Crafting Excellence

The Artistry Behind Every Stone

In an age where automation and digital precision dominate the manufacturing world, there remains an industry where the human touch is irreplaceable—stonemasonry.

At stoneCIRCLE, craftsmanship is not just a tradition; it’s an evolving art. Our “Behind the Stone” video series offers an exclusive glimpse into the hands that shape some of the UK’s most intricate and breathtaking stonework.

 

Experience the precision and artistry behind every stone. Watch as master masons refine raw material into flawless craftsmanship. 

 

From the grand entrances of luxury hotels to the bespoke fireplaces of private residences, our skilled masons have meticulously finished every stone that leaves our Basingstoke workshop. Their expertise, honed through decades of dedication, ensures that every curve, every edge, and every intricate detail is perfected by hand. This series highlights those final finishing techniques, where precision meets passion and stone transforms from raw material into a masterpiece.

Understanding the finesse behind each slab is essential for architects, designers, and builders. While CNC technology provides accuracy, the final refinement is always down to the skilled hands of our artisans. Their work is the signature of quality that sets stoneCIRCLE apart.

 

What to Expect in the Series

Our episodes of “Behind the Stone” will feature:

  • The delicate process of hand-polishing and edge profiling to achieve smooth, flowing finishes.

  • Intricate carvings—from classical motifs to modern geometric precision.

  • The subtle art of surface texturing, bringing out the natural depth and beauty of stone.

  • Restoration and conservation techniques—where history is carefully preserved.

With every clip, we invite you to witness the dedication behind the craftsmanship. This is not just about the stone; it’s about the hands that bring it to life.

 

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See the Unseen

Appreciate the Craft

Marco Fazio

Marco Joe Fazio is CCO and director of photography at space+style™ by marco joe fazio Ltd, working in fashion, hospitality, food & drink, architecture and design.

Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, Marco learned the rudiments of photography and the magic of the darkroom in his early school years. Thereafter, he worked in architecture, interior, and lighting design for two decades. During those years, Marco founded an award-winning architectural studio and managed a multidisciplinary design team, working mainly for fashion industry clients.

Since moving to London in 2008, Marco has been recognised as a Chartered Architect of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) while pursuing his dream of connecting the worlds of architecture, design, and fashion from the photographer's perspective.

After years of passionate dedication, hard work and professional achievements, he was awarded the Fellowship certification (FBIPP) by the British Institute of Professional Photography and won the Peter Grugeon Award for the Best Fellowship of the Year in 2016. Subsequently, he has been admitted as a member of the highly regarded Association of Photographers (AOP). 

Having achieved a stronghold in coordinated image and photography for the design and fashion world, Marco has taken his expertise into the hospitality market; luxury and boutique hotels, fine dining restaurants, and the drinks and beverage industry are all reaping benefits from his services.

Today, Marco is leading his agency in assignments in the hospitality, fashion, and design industries.

Creative photography, cinematography, coordinated images and brand marketing form the core of his services.

Thanks to more than a decade in the music industry, Marco has expendable knowledge in composition and sound engineering. That knowledge is a valuable asset in creating licensed soundtracks and magnetic sound designs for commercial productions.

Marco's passion and another branch of his business are mentoring and nurturing new visual arts talents. In 2016, he launched "telling [fashion] stories" – photography & set design workshops – and more recently, he has become a lecturer for the School of Art and Creative Industries at London South Bank University (LSBU).

The crossover between genres and industries is a peculiar and essential factor in his work, contributing to thinking outside the box and achieving a unique style rich in symbolism and content.

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