Architectural
Element
CG&S; Design-Build, Austin, Texas,
cgsdb.com
Project name: Limestone Art Wall
Location: Austin, Texas
Square footage: 4 ft. 10 in. by 8 ft.
Cost: $6,338
The homeowners wanted to incor-
porate "climbers" artwork by sculptor
Bill Starke into their remodel. Hand-
chiseled limestone slabs were recessed
into a central wall, and the sculptures
appear to suspend from the ceiling but
actually are bolted directly into the
limestone. Hidden spotlighting high-
lights the climbers and creates drama.
HONORABLE MENTION
Architectural Element
Kitchen and Bath Galleries, Raleigh, N.C., kandbgalleries.com
Project name: Silver Shadow Fireplace
Location: Raleigh, N.C .
Square footage: 22
Cost: $5,500
The original masonry fire-
place received a face-lift to
give it a more contemporary
look. The updated fireplace
setting features a locally
handcrafted custom walnut
mantel, 3-D marble tile work
and a custom stainless steel
surround. Tearing the origi-
nal fireplace out was not an
option so the new one was
designed and installed over
the masonry.
Photo: Tommy Kile Photography
Photo: Kitchen and Bath Galleries
30 October 2014 QR ForResidentialPros.com
PROJECTS: Master Design Awards