Iron Building Materials and Construction Components Design · 2023
Laodikeia and Its Symbols Coating Surfaces
by Laodikeia Marble and Hakan Helvacioglu
- A' Design Award 2023 Iron Winner in Building Materials and Construction Components Design
- Awarded April 15, 2023
- CLIENT: Laodikeia Marble
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About Laodikeia and Its Symbols Coating Surfaces
Laodikeia and Its Symbols is a natural stone wall cladding collection inspired by the patterns of the ancient city of Laodikeia. The collection consists of carved stone relief modules, mainly 60 by 120 cm, with 60 by 60 cm and 30 by 60 cm sizes also available. Natural stone slabs are cut on five axis machines, carved on three axis machines and then polished by stone artisans. The modules can be combined in many ways, like a puzzle, so each surface can be arranged freely. Historical patterns are reinterpreted for present-day interiors.
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- Unique Properties
- In the designs, sometimes the walls of Laodikeia, sometimes the spirit of the streets of time are felt. You may roam freely in Laodikeia ancient city in this collection; allowing you to create spaces that will make you feel that you are in Laodikeia ancient city. The unique and unique combination of the harmony of the patterns with each other in modules gives endless options and variations.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Collection is consisted of natural stone relieves which were inspired from 3.000 years old Laodikeia Ancient City . Dimensions of the modules are mainly 60 x 120 cm but there are 60 x 60 cm and 30 x 60 cm modules as well. Products are put into cartoon boxes and boxes are put into wooden crates.
- Tags
- traces of art , marble , surface , unique , patterns
- Production Technology
- Natural stone slabs were cut into module dimensions on high precise 5 axis CNC, after pattern carved on 3 axis CNCs and finally carved natural stone was polished by skillful stone artisans. Both high technology machinery and handwork is used during production.
- Design Challenge
- Reinterpretting patterns and designs used 3.000 years ago and producing the collection using natural stone by combining both high technology CNC machines and handwork of stone artisans. Selecting right natural stones which would match the spirit of ancient city.
- Project Duration
- In December 2021 in Denizli and İstanbul, module designs for the collection began to be made. At the end of a 3 month design process, the modules were completed. The collection was introduced at the Izmir Marble Fair on March 30, 2022. A launch presentation was held at the Space event at Zorlu AVM on May 10-11, 2022.
- Operation Flow
- By choosing the modules you want with Laodikeia Symbols; it is possible to design whatever you want like jigsaw puzzle. You can create your own design using the modules you want , in this collection.
- Research
- The book written by Celal Simsek , Laodikeia and Lycum was reviewed , many field trips were made to ancient Laodikeia City to observe the patterns and soul of the ancient city.Inspired by the patterns of the excavations found.
- Inspiration
- The first traces of art was seen on these lands , inspired by it, blending it with our own nature. what was brought to this day; hosting the most beautiful examples of historical texture and design dating back to Laodikeia. Those who combine their arts by blending the texture of the ancient city with their spirits. His works to the present day were brougt by this collection. Traces of each line and module from the ancient Laodikeia city was designed by redefining it.
- Image Credits
- Designer: Hakan Helvacıoğlu
Photographer : Hasan Balkanay