bringing stone to life for over 50 years

A short film to present our company, work and ethos producing the finest stonemasonry for hospitality, retail and private clientele

stoneCIRCLE manufactures stone products for both commercial and domestic use in one of the largest stonemasonry factories in England with 2800 sqm of production space with the latest stone cutting CNC technology, including 3D modelling and carving of stone and waterjet cutting.

 

After more than 50 years of activity, we decided to praise our company, our skilled stonemasons and our enlightened clients in a short film narrated by Steve Vanhinsbergh.

enjoy the video full screen and turn the audio ON to listen to stoneCIRCLE story
space+style™ motion picture and media production by
marco joe fazio creatives

 

Founded in 1968 by Bernard Vanhinsbergh

Shothanger Farm, 1966

“Founded in 1968 by Bernard Vanhinsbergh, Stone Circle has been providing its customers with high-quality stone products for over 50 years. Bernard, a self-taught stone carver and letter cutter, believed in providing superb quality and unparalleled service to his customers.

A collection of abandoned farm buildings, Shothanger was bought by Bernie in 1982. Over the years since, we have expanded the workshops, offices, showroom and yard to enable us to be one of the leading masonry companies in the UK.”

 

Raw Material from All Over the World

“Today, led by Jeff and Steve Vanhinsbergh, Stone Circle continues to honour its founders' philosophy by sourcing raw materials from all over the world and using their latest technology and equipment to produce high-quality products.”

 

the Jenny Lind, our oldest machine still used for manual slab polishing

Advanced Technology meets Traditional Craftsmanship

“Most of our machines are computer numerically controlled, providing excellent accuracy and improved productivity. However, we still value traditional hand skills and employ skilled masons and carry out the final finishing and quality control by hand.”

 

From Private Residences to the Hospitality and Retail Sectors

 
 

“Our work can be seen in private residences throughout the country. We don't just work for the residential sector. We're working with contractors, designers and architects who have completed many prestigious projects in the hospitality and retail sectors. From stylish hotels and restaurants to chic department stores and boutiques, Stone Circle has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services.”

 

We Take Our Environmental Responsibilities Seriously

“At Stone Circle, we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. We have implemented several measures to reduce our impact, such as rain and production water recycling, which makes us almost self-sufficient in water. We also use solar panels to provide 40kWh of electricity. And surplus stone from production is collected and crushed for the use in construction.”

 

Visit Us

“Come visit us in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Talk with us about your project and experience our commitment to excellence for yourself.

Thank you for choosing Stone Circle, a company dedicated to quality, innovation and environmental responsibility.”

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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