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Natural Stone Experience in Architectural Education: Balıkesir University Students at Stoneline

Students from the Faculty of Architecture at Balıkesir University recently visited our Stoneline Ayazağa Showroom, where they had the opportunity to explore the use of natural stone in architectural projects firsthand.

Welcomed by our expert team, the students received comprehensive insights into how natural stone can be evaluated accurately and consciously within architectural design processes.

An Academic Perspective on the Architectural Use of Natural Stone

During the visit, students attended a detailed presentation covering the geological formation of natural stone, extraction processes, surface finishing techniques, and its applications in contemporary architecture. Key criteria such as durability, sustainability, ease of maintenance, and environmental compatibility were discussed through examples from real-world projects.

Showroom Experience: A Close Look at a Wide Natural Stone Collection

Following the presentation, students participated in a showroom tour where they examined Stoneline’s extensive natural stone collection. Through observations of color variations, veining patterns, texture differences, and surface options, they gained valuable insights into selecting the right stone according to project requirements.

Stoneline’s Commitment to Educational Collaboration

At Stoneline, we consider engaging with architecture students an important investment in the future of the industry. These technical visits, conducted in collaboration with educational institutions, help students gain a professional understanding of natural stone—one of the fundamental materials in architecture. Furthermore, such interactions pave the way for future partnerships and project-based collaborations with the architects of tomorrow.

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Palezzo Design Student Pattern Competition

Subject of the Competition

The subject of the competition is the design of a palladian-type terrazzo composition.
The theme is open.

What is Palezzo?

We have named our artisanal palladian-style terrazzo creations “Palezzo.”
Inspired by the palladian flooring trend that was popular in Europe and around the world during the 1960s, we reinterpret this tradition with a contemporary approach, prioritizing the use of surplus and reclaimed stones.
We produce Palezzo either as precast slabs or through in-situ casting.

In in-situ casting, stones are arranged directly on the floor surface, over which an epoxy-based mixture is poured and then polished. This method allows the creation of seamless surfaces of up to 40 m².
If the terrazzo is used for wall cladding instead of flooring, or if in-situ casting is not feasible, the stones are arranged into a mold, filled with the mixture, and cast into slabs, which are later cut to size and installed like natural stone panels.

The maximum mold (slab) size is 120 x 240 cm.

Components of Palezzo:

  • Epoxy-based matrix:
    Known as the epoxy matrix, this mixture defines the background color of the Palezzo surface. The color can be selected from any standard color chart (RAL, NCS, etc.).
  • Aggregate:
    Small stone fragments ranging in size from 0.7 mm to 12 mm.
    The choice of aggregate affects the overall color perception and should be made carefully.
  • Stone pieces:
    The core compositional elements in palladian-type terrazzo.
    The stones may be cut precisely according to the design or broken by hand or with tools (e.g., hammer, guillotine) to achieve more organic forms.

Objective of the Competition

  • The aim of this competition, organized by Stoneline, is to develop new compositions for our artisanal Palladian-type terrazzo collection, known as Palezzo.
  • Prototypes will be produced for the works selected for the second stage.

Competition Type and Format

  • This is a concept competition for students, organized by Stoneline – Palezzo.
  • Participation is free of charge.

Competition Process

  • We expect participants to propose a new, original composition that has not been previously realized for Palezzo.
  • Since the final product will be customizable for clients such as architects or designers, participants are encouraged to imagine variations in background (epoxy matrix) color, stone types and colors, and aggregates. Each design will thus be unique.Designs selected for the second stage will undergo dry-lay prototyping in our Ayazağa showroom workshop, where designers will arrange their stone compositions into molds themselves.

Expectations for Stage 1:

  • Design a 50×50 cm palezzo composition. (An A1-sized poster presentation is required; it may be hand-drawn, collage or digitally printed.)
  • The selection of stones (stone type and/or colour-size-shape) must be specified in the 1:1 scale drawing to be made on the poster, and the composition must be coloured to match reality.
  • The epoxy base colour must be selected. The RAL or NCS code must be specified.
  • ggregate selection is optional at this stage and can be left for Stage 2.

Workshop Activities in Stage 2:

  • Arranging pre-cut or workshop-broken stones into molds (dry-lay process).
  • Fixing stones in the mold to prevent shifting during casting.
  • Selecting aggregates (optional; initial selections can be revised).
  • Determining aggregate ratios to finalize the preparation for casting.

Materials to be Used:

  1. Stone Selection: Participants must select stones from the following list (one or multiple):
  • Marmara (gray)
  • Dolomite (white)
  • Uşak green
  • Yellow travertine
  • Beige travertine
  • Pink travertine
  • Greige
  • Salvadori
  • Lilac

(Visual references for these stones can be accessed via the competition resource links below.)

