, streets and plazas create memorable and enchanting environments. Stone is prominent in our most cherished streets worldwide. They were developed
Porphyry and Curbless Streets – Part 3
Porphyry paving can be a functional stormwater amenity as well as an aesthetic enhancement, when designed as permeable porphyry paving. This is accomplished with a
Porphyry and Curbless Streets – Part 2
Porphyry stone pavers can be used on pedestrian surfaces, vehicle surfaces, as well as transition areas. This beautiful and sturdy stone will make any of
Porphyry and Curbless Streets – Part 1
This first in a series of three blogs about paved streets, public spaces and sidewalks where the street design incorporates curbless streets. This discussion explores
Porphyry Pavers and GftK High Performance Jointing Mortars
Breakthrough high performance jointing mortars coupled with Porphyry stone paving products provides the strength, beauty and durability needed for commercial applications. The following project shows
Resurgence in the use of paving stones
Porphyry paving stones and cobblestones have been used globally for millennia in streets and roadways because of their durable nature. In theUnited States stone paving
Porphyry and Stone Interiors
Natural stone like Porphyry is making a great comeback in homes with a contemporary design. Stone is non polluting, durable, maintainable and sometimes more affordable
Will New Projects use Porphyry?
Three new projects have been awarded to design teams with congratulations. In each case, the use of Porphyry paving surfaces would enhance them. This stone
Porphyry Pavement and High Performance Jointing Mortars
High-performance mortars from German market-leader, GftK are coming to the US. GftK is the clear European market and technology leader in Pavement Jointing Mortars for
Porphyry Pavers and Buchanan Street
Porphyry stone has all of the unique beauty and all of the physical properties to create a great commercial street in a challenging climate. To
Porphyry paving and the Glasgow Financial District
Porphyry paving was incorporated into this project to give it special status. This project comprehensively refurbished the public realm of six streets and formed an
Porphyry Cubes and Governors Island
Porphyry like paving cubes are used throughout the renderings of this new park designed by a team under West 8, the landscape and urban planning
Queens Quay remake begins
Porphyry like natural stone cobbles and setts are front and center in several of Waterfront Toronto’s projects, adding permanence, beauty and creating a fundamental sense
Porphyry Featured in new Diesel Headquarters
Porphyry stone pavers were chosen for the pedestrian walkways and gardens of the new Diesel Headquarters. It is located in Breganze, a town in the
Porphyry and New City Spaces
Porphyry and other stone pavers are throughout this book about important examples of urban public spaces worldwide. The upsurge in interest in public spaces and
Porphyry and Urban Streets
“We go back to some streets more often than to others… maybe a street unlocks memories or offers expectation of something pleasant to be seen…streets
Porphyry and the Color of the Year 2013
Porphyry paving and the green lushness of the landscape go hand in hand. “Green is the most abundant hue in nature – the human eye
Porphyry and the Quality of Place
Can beautiful Porphyry pavers make you smarter, more creative and like your community more? From three diverse expert sources comes information about how the built
Porphyry, Walt Disney and the Architecture of Reassurance
Porphyry and What Walt Disney knew about cities. Walt Disney knew the impact on the senses of cobblestoned streets and plazas. In recent years Disney-urbanism
Porphyry, Placemaking and Public Space
Porphyry stone paving can be an essential ingredient, one of many, that contributes the element of permanence, beauty and sustainability to a place. It is
Porphyry salutes award winning Sugar Beach
The use of traditional stone similar to Porphyry pavers are part of the award winning design of this urban park. Canada’s Sugar Beach is a
Porphyry spotlights Via Manin project
The Porphyry setts, used on Via Manin are unique in terms of physical, chemical, geological and mineralogical properties with features that distinguish it from all
Porphyry Salutes Michael Van Valkenburg Associates
Porphyry paving stone, with its natural beauty and physical qualities is a material that will enhance Austin’s Waller Creek project. “Waller Creek represents the largest
Porphyry Salutes Michael Van Valkenburg Associates
Porphyry paving stone, with its natural beauty and physical qualities is a material that will enhance Austin’s Waller Creek Project.
Porphyry – Stone Surfaces 2
Porphyry stone pavers can have a unique place in the design of any outdoor area. Stone is undoubtedly the first natural material which was used
Porphyry Pavers and the iPhone
For all porphyry paver lovers, there is a great wallpaper for your iPhone. Go to Settings>Brightness and Wallpaper>Wallpaper and select the grey porphyry fan pattern.
