Project Group Case Studies Brochure

bailey plaza
the project group
CONNECTICUT STON E
Bailey Plaza
Cornell University; Ithaca, New York
Design by:
Michael Van Valkenburgh
Associates, Inc., Landscape Architects, PC
Stone Installers:
New York Quarries, Inc., Alcove, NY;
Ithaca Stone Setting, Ithaca, NY;
Syrstone, Inc., North Syracuse, NY
Stone Suppliers:
Connecticut Stone, Milford, CT;
Tompkins Bluestone, Hancock, NY
Connecticut Stone won a prestigious Tucker
Award for this project, which converted a oneacre parking lot into a stunning pedestrian plaza
connecting Bailey Hall Auditorium to Cornell’s
historic Arts and Agriculture quadrangles.
Bailey Plaza’s heavily trafficked location in
the heart of campus, along with Ithaca’s
rugged northeast weather, meant that the
construction and design needed to be durable
as well as beautiful. We chose natural stone
materials that combine classic elegance with
environmental versatility.
The pivotal architectural element of the plaza is
a majestic stone Hamilton bluestone fountain
designed to evoke Ithaca’s famous rock quarries.
The Bailey Award credited Connecticut Stone
with creating richness and warmth with our choice
of paving materials, as well as movement and
structure with the design. Natural stone works in
harmony with water, plants and wood, allowing
the space to serve as both an architectural
achievement and a practical pedestrian walkway.
THE STONE:
Hamilton bluestone, New York
Portage bluestone, New York
highgrove condominium
the project group
CONNECTICUT STON E
Highgrove Condominium
Stamford, Connecticut
Architect:
Robert AM Stern
Developer:
Ceebraid-Signal
Designer:
Leslie Schlesinger
Stone Supplier:
Connecticut Stone, Milford, CT
The Highgrove Project of luxury condominiums
was a dream collaboration between developer
Jason Schlesinger of Ceebraid-Signal and Robert
A.M. Stern Architects. Connecticut Stone was
proud to facilitate the project, supplying and
installing elegant stone to the interiors
of these 92 exquisite residences, located in
central Stamford, Connecticut.
In keeping with the discriminating design of
the Highgrove dwellings, a refined assortment
of imported Italian and Grecian marble was
chosen to create opulent kitchen and bathroom
countertops. We used natural stone of the
highest caliber to complement the rest of Leslie
Schlesinger’s urbane interior décor.
At the forefront of Stamford’s transition from
a Connecticut industrial suburb to a selfcontained, sophisticated city in its own right,
the Highgrove condominiums are both an
architectural showpiece and a practical solution
to a housing crunch. This prestigious project
offered Connecticut Stone an opportunity to
showcase our artisanry and extensive knowledge
of natural stone.
THE STONE:
Greece
Saturnia Travertine, Italy
Calacatta Gold Marble, Italy
new york botanical garden
the project group
CONNECTICUT STON E
New York Botanical Garden
Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, Bronx, New York
Builder:
FGI Corporation, Bronx, NY
Designer:
Garden Capital Garden Staff
Stone Supplier:
Connecticut Stone, Milford, CT
The 250-acre New York Botanical Garden was
first established in 1790 and has since become
a national landmark. Two hundred years after its
inception—thanks to a generous donation by
David Rockefeller—the rose
garden within the Botanical Garden was
renovated to enhance this display of one
of the world’s most exquisite collections
of flowers.
To complement the clusters of rare, exotic
and everyday roses, Connecticut Stone was
brought in to accentuate the transient and
delicate nature of flowers with a balance of
permanent natural stone.
Native Hudson Valley Bluestone walkways
wind throughout the Peggy Rockefeller Rose
Garden and intersect in circular plazas around
the central pergola, giving the garden a
non-linear, ephemeral feel.
THE STONE:
Hudson Valley Bluestone, New York
schieffelin residence
the project group
CONNECTICUT STON E
New Haven, CT
Architect:
Douglas Orr
Builders:
Biltmore Construction
Crabtree Construction
Stone Supplier:
Connecticut Stone, Milford, CT
In 1928, prominent Connecticut architect
Douglas Orr designed this stunning Georgian
masterpiece in New Haven. A few years ago,
Elliptipar CEO Allie Schieffelin purchased the
property and undertook an ambitious home
renovation with Connecticut Stone’s help.
The mission of this project was to stay true to
the original character and spirit of the house
while upgrading its livability to the highest
modern standards. Working closely with the
owner and builder to uphold their vision, we
installed onyx tiles in the bathrooms and custom
marble countertops in the kitchen, earning two
2008 HOBI Awards: Best Bath Feature and Best
Kitchen Feature.
The thoughtful integration of elegant stone
detailing into the original wood and brick
structural elements (all restored to their full classic
beauty) makes for a comfortable traditional home
rife with striking contemporary details. The HOBI
Awards garnered from this achievement are a
testament to Connecticut Stone’s commitment to
innovative design with a personal touch.
“ Tyra Dellacroce and the Project Group Interior Division helped
facilitate the renovation of my historical home with endless
patience, expert problem-solving skills and a consistently
push the envelope and with their extensive knowledge of natural
stone, I would recommend Connectictut Stone for any project.”
ALLIE SCHIEFFELIN, CEO, Elliptipar
Photos © DAVID OTTENSTEIN
THE STONE:
Multi-colored Polished Onyx, Persia
Greece
Ice Green Brushetta Slate, China