Alkis Valentin
Owner, Chief Bricks
Bio:
Alkis Valentin is a stone and brickwork specialist with deep expertise in reclaimed, imported, and sustainably sourced masonry. His work centres on helping homeowners, designers, and builders choose the right materials for renovations, extensions, garden landscaping, and interior finishes—especially when it comes to stone, brick, paving, and feature walls. With hands-on experience in sourcing, grading, restoring, and supplying historic and premium masonry, Alkis offers practical insight into everything from selecting durable stone for high-traffic areas to understanding colour variations, patterning, installation issues, weathering, and long-term maintenance. Frequently tapped for expert comment on construction trends, DIY projects, and interior design features, he brings a consumer-friendly way of explaining complex material choices—making him a valuable voice for topics such as kitchen and bathroom upgrades, outdoor living, heritage restorations, brick cleaning, pointing, paving mistakes, and choosing stone finishes that elevate a home.
Qualifications & Credentials
Expert in Reclaimed and Sustainable Building Materials, Specialist in Architectural Stone Supply Logistics, Sustainability Advocate. - Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from EHL Hospitality Business School - 20 years in Architecture, Design, Real estate development in the USA, Europe and Asia.
Areas of expertise
Reclaimed masonry and sustainable building materials Architectural stone sourcing and selection Material reclamation and site recovery Import, logistics, and containerized stone transport Thin stone veneer and custom stone innovation Collaboration with architects, designers, and builders Historical material preservation and adaptive reuse Commercial and residential stone supply management Brand development in architectural materials
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkisvalentin/
Location:
New York City, US
Website:
www.chiefbricks.com
Media Room:
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