bringing stone to life for over 50 years

corporate

1 Nov

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
video production by marco joe fazio space + style™

Founded in 1968 by Bernard Vanhinsbergh

“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.”

stoneCIRCLE yard - photo by Marco Joe Fazio

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.”

stoneCIRCLE stonemasons in Hampshire - photo by Marco Joe Fazio

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.”

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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.