New colors and gorgeous facades!
Happy (almost) August - so glad the sunshine has decided to stick around! How lucky we are to have so much outdoor space to play in. Lakes, rivers, woods - all great ways to cool off and enjoy nature. I recently took a personal retreat for a couple days in Missoula and was able to enjoy all those things! Although I've been doing this for years, I've always done it with Mika (my recent ex-wife). This was the first time on my own. It was so empowering for me to be able to take the time for myself and stay focused on my personal and professional development - all by myself! At a season in my life where I'm still rebuilding from the uncertainty of a divorce, this was exactly what I needed. I definitely urge you all to take the time for yourselves - whether it's a reset, reaching that next level of development, or finding your purpose. It’s something that I can’t live without.
If you're unaware, my personal business name is Ampersand. Yes, I contract with Kayser Wesner for most of the manufacturers I represent and they are an amazing company who I love to work with and have learned a ton from. Through Ampersand, I represent Cosentino surfaces. Something I love about having my own business is that I can constantly evolve and share anything I like! So, today, you get Cosentino pretties, but you also get some of my very favorite resources for a DIY retreat!
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ENJOY!
Dekton Case Study
University of Missouri | Missouri, USA
Opening/Renovation Date: September 2019
Total Surface Renovation: 5,632 sq. ft
Architect: Populous Architects
Application: Rainscreen Façade using Gridworx Ultra System
Colors: Domoos & Spectra
Entrance of Champions
The lower walls around the entrance were inspired by Mizzou's iconic diamond pattern. Mizzou has dubbed this entrance "The Entrance of Champions".
Dekton Domoos and Spectra were used on the facade for the contrasting matte and gloss finishes. This was the perfect material for this application. On top of the unique design capabilities were the UV stability, stain/graffiti resistance, and dimensional consistency were all important considerations when selecting Dekton.
Latest Avant-Garde Color Collection
https://www.cosentino.com/usa/avant-garde/
DIY Retreat Resources
Susannah Conway | Unravel Your Year
The Reset Ritual | DIY Retreat
Shel Pink | Slow Beauty (a recent recommendation from Heather Siwinski )
Seriously - take the time for yourself - you deserve it!!