Turkish Stones

20/04/2026

Anatolia’s architectural history reveals a deep cultural bond with colorful stones—especially reds like porphyry and volcanic tuff—where material, emotion, and power have shaped sacred and civic spaces from ancient civilizations to contemporary design.

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17/04/2026

Designed by escapefromsofa in Levent, Istanbul, the 1000 sqm TFD Office uses Light Gray Emperador marble from Mersin as a defining material, combining refined stone surfaces with a structured spatial flow to create a sophisticated contemporary law firm workspace.

📸 İbrahim Özbunar

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16/04/2026

The panel discussion held on April 15, 2026, at the D-esign Arena was successfully completed with a truly engaging and inspiring conversation. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all our esteemed speakers, including Dr. Oktan Nalbantoğlu and Architect Burak Pekoğlu, as well as the members of İMİB, BAİB, and EMİB, for their valuable contributions. We are also grateful to all participants who joined us and made this session so enjoyable.

Meanwhile, the 31st MARBLE İZMİR International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair is still ongoing at Fuar İzmir until April 17. As Turkish Stones, we would be delighted to welcome you to our stand and continue sharing insights about Turkish natural stone.

We look forward to welcoming you at our stand at the fair.

14/04/2026

Designed by Urbanjobs, ESCA is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in İzmir İstinyePark, where a sculptural marble bar, travertine, and orange travertine flooring, and Bumble Bee marble service elements sourced from İzmir quarries shape a warm, social interior that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor space.

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10/04/2026

The 31st MARBLE İZMİR International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair will take place at "Fuar İzmir" between April 14–17. As Turkish Stones, we will be delighted to host you at our stand and to talk with you about Turkish stone.

We also look forward to welcoming you to our panel discussion, which will be held at the D-esign Arena on April 15, 2026, between 16:15–17:15. In addition to members of İMİB, BAİB, and EMİB, the panel will feature Dr. Oktan Nalbantoğlu, Founder of ON Design and Landscape Architect, and Architect Burak Pekoğlu, Founder of BINAA.

We would be happy to share this enjoyable experience with you in İzmir. Don’t forget to follow us for more detailed information!

HOMELAND OF NATURAL STONES

07/04/2026

Located in Ayvacık, Çanakkale, the Yeşilyurt Village Mosque is a historic rural structure built around 1900, where local natural stone forms the walls and structure, complemented by marble details and granite elements to achieve durability, harmony with the landscape, and timeless architectural elegance.

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31/03/2026

Share X Istanbul brought together leading architects from Türkiye and around the world, offering an inspiring platform of conferences and panel sessions to explore the future of architecture and design.

As one of the main sponsors of the Share events, Turkish Stones highlighted the richness, diversity, and timeless character of Turkey’s natural stone. From its deep-rooted heritage to contemporary architectural applications, Turkish Stones continues to shape architectural narratives and support the cultural production of architecture.

Burak Pekoğlu, winner of the Best Use of Stone category supported by Turkish Stones at Share Awards 2025, delivered an inspiring talk today, representing Turkish Stones and highlighting the creativity and versatility of Turkish natural stone.

30/03/2026

We interviewed Wangan Studio on their experience-oriented design approach, multidisciplinary practice, and the role of natural stone in architecture, interiors, and product design.

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25/03/2026

Milas Menekşe (Lilac) Marble, quarried in Milas, Muğla, is a distinctive natural stone favored by designers for its white base with dramatic lilac and violet veining, high durability, and ability to transform interior and exterior spaces into unique, artistic, and timeless compositions.

23/03/2026

Designed by Per Se Architecture, Ormos Tartışık North Phase is a residential complex located in Ayvacık, Çanakkale, where façades, garden, and retaining walls are clad in local natural stone, and fireplaces are finished with Akhisar Beige Marble, reinforcing a strong architectural dialogue between landscape, materiality, and village context.

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📸 Egemen Karakaya

18/03/2026

Turkey stands out as a global center for colorful marble and granite, offering a rich spectrum of green, pink, yellow, and granite stones shaped by regional geology, valued by designers for their unique colors, natural veining, durability, and ability to add cultural depth and refined character to contemporary and luxury projects.

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