ARCHITECTURE

An architectural renaissance

Building together

An architectural renaissance

Building together
______________________________________________ IkonEra brings back the golden age of stone. At the crossroads of robotics and human gesture, we're giving cities back the beauty of Florence, Paris or New York, without the constraints of yesterday. ______________________________________________

The universe
stone

By redefining the economics of stonemasonry, we are paving the way for richly ornate architecture on a grand scale, and for the creation of unprecedented forms of rare ambition.

The universe
of the
stone
By redefining the economics of stonemasonry, we are paving the way for richly ornate architecture on a grand scale, and for the creation of unprecedented forms of rare ambition.

Our expertise

Our expertise covers a wide range of sculptural creations: ornaments, bas-reliefs, columns, frames, figures and bespoke decorative elements. We shape stone for every kind of setting, from classical architecture to the most ambitious contemporary projects.

Our
knowledge-
go to
Our expertise covers a wide range of sculptural creations: ornaments, bas-reliefs, columns, frames, figures and bespoke decorative elements. We shape stone for every kind of setting, from classical architecture to the most ambitious contemporary projects.

Stone ornamentation

Decorative networks
Decorative networks
Consoles
Consoles
Bas-reliefs
Bas-reliefs
Columns
Columns
Architectural frames
Architectural frames
Sculpted figures
Sculpted figures

Stone facades

Gothic
Gothic
Administrations
Administrations
Moorish
Moorish
Neoclassical
Neoclassical
Fine Art
Fine Art
Gothic
Gothic
Parametric
Parametric
Art deco
Art deco
Neoclassical
Neoclassical
Fine Art
Fine Art
Engineering of the future

Stones

Structural

Century London Terrace Block
Clerkenwell Close
Aesthetics,
without compromise
Up to 75 %
savings on construction
Up to 96 %
less carbon
structural
Engineering of the future

Stones

Century London Terrace Block
Clerkenwell Close

Uncompromising aesthetics

Up to 75 % in construction savings

Up to 96 % less carbon

01 : Design

Working independently or alongside architects, our creative team designs monuments, faรงades and decorative elements for contemporary and neo-traditional architecture. We also bring historic architectural elements back to life as part of restoration projects.

02: Manufacturing

We produce stone ornamentation of remarkable precision, in volumes hitherto unattainable, opening up a new field of possibilities for monumental projects. Each piece is then sublimated and checked by hand by our sculptors.

03: Installation

We work alongside engineers, architects and specialist craftsmen to define the most appropriate solutions for integrating and installing stone elements on site.

Stone facades

Ornaments at your fingertips

The same stone ornament, carved by IKONERA : up to 70 % less costs. From decorative details to monumental 15-metre works.

Cost reduction
  • Corbel
    Corbel30 cm
    Decorative detail
    -67%less costs
  • Ionic capital
    Ionic capital45 cm
    Architectural element
    -70%less costs
  • Corinthian capital
    Corinthian capital90 cm
    Major piece
    -67%less costs
  • Raised panel
    Raised panel2,5 m
    Large format
    -69%less costs
  • Obelisk
    Obelisk15 m
    Monumental work
    -70%less costs

 Increasing levels of investment - from accessible detail to monument.
Estimated reduction vs. traditional hand-cutting and imported worked stone.

- Carbon footprint

Stone is the material the most sober.

- Reference: Reinforced concrete

Concrete

kg COโ‚‚ / mยณ
410

Concrete production accounts for around 8 % of global COโ‚‚ emissions.

- Ikonera : Natural stone + Robotics

Pierre

kg COโ‚‚ / mยณ
123

Extraction and cutting require relatively little energy. A natural material that is thousands of years old and fully recyclable.

โ—†Source: comparison based on the same volume, full extraction โ†’ installation โ†’ end-of-life cycle. Estimated by IkonEra / EPFL 2024.