Texas Architect March/April 2013: Retail Redevelopment and Design

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“We consider Cordillera a bellwether low-maintenance regional material with time-honored rough-hewn character.” “Architecture matters, when it’s rooted in things that are real and tell a story. This design began with our client’s deep respect for the land, reflected in shades of Cordillera Stone that blend well with the South Texas landscape. The company’s

story unfolds in belt lines of Cordillera that mimic the strata of the earth in oil-and-gas boring logs. Cordillera’s smooth inside face fascinated us as a natural interior finish for an all-in-one building system. Half a dozen buildings later, we are well pleased

with this utilitarian product that is durable enough to handle monsoon rains and desert sun. We consider Cordillera a bellwether low-maintenance regional material with time-honored rough-hewn character.” — John Grable, FAIA


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