Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel

Unzipping the Obelisk, 2021

Reclaimed Massachusetts marble with granite “arrowheads”

Construction photo

Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel, collaboration with Stimson Landscape Architects

Stone Trough with Waterfall, 2018

Granite

Private residence

Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel

Stone Carpet with Diamonds, 2017

American reclaimed granite cobblestone

Private residence

Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel, Architect: Stimson Landscape Architects

Stone Walls, 2014

Granite fieldstone

~ Two 200’ walls, 400’ total

The Berkshire School, Sheffield, Massachusetts

Photo: Sabine von Falken

Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel

Outdoor Stone Bake Oven and Argentine Grill, 2014

Gedney Farm, New Marlborough, Massachusetts

Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel

Bake Oven, 2006

Marble, brick, concrete, slate

Private residence

Stonework: Mark Mendel, Architect: Frank Garrittson

Stone Shed, 2001

Limestone, lime mortar

~ 32’ x 14’

Private residence

NOTE: I believe this to be the first building constructed with true lime mortar since the early 20th century in New England.

Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel

Column, 1996

Granite fieldstone, New York Blue stone (Gingko leaves)

Guido’s Fresh Marketplace, Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Photo: Paul Roucheleau

Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel, Steamed wood rails: Peter Murkett

Rock & Rail, 1996

Weathered marble fieldstone, red slate, granite posts, oak and locust wood

~ 103’ x 30” x 6’

Guido’s Fresh Marketplace, Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Photo: Paul Roucheleau

Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel, Wooden Gate: Peter Murkett

Stone Wall, 1991

Granite fieldstone

~ 475’ x 4’ x 3’

Private residence

Stonework: Mark Mendel, Architect: Thomas Jefferson; collaboration with Jimmy Price, Price’s Masonry, Price’s Corners, Virginia

Reconstruction/Renovation of Brick Kitchen at Poplar Forest, Lynchburg, Virginia, c. 1990

(Thanks to Jimmy for inviting me on this project!)

Design/Stonework: Mark Mendel, Architect: Frank Garrittson

Wig Wag Wall, 1987

Granite fieldstone, slate

~ 18’ x 10’

Private residence

Stonework: Mark Mendel

Sunken Garden, c. 1995

Grey limestone (walls), Marble (steps)

~ 140’ x 7’ x 2’

Private residence

Stonework: Mark Mendel

Renovation of c. 1803 Federal Mansion; reconstruction included 4 chimneys and 7 fireplaces

Limestone (basement, water table), brick (walls)

~ 154’ x 26’ x 12”

Private client

Stonework: Mark Mendel, Architect: Rob Segal

Facade & Walls, 2011

Indiana limestone (facade), slate (walls, foundation)

Private residence

Stonework: Mark Mendel, Architect: Glen Bydewell

Reconstruction/Renovation of c. 1900 Stone Barn, 2010

Vermont black limestone

Private client

Reconstruction/Renovation of fireplace in Federal Mansion, c. 1830