TRADITIONAL CUT STONE LTD.
Traditional Cut Stone is awarded the first ever 2019 Palladio Award for Craftsmanship, Traditional Building
Traditional Cut Stone along with architects Harrison Design have been awarded the first ever 2019 Palladio Award for Craftsmanship, Traditional Building for Beaux-Arts Estate.
The Palladio Awards program is produced by Active Interest Media, publisher of Traditional Building and Period Homes magazines and organizers of the Traditional Building Conference. It is the only national awards program that honors traditional design and construction.
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Yale Residential Colleges Win 2018 Palladio Award
The publisher of Traditional Building and Period Homes magazines and the producer of the Traditional Building Conference Series announced today that Robert A.M. Stern Architects’ two new residential colleges at Yale University will be honored with a 2018 Palladio Award.
“This might be the most competitive contest we’ve seen in the seventeen years we have produced the Palladio Awards Program,” said Martha McDonald, Editor of Traditional Building.
Benjamin Franklin College and Pauli Murray College, Yale’s first new residential colleges in fifty years, housing 452 students each on a triangular 6.2-acre site, carry forward the Collegiate Gothic style established by architect James Gamble Rogers between the two world wars. RAMSA Partners Robert A.M. Stern, Graham S. Wyatt, and Melissa DelVecchio led the design effort.
ACO Fall 2018 Article: Sandstone Stewardship
Standing at a busy Toronto intersection, a property of national historic important has been screened by imposing red brick walls from the view of passersby for decades. Pedestrians – many of them students at the University of Toronto – have bustled to and from the TTC’s St. George Station largely unaware of the efforts of a private club to preserve this important heritage resource; however, hoarding and equipment visible from the sidewalks have drawn attention recently to a significant restoration project.
Check out the full article featured in the Fall 2018 issue of ACO.
700 original carvings for the new Gothic-style residential colleges at Yale University
Traditional Cut Stone’s craftsmanship and attention to detail is beautifully featured in their latest project for the new Gothic-style residential colleges at Yale University, the Pauli Murray and Benjamin Franklin Colleges. Traditional Cut Stone was responsible for 700 original carvings, including the Pauli Murray College bay window and the “Bob-Goyle” which is a tribute to Robet A.M. Stern.
Check out the full article featured in the March 2018 issue of Architect Magazine
St. Michael’s Cathedral
Over the course of numerous phases of restoration to the iconic Toronto Cathedral, the work performed at St Michael’s included the restoration of the basement crypts, and exterior facades.
We also supplied new stone pinnacles, finials, cornice, and niches on the west elevation.
The Liturical finishes, Altar, Ambo, Baptismal Font were also completed along with new holy water fonts in the Nathex. The existing floor was replaced using intricate waterjet cut slate, interlaced with exotic marbles.
Traditional Cut Stone’s New Website: Anything But Traditional
Toronto – Millions of people walk by historic buildings every day. They may stop to admire the stone work, but they aren’t aware of the company behind it. Traditional Cut Stone aims to change that. The month of November marks the official launch of Traditional Cut Stone’s new website. While they’ve kept the name, there’s nothing traditional about how they’re presenting themselves.
The website features 24 case studies of well-known projects from government buildings like the Illinois and Minnesota State Capitols, to famous public monuments like the Lord Nelson Monument. Each case study is complete with photos, team and material info.
The highlight of the website is a stunning 1.5 minute video that articulates the journey of transforming a simple idea into the incredible stonework that graces our churches, government buildings and institutions today.
“It’s one thing to admire a beautiful building,” says Richard Carbino,VP of Sales. “But we want people to experience every stage of production. It starts with the artwork, then the stone carving, then the impact of the stonework when they see these buildings in person. The video is about perspective: Our clients don’t hire us to cut stone, they hire us to make history. ”
The intent of the website is not only to illustrate Traditional Cut Stone’s work, but to also inspire younger students and masons to embrace this ancient trade.
“When we started the company 16 years ago, it was considered a dying industry. There were very few masons who specialized in stone carving and restoration work. Today, our numbers are growing and young people want to learn,” says David Tyrrell, managing director. “This website is a celebration of the growth of our industry, the survival of our trade, and the promise of a bright future in stone carving and restoration.”
Traditional Cut Stone’s new website is found at www.traditionalcutstone.com.
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For more information on Traditional Cut Stone, or to schedule a tour of our production facility, please contact VP of Sales Richard Carbino at 416-652-8434 or visit us at www.tradtitionalcutstone.com
Headquarters & Production Facility
1860 Gage Court
Mississauga, Ontario, L5S 1S1
Showroom
362 Davenport Road, Lower Level
Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K6
Background
Founded in 1998, Traditional Cut Stone Ltd. is a partnership between David Tyrrell, Richard Carbino and master stone carver Lawrence Voaides.
Our founders are passionate about the time-honoured art of stone carving and restoring the beauty of a vanished era.
With 45,000 square feet of workspace and the largest number of traditional stone carvers under one roof in North America, we specialize in large-scale restoration projects such as; Minnesota State Capitol, Toronto’s Old City Hall and St. Michael’s Cathedral.
Awards
2013
ADDISON MIZNER MEDAL
(COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE)
Awarded by: Institute for Classical Architecture honouring the achievements and contributions of those preserving and advancing the classical tradition
Awarded to: Smith Architectural Group
Project: Graff Diamonds, Palm Beach
2009
FLORIDA PRESERVATION AWARD
Awarded by: Florida Trust for Historical Preservation for recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of master craftsmanship.
Awarded to: Traditional Cut Stone
Project: Palm Beach County Courthouse
2004
TUCKER DESIGN AWARD
Awarded by: Building Stone Institute honouring those who have achieved excellence in design through the incorporation and use of natural stone in their building or landscape design project
Awarded to: Traditional Cut Stone
Project: Tweed County Courthouse
CAHP AWARD
Awarded by: Canadian Association for Heritage Professionals for excellence in craftsmanship and construction by a contractor or conservator
Awarded to: Taylor Hazell Architects
Project: RC Harris Water Filtration Plant
Well-Know Projects
Commercial
Public Monuments & Statuaries
Leonardo & Michelangelo
Lord Nelson Monument
Mayor Hazel McCallion Bust
Mississauga Peace Stone
Princes’ Gate CNE Toronto