Field notes and
slow geology.
What 47 Countries Taught Me About Stone
The one thing every quarry in the world has in common, and why it matters more than any certificate.
The First Time I Watched a 20-Ton Block Being Cut
The moment the block splits is loud, dusty, and terrifying. And then you see what has been hidden inside for 200 million years.
Why Limestone Feels Different From Marble
A barefoot guide to choosing stone by touch, not just by sight.
The Project That Nearly Broke Us
Cala Luna looked impossible on paper. In reality, it was worse. Here’s how we pulled it off.
What Architects Get Wrong About Veining
The slab you fell in love with on the computer screen does not exist. And that is wonderful news.
The Truth About Sealing
Everything you have been told about sealing your stone is probably wrong.
How to Read a Stone Like a Person
Every stone tells you where it came from, what it endured, and how long it will last. You just have to know what to look for.
The Stone That Survived the Maldives Monsoon
Salt spray, 50-degree surface temperatures, and daily monsoon deluges. Most materials fail in a year. This stone didn’t.
Why the Cheapest Slab Is Never the Cheapest
The price of stone is written on the invoice. The cost of stone reveals itself over years.
What Your Grandmother Knew About Stone
Before there were ASTM standards and sustainability certificates, there was a grandmother who knew that the best materials are the ones that outlast us.
What 113 Projects Taught Me About Restraint
A private habit of reading architects' material credits, and the three patterns that kept repeating once the sample size got large enough to trust.
Abc Office
Abc Office, Beykoz, Istanbul by escapefromsofa — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Adana Seyhan Sucuzade Urban Square
Adana Seyhan Sucuzade Urban Square, Adana/Seyhan by PLUG — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Akasya A15 Office
Akasya A15 Office, İstanbul / Türkiye by THECATWORK — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Alaçati House
Alaçati House, Alaçatı, İzmir by Elvan Karadeniz Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Alaçati Stone House
Alaçati Stone House, Alaçatı, İzmir by Erdem Hamza Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Alden Hotel Capadoccia
Alden Hotel Capadoccia, Ürgüp, Nevşehir by Cofact Architects and Engineers — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Anatolia Tiles & Stone Administration and Warehouse Building | Iglo Architects
Anatolia Tiles & Stone Administration and Warehouse Building | Iglo Architects, İzmir by IGLO Architects — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Anti̇k Dantel Headquarter
Anti̇k Dantel Headquarter by Zemberek Design — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Apple Bagdat Avenue
Apple Bagdat Avenue, İstanbul by Foster + Partners — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
“arazi” by per se Architecture
“arazi” by per se Architecture, Ayvacık, Çanakkale by Ali Derya Dostoğlu, Uğur Özer — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Architectural Report for the Conversion of the row Shops Beneath Süleymani̇ye Mosque Into the Istanbul Design Museum
Architectural Report for the Conversion of the row Shops Beneath Süleymani̇ye Mosque Into the Istanbul Design Museum, Istanbul by Özer\Ürger Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Arkas Sanat Alaçati
Arkas Sanat Alaçati, Alaçatı-Çeşme-İZMİR by ARTI3 Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Ataturk Cultural Center
Ataturk Cultural Center, İstanbul by Tabanlıoğlu Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Azelya Villa
Azelya Villa, Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye by Gönye Tasarım, Özge Çağlayan Studio — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Baruthane | per se Architecture
Baruthane | per se Architecture, Bakırköy, Istanbul by Per Se Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Between two Seas Winery
Between two Seas Winery, Yağcılar, Urla / İzmir by Serhat Akbay Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Beyli̇kdüzü Fatma ana Cemevi̇ and Cultural Center
Beyli̇kdüzü Fatma ana Cemevi̇ and Cultural Center, İstanbul, Beylikdüzü by 9016 Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Bodrum Loft
Bodrum Loft by Murat Tabanlioglu & Melkan Gursel — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Bodrum u House
Bodrum u House, Bodrum, Muğla by Interior Design: Slash Architects — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Bolu Earthquake Monument
Bolu Earthquake Monument, Bolu by Yanardag Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Bozanoglu Stables
Bozanoglu Stables, Çatalca / İstanbul — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Bursa Hanlar District Urban Design Project