Porphyry and the Terminated Vista
Porphyry pavers are used to enhance the experience in many examples of places with a terminated vista. While there are many other elements present, which
Porphyry and the Opus Incertum
Porphyry – Opus Incertum or Porphyry crazy paving is most suitable for surfacing external areas like patios, drives, pavements or external and internal wainscoting. It
Porphyry and Complete Streets
Porphyry stone paving is an important ingredient in creating streets as public spaces that are memorable and used by many. It fulfills this complete street
Porphyry and Historic Renovation
Copper Mountain Porphyry pavers and cubes were chosen for the sidewalks, plaza and courtyard of the Dona Ana Village restoration. It is interesting that porphyry was
Porphyry Pavers – A Unifying Theme
Porphyry pavers ability to be used indoors and outdoors make the material perfect for connecting these spaces. It can unify the architecture, interior design, and
Porphyry Paving and Milner Plaza
Porphyry paving is used throughout this expansive outdoor area in Santa Fe. Named for Edwina and Charles Milner, supporters of the Museum of New Mexico
Porphyry Pavers And Waterfront Development
Stones like Porphyry create surfaces that forever raise the level of importance and contribute to special placemaking.
Porphyry Stone Surfaces
Porphyry stone pavers are beautiful and have remarkable physical properties. Stone surfaces designs here are inspirational.
Porphyry Stone Pavers Shipping Information
Porphyry paving stones are now easy and cost effective to ship to the US and Canada.
Porphyry The Power Of Beauty
Regardless of porphyry pavers remarkable physical characteristics, it is generally purchased or specified because of its beauty.
Porphyry Pavers And Pre Construction Mock Ups
Porphyry paver mock-ups are beneficial elements of the design, selection, and construction of large driveway, street and plaza projects.
Porphyry And The Other Color Of The Year
Designers take heed, Porphyry pavers, especially the Patagonia Storm Gray goes well with the other color of the year.
Porphyry And The Federal Realm
Natural stone Porphyry pavers in the federal realm is an aesthetic enhancement that will create a competitive feature in public space.
Porphyry And Rethinking The Parking Lot
Natural stone Porphyry paving has a role in the creation parking lots as public spaces with multiple and time of day uses.
La Posada Porphyry Before And After
La Posada replaces canyon cut porphyry with Copper Mountain porphyry
Porphyry As Placemaking Stone
In most of the worlds best public spaces and public squares you will see stone and in many of them the stone is porphyry.
Porphyry And High Praise For Cincinnati S Washington Park
Porphyry stone paving is front and center at the $46 million renovation of Cincinnati’s historic Wahington Park.
Porphyry S Applications In Better Streets
The use of Porphyry natural stone pavers in the appropriate design situation creates an aesthetic and long lasting application.
Porphyry S Role In Streets As Places Initiative
Article discussing porphyry’s role in public places and the Streets as Places Initiative
Porphyry And The Best Public Squares Boulevards And Streets
Porphyry has been used as a paving material in the worlds best Public Squares, Boulevards and Streets.
EcoSystems Grout Permeable Joint Material For Porphyry
Ecosystems Grout – a permeable joint material for porphyry
Porphyry Salutes National Mall Design Winners
The use of stone paving such as Porphyry is apparent in the designs for the National Mall
Porphyry Cobblestones And The Paris Roubaix Race
Classic cobblestone roads of Porphyry and granite are a part of European cycling history that continues to the present day.
Porphyry Rock Star Kevin Avants
Designing, installing, training or consulting on hardscape, Kevin Avants work has been intertwined with Porphyry natural stone for many years
Porphyry And The Public Realm Design Manual
This comprehensive Urban Design, Visioning, Design Standards document includes hardscape, plant lists, and water features for Public Space.
Porphyry Replaces Asphalt And Concrete In Placemaking Initiative
Porphyry pavers have recently been used to repave former streets that are now pedestrian areas.
Porphyry And Great Places
Stone such as Porphyry pavers is used in the special public squares that are famous in North America.
Porphyry And The Navy Pier Design Winner
Porphyry paving stone should be considered in the final design based on its beauty, sustainability and freeze/thaw properties.
Porphyry And Philadelphia Storm Water
Pervious Porphyry pavement has a role to play in numerous parking lanes, alleys, driveways, motor courts and walkways in Philadelphia.
