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Material becomes art.

The new era

Tradition & innovation

Architecture

Sculptures

Art

18 years' experience
in stone processing.

Robots and craftsmen are shaping a new era in sculpture.

about us :

IkonEra is a Swiss workshop specialising in the creation of high-end sculptures in natural stone and marble, using advanced CNC robotics technology.

Our aim:

To become the Swiss benchmark in high-end sculptural and architectural creation thanks to advanced robotics.

ECOLOGY :

Extracting and cutting it requires relatively little energy, compared with the production of concrete, which accounts for around 8 % of the world's carbon dioxide emissions.

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Our process:

«Robots are not enough. It takes a remarkable team of artists, engineers and sculptors to transform raw stone into works of art and decorative elements.»

01 : Design

Your ideas are developed into 3D models by an in-house designer - or an artist of your choice - who works directly with you to turn your vision into reality.

02: Robotic milling

Our CNC robots, programmed by master craftsmen, carry out the first stages of sculpture in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods.

03: Hand carving

Our stone sculptors, trained at leading sculpture academies and artists' studios, hand-finish each piece, giving it the same quality as the great works of the past.

01 : Design

Your ideas are developed into 3D models by an in-house designer - or an artist of your choice - who works directly with you to turn your vision into reality.

02: Robotic milling

Our CNC robots, programmed by master craftsmen, carry out the first stages of sculpture in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods.

03: Hand carving

Our stone sculptors, trained at leading sculpture academies and artists' studios, hand-finish each piece, giving it the same quality as the great works of the past.

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A robotic renaissance

Bringing life to life
the stone

Sculptures in stone created with precision, highlighting the nobility, texture and natural richness of the material.

Our markets and services :

«We are an artistic engineering company and a leader in robotic marble modelling. An innovative ecosystem revealing new forms of design, sculpture and architecture. We create exceptional works by replacing the chisel with the precision of robotics.»

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Sculptures

Architecture

Interior design

Catering

Private and Professional

Structural stone

Sculptures

At IkonEra, Our ambition is to make monumental stone sculpture and architecture accessible on a large scale. Long reserved for exceptional projects because of the cost and time involved, these works can now be produced more efficiently thanks to a combination of advanced technology and traditional craftsmanship. By combining 3D modelling, sculpting robots and hand finishing by skilled craftsmen, we are opening up new possibilities for architecture, art and design. This approach makes it possible to create monumental pieces with remarkable precision, while reducing production times and costs.

Architecture

Design and production of sculpted stone elements for architecture, heritage and public monuments. Each project combines robotic technology and traditional craftsmanship to create durable pieces for buildings, urban spaces and local authorities. A contemporary approach serving architecture and the memory of places.

Interior design

Creation of stone elements for interior design: furniture, kitchens, bathrooms and decorative ornaments. Each piece is designed to enhance spaces with noble materials, combining technological precision and artistic flair to bring elegance, character and durability to contemporary interiors.

Catering

Restoration and reproduction of sculpted elements for listed buildings and historic heritage. Thanks to a combination of advanced technology and craftsmanship, every detail is faithfully recreated to preserve the authenticity, memory and architectural value of monuments.

Production for professionals and private individuals

Private and Professional

Tailor-made production and manufacture for artists, developers and funeral projects. Thanks to a combination of precision robotics and craftsmanship, sculptures and stone elements are created to accompany artistic creations, property projects and memorials, for both professional and private clients.

Reinforced structural stone

Structural stone

Development and manufacture of reinforced structural stone elements for contemporary construction. By reintroducing stone as a load-bearing material in modern architecture, this approach combines technical innovation, durability and architectural heritage to create solid, aesthetic and durable structures.

Seen in the international press

«Robotic sculpture,
a worldwide movement. »

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Le Figaro
CBS NEWS
The Guardian
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IkonEra is bringing this revolution to Switzerland,
with 18 years of expertise stone.

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IKONERA - Material catalogue

Type

Density

Hardness

Finishes

Uses

Marble par excellence. Luminous white with grey veins, quarried since ancient times in the Apuan Alps. The absolute benchmark of Western sculpture, from Michelangelo to Rodin.

Limestone marble 2,700 kg/m³ of water Mohs 3 - 4 Polished - Rough - Bushhammered - Sandblasted Sculpture - Façade - Art furniture

Rare marble with golden veins on an off-white background. Chromatic variations unique to each block. Reserved for exceptional pieces.