Bursa Hanlar District Urban Design Project, Osmangazi, Bursa by Kantarcı Avcı Mimarlık / KAA works — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Cabin in Woods | Ediz Demirel Works
Cabin in Woods | Ediz Demirel Works, Kozak Plateau, Bergama, İzmir, Turkey by Ediz Demirel Works — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Caja by Maxx Royal
Caja by Maxx Royal, Bodrum, Muğla by GEOMIM — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Çanakkale Municipality Green Local Government and Culture Center Building and Arrangement of the Nearby Surroundings
Çanakkale Municipality Green Local Government and Culture Center Building and Arrangement of the Nearby Surroundings, İsmetpaşa, Çanakkale by SCRA Architecture, CBN Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Casa Pendenza | Başak Akkoyunlu Design - bad
Casa Pendenza | Başak Akkoyunlu Design - bad, Mamurbaba, Çeşme / İzmir, Turkey by BAD – Başak Akkoyunlu Design — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Casa Solis
Casa Solis, İzmir, Çeşme by BAD- Başak Akkoyunlu Design — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Çoker House
Çoker House, Ayvacık, Çanakkale by Per Se Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Cunda Dinozor bar by adu Architecture Interior Architecture
Cunda Dinozor bar by adu Architecture Interior Architecture, Ayvalık Cunda Island by ADU Architecture Interior Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Dani̇şment House
Dani̇şment House, Adana, Yüreğir by SARD STUDIO — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Doruk Hospital Bursa
Doruk Hospital Bursa, Bursa, Türkiye by Interior Design: ZOOM/TPU — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Doubletree by Hilton Şanliurfa | Designist
Doubletree by Hilton Şanliurfa | Designist, Şanlıurfa — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Eg Clinic
Eg Clinic, Adana by SARD STUDIO — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Esca | Urbanjobs
Esca | Urbanjobs by URBANJOBS — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Fenerbahçe House by Escapefromsofa
Fenerbahçe House by Escapefromsofa, Kadıköy, İstanbul by Interior Design: escapefromsofa — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Ferdi Tayfur Museum-art Park | Lungo Fucile Architecture
Ferdi Tayfur Museum-art Park | Lungo Fucile Architecture, Sarıçam, Adana, Turkey by Lungo Fucile Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Foça Hayat | not Mimarlık
Foça Hayat | not Mimarlık, Foça, İzmir by Not Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
G House
G House, Karaburun, İzmir by Murat Şahin, Cengiz Gültek — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Galata Apartment
Galata Apartment, Galata, Beyoğlu, İstanbul by WE’re — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Gift Hebil | Gooa Architects
Gift Hebil | Gooa Architects, Türkbükü, Bodrum/Muğla by Özgüven Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Gke House
Gke House, Narlıdere, Izmir by Ali Can Helvacıoğlu — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Gkt Bodrum House
Gkt Bodrum House, Bodrum by Beril Khalaf Interiors — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Gloriapark Güzelbahçe
Gloriapark Güzelbahçe, İzmir by MK Mimarlık & TEMELSAN — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Gökçeada High School Campus
Gökçeada High School Campus, Gökçeada, Çanakkale by PAB Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Hacettepe University Museum and Center for Biodiversity
Hacettepe University Museum and Center for Biodiversity, Ankara by Erkal Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Havelsan Technology Campus
Havelsan Technology Campus by FREA+SCRA Architecture / Studio13+FREA+SCRA — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
House in Karaburun
House in Karaburun by Ofisvesaire — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Ilica House
Ilica House — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Karaköy Güllüoğlu | Teğet
Karaköy Güllüoğlu | Teğet, İstanbul, Türkiye by TEĞET — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Karaköy Restaurant
Karaköy Restaurant, Karaköy, Istanbul by Interior Design: Ypsilon Design — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Kartalkaya Kaya Palazzo Lounge
Kartalkaya Kaya Palazzo Lounge, Bolu by Wangan Studio — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Kocaeli Walking Path Urban Design Project
Kocaeli Walking Path Urban Design Project, Kocaeli by Özer\Ürger Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Kucuk Calticak Public Beach Facilities
Kucuk Calticak Public Beach Facilities, Antalya by Tamirci Architects — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Kumport Headquarters
Kumport Headquarters, Ambarlı, İstanbul by KG Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Lamartine Hotel Taksim | Designist
