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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 [email protected] 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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Material, Space And Inspiration: Landscape Architects Of The Future At Stoneline

Stoneline hosted Medipol University Department of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture students in its showroom to explore the role of natural stone in architecture and landscape design. The visit offered young designer candidates a rich insight into the aesthetic, structural and environmental effects of natural stone.

Design with Natural Stone: Harmony of Function and Aesthetics


Within the scope of the event, Kadir Akyıldırım, Stoneline’s experienced Geological Engineer, gave a detailed presentation on all stages starting from the formation process of natural stone to its extraction, processing and integration into projects.
Students gained comprehensive information about the types of stone used in landscape projects, outdoor durability, ecological compatibility and the criteria to be considered in material selection. This information forms the cornerstones of creating both functional and visually sustainable designs.

Showroom Tour: Face to Face with the Aesthetics of Nature


Following the presentation, the students had a comprehensive tour of the showroom, which contains Stoneline’s rich collection. Turkey’s natural stone richness inspired the students both culturally and aesthetically.
The variety of different surface textures, colour palettes and textures allowed the students to explore the creative possibilities offered by natural stone in landscape architecture.

An Inspiring Experience for Young Designers


While raising awareness about the use of natural materials, this visit also provided students with in-depth information about the material details they may encounter in real projects. As Stoneline, we find these ties with design-oriented departments very valuable; we are happy to introduce young architects and designers to the timeless power of natural stone.

Why was this meeting important?


Exploring the role of natural stone in landscape design

The effect of material selection on spatial design was discussed

Students met with practical knowledge

The importance of natural materials and environmental harmony was emphasised

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Collaboration Between Gönye Project Design And Stoneline

As Stoneline, we are excited to be a solution partner for projects that push the boundaries of design and enrich aesthetic experiences.

Within the scope of our architectural office visits in this direction, we were guests of Gönye Project Design today. We had an efficient presentation where we shared our collections, designs and application areas.

We would like to thank Gönye Project Design team for their hospitality and interest!

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Palezzo Design Student Pattern Competition

Palezzo student design contest poster, 2 June 2025 deadline.

Competition Theme

The theme of the competition is to design a paladian-style terrazzo composition. The theme is open-ended.

What is Palezzo?

We have named our artisanal paladian-terrazzo creations “Palezzo.” Taking a new approach to paladian flooring, which was fashionable in Europe and worldwide in the 1960s, we primarily use waste stones. We produce either prefabricated slabs or on-site poured terrazzo.

In on-site pouring, stones are placed on the ground, an epoxy-based mixture is poured over them, and the surface is polished. This type of application allows up to 40 m² of seamless coverage. If the terrazzo application is for a wall covering or casting is not feasible on-site, stones are arranged in a mold, the mixture is poured over them, and slabs are produced. The slabs are then cut to size and installed like tiles.

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

Components of Palezzo:

  • Epoxy-based mixture: Known as epoxy matrix, this mixture determines the background color of Palezzo and can be selected from any color chart (RAL, NCS, etc.).
  • Aggregate: These are small crushed stones, ranging in size from 0.7 mm to a maximum of 12 mm. The selection of aggregates affects the color perception of the design and should be chosen accordingly.
  • Stone pieces: These are the main elements forming the composition in paladian-style terrazzo. Depending on the design, the stones may have clean-cut edges or be broken using techniques such as hammering or guillotine cutting.

Objective of the Competition

Organized by Stoneline, this competition aims to create new compositions for our artisanal paladian-style terrazzo collection called Palezzo. Prototypes of the works that make it to the second stage will be produced.

Competition Type and Format

The competition is an idea project competition for students, organized by Stoneline – Palezzo. Participation is free of charge.

Competition Process

Participants are expected to create a new Palezzo composition that has not been previously designed or produced.

Palezzo is offered to architects and designers as a customizable product, allowing them to modify the background color (epoxy matrix), stone colors, and even aggregates. However, the resulting product will be unique. In the second stage, selected designs will be dry-laid by the designers, and the stones will be arranged in molds at our showroom workshop in Ayazağa.

Expectations for Stage 1:

  • A Palezzo composition design in a 50×50 cm format.
  • The design should be presented in an A1-sized poster (hand drawing, collage, or digital print).
  • The 1:1 scale drawing should specify the type, color, size, and shape of the stones, and the composition should be accurately colored.
  • The epoxy matrix color should be selected and specified with a RAL or NCS code.
  • Aggregate selection is optional in this stage and can be finalized in the second stage.

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
  • Black Marble

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 [email protected].
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

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in fine arts, interior architecture, and architecture programs at universities accredited by the Higher Education Council in Turkey and the TRNC.