Veined marble 2,700 kg/m³ of water Mohs 3 - 4 Polished - Rough - Bushhammered Signature pieces - Prestige interiors

Translucent stone with honey and caramel veins. Its transparency lets the light through, transforming every room into a living source of light. Backlit, it becomes incandescent.

Translucent crystalline calcite 2,700 kg/m³ of water Mohs 3 - 4 Polished (essential) - Shiny Backlit rooms - Intimate sculpture - Signature furniture

Translucent stone with peach and apricot hues. A rare variety of onyx-marble, warmer and sunnier than its honey sister. A material that seems to retain the light of the setting sun.

Translucent crystalline calcite 2,700 kg/m³ of water Mohs 3 - 4 Polished (essential) - Shiny Backlit pieces - Signature decoration - Unique pieces

Stone from the Colosseum and St Peter's Basilica. Characteristic porous texture, luminous warm beige tone. An imperial material rooted in two thousand years of Roman architecture.

Concretion limestone 2,400 kg/m³ of water Mohs 3 - 4 Bushhammered - Raw - Aged - Polished Façade - Floor - Classical sculpture

Red stone from the Vosges mountains, used in Strasbourg cathedral. A characteristic warm pink-orange hue with a strong personality. The most distinctive red in French heritage.

Red sandstone 2,200 kg/m³ of water Mohs 6 Corked - Raw - Sanded - Aged Façade - Monumental sculpture - Alsatian heritage

Fossiliferous Jurassic limestone, warm sandy tone with ammonite inclusions. The warmth of sandstone, the strength of hard limestone.

Jurassic limestone 2,400 kg/m³ of water Mohs 3 Bushhammered - Polished - Raw - Flamed - Aged Architecture - Flooring - Façade - Sculpture

Deep green marble streaked with white veins. From the Italian-Swiss Alps, it evokes high altitude forests and glacial waters. A dense material, almost liquid when polished.

Serpentine marble 2,800 kg/m³ of weight Mohs 3 - 5 Polished (reveals veins) - Bushhammered Signature pieces - Furniture - Interior sculpture

Magmatic rock from the Valais Alps. Density, hardness and frost resistance. For outdoor rooms and works exposed to the elements.

Alpine granite 2750 kg/m³ of water Mohs 6 - 7 Flamed - Polished - Bushhammered - Sanded Outdoor - Paving - Monumental sculpture

Local sandstone from the Swiss Plateau, a heritage material for buildings in Bern and Fribourg. Matt texture, soft sandy tone, with regional roots.

Tertiary sandstone 2,400 kg/m³ of water Mohs 4 Bushhammered - Rough - Partially polished Regional sculpture - Heritage facade

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«A renaissance robotics »

Our mission is to reviving the ancient art of stone sculpture, to reintroduce sculpture and ornament to our built environment on a grand scale, and to help build cities of incomparable splendour thanks to the the most ecological building material in the world: stone.

Visit drastically reducing the cost of stone production thanks to robots and artificial intelligence, we are unleashing the creative possibilities of artists and architects around the world - while at the same time bringing to light a new generation of sculptors and craftsmen.

A new renaissance in art - Up to -70 % CO₂ - A thousand-year-old natural material - Sustainable architecture

IKONERA - CTA Architecture project

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Let's talk about your work.

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Material becomes art.

Tradition & innovation

Sculptures

18 years' experience in stone processing.

Robots and craftsmen are shaping a new era in sculpture.

about us :

Our aim:

ECOLOGY :

Our process:

01 : Design

02: Robotic milling

03: Hand carving

01 : Design

02: Robotic milling

03: Hand carving

Our markets and services :

Sculptures

Architecture

Interior design

Catering

Private and Professional

Structural stone

Sculptures

Sculptures

Architecture

Architecture

Interior design

Interior design

Catering

Catering

Production for professionals and private individuals

Private and Professional

Reinforced structural stone

Structural stone

«Robotic sculpture,a worldwide movement. »

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The stone has several names.

Carrara

Calacatta Oro

Onyx Honey

Onyx Pêche

Travertine

Vosges sandstone

Jura

Alpine Green

Granite

Molasse

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18 years' experience
in stone processing.

«Robotic sculpture,
a worldwide movement. »