Lamartine Hotel Taksim | Designist, Taksim, Istanbul by Interior Architecture Project and Application: Designist — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Lucien Arkas art Gallery
Lucien Arkas art Gallery, Urla, İzmir, Türkiye by Artı3 Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Malatya Erman Ilicak High School
Malatya Erman Ilicak High School, Yeşilyurt, Malatya by CBN Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Merkas Group Administrative Office
Merkas Group Administrative Office, İstanbul by GIGoffice — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Merzi̇fon Business and Life Center
Merzi̇fon Business and Life Center, Merzifon, Amasya by Mangut Architecture Workshop, Murad Adalı Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Mf Mansion | M.arch. Pınar Kayhan Helvacıoğlu, Pınart Architecture
Mf Mansion | M.arch. Pınar Kayhan Helvacıoğlu, Pınart Architecture, İzmir, Güzelbahçe, Kahramandere by M.Arch. Pınar Kayhan Helvacıoğlu – Pınart Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Montiano
Montiano, Alaçatı / İzmir / Turkey by Ofisvesaire — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Cultural Center | not Mimarlık
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Cultural Center | not Mimarlık, Dikili, İzmir, Turkey by Not Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
N House by Ofisvesaire
N House by Ofisvesaire, Urla, İzmir by M. Gökhan Çelikağ, Melis Varkal, Merve Köz — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Nef Gölköy Residences
Nef Gölköy Residences, Bodrum, Muğla by EAA – Emre Arolat Architecture / Toner Architecture, Nef (Interior Design Concept and Project) — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
“ormos Tartışık” North Phase | per se
“ormos Tartışık” North Phase | per se, Ayvacık, Çanakkale, Turkey by Per Se Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Ormos Tartişik West Façade
Ormos Tartişik West Façade, Ayvacık, Çanakkale by Per Se Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Özyeği̇n Uni̇versi̇ty Faculty of Architecture and Design
Özyeği̇n Uni̇versi̇ty Faculty of Architecture and Design, Çekmeköy, İstanbul by ARK-itecture, BG Architects — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Perdix Winery and Hotel
Perdix Winery and Hotel, Urla, İzmir by NVA Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Private 7 by Barn Arch.
Private 7 by Barn Arch., Ömerli, Çekmeköy / İstanbul - Türkiye by Ağacan Bahadır, Tümer Keser — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Pur by Sour Studio
Pur by Sour Studio, Cunda, Ayvalık, Türkiye by SOUR – İnanç Eray — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
R2 House
R2 House, Datça, Muğla, Turkey by ZESA Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Radisson blu Hotel Kaş
Radisson blu Hotel Kaş, Kaş, Antalya by Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Renaza
Renaza, Çankaya, Ankara by Yazgan Tasarım Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
S House
S House, Urla / İzmir / Turkey by Ofisvesaire — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
S2osb Mosque | Binaa
S2osb Mosque | Binaa, Hendek, Sakarya / Turkey by BINAA - Building Innovation Arts Architecture & EPAS — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Samsun Segman Industry
Samsun Segman Industry, Samsun by PS Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Sazlı dy House | Studio om
Sazlı dy House | Studio om, Sazlı Altı, Ayvacık, Çanakkale, Turkey by Studio OM — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Seci̇loğlu House
Seci̇loğlu House, Bodrum, Gürece by Mehtap Kocaman — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Seddülbahi̇r Castle
Seddülbahi̇r Castle, Seddülbahir, Çanakkale, Turkey by Author of Survey, Restitution, Restoration Projects: Arzu Özsavaşçı (AOMTD) Author of Adaptive Reuse Project: Y. Burak Dolu (KOOP Architecture) Scientific Advisory Board: Gülsün Tanyeli, Lucienne Thys-Şenocak, Rahmi Nurhan Çelik, Feridun Çılı, Haluk Sesigür, Arzu Özsavaşcı — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Serdivan 441
Serdivan 441, Serdivan, Sakarya by The Catwork — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Side Alma Restaurant
Side Alma Restaurant, Antalya / Turkiye by BBA.istanbul ve KUD Design Studio — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Si̇lle Primary School
Si̇lle Primary School, Selçuklu, Konya by TEĞET — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Smiles Premium Dental Clinic by Wangan
Smiles Premium Dental Clinic by Wangan, Ankara, Türkiye by Wangan — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Studio86 Interiors Office
Studio86 Interiors Office, Ankara by Studio86 Interiors — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Suluca House | Yalın Architecture
Suluca House | Yalın Architecture by Ömer Selçuk Baz — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Süper Enerji Office
