travertine
noun
trav·er·tine
ˈtra-vər-ˌtēn 
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate (such as aragonite or calcite) formed by deposition from spring waters or especially from hot springs
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In time, the layers accrue into thick, opaque travertine rock.
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, guests are escorted up a travertine stairwell and seated within this intimate bar space that offers a wraparound terrace with 360-degree views of the city skyline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Down the hall, the primary suite has its own private garden, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like ensuite bath with travertine counters, a free-standing tub, and a steam shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2023
The boutique property embraces a late midcentury design ethos in a way that's less kitsch and more refined, keeping original details like terrazzo floors and travertine columns and modernizing with contemporary furniture.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
The latter is decked out with a private travertine terrace with a soaking tub and seating area.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
There, the kitchen features a flip-out window with an Italian travertine slab countertop for passing food and drinks indoors and out.
—Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
Case in point: the travertine in the lifts and a cascading chandelier in the lobby remain unchanged.
—Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
The travertine table is custom, the vintage chairs are by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and the sconces are by Pinch.
—Catherine Hong, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, guests are escorted up a travertine stairwell and seated within this intimate bar space that offers a wraparound terrace with 360-degree views of the city skyline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Down the hall, the primary suite has its own private garden, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like ensuite bath with travertine counters, a free-standing tub, and a steam shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2023
The boutique property embraces a late midcentury design ethos in a way that's less kitsch and more refined, keeping original details like terrazzo floors and travertine columns and modernizing with contemporary furniture.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
The latter is decked out with a private travertine terrace with a soaking tub and seating area.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
There, the kitchen features a flip-out window with an Italian travertine slab countertop for passing food and drinks indoors and out.
—Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
Case in point: the travertine in the lifts and a cascading chandelier in the lobby remain unchanged.
—Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
The travertine table is custom, the vintage chairs are by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and the sconces are by Pinch.
—Catherine Hong, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
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travertine
noun
trav·er·tine
ˈtrav-ər-ˌtēn
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate formed as deposits from spring waters or especially from hot springs
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