1.   Generally speaking, Jenkins said, colored slates are almost always hard slate and black slates are almost always soft.

2.   In the rear is another world, one of precision measurements and old wood, green felt and black slate, woven leather pockets and machine bolts.

3.   Taniguchi has designed a cool, crystalline composition, faced with glass, aluminum and black slate.

4.   The raised beds in the azalea pools will be finished in black slate from South Africa.

5.   Designed by cutting edge Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi, the new Manhattan building will be faced in glass, aluminum and black slate.

6.   The new Manhattan building, designed by Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi, will be faced in glass, aluminum and black slate.