The second book of STONELINE Publications, Turkey’s first publishing house focused on natural stone, “Natural Stone Guide for Architects” has been published.

STONELINE Building Products, the leading brand of the Turkish natural stone industry; continues to support education, culture and art with its initiative in the field of publishing. The second book of the publishing house, “Natural Stone Guide for Architects”, is a reference source for architects, interior architects, engineers, natural stone practitioners, academics and students who need basic information about the process that starts with the decision to choose the right stone for the use of natural stone in buildings. “Which natural stone should be used where?” The book, which aims to give the right answer to the question, was written by experienced architects, academics and industry experts.

natural stones; It is the most important building material that has been widely preferred and used since the ancient period as the main structure, flooring and covering element in buildings. Natural stones add significant value to the architectural and aesthetic identity of the buildings, thanks to their rich variety of types, colors and patterns, as well as their durability and long service life. “Natural Stone Guide for Architects” aims to convey the basic information that may be needed regarding the use of natural stone in architecture as a building material, with references from history.

In the “Natural Stone Guide for Architects”, the formation, production and processing process of natural stone from block to cladding; important structures that have left their mark in the history of architecture and the place and importance of natural stone in the history of architecture; natural stone selection criteria in architecture; indoor and outdoor usage areas from residence to public area; design methods and construction principles; principles of deterioration, cleanliness and preservation; evaluation methods in terms of sustainability, numerical data on natural stone resources of our country and more are presented with texts written by experts. In the “Types of Natural Stones” section, examples of widely used natural stones of different types and origins are included with their technical specifications. At the end of the book, there is a comprehensive glossary with explanations of technical terms related to natural stones.

Dr. In the book, which was edited by O. Serkan Angı, edited by Gülçin İpek, and graphically designed by Cem Günbek, information about the process from the selection of natural stone to its use is provided by Dr. O. Serkan Angı, Assoc. Dr. Demet Arslan Dinçay, Prof. Dr. Genco Berkin, Assoc. Dr. Deniz Aslan, Prof. Dr. A. Nil Türkeri, M. Architect Canan Baş, Prof. Dr. Written by Seden Acun Özgünler. Evren İyigönül and Nuray Saatçioğlu Uygur from the STONELINE Building Products expert team also shared their application experiences with the reader. At the end of the book, Prof. Dr. There is also a comprehensive dictionary containing explanations of technical terms related to natural stones prepared by Emin Çiftçi.

STONELINE Publications, whose editor-in-chief is Architect Gülçin İpek, considers the “Natural Stone Guide for Architects” as a first step towards the subject and aims to fill an important gap in the natural stone literature by constantly updating and developing new titles to be added in line with the needs and suggestions in future new editions of this study. aims.

With texts accompanied by nearly 1,000 photographs and technical detail drawings, the book informs the reader about the use of natural stone in architecture. The book is offered for sale at www.yemkitabevi.com and bookstores.

Natural Stone Guide for Architects
Editor : O. Serkan Angi
Episode Writers: O. Serkan Angı, Demet Arslan Dinçay, Genco Berkin, Deniz Aslan, Evren Iyigönül,
A. Nil Türkeri, Canan Baş, Seden Acun Özgünler, Nuray Saatçioğlu Uygur
Editorial Director: Gulcin Ipek
Book Design : Cem Günübek
Technical Advisor: Neslihan Gucmen, Architect
Publisher : STONELINE Publications
Type : Architecture, Design, Construction Techniques, Construction Materials
Skin info : Thread stitched
Paper : Matt coated, 130 gr
Color status : Colorful
Print date : March 2023
Number of prints : 1st Edition
Number of pages : 406
Size : 15×19 cm

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STONELINE Building Products aims to promote natural stone through books to be published in line with a publication program, to enrich the literature in this field, and to support academic research that is a source by establishing a publishing house with a sense of social responsibility. www.ocm7ohqbio-staging.wpdns.site
The first book of STONELINE Publications, “Natural Stone Facades / Planning Principles, Projects and Structures” was published in 2022.

“Natural Stone Facade / Principles of Planning, Projects and Constructions”

The leading brand of the Turkish natural stone industry STONELINE established “STONELINE Publishing” to produce reference books about natural stones.

STONELINE Publishing became the first publisher in Turkey that focused on natural stones. The first book of the publisher, “Natural Stone Facade / Principles of Planning, Projects, and Constructions” was prepared in two languages in collaboration with the German publishing house DOM Publishers and presented for sale.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the leading brand of the Turkish natural stone industry, STONELINE Construction Products, has added a new contribution that the company has given to education, culture, and art since its establishment process, with its initiative in the field of publishing. STONELINE Publishing which structured as part of a social responsibility conception, aims to support academic researches and enrich the literature in the field with the help of reference books as a “publishing house specializing in natural stones”.

The first book of STONELINE Publishing, “Natural Stone Facades / Principles of Planning, Projects and Constructions” was prepared in both languages, Turkish and German in collaboration with the German publishing house DOM Publishers, and was simultaneously printed and published in Turkey. The book which written by architect and editor Konstantin Krüger; also enriched with texts by Philipp Meuser (Prof., Architect), Hermann Graser (German Natural Stone Association, President of DNV) and Tobias Nöfer (Architect).

In the book, apart from informative texts written about theory and practice, selected projects of architectural offices operating in the international arena are analyzed one by one by Editor Krüger and presented with detailed drawings, photographs and texts which explaining the design principles. Among the 23 projects selected from 15 different world cities, including Istanbul, Izmir and Mugla, projects of five architectural offices from Turkey such as EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture, Atelier Han Tumertekin, Erginoglu&Calıslar, Teget Architecture, DDA – DILEKCI Architecture are also included.

