Art presentation refers to masonry structures built to display a work of art. Common examples are masonry niches, pedestals and shelves.
Masonry sculptures include freestanding structures or wall designs created from masonry materials. Often they are marble statues set on masonry foundations.
A niche is a recess in a wall especially for a statue. It can be a sheltered, private space that resembles a recess in a wall. An ornamental recess in a wall is usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object. A niche can also be a cranny, hollow or crevice, as in a rock.
Stair Landing of Finished Granite: Hardscape of granite benches and pedestals with carved granite balustrades by a carved marble pillar.
Pillar & Sculpture: Paving leads to a carved stone pillar that supports a sculpture.
Carved Marble Pillar: Pillar is topped with a bronze sculpture.
Staircase Wall: Wall is clad with granite dimensional stone & set with marble sculptures. Stairs are set with carved granite balustrades.
Marble Sculpture on Pedestal: Stone planter, steps & paving below a granite clad pedestal that supports a marble lion.
Dimensional Stone Paving: Paving of polished & flamed granite with pedestals clad in granite.
Hardscape & Pedestals: Patterned Stone Paving with white and black granite.
Terrace Overlooking Pool: Gardens and fountains are outlined with finished granite.
Detail Stone Ceiling: Ceiling of Loggia is set with marble cladding.
Marble Paving in Loggia: The paving in the loggia is set with marble tile.
Marble Niche & Sculpture: Marble Stone Niche in Loggia is set with a sculpture.
Mosaic at Fountain: Installed the mosaic tile in the wall of the carved limestone fountain.
Tuscany Stone Veneer: A carved stone wall fountain niche placed in a wall veneered with five varieties of fieldstone creates a rustic “Tuscany” style of masonry.
Fireplace & Shelves: The over mantle of random bluestone veneer has a projecting cornice at the ceiling with fireplace legs projecting onto bluestone paving. Mantel and display shelves set with cut dimensional bluestone.