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Decorative concrete projects, design trends, and industry stories from Türkiye and around the world.
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LEED v5 draft raises bar for permeable surface requirements on commercial sites
USGBC →
Biophilic design moves beyond planting walls — concrete is the new canvas
Dezeen →
Türkiye's green building market forecast to grow 38% by 2028, driven by luxury residential
JLL Research →
Urban heat island mitigation: pervious concrete among top-ranked interventions in new EU guidance
European Environment Agency →
CarbonCure and Bomanite International announce research partnership for low-carbon imprint concrete
Concrete International →
Istanbul enters top 10 luxury residential destinations globally as international buyer demand surges
Knight Frank →
Project Profile · İstanbul, Türkiye
Marriott Istanbul Hotel: Bomanite Imprint Systems for a Luxury Lobby
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Project Profile · Türkiye
Bodrum Luxury Villa: Grasscrete Permeable Driveway
10 February 2026 · 1,200 m²
At this Aegean coastal estate, Grasscrete channels rainwater directly into the soil — a permeable surface that is as beautiful as it is sustainable.
Project Profile · Middle East
Dubai Marina Residence: Exposed Aggregate Pool Terrace
28 November 2025 · 3,800 m²
Across 3,800 m² of Dubai Marina luxury waterfront, Bomanite Exposed Aggregate delivers a surface that resists salt air, intense UV, and pool chemicals without compromise.
Project Profile · Europe
London Kensington Loft: Bomanite Custom Polishing Transformation
5 September 2025 · 980 m²
In a Kensington heritage conversion, Bomanite Patene Teres polished the raw structural slab to a mirror finish — without a single extra centimetre of floor build-up.
Project Profile · Europe
Amsterdam Housing Project: Grasscrete Sustainable Car Park
22 August 2025 · 2,100 m²
On this BREEAM-certified Amsterdam housing scheme, Grasscrete permeable surfaces became the centrepiece of an urban stormwater management system.
Project Profile · Asia
Singapore Changi Business Park: Pervious Concrete for LEED Platinum
20 July 2025 · 5,200 m²
At JTC Corporation's LEED Platinum campus in Singapore, Bomanite Pervious Concrete handles 5,200 m² of pedestrian and light-vehicle surfaces while managing tropical rainfall loads.
Article · Türkiye
The Rise of Decorative Concrete in Istanbul's Luxury Real Estate
10 October 2025
We spoke with leading Istanbul architects and developers about decorative concrete's growing role in luxury residential and commercial projects — and where it is heading in 2026.
Project Profile · Türkiye
Beykoz Konaklari: 10 Private Pool Terraces
20 March 2026
Overlooking the Bosphorus, Bomanite Türkiye delivered full