Stone sizes may range from 2-20 cm.

If broken stones are used in the design, they will be broken during the workshop, so there may be slight differences from the original design. The main concept must be maintained.

  1. Epoxy Matrix Mixture: The epoxy matrix color chosen by the participant will be prepared in advance (must be selected from the RAL or NCS chart).
  2. Aggregate (small stone pieces) Options:
  • White: 1-6 mm (1 mm, 1-3 mm, or 3-6 mm)
  • Red: 1-6 mm (1 mm, 1-3 mm, or 3-6 mm)
  • Black: 1-4 mm (1 mm or 2-4 mm)
  • Yellow onyx: 1-6 mm (1 mm, 1-3 mm, or 3-6 mm)
  • Green: 1-6 mm (1 mm, 1-3 mm, or 3-6 mm)

If you have any questions, please send them to palezzo@stoneline.com.tr.
We wish you success, we look forward to your valuable work.

We share the designs made by the Palezzo team for your information, you can access them from the link below.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uyFGwDDml6tcEcDflxmkKAXvNa_jyesO?usp=drive_link

Participation Requirements

Important Note:

  • Entries submitted during the first announcement period of the competition (originally announced on March 29, 2025) will remain valid after postponement.
  • Participants who were students at that time but have since graduated will still be eligible for evaluation.
  • The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Fine Arts, Interior Architecture, or Architecture departments at universities affiliated with the Council of Higher Education in Turkey or KKTC.
  • Individual participation is required (no group entries).
  • Participants must be under 25 years old and provide an official student certificate for the 2025–2026 academic year.
  • Jury members, advisors, alternates, rapporteurs, and direct relatives of organizers cannot participate.
  • Each participant may submit only one (1) composition.
  • All submissions must be delivered within the deadlines and under the specified conditions.
  • Entries must be original and previously unpublished/unrealized. If plagiarism or prior production is detected and confirmed by a qualified jury majority, the design will be disqualified, and any awarded prize must be returned.
  • Any identifying marks (name, initials, etc.) on the presentation board will result in disqualification.

Submission Format:

  • The composition must be presented on one (1) A1 (84 x 59.4 cm) vertically oriented board.
  • Explanations and notes must appear on the same board.
  • A five-digit code must be written in the upper right corner.
  • The composition must be drawn at 1:1 scale within a 50×50 cm layout.

Submission Requirements:

  • Sealed identity envelope (labeled only with the code)
  • One (1) A1 poster (print, collage, or hand-drawing)
  • USB drive containing digital copies of the presentation board and registration forms

Rules:

  • Participants grant Stoneline the usage rights for their submitted compositions.
  • Participants may not contact jury members or rapporteurs during the competition.
    All inquiries must be sent via email to palezzo@stoneline.com.tr with the subject line “Palezzo Design Competition” within the designated Q&A period.
  • By submitting an entry, participants agree to the terms of the specification, including data sharing and contact communication.
  • Entries that violate any rule, reveal participant identity, are incomplete, or submitted after the deadline will be excluded by jury decision.

Competition Timeline:

  • Announcement: 05.11.2025
  • Final date for questions: 05.12.2025
  • Answers to questions published: 12.12.2025
  • Submission deadline: 20.02.2026
  • Stage 1 jury evaluation: 23.02.2026
  • Announcement of results & Stage 2 invitation: 24.02.2026
  • Workshop: 28.02.2026
  • Stage 2 jury evaluation:
  • Final results announcement: 06.03.2026
  • Exhibition & Award Ceremony: 06.03.2026

Announcement of the competition, questions and results
All information and announcements about the competition are published on the Stoneline and Palezzo website.

Contact details of the competition and place of submission
Stoneline Building Products Inc.
Mimar Sinan Mah. Sarı Lale Sok. No:4/A 34075 Ayazaga-Eyüpsultan-Istanbul

Delivery information
A copy of the receipt (showing the date and time of shipment) of the projects sent by cargo must be sent to the e-mail address of the rapporteurship until 17:00 on Monday, 2 June 2025, which is specified as the ‘Deadline for submission of projects’ in the competition calendar.


Delivery address by hand or by courier:
Stoneline Building Products Inc.
Mimar Sinan Mah. Sarı Lale Sok. No:4/A 34075 Ayazağa-Eyüpsultan-Istanbul

Company Secretary
Feride Hanım
+90 541 799 98 27

Selection committee members

Consultant jury members

Arzu Bayrak

Mehmet Bayrak

Levent Özen

Özlem Karma

Principal jury members

Arif Özden

Eren Bayrak

Gül Ökten

Kerem Erginoğlu

Mustafa Toner

Nuray Uygur

Şebnem Buhara

Yeşim Bakırküre

Substitute jury members

Ceren Erman

Hasan Arslan

Awards:

Stage 1:

  • 7–10 designs will be selected.
  • Each selected participant will receive 8,000 TL.

