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What is Manufactured Stone Veneer?
24.02.2023Manufactured stone veneer is a type of artificial stone that is designed to mimic the appearance and texture of natural stone...
The Key to a Stunning Kitchen and Dining Room
03.02.2023Stonewrap decorative stone and brick veneer products offer a unique and beautiful way to enhance the look and feel of your kitchen or dining room
An Underwater Urartu Castle
08.07.2022Previously mentioned only in folk legends, a mysterious castle once rumored to have sunk in Van Lake has been discovered in 2017. The legend is now lore.
Picturesque City: Arles
08.07.2022There has to be something to this city if the mad genius Van Gogh has painted over 200 paintings in here. Not just him! Picasso, Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin are also among world renowned artists that have drawn inspiration from Arles. Come on; let’s wander through the streets of this medieval city in their shoes. Maybe we shall find in here the inspiration we seek.
Healing Your Living Space Through Colors!
08.07.2022Indians don’t fear the passion of red, the vibrant energy of orange and the poise of yellow. Indian streets don’t shy away from color. East is the gate that opens from the grayscale world of the West to the vibrant colors. Are you ready to walk through that gate?
Sturdy and Patient: Basalt
07.06.2022When speaking of Diyarbakır, the first image that comes to mind is of the area called Suriçi. Stone is what gives character to this area that makes up the core of the city. Seems like basalt breathed life into the area as well as its habitants.
ALBOREBELLO’S JIGSAW ROOFED HOMES
07.06.2022The twin of Şanlıurfa’s most unique symbol Harran, resides roughly 2500 kilometers away from it. Connected to the city of Bari at the heel of the boot that is Italy, the small town called Alberobello is known by its conically roofed houses called “Trulli”, a spitting image of Harran.
Magnet of Anatolia: Mithras Temple
22.02.2022As of late, one private plane takes off as another lands at Diyarbakır. Third generation members of Rothschild and Rockefeller families, United Nations officials, ambassadors, Hollywood star Morgan Freeman, international documentary producers… What do you think brings them all to Southeast Anatolia?
A Stone Castle on the Eastern Border of Turkey : RUINS OF ANI
22.02.2022What is the gravitational force of stone? In order to discover the answer, you must steer your direction towards the eastern border of Turkey. The Ruins of Ani attracts tens of thousands of domestic and international tourists to Turkey’s eastern end every year. This monumental legacy of civilization makes the long road travelled worth it.
Heart of the Country of Light: Patara
09.09.2021Beach that reaches beyond an eye’s reach may remind you of a lovely summer holiday. But beneath Turkey’s longest beach lies the “Sleeping Beauty”: Patara. Every structure in the ancient city is a stone letter from the past.
A Building Material That Has Been Around for Thousands of Years: Bricks
13.09.2018Brick is probably the first durable foundation building material that was produced by humankind. To explain the production simply; Clay, which is a soil type, is doughed and molded. It is then converted into a durable and practical building material by firing with a burning fire.
Looking for a Stone Mason? Find an Incan one!
12.06.2018Your spouse, your friend, may recommend you this or that stonemason. Good intentions. But before you make your choice, you should read this article.
Ferrara: the infamous city of Italy for brick buildings
05.04.2015It is the historic city of Ferrara with the same name in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and one hour away from the Adriatic coast. It is a Renaissance art city on the route between Bologna and Venice. Ferrara is now known as the city of cycling. There are 2.5 bikes per person in the city. From all ages, everyone uses their bicycles. In the mornings you can see people riding bikes with their children sitting in closed baskets in front of them, taking the children to the schools.