Uniquely qualified in the selection, design, cutting, and setting of marble, stone and granite.

Shows great initiative in design and field problems, while always remaining a team worker.

Extensive experience in training all levels of workmen, from the basic apprentice to senior marble setters or fabricators (including supervisors).

Committed to establishing professional and productive relationships with architects, decorators and clients.

Has produced several major works in stone and marble, some more than 850,000 square feet in dimension.

Able to effectively negotiate the supply of materials from quarries and fabricators, in most of Western Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Fluent in English, French, Italian and Spanish and has trained supervisors and workers in each of these languages.

2002 - Present
Role: Stone Consultant and Project Manager.
Client: 'Orchard Capital Corporation', Beverly Hills, California, USA.'Greene Construction', Sun Valley, California, USA.

Précis: Regis D'Agostin assessed and organized the removal of damaged lime stone, to be restored at a luxury mansion in Beverly Hills, California. He prepared the cutting list. Recruited a team of stone masons, specializings in stone restoration. Supervised all layout, pre-setting, installation and restoration of the project. Mr D'Agostin demonstrated once again an exceptional attention to detail and quality. Completing the project both on time and with in budget.

2001 - Present
Role: Stone Consultant and Project Manager
Client: 'Rodeo Collection', Beverly Hills, California, USA

Précis: The New York Times calls Rodeo Drive the 'the world's most prestigious shopping street' and Regis D'Agostin has played a key role in weaving some of its magic, with his work on 413 Rodeo Drive and 421 Rodeo Drive. D'Agostin designed the stone work, selected the materials, corresponded with the local and overseas fabricators, prepared the cutting list and selected, recruited and supervised more than 25 local stone installers. In addition, he recruited and supervised all the subcontractors required for the project, which included roofers, plumbers, masons, stucco experts, glazers and electrical contractors. Also during this time, D'Agostin created Travertine mosaic displays for Stefano Ricci's retail store at 418 Rodeo Drive (Stefano also has retail stores in New York, Monte Carlo, Shanghai and Los Angelos).

2000-2001
Role: Stone Consultant and Project Manager
Client: Private owner (confidential)

Précis: Regis D'Agostin oversaw the selection and design of marble, stone and granite for this residential project. He prepared the cutting list and negotiated with the Italian fabricators. He then recruited and supervised all employees, from installation through to completion.

1999-2000
Role: Superintendent and Stone Consultant
Client: Private owner in Torino, Italy

Précis: Regis D'Agostin oversaw the selection and design of marble for this mansion in Torino, Italy. The project comprised the creation of an exquisite 1600 square metre mosaic. D'Agostin supervised the team of 20 subcontractors involved in its formation over a 10-month period, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality.

1998-1999
Role: Stone Consultant
Client: Campenon Bernard SGE, France

Précis: French company Campenon Bernard SGE commissioned Regis D'Agostin to work on the Jin Mao Tower and Grand Hyatt Hotel, both in Shanghai, China. In Italy and China, D'Agostin selected all the marble, stone and granite for the Tower, which is the highest building in China and the third highest building in the world. Collaborating with the famous American architects who designed the commanding structure, Slidmore, Owing & Merrill LLP, D'Agostin supervised the fabrication in Italy and China. He supervised 800 people working on the project and was also in charge of the Quality Control Department team for all the fabrication, installation, layouts and pre-settings of the entire project. D'Agostin then added the finishing touches to the Chinese subcontractors' work to achieve the remarkable final results.

1986-1998
Role: Superintendent and Stone Consultant
Client: Pacific Triangle, Beverly Hills, California, USA

Précis: When Regis D'Agostin entered the US market in 1986, his reputation of excellence - and specialisation in luxury residences - preceded him. He commenced work on two luxury retail stores: 443 Rodeo Drive and the retail store Whatne on Sunset Strip. D'Agostin first created the artistic stone shop drawings and prepared cutting lists, then corresponded with major French and Italian fabricators to source marble, stone and granite. He transformed his artistic designs into rock solid reality by supervising the work of subcontractors on these projects.

1984-1986
Role: Superintendent and Stone Consultant
Client: SGE, France

Précis: Regis D'Agostin worked on the Royal Military College and Museum in Hisban, Jordan, which featured Navona Travertine and Jordanian Limestone. D'Agostin supervised 56 Portuguese and Moroccan stone setters and polishers during construction. At this time, he also worked on the residence of Modar Badran (former Chief of the Jordanian Secret Service) in Amman, Jordan. He supervised seven outstanding Moroccan setters to complete the work in White Carrara on both the internal and external features of the residence, as well as a marvelleous mosaic indoor swimming pool. During this period, he also worked on the Meridian Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. For all projects, D'Agostin prepared the stone shop drawings and cutting tickets. He carefully chose the Italian, French and Jordanian stone and marble suppliers and corresponded with major Italian and Jordanian fabricators. He also supervised all layouts, pre-setting and installation.

1980-1984
Role: Superintendent and Stone Consultant
Client: Soldo Marble, Milan, Italy

Précis: Regis D'Agostin cut his way into architectural history with work on the Amman Plaza Hotel in Amman, Jordan. His role included the preparation of cutting lists and supervision of fabrication and installation. Calacatta and Travertine were used as the materials and D'Agostin supervised a crew of 15 Moroccans.

1978-1980
Role: Assistant to Stone Consultant
Client: Marmostil, Milano, Italy

Précis: Italian company Marmostil built the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi. Regis D'Agostin prepared drawings, cutting lists, selected the Italian marble and granite used in the hotel's construction, negotiated with fabricators and supervised the installation and pre-setting.

1977-1978
During this period, Regis D'Agostin undertook military service in the French Special Forces.

1974-1977
Role: Assistant Stone Consultant
Client: SPCR, Toulon, France

Précis: Regis D'Agostin worked as a stone setter. He also prepared drawings of stone details and selected materials. Some of the highlights of his work during this period were L'Annonciade in Monte Carlo, private residences in St Tropez and Port Grimaud and the Fountain of the Casino de Cassis.


1974 - INSTITUT TECHNIQUE du VAR
Topographic Degree.

 

 



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