Turkish Stones

Turkish Stones Aiming to promote Turkish natural stones on a global scale, Turkish Stones brand is supported by İMİB, EMİB and BAİB.

We interviewed Renda Helin Çilalioğlu Çizer, founder of Renda Helin Design, about the role of Turkish stone in contempor...
06/08/2026

We interviewed Renda Helin Çilalioğlu Çizer, founder of Renda Helin Design, about the role of Turkish stone in contemporary design, her approach to material selection, and her vision for creating timeless, human-centered spaces.

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“Bodrum Loft”, designed by Murat Tabanlıoğlu & Melkan Gürsel and completed in 2020 in Bodrum for Akfen REIT, is a 20,302...
05/08/2026

“Bodrum Loft”, designed by Murat Tabanlıoğlu & Melkan Gürsel and completed in 2020 in Bodrum for Akfen REIT, is a 20,302 sqm resort development that integrates hotel, residential, and social spaces into the natural topography using locally sourced stones excavated from the site for façades, walkways, and structural elements, emphasizing a raw material palette and seamless landscape integration.

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Shaped by ZOOM/TPU Mimarlık’s fluid and parametric design language, Doruk Hospital Bursa transforms healthcare architect...
04/08/2026

Shaped by ZOOM/TPU Mimarlık’s fluid and parametric design language, Doruk Hospital Bursa transforms healthcare architecture into an immersive spatial experience where marble surfaces, natural light, and integrated structural forms create a holistic and human-centered environment.

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In this interview with Studio 86 Interiors, we explored their multidisciplinary design approach, the transformative role...
30/07/2026

In this interview with Studio 86 Interiors, we explored their multidisciplinary design approach, the transformative role of natural stone in interior architecture, and how Turkish travertine and marble contribute to the identity, material richness, and global recognition of their projects.

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30/07/2026

The 2026 shortlist for the Best Use of Stone Prize, proudly supported by Turkish Stones, has been announced, featuring eight outstanding projects:
• Ayana by aslam.sham architects
• Bisate Sanctuary – Architects: Black Sable Designs (Pty) Ltd, Interior Designer: Artichoke Interior Design
• Citadella – The Bastion of Liberty by art1st design studio Kft
• Luhu Art Center by Studio Link-Arc
• Mercado Nicolas Bravo by AIDIA STUDIO
• Nedarag Guesthouse by Nextoffice, Studio of Architectural Research & Design
• Pur Residential Recording Studio (Mixed Use) by SOUR
• Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy Bird Walton) – Final Design by Woods Bagot (Reference Design by Cox Architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects)

The shortlisted projects will compete during the live judging at WAF 2026, with the winner of the Best Use of Stone Prize to be announced at the Gala Dinner on the festival's final day.

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Nordic Grey, a Turkish natural stone with soft grey tones and subtle veining, is widely used in contemporary architectur...
27/07/2026

Nordic Grey, a Turkish natural stone with soft grey tones and subtle veining, is widely used in contemporary architecture due to its low porosity, good compressive strength, and compatibility with polished, honed, and brushed finishes, making it suitable for flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom applications in both residential and commercial projects.

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“S House”, designed by Ofisvesaire and located in Urla, İzmir, Türkiye, is a luxury residence completed in 2022 that rei...
24/07/2026

“S House”, designed by Ofisvesaire and located in Urla, İzmir, Türkiye, is a luxury residence completed in 2022 that reinterprets an existing structure through a composite system and fluid indoor-outdoor spatial design, featuring natural stones such as Limra stone and basalt on the façade, Grey Tundra marble in the pool house, Metalicus granite in the dining area, and Urla stone across landscape elements.

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📸 Kadir Asnaz

We interviewed Elif Arslan Ergün, founder of Elif Arslan Interiors, about the studio’s design approach and production pr...
22/07/2026

We interviewed Elif Arslan Ergün, founder of Elif Arslan Interiors, about the studio’s design approach and production processes, with a particular focus on the timeless character stone brings to spaces and the expressive potential of Turkish stones in contemporary design.

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“Fenerbahçe House”, designed by escapefromsofa in 2022 and located in Kadıköy, İstanbul, is a 270 sqm apartment renovati...
20/07/2026

“Fenerbahçe House”, designed by escapefromsofa in 2022 and located in Kadıköy, İstanbul, is a 270 sqm apartment renovation that reorganizes a 1990s single-storey flat into an open spatial flow and features Marmara marble, Afyon Lilac marble, Elazığ Cherry marble, and Aqua Silver Light marble used across bathrooms, bedroom, and kitchen elements within a warm, material-driven interior design approach.

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📸İbrahim Özbunar

Celsus Library” in ancient Ephesus (2nd century AD), commissioned by Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus and serving as b...
15/07/2026

Celsus Library” in ancient Ephesus (2nd century AD), commissioned by Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus and serving as both a library and mausoleum, features a monumental Roman façade built with marble from the Afyon-İscehisar (ancient Dokimeion) region—geologically linked to today’s Affumicato stone—highlighting the long-standing heritage of Anatolian stone in classical architecture.

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