Is Porphyry Coming To Tulsa
We will be surprised if Porphyry stone pavers are not part of the final designs for Tulsas new gathering place – Blair Mansion
Porphyry Blog Salutes New Smithsonian Museum Groundbreaking
We look forward to the Museum’s landscape and hardscape plans to see the use of natural stone pavers, perhaps Porphyry.
From The Porphyry Blog The Design Competition Winners Are
Porphyry is useful in the designs of public spaces. The use of stone is prevalent due to its beauty, permanence and sustainability.
Porphyry Stone For Romance
Porphyry paving is seen in some of the most romantic places. A recent blog by Kaid Benfield showcases these magical romantic urban settings
Porphyry Stone For Public Spaces
Stone, including Porphyry, has long been favored for public space because of its feeling of grandeur and beauty.
Porphyry And Placemaking
As we look at the timeless designs on the pages of this book, we can imagine the various uses of Porphyry paving stones.
Porphyry And The Sustainable Sites Initiative
In the new proposed rating system for landscaped sites, Porphyry rates high as a wise material to select for increased rankings.
Porphyry Natural Stone Streetscapes
Porphyry stone paved streets, along with other stones are the subject of amazing research in documenting old world methods.
Porphyry And The Public Square
Porphyry is the surface of choice in the famous Hildago Plaza. Stone has been associated with public spaces forever.
Porphyry Two Birds With One Stone
With Porphyry in mind, there are opportunites with remnant pieces of our cities to create long lasting beauty for our cities and their inhabitants.
Porphyry Pavement Repair
The repair of Porphyry pavement is one of the benefits of using the stone. Proper repair of utility cuts cannot be noticed.
Porphyry In The Urban Alley
Porphyry stone pavers elevate the lowly alley into public space, immediately providing the atmosphere of elegance and permanence.
Porphyry And The Color Of The Year 2012
The newest color of the year will wear well with Milestone Imports, Copper Mountain Porphyry. The natural stone paver for driveways and patios.
Porphyry Bends At Monza
At the time of their installation, curves using porphyry pavers were the most technically appropriate materials known for this race course.
Patagonia Porphyry
From the Atlantic Patagonia in the Southern Hemisphere comes a beautiful variety of porphyry, easily brought to the United States.
Placemaking With Porphyry
Porphyry stone pavings place in landscape competitions like Manhattans East River Esplanade is a natural.
Porphyry – Natural Stone Surfacing of Streets
Stone Streets First published in 2000, by the Society of Chief Officers of Transportation in Scotland (SCOTS), Natural Stone Surfacing – Good Practice Guide, was responding
Porphyry Cubes For Crosswalks
Porphyry Cubes are an ideal material to use where heavy traffic loads will be present and the beauty of stone is part of the design requirements.
Porphyry History
Article about porphyry’s historic use, discovery, and use as paving by the Romans
Laying Specification – "Porphyry Pavers for Vehicular Traffic"
Porphyry Driveways, Porphyry Streets, Porphyry Plazas all can benefit from this installation specification. The Sustainability, Beauty, and Life Cycle Cost of natural stone pavers is
Porphyry on the Champs-Elysees
Photo Credit Vigal Veia If you watched with millions of others, the final stage of the Tour De France, you saw the peloton on
Porphyry Projects – Large or Small…We Love Them All
We love large driveway projects and the equally large public plazas that Porphyry is being specified for. At the same time, we get the same feeling
The Porphyry Blog Stone Pavers Designers Choice
Porphyry pavers have been part of extraordinary public spaces for centuries. A new design by winning studio a+I has stone pavers.
Porphyry Pavers: Aspect Ratio, Plan Ratio, Plan Area, Modular Ratio
The shape of the stone unit determines how the stone surface responds under load and the way in which the load will be resisted. Certain
Laying Porphyry Paving "Pose de Paves"
A Porphyry installation video of a beautiful cobblestone pathway is educational. This short (2:21) segment showing two posers (layers) and a helper laying overlapping arcs
What is Porphyry?
What is Porphyry? Porphyry has been used as a paving surface as far back as the Roman era. The Romans used it because it had
Challenging Porphyry Installation on a Steep Driveway in Arizona
Santa Fe landscape designer and porphyry installer Kevin Avants of Avant Gardens was asked to be involved as a design consultant for a uniquely difficult Porphyry
Restoring Glory To La Posada Spa Resort With Porphyry
Restoring the Glory Not all porphyry is created equal. There are variations in the quality of porphyry, and the quality of processing.
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