news Archives - Rugo Stone https://www.rugostone.com/category/news/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:19:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 https://www.rugostone.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-Rugo_store_site_icon_512-32x32.png news Archives - Rugo Stone https://www.rugostone.com/category/news/ 32 32 Our Lady of wisdom church and catholic student center https://www.rugostone.com/our-lady-of-wisdom-church-and-catholic-student-center/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:17:12 +0000 https://rugostage.wpengine.com/?p=4255 The mosaic for the floor of our new baptismal font has been completed! Our design team at McCrery Architects in Washington, D.C. selected the ancient christian symbol of the Chi Rho for the mosaic. The mosaic was brought to life by Matteo Randi, a renowned mosaicist with who works with Rugo Stone in Virginia.

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]]> Natural Stone Institute 2025 Pinnacle Awards: Honoring Excellence in Natural Stone Craftsmanship https://www.rugostone.com/natural-stone-institute-2025-pinnacle-awards-honoring-excellence-in-natural-stone-craftsmanship/ Thu, 21 May 2026 15:17:32 +0000 https://www.rugostone.com/?p=3300 Eleven projects were honored with the Pinnacle Awards of Excellence 2025. This internationally renowned prize recognizes exceptional creativity, beauty, originality, and craftsmanship in the use of natural stone in commercial and residential applications.

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]]> Trinity Dome Mosaic: A Century-Defining Project https://www.rugostone.com/trinity-dome-mosaic-a-century-defining-project/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:33:40 +0000 https://www.rugostone.com/?p=3089 Go behind the scenes of the Trinity Dome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception—America’s largest church. This full documentary captures Rugo Stone’s award-winning engineering and mosaic craftsmanship on one of the most complex, historic, and sacred projects in U.S. construction history.

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]]> Elevate the Industry – Brett Rugo’s Journey in Stone https://www.rugostone.com/elevate-the-industry-brett-rugos-journey-in-stone/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:26:10 +0000 https://www.rugostone.com/?p=3086 In this Elevate the Industry interview, Brett Rugo shares how he rose from laborer to founder of one of the region’s top stone firms. His story highlights the power of passion, mentorship, and craftsmanship in building a lasting legacy.

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]]> Deep in the Heart of the South: Rugo Stone at Knoxville’s Cathedral https://www.rugostone.com/deep-in-the-heart-of-the-south-rugo-stone-at-knoxvilles-cathedral/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:58:16 +0000 https://www.rugostone.com/?p=3084 Rugo Stone’s expert marble craftsmanship helped bring the sacred vision of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to life—where classical beauty meets enduring faith in the American South.

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]]> Rugo Stone Plays Key Role in 225-Ton Granite Sculpture Relocation https://www.rugostone.com/rugo-stone-plays-key-role-in-225-ton-granite-sculpture-relocation/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:20:25 +0000 https://www.rugostone.com/?p=3081 Discover how Rugo Stone’s craftsmanship and technical expertise helped relocate “Marabar”—a monumental granite installation—across Washington, DC. Renamed “Sudama,” this iconic work by artist Elyn Zimmerman found new life at American University, thanks to the meticulous planning, stone restoration, and logistical excellence led by the Rugo Stone team.

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]]> Rugo Stone Installs Christ the King Statue at Christendom’s New Chapel https://www.rugostone.com/rugo-stone-installs-christ-the-king-statue-at-christendoms-new-chapel/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:18:39 +0000 https://www.rugostone.com/?p=2529 The stunning, bronze statue of Christ the King was installed at Christendom’s new chapel on Thursday, June 29, taking its place as the centerpiece of the piazza outside the chapel.

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]]> Rugo Stone Designs, Crafts, and Installs Narthex Mosaic https://www.rugostone.com/rugo-stone-designs-crafts-and-installs-narthex-mosaic/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:26:20 +0000 https://www.rugostone.com/?p=2534 The mosaic installed in the Narthex floor as part of the Nave renovation, stemmed from the idea of including meaningful symbolism as a visible representation of the values of the parish.

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]]> Rugo Stone receives three 2021 Pinnacle Awards from the Natural Stone Institute https://www.rugostone.com/rugo-stone-receives-three-2021-pinnacle-awards-from-the-natural-stone-institute/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:49:30 +0000 https://www.rugostone.com/?p=2076 Rugo Stone wins three 2021 Pinnacle Awards from the Natural Stone Institute and Brett Rugo is recognized with the 2021 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement also from NSI.

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]]> Brett Rugo receives 2021 Migliore Award for lifetime achievement https://www.rugostone.com/brett-rugo-receives-2021-migliore-award-for-lifetime-achievement/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.rugostone.com/?p=2054 Oberlin, OH, February 15, 2022—Brett Rugo (Rugo Stone) has received the 2021 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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