Mehmet Bayrak, Chairman of the Board of STONELINE Construction Products, stated that their company has contributed to education, culture and art since the day it was founded, and that they established STONELINE Publishing as a thematic publishing house that focuses on natural stone, with a conception of social responsibility.

 While stating that they have increased their contributions for education, culture and art several times in recent years, Bayrak also shared their conception of social responsibility in this regard with the following words: “If we want this world to be better, it could only be done through education, culture and art and I believe that a country that progresses in these fields will progress in every field. We support many projects to be in part of the education of children and youth in Turkey. We are also among the supporters of the Istanbul Culture and Arts Foundation and the founders and supporters of AURA-Istanbul Architecture and Urbanism Research Academy. We develop various projects with universities and host exhibitions of students. Now, with the establishing of our publishing house, we aim to contribute to the enrichment of the natural stone culture and literature by publishing in the field of natural stone and to support the field by publishing academic researches that written in this field.”

STONELINE Publications editorial director Gülçin İpek shared the following information about the publishing house: “We have established STONELINE Publications as “a publishing house specializing in natural stones”. We aim to contribute to the fields of architecture, interior architecture, culture, art, design, archeology and geology with the publications we prepare with a focus on natural stone, and to support academic researches that can turn into publications in these fields. ‘Natural Stone Facades’ is the first book of our publishing house. The book, which exemplifies the phases of natural stone from quarry to construction with references from history and contemporary practices, and will guide their correct use, was prepared simultaneously in two languages, German and Turkish. The books we will publish will deal with natural stones sometimes with their technical and sometimes with their cultural extents. Bringing books in different languages into Turkish is also among our goals.”

‘The Natural Stone Facades’ book aims to show the variety of applications of a natural stone as a material and to create a platform for discussion to guide its use in the right place and in the right way. At the same time, it is aimed to ease the process by pointing out the importance of cooperation between the investor (employer), the architect and the stone supplier. This cooperation has a great importance especially in the initial stages of planning.

This book; consists of five main sections covering current design trends and technologies in natural stone facade design, references and basic information from the history of architecture, design methods, a comprehensive and original analysis of built structures and their facades, the adventure of natural stones from block to construction, and main stone types.

Introduction to the Subject and New Trends

In the “Introduction”, Hermann Graser takes the reader on a broad tour of the horizon, from the current advantages of natural stone as a building material to its current applications, from traditional construction techniques to contemporary manufacturing methods. Under this title, the advantages and disadvantages of the main facade construction types are introduced by associating them with the building construction methods, while the use of different construction types together in the same project is explained with examples.

Theory and Fundamentals

Under the title of “Theory and Fundamentals”, Philipp Meuser, by taking the thousands of years of stone as a building material into consideration, he also seeks answer to his question of “Does contemporary architecture need to break its bond with this traditional material?” and draws a conclusion that the bond is should not be broken.

Designs with Natural Stones

Under the title of “Designs with Natural Stones”, Tobias Nöfer; As a continuation of the subject, closely examines the details between the subbasement and the roof eaves, such as molding, lesene and pilaster, column and pillar adornment and surface, corner and joint, both in terms of classical style language and plasticity in shaping.

Constructions and Facades

This section includes projects built in the last 20 years, as well as additional structures, renovations, repairs and reconstructions. The project range, which extends from a two-storey gable roof house to multi-storey residences, includes different typologies such as residences offices, hotels, schools and museums built with a reinforced concrete framed building system. Different facade types such as masonry walls, facade front walls, ventilated stone clad facades or self-supporting solid elements are exemplified in the selected projects. While each project is introduced with its main lines, almost from the urban planning scale to the joint details, with texts, photographs and photograph captions, the relationship between design and material is also examined. In terms of design approaches, the projects are examined by classifying them as projects that have an impressive position in terms of relief effect, emphasis on massiveness, scale and positioning from afar, their original relations with the environment, and the use of light and shadow effect.

Extraction and Processing of Natural Stones and Their Types

In the last part of the book, Graser and Krüger explain the processes of natural stone from quarry to cladding and the main natural stone types with the help of photographs.

The book ends with sample implementation plans. It is written in a language that even non-architect readers can easily understand with the help of texts accompanied by nearly 1,000 photographs and technical detail drawings. Although the book focuses on the use of natural stone on the facade, it also informs the reader in detail about natural stones.

Natural Stone Facades / Principles of Planning, Projects and Constructions

Size: 22.5 x 28 cm

Page: 304

Cover: Cardboard cover with side pieces

Author and Editor Konstantin Krüger

Chapter Writers Hermann Graser, Philipp Meuser, Tobias Nöfer

German Edition: DOM Publishers / ISBN 978-3-86922-210-3

Turkish Edition: STONELINE Publications / ISBN 978 – 605 – 73447-0-0

Editorial Director Gulcin Ipek

Art Consultant Cem Günbek

Translated from German by Zuhal Nakay, Architect

Translation Overreading and Technical Consultant Neslihan Gucmen, Architect

Consultants Serkan Angı, Geological Engineer; Sinan Izgi, Architect

Main Distributor: YEM KİTABEVİ www.yemkitabevi.com

You can buy the book at www.yemkitabevi.com and bookstores.

About STONELINE PUBLICATIONS:

STONELINE Construction Products aims to promote natural stone through books to be published in line with a publication program by establishing a publishing house with the awareness of social responsibility, to enrich the literature in this field, and to support academic researches that have characteristics of a source www.ocm7ohqbio-staging.wpdns.site

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