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:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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:
Stoneline