Süper Enerji Office, Akatlar, İstanbul by ERGİNOĞLU & ÇALIŞLAR ARCHITECTS — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Swissotel Living Bodrum | Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture
Swissotel Living Bodrum | Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
T House
T House, Muğla, Turkey by CM Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Taş Mektep | Novos Architecture Studio
Taş Mektep | Novos Architecture Studio, Büyükada, Istanbul, Turkey by Novos Architecture Studio — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Tfd Office | Escapefromsofa
Tfd Office | Escapefromsofa, Levent, Istanbul, Türkiye by escapefromsofa — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
The Double-faced House
The Double-faced House, Gürleyik, Muğla by SO? — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
The uk House | Ulema Ulema Architecture
The uk House | Ulema Ulema Architecture, İzmir, Turkey by Ulema Ulema Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Titanic Yamas | Melek Düvenci̇ Architects
Titanic Yamas | Melek Düvenci̇ Architects, Belek by Titanic Hotels — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Toru Flour Administrative Building | D211 Architecture
Toru Flour Administrative Building | D211 Architecture, Bandırma, Balıkesir, Turkey by D211 Architecture | Interior Design: Esat Fişek Interior Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Tree Houses
Tree Houses, Gümüşlük, Bodrum/Muğla by Boran Ekinci Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Türkiye İş Bankası Painting and Sculpture Museum
Türkiye İş Bankası Painting and Sculpture Museum by TEĞET — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
U House
U House, Ula, Muğla by URAStudio — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Ulupinar Textile Hq-showroom
Ulupinar Textile Hq-showroom by Zemberek Design — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Urban Design Project of Selimiye Mosque Environment
Urban Design Project of Selimiye Mosque Environment, Edirne by Beril Serbes Architects — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Us Embassy Building in Ankara
Us Embassy Building in Ankara, Ankara by Ennead Architects — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Üzülmez Culture Valley
Üzülmez Culture Valley, Zonguldak–Ankara Highway by Buda Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Vi̇lla p | Ofis mpu
Vi̇lla p | Ofis mpu, Kayseri by Ofis MPU — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Voyage Torba Hotel, Part 2
Voyage Torba Hotel, Part 2, Torba, Bodrum by Baraka Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Vural House
Vural House, Göktürk İstanbul by Pimodek Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Vural House | Pimodek Architecture
Vural House | Pimodek Architecture, Göktürk, İstanbul by Interior Design: Pimodek Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Yapi Kredi̇ Kültür Sanat
Yapi Kredi̇ Kültür Sanat, Beyoğlu, İstanbul by Teğet Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Yapi&yapi Office | Udesign Architecture
Yapi&yapi Office | Udesign Architecture, Istanbul, Turkey by Interior Design: Udesign Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Yelki House | Atölyesim
Yelki House | Atölyesim, Yelki, Güzelbahçe / İzmir by AtölyeSİM Architecture — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Yozgat Pool, Thermal ve Aquapark Complex
Yozgat Pool, Thermal ve Aquapark Complex by ACE Mimarlık — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Zeren Group Office
Zeren Group Office, Istanbul, Turkey by Yup Architectural Design Studio — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Zeytinli House
Zeytinli House, Seferihisar, İzmir by Office Istanbul Architects — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Zonguldak Caves Visitor Center
Zonguldak Caves Visitor Center by Yalin Architectural Design — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
Zonguldak Caves Visitor Center by Yalın Architecture
Zonguldak Caves Visitor Center by Yalın Architecture by Yalın Architectural Design — a documented reference project, cross-checked against our own catalogue.
How to Import Marble from Turkey: Incoterms Explained
EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF — what the four letters on your marble quotation actually mean, what they cost, and which one a first-time importer should choose.
Travertine Price Guide 2026
What travertine actually costs in 2026 — by grade, finish, cut, and format — and the four spec decisions that move the price more than the stone itself.
How to Import Marble from Turkey: Incoterms Explained
A plain-English guide to importing Turkish marble: what EXW, FOB, CFR and CIF really mean, the documents you need, and the true landed cost of a container.