  • Participants must be under 25 years old and provide proof of student status for the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Only individual participation is allowed.
  • Close relatives of jury members, consultants, and organizers cannot participate.
  • Each participant can submit only one composition.
  • Submissions must be original and not previously published or produced.

Submission Requirements:

  • A1-sized poster (84 x 59.4 cm) presented vertically.
  • The upper right corner of the poster should feature a 5-digit pseudonym.
  • The composition must be drawn at a 1:1 scale in 50×50 cm format.
  • A sealed envelope labeled with the pseudonym, containing the participant’s identity information.
  • A USB drive containing all submission documents.

Rules:
During the competition, no competitor should communicate with the jury members and rapporteurs about the competition. All questions about the competition should be sent via e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Palezzo design competition’ within the period specified in the competition calendar.

Contestants are deemed to have accepted the provisions of the specification, to comply with the provisions, to share their personal information, and to be notified via their contact information.

Compositions that do not comply with the principles of the conditions of participation in the competition in the competition specification, that have a sign that will identify the identity of the owners of the work anywhere in the submitted competition documents, that are incomplete or delivered late are excluded from the evaluation by the decision of the jury, provided that they are recorded in the minutes.

Contestants agree that the usage rights of their compositions belong to Stoneline.

Competition Timeline:

  • Announcement: March 18, 2025
  • Final date for questions: April 4, 2025
  • Answers to questions published: April 10, 2025
  • Submission deadline: June 2, 2025
  • Stage 1 jury evaluation: June 12, 2025
  • Announcement of results & Stage 2 invitation: June 12, 2025
  • Workshop: June 14, 2025
  • Stage 2 jury evaluation: June 18, 2025
  • Final results announcement: June 20, 2025
  • Exhibition & Award Ceremony: June 20, 2025

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

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 finalists will be selected, each awarded 7,000 TL.
  • Stage 2:
    • 1st Prize: 50,000 TL
    • 2nd Prize: 30,000 TL
    • 3rd Prize: 20,000 TL
  • Accommodation and transportation for Stage 2 finalists in Istanbul will be covered by the organizers.

Resources to be used for the competition:

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A Publishing House Focused on Natural Stones

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Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Stoneline—one of Turkey’s leading brands in the natural stone industry, which has supported education, culture, and the arts since its establishment—has added a new initiative to its efforts with a publishing house focused on this field.

Structured as part of Stoneline’s social responsibility approach, the goal of Stoneline Publications is to enrich the literature with reference books prepared in the field of natural stone and to support academic research in this area. We listened to Stoneline Corporate Communications Manager Özlem Karma and Stoneline Publications Editor-in-Chief Gülçin İpek to learn more about the story of this new publishing house, which has already placed its first two books on the shelves.

Maison Française: As a company operating in the field of natural stone, how did the idea of establishing a publishing house in this area develop?


Özlem Karma: At Stoneline, we view increasing efforts in education, culture, and the arts as a vital path to progress, and we believe that advancement in these areas plays a significant role in the development of countries and societies. With this strong belief, we’ve long supported a variety of corporate communication activities and cultural projects, and now we’ve reinforced our commitment through publishing. Our aim is to share our accumulated knowledge and experience in this field with all interested parties through a publishing platform.


Our first publications were prepared in collaboration with AURA-Istanbul Architecture and Urban Studies Academy and the Architects’ Association 1927. We also have close relationships with architecture faculties at universities. The lack of Turkish-language resources that offer a deeper understanding of natural stone was a notable gap, and we set out to fill it. We aim to make Stoneline Publications a hub where books focused on natural stone are gathered and made accessible.

MF: The publishing house has released its first two books. Could you tell us about the content and goals of your publications?


Gülçin İpek: There are relatively few publications in architectural publishing that focus on materials, and this is especially true for natural stone. We envisioned Stoneline Publications as a publishing house specializing in natural stone. Our goal is to contribute to the enrichment of the literature with publications that focus on natural stone in the fields of architecture, interior design, culture, art, design, archaeology, and geology, and to support both national and international academic research in these areas. Our target audience includes architects, restoration specialists, designers, academics, industry professionals, and anyone interested in architectural history and building culture.
We’ve designed publications with technical content for architects. Our first book, “Natural Stone Facades,” which features over 100 projects for architects, has already been published. In the coming period, we plan to release books that examine historical natural stone details starting from our own country. Creating archival-quality works for enthusiasts is one of our main goals.


The books we plan to publish will not be limited to architecture. We also aim to expand into fields such as landscape architecture, art history, geology, and archaeology. The books we publish will be valuable resources for anyone interested in natural stone and eager to contribute to architectural and building culture.

Stoneline Publishing focuses on natural stone expertise.