As Stoneline family, we aspired to organize a contest in which students from various disciplines work together to produce in the field of natural stone, an area which we have internationally served more than 20 years. The theme we have designated, was the design of the fair stand on which the Stoneline products would be exhibited. With this contest, we aimed to encourage the students of interior design and industrial product design, to think on natural stone and create innovate ideas.  

Our contest which we have designed for architecture, interior design and industrial product design students to create innovative and creative ideas about natural stone and marble, to make them familiar with natural a material which they will use in their desings, to empower succesfull and creative young designers by improving their perspective on the natural stone and to ensure the creation of original and contemporary design with contest spirit, has been completed. 

Attention given to the contest is the best evidence to prove that we have reached our goal. 149 students from 43 universities have participated to the contest. As a result of the evaluation conducted by the jury, in addition to the first three prizes, five projects have been awarded with Equivalent Mention Award. We have happily observed that, within the scope of the contest; students of architecture, interior design and industrial product desing have created creative and innovative ideas, have embraced the importance of working with young people from different profiles and relationship between the disciplines. Every type of building material in the world, has a shelf life. Natural stone however, is one of the building materials which have the longest shelf life, with correct application and preservation. We hope that, with this contest, we have been able to help young people to familiarize themselves with the natural stone which is one of the materials they will use in their future designs and to explore the value which this material coming from the nature can add to architecture and the possibilities it can provide. As an establishment, we have always emphasized on enouring the sucessfull and creative young designers.  

With this contest, we are proud that we we will able to help create a platform to further create original and contemporary designs. We would like to thank the esteemed lecturers of universities which always provided their help, participant students and Members of the Elective Council for their interest in this contest which we plan to annualize.

The special series of photographs “Colors in My Pocket” have been shot on smartphone by graphic design artist and photographer Cem Günübek.

“Art in Stone”; an exclusive collection of 35 pieces, a selection from “Colors in My Pocket” will take you to a universe of infinite colors and shapes.

The artist has captured hundreds of detail photographs in the rich natural stone stocks of Stoneline in the last two years. The photographs selected for this exhibition have numbers only.

The exhibition “Colors in My Pocket” consisting of the artist’s works can be visited at Stoneline Art Gallery.

Stoneline Art Gallery

About Cem Günübek;

In 1983, he graduated from Graphic Design of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts (State Academy of Fine Arts in Istanbul). He offered services as creative director in the field of advertising in the agencies he established. He accomplished more than 200 projects of books and book covers. He carries on his work as graphic artist and creative director in Istanbul. He shares his photographs that are his field of interest and expertise in social media.

• In AURA Istanbul (The Istanbul Architecture & Urbanism Research Academy), member of the advisory board as director of corporate identity and creative consultant
• In Stoneline, director of corporate identity and creative consultant
• In Beykent University, Graphic Design and Department of Visual Communication, part-time instructor

In order to contribute to the recognition of natural stone, Stoneline has provided its training for architectural and interior design for the students of Beykent university this time. A tour of the Stoneline Central Showroom, led by Architect Nazlı Güngen, has been oganized on December 3, 2019 with the contributions of nearly 40 students.

A presentation regarding natural stone products, production and process of stone has been conducted by Evren İyigönül, a natural stone purchasing expert of Stoneline, afterwards, Architect Doğan Sancar who is the Project Manager of Stoneline, has transferred his knowledge and experience concerning the applications and details of natural stones in buildings, to students with his presentation.  

After the training, the tour is completed by examining the various types of natural stones of Turkey and imported products in the Showroom.

In order to contribute to the recognition of natural stone, Stoneline has provided its training for architectural and interior design for the students of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University this time.

On the date of 05.03.2020, within the scope of the Architectural Design IV course, with the coordination of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Fırat Diker and Project Managers Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tolga Akbulut, Dr. Fac. Mem. Lana Kudumovic, Fac.  Mem. Kamil Gürbüz as well as Res. Mem. Emine Merve Okumuş and Res. Mem. Hayriye İsmailoğlu, and participation of 52 students, a tour has been organized in Stoneline Central Showroom.

A presentation regarding natural stone types, production and process of stone has been conducted by Kadir Akyıldırım, a Geological Engineer of Stoneline, afterwards, Architect Doğan Sancar who is the Project Manager of Stoneline, has transferred his knowledge and experience concerning the applications and details of natural stones in buildings, to students with his presentation.  

After the training, the tour is completed by examining the various types of natural stones of Turkey and imported products in the Showroom.

In order to contribute to the recognition of natural stone, Stoneline has provided its training for architectural and interior design for the students of Beykent university this time. A tour of the Stoneline Central Showroom has been oganized on February 12, 2020 with the contributions of nearly 20 students.

A presentation regarding natural stone types, production and process of stone has been conducted by Kadir Akyıldırım, a Geological Engineer of Stoneline, afterwards, Architect Doğan Sancar who is the Project Manager of Stoneline, has transferred his knowledge and experience concerning the applications and details of natural stones in buildings, to students with his presentation.  

After the training, the tour is completed by examining the various types of natural stones of Turkey and imported products in the Showroom.

Since its founding, Stoneline has supported AURA-Istanbul Architecture and Urbanism Research Academy. Now AURA is in cooperation with D-Koy for  AURA Summer Academy which is being held in the village of Doganbey, Soke. A historical journey by AURA Summer Academy has started to the ancient towns OF Priene, Dydima, Miletos and Aphrodias for the crossroads of art, architecture and archeology.

About Aura İstanbul;

AURA Istanbul is a non-profit organization.

The Academy provides an intensive one semester research program for participants who are interested in architecture, urban design and urban landscape. The Academy emphasizes the exploration of architecture as a mode of cultural production, and aims to develop researchers’ understanding of the engagement of the built environment with broader social, political, and environmental systems.

The Academy is dedicated to accommodating a diversity of interests, and to providing both the physical and educational space for researchers to explore their individual objectives in a supportive studio environment.For more information, you can visit www.aura-istanbul.com

N order to contribute to the recognition of natural stone, Stoneline has provided its training for architectural and interior design for the students of Istanbul Technical University this time. A tour of the Stoneline Central Showroom, led by Dr. Serkan Angı,  has been organized in the year of 2020 with the participation of nearly 20 students.

A presentation regarding natural stone types, production and process of stone has been conducted by Kadir Akyıldırım, a Geological Engineer of Stoneline, afterwards, Architect Doğan Sancar who is the Project Manager of Stoneline, has transferred his knowledge and experience concerning the applications and details of natural stones in buildings, to students with his presentation.  

After the training, the tour is completed by examining the various types of natural stones of Turkey and imported products in the Showroom.