When Peter Fillat and his team shared their vision with us, our rep, Michael Beal, quickly suggested that the desired pixelated pattern (from the old photo) could easily be achieved using ARRIS-tile thin stone: different colours of individual stone pieces corresponding to the distinct pattern. ARRIS-tile comes in a 2 ft. x 1 ft. size (23-5/8″ x 11-5/8″), which was an ideal format to create this unique pattern. Three standard colours were chosen, to create just the right gradation between the tones.
The installer, Athena Stone (of Rosedale, MD) committed to learning the installation and executed the pattern installation precisely. According to project architect Sergio Martinez, the entire building team, including the GC, Hamel Builders, embraced the design and worked collaboratively to see it come to life. “It did feel like a coming together of trades and resources, which was fitting for this marketplace intersection of the past,” remarks Mr. Martinez.