Stage 2:

  • 1st Prize: 55,000 TL
  • 2nd Prize: 33,000 TL
  • 3rd Prize: 22,000 TL

Accommodation and transportation expenses for the second-stage workshop in Istanbul will be covered by the organizer.

Resources to be used for the competition:

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Dialogue with Stone: The True Experience Lies Not in Form, but in Meaning | Stoneline x Autoban Project

Dialogue with Stone: The True Experience Lies Not in Form, but in Meaning.

As part of our ‘Dialogue with Stone’ events held at our new showroom, we welcomed the Autoban Project team, internationally recognised for their principle of ‘Form, Function, Experience’.

For us, our ‘Dialogue with Stone’ events are not merely gatherings; they become sincere interactions with nature, materials, and design.

The evening began with cocktails and snacks, followed by an impressive natural stone presentation that delicately conveyed everything from the origins of natural stones to their texture, colour depth, and relationship with light.

Following this presentation, which invited viewers to touch not just a surface but the very soul of the stone, our showroom tour commenced, featuring over 600 varieties of natural stone. Our guests experienced the stones they had discovered in the presentation in a physical space, closely observing their textures, colour transitions, and unique relationship with light.

Depending on design preferences and stone thickness, we now also produce epoxy terrazzo with the Stoneline difference. We then continued with the ‘Palezzo’ workshop, born from an artisan approach that combines classic terrazzo aesthetics with the Palladian tradition.

Our guests worked on their own design concepts in the workshop using natural stone and other materials.

Each stone took on a new form when touched by hand — nature’s transformative power was reborn through the creative touch of design.

Autoban’s visionary design approach and Stoneline’s passion for natural stone spoke the same language on this special evening.

Because we at Stoneline know that the true experience lies not in form, but in meaning.

#DialogueWithStone #StonelineExperience #AutobanProject #DesignTalks

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Team Project Visits Stoneline

Team Project, which develops projects in the field of architecture and interior design on many different scales, such as residential, office, hotel and shopping centres, visited our Stoneline Ayazağa showroom recently.

This visit, which brought together creative visions, aesthetic approaches and professional project management experience with stone, became an inspiring encounter at the intersection of design and natural materials.

The team, which prioritises quality and an innovative approach in every detail, examined our Stoneline Natural Stone Collection closely and gained information about new materials that will add value to their projects.

During the visit;

  • How stones can be positioned in architectural projects,
  • The atmospheres that can be created in interiors with different textures and surfaces,
  • The contributions that durability and aesthetic harmony bring to projects.

At Stoneline, we are not just a brand that supplies stone; we are also delighted to be an inspiring business partner for professionals in the world of architecture, interior design and design.

We would like to thank the Team Project team for their valuable visit and are already excited about the creative projects that will emerge from our collaboration.

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Arketipo Design at Stoneline

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting a truly exciting gathering at our Stoneline showroom. The Arketipo Design team visited us to explore the fascinating world of natural stone.

Inspiring Natural Stone Presentations

The visit began with Stoneline’s carefully curated natural stone presentations. The team had the opportunity to discover the unique colours, textures, and stories behind different stones. For us, it was equally rewarding to showcase how natural stone can make a real difference in architecture and interior design.

Palezzo Workshop: Where Stone Meets Creativity

After the presentations came the most enjoyable part: the Palezzo Workshop. Here, the team had the chance to work directly with stone and create their own designs. Rather than simply observing, the designers became part of a creative process—turning the experience into an inspiring journey.

Showroom Tour: A Close Look at the Grandeur of Stone

The day concluded with a tour of the Stoneline showroom, offering a closer look at our different slabs and collections. The Arketipo Design team experienced both the aesthetic and functional aspects of natural stone first-hand.

Adding Nature to Design

This meeting created a powerful synergy where design and nature came together. At Stoneline, we are eager to continue sharing the timeless beauty and inspiring potential of natural stone with more designers.

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Special Presentation From Stoneline To Urbanjobs Architecture Office

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Last week, Stoneline paid a visit to Urbanjobs Architecture Office, which stands out with its creative and innovative projects. In this special meeting, we introduced our unique natural stones and Palezzo collection, which combines aesthetics and functionality, in detail.

Natural Stone Solutions for Timeless Spaces

In the presentation made by our Sales and Marketing Managers Gökhan Özkanlı and Cem Gedik; Stoneline’s innovative approach to natural stones, the richness of its product range and its ability to produce project-based solutions were shared with the Urbanjobs team.

During the presentation:

Marble types that stand out with different texture and colour options,

Travertine and quartzite surfaces complement modern architecture,

Natural stone panels special for interior and exterior spaces were introduced.

Palezzo Collection: Combining Aesthetics and Function

The Palezzo collection, which was the focal point of the event, was highly appreciated with its simple lines, natural textures and contemporary design language. This special series offers architects and interior designers unique surface options that will make a difference in their projects.

Stoneline Your Solution Partner Providing Added Value to Projects

As Stoneline, we not only supply natural stone, but also offer application, consultancy and architectural support according to the unique needs of each project. This presentation with Urbanjobs showed once again how valuable it is to establish one-to-one contact with project owners and to be involved in the architectural process at an early stage.

Contact Us For Our Special Presentations For Architecture Offices

As Stoneline, we continue to introduce our innovative products that redefine the boundaries of natural stone through one-to-one presentations with architecture and interior architecture offices.

If you would like to request a special product presentation for your office, you can contact us at info@stoneline.com.tr or make a showroom appointment and examine our collection on site.

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Stoneline : Is Proud To Contribute To The Türkiye Pavilion At The 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale Di Venezia

Venice Biennale 19th International Architecture Exhibition

Could the future of architecture lie in our reconnection with nature?
 This year, the Türkiye Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale seeks answers to this very question through the thought-provoking exhibition titled “The Grounded”

Coordinated by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and curated by Ceren Erdem and Bilge Kalfa, The Grounded treats soil not merely as a building material, but as a way of thinking — a medium for learning, reflecting, and envisioning new possibilities.

Thinking with Soil: An Interactive Architectural Experience

The Grounded invites visitors to feel, sense, and reconnect with the earth.
As an interactive installation, the exhibition offers an inspiring vision for sustainable, resilient, and ecologically harmonious ways of building and living.

Through this work, the curators propose a bold and timely idea:
Soil is not just a surface we stand on — it is a shared ground from which we can build the future.

A Collective Creation: Contributors & Collaborators

The Grounded is the result of a rich collective effort.
Individual contributors include Hüseyin Aksoy, Michael Akstaller, E. Füsun Alioğlu & Senem Akçay, Ali Mahmut Demirel, Sinem Dişli, Yelda Gin, Ali Miharbi, Özgül Öztürk, Serkan Taycan, and Orkan Telhan.

Team contributors feature Bire-Pan, Common Action Walls, Herkes İçin Mimarlık & Poçolana Works, Mono Earth, Ozruh, Rec II, ReYard House, Solidified, and Yalın Mimarlık, all of whom enrich the exhibition with diverse perspectives and practices.

See You in Venice on May 10!

Recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious architectural events, the Venice Architecture Biennale opens its doors on May 10, 2025, and will run until November 23.

At Stoneline, we are proud to be part of this powerful narrative — one where architecture reunites with nature and where the voice of the earth becomes part of the design.

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January 11th Stoneline & Ahmet Akın Collaboration Event: The Power Of Co-Creation

Group of people in a meeting room.

Stoneline, as always, continues its growth journey by combining aesthetics with technology, art with strategy. Last 11 January, our team held a Co-Creation Workshop under the leadership of Ahmet Akın. This event, which opened the doors of a new era in brand strategy, shaped the future steps of Stoneline with the synergy and creative solutions of all our teammates.


What Happened in the Event?
In the workshop conducted with the expertise of Ahmet Akın, the Stoneline team came together to generate innovative ideas, strengthen team dynamics and develop strategies to move the brand’s natural stone collection forward. The event allowed the teams to unlock their individual and collective potential with the active participation of the participants.


During the workshop

  • Visioning: New vision studies were carried out to strengthen Stoneline’s position in the sector.
  • Creative Solutions: Participants from different disciplines produced original and effective solutions.
  • Cohesion and Communication: Team members built a strong culture of co-operation and worked towards common goals.
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Stoneline Celebrated The 20th Anniversary With Fazıl Say Concert

On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary, Stoneline celebrated her 20th anniversary with her friends in the sector, which was a wonderful concert given by the world-famous pianist Fazıl Say at Zorlu PSM on Thursday, May 25th.

Stoneline is one of the leading companies in the industry that imports and exports marble, granite, travertine, onyx and semi-precious stones, which are indispensable elements of the architecture. Stoneline makes it possible, a natural and innovative atmosphere by bringing together the living spaces and natural stones which are resembling like paintings with unique textures and many varieties. Stoneline provides designing, project planning, manufacturing, installation, surface protection and after-sales services. In January 2016, the leader of the world’s natural stone industry Antolini Italy and Stoneline agreed on an exclusive partnership in Turkey. Finally, we are pleased to ensure the accessibility of the most special and the rarest natural Stones in the World…