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HAVAN Spotlight: Ramon Masana Tapia

Ramon Masana Stone

 

Tell us about yourself & your company?
Ramon: I am the owner of Masana Stone. We design and produce fully custom precast concrete solutions, specializing in fireplace surrounds/mantels, mouldings, frames/arches, panels/tiles, furniture and more.

How did you get into the residential construction industry?
Ramon: My parents owned a company called Suquet Interiors, which I revived and morphed into Masana Stone. They were known for salvaging and importing an antique 200 year old facade from a building in Mexico City after it was partially demolished in the 1985 earthquake. You may recognize one of these original arches at the old Boboli store on South Granville. They were able to create over 100 moulds to reproduce these old-world elements in precast concrete. We continue to carry the same Suquet line of stone pieces today at Masana Stone to continue my parents legacy.

What keeps you in the industry?
Ramon: I have a strong passion for architecture and design. I love how every project is different and unique in it’s own way. It is very self-fulfilling seeing our projects begin as simple drawings and be transformed into reality.

While navigating covid-19, what new opportunities have you discovered?
Ramon: It has definitely been a challenge to meet new people and clients in person. I’ve discovered other avenues to meet with new people through different virtual channels.

It’s 11AM Saturday morning, what are you up to?
Ramon: I am either at the golf course with friends or on a hike with my spouse.

What are your hobbies?
Ramon: I play many sports including golf, tennis, basketball and soccer.

Proudest moment?
Ramon: My proudest moment is launching Masana Stone and reviving my parents business.

Share an interesting fact about your life?
Ramon: I grew up speaking Spanish and Catalan in my household.

Last piece of advice you have received?
Ramon: If you don’t believe in yourself, why is anyone else going to believe in you?

Starbucks order?
Ramon: I make my own coffee and add oat milk and maple syrup.

Where were you born?
Ramon: Vancouver

Pets?
Ramon: No, but will get a dog soon.

Favourite destination?
Ramon: Barcelona

Does pineapple belong on pizza?
Ramon: I love pineapple, but not really on pizza.

First concert?
Ramon: Kanye West – Glow in the Dark

Last book read?
Ramon: Little Black Stretchy Pants by Chip Wilson

Fun fact about you?
Ramon: I do 20 minutes of pliability everyday. Look it up if you don’t know what it is.

Netflix guilty pleasure?
Ramon: Seinfeld

Where can we find you on social media?
Ramon: @masanastone // @ramon_masana

 

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