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\"RumiFeatured Image:<\/strong> <\/em>Rumi Travertine Exterior Stone Installation at the Helios Education Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona<\/em><\/p>\n

Since 1977, Arizona Tile has been making waves with quality products, knowledgeable staff, professional relationships, and strong ambitions – all which have led to incredible growth as a company and highlight-worthy recognition. Completed in 2021, Arizona Tile was part of a large-scale masonry project which earned them a 2022 Excellence in Masonry Award from the Arizona Masonry Council.<\/p>\n

\"2022Image: <\/em><\/strong>2022 Excellence In Masonry Architectural Award for Arizona Tile\u2019s work on the Helios Education Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona<\/em><\/p>\n

The Fundamentals<\/h2>\n

Awards are one-of-a-kind and recipients deserve time in the spotlight for their work. Each year, the Arizona Masonry Council<\/a> honors architects, contractors, and suppliers who went above and beyond to create awe-inspiring architecture. The Arizona Masonry Council presents awards in nine different categories in both residential and commercial projects. This year, Arizona Tile won the Non-Residential Citation Award for their role as stone supplier on a collaborative, large-scale architectural project.<\/p>\n

Being honored with this prestigious award doesn\u2019t just say, \u201cjob well done,\u201d but says, \u201coutstanding work completed beyond expectations.\u201d Regardless of if you\u2019re the architectural designing firm, the masonry contractor, or the product supplier, working on a collaborative effort to create an exquisite structure shows how the team has perfected the craft, and that\u2019s what the Arizona Masonry Council is seeking. Some past winners include: Hobbs Masonry Construction LLC (Gilbert Public Safety Training), Apache Stone (City of Flagstaff Municipal Court), Bullnose Masonry (Seven Clubhouse at Desert Mountain), Willmeng Construction (Gilbert Fire Station), and Quality Block Company, Inc. (Moog Aerospace).<\/p>\n

\"ExteriorImage: <\/em><\/strong>Exterior Courtyard Rumi Travertine Wall from Arizona Tile at Helios Education Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona<\/em><\/p>\n

The Project<\/h2>\n

Arizona Tile played a pivotal role in constructing the award-winning Helios Education Foundation & Vince Roig Convening Center<\/a>, located in Phoenix, Arizona. This 65,000 square foot facility was built for the vision of the client as \u201ca campus that would support their mission of advancing post-secondary education throughout Arizona. Evoking the natural geology of Arizona, the architecture is optimally sculpted in response to climate, orientation, and urban influences; protectively embracing diverse environments for people to congregate and share ideas.\u201d In this design, components of the natural environment were integrated, institutional-grade materials were used, energy and water-consciousness plans were utilized, and dynamic landscapes were made to create \u201cphysical expression of sustainable and resilient design in the urban Sonoran Desert.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"InteriorImage: <\/em><\/strong>Interior Entrance Area Rumi Travertine Wall from Arizona Tile at Helios Education Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona<\/em><\/p>\n

Just as important as the architectural design by Architekton<\/a>, the structural engineering by PK Associates<\/a>, and the mason contractors from Kovach<\/a>, Arizona Tile\u2019s role was paramount to the success of this project. To achieve the client\u2019s goal and offer the best product available, Arizona Tile supplied a special-order of cut-to-size Peruvian travertine called Rumi. This travertine was selected due to its unique tone and extreme density, allowing the installation to be completely mechanically attached with 3cm stone panels and stainless-steel anchors. With the goal of the Vince Roig Convening Center having a 100-year service life, the products used need to withstand the test of time.<\/p>\n

\"ExteriorImage: <\/em><\/strong>Exterior Walkway Rumi Travertine Wall from Arizona Tile at Helios Education Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona<\/em><\/p>\n

One jury comment read: \u201cThis is a strong project in form and materiality. The whole building encompasses the interior branding of the purpose of the building. Definitely an iconic structure.\u201d This is a resounding endorsement of all the hard work that went into this collaboration.<\/p>\n

Travertine<\/h2>\n

Though Rumi, the Peruvian travertine Arizona Tile used for this award-winning project is custom-order, other varieties of travertine are also available. Travertine is created by natural forces and subterranean springs and rivers. This attractive natural stone represents the mid-stage of limestone transforming into marble. Sourced largely in Italy, travertine is also mined around the world in places like Turkey, Mexico, Croatia, and even Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. This stone is very durable, elegant, and timeless. It is characterized by its gentle coloring that lacks bold veining and speckles, like what\u2019s found in some granite and marble, and has a naturally aged, weathered appearance from slight pits, small holes, and indentations.<\/p>\n

\"AnkaraImage: <\/em><\/strong>Ankara Travertine Stone Hallway and Base Tile from Arizona Tile<\/em><\/p>\n

With its soft beauty of neutral, warm hues in ivory, beige, and peach, travertine<\/a> can be used almost anywhere: indoor and outdoor flooring, countertops<\/a>, backsplashes, interior walls, shower walls, around fireplaces, and exterior cladding. However, understanding the stone and its different finishes will need to be taken into consideration to ensure the best product for your design.<\/p>\n