Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

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With its limestone façade, slate roof, and rounded dormer windows the home is a beautiful example of classic French architecture. Architecture, Design & Construction by BGD&C Interior Design by Kaldec Architecture + Design Exterior Photography: Tony Soluri Interior Photography: Nathan Kirkman

This photo shows the exterior staircase to a second floor studio wrapped in metal, now covered in natural landscaping. This home sits in a neighborhood with large ranch style houses in wood and limestone. At first neighbors were concerned about a contemporary addition, but the house is now an accepted good neighbor. J. Larcade

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A backyard retreat in Dallas, Texas that features a wonderful outdoor living area and luxury swimming pool. This private oasis features a custom designed covered outdoor living pavilion with exposed timber beams and stone columns. The pavilion also features an BBQ grill, outdoor kitchen and seating area for entertaining the entire family. The luxury swimming pool features a travertine terrace and limestone coping. A backdrop fountain feature with decorative spouts, urns and tile which provides a focal feature and relaxing background noise.

The program consists of a detached Guest House with full Kitchen, Living and Dining amenities, Carport and Office Building with attached Main house and Master Bedroom wing. The arrangement of buildings was dictated by the numerous majestic oaks and organized as a procession of spaces leading from the Entry arbor up to the front door. Large covered terraces and arbors were used to extend the interior living spaces out onto the site. All the buildings are clad in Texas limestone with accent bands of Leuders limestone to mimic the local limestone cliffs in the area. Steel was used on the arbors and fences and left to rust. Vertical grain Douglas fir was used on the interior while flagstone and stained concrete floors were used throughout. The flagstone floors extend from the exterior entry arbors into the interior of the Main Living space and out onto the Main house terraces.

We created a complete limestone exterior for this incredible custom home in a prestigious Hoggs Hollow neighborhood
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Front elevation of a complete interior and exterior remodel in Newport Coast. Coastline Builders Group provided and installed the new custom iron driveway gates, fabricated custom limestone slab treads and risers at the entry steps, and capped the entry pilasters with custom limestone slabs beneath the planted urns. The limestone precast at the entry walls was refinished along with the wood garage doors, driveway concrete, and the home's full stucco envelope — with the custom arched iron entry door from the foyer photos visible at the center of the composition, and new exterior lanterns flanking the approach. Fresh landscape frames the motor court. Licensed general contractor serving Newport Coast, Newport Beach, and coastal Orange County — CSLB #1065344.

French Limestone "Lanvignes" architectural dimension stone used for both exterior and interior of custom residence in Newport Beach,CA. Cladding, veneer, balconies, corbels, entry door surround, interior flat and dimensional work. General Contractor: RDM General Contractors Architect/Designer: Christopher Kinne Stone Management: Monarch Stone International

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White Limestone is the only natural stone showing high results against the Solar Reflection Index. Limestone is the best natural stone for wall claddings & floorings (exterior-interior) of the environmental buildings. limestone: Seen in breathtaking landmarks from Niagara Falls to the Pyramids of Egypt, limestone is versatile and readily available. This stone is ideal for surface coverings as well as elaborate carvings.