stoneCIRCLE at Ronnie Scott’s

Hotels and Restaurants
Written By Marco Fazio

Giallo Siena marble bar for The Upstairs at Ronnie’s

 
Giallo Siena bar countertop at Ronnie Scott's by stoneCIRCLE - photo Marco Joe Fazio Creatives
 

stoneCIRCLE was commissioned to fabricate and install the Giallo Siena marble countertop for The Upstairs at Ronnie’s, the first-floor bar at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho, London.

At a venue with the cultural presence of Ronnie Scott’s, every material decision matters. A hospitality bar is more than a working surface. It is where guests gather, conversations begin, and the character of the interior becomes tangible. The stone must withstand daily use, support the venue’s operational needs, and contribute to the atmosphere from the first impression.

Giallo Siena marble was chosen for its warmth, depth and expressive movement. Its golden tones and bold natural veining lend richness to the bar, complementing the intimacy, heritage and energy of one of London’s most recognisable music venues.

 

Behind the finished surface lies the stoneCIRCLE approach: careful material understanding, precise fabrication, experienced installation and hand-finished quality control. Our CNC-equipped factory enables us to work accurately and efficiently, while our masons bring the judgment and craft required to refine the final result. It is this combination of technology and touch that gives bespoke stonework its integrity.

 

Giallo Siena marble for the lounge tables for The Upstairs at Ronnie’s

 

For designers, quantity surveyors and specifiers, hospitality projects often demand more than visual impact. They require practical advice, reliable coordination, accurate production and a team that understands the pressures of programme, budget and site conditions. stoneCIRCLE supports projects from material selection through to fabrication and installation, helping clients choose the right stone, detail it effectively and deliver it to the highest standard.

We are proud to have contributed to The Upstairs at Ronnie’s: a bar with presence, purpose and a material that feels entirely at home in its setting.

 

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project details

Marco Fazio

Marco Joe Fazio is Chief Creative Officer and Director of Photography at space+style™ by Marco Joe Fazio Ltd, where he leads visual storytelling, photography, cinematography and content strategy for clients across hospitality, food & drink, fashion, architecture and design.

Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, Marco discovered photography at an early age through traditional film and darkroom printing. Before becoming a full-time photographer, he spent two decades working in architecture, interior architecture and lighting design, founding an award-winning practice and leading multidisciplinary teams on projects for international fashion brands.

After moving to London in 2008, Marco became a Chartered Architect with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), combining his architectural background with a distinctive photographic approach that connects people, spaces and brands through visual storytelling.

His work has been recognised with the Fellowship of the British Institute of Professional Photography (FBIPP), together with the prestigious Peter Grugeon Award for Best Fellowship of the Year in 2016. He is also a member of the Association of Photographers (AOP).

Today, Marco specialises in creating strategic visual content for luxury hospitality, boutique hotels, restaurants, drinks brands, interior designers and manufacturers. His work combines commercial photography, cinematography and brand storytelling to help businesses communicate their expertise, craftsmanship and identity through compelling visual narratives.

Alongside his visual practice, Marco brings more than a decade of experience in music composition and sound engineering, enabling him to create bespoke soundtracks and immersive sound design that complement his film productions.

Education and mentoring remain central to his professional practice. He founded the telling [fashion] stories workshop series and lectures in photography and visual communication at London South Bank University (LSBU), supporting the next generation of creative professionals.

The combination of architecture, photography, filmmaking and music gives Marco a distinctive multidisciplinary perspective, allowing him to create work that is visually refined, emotionally engaging and strategically aligned with each client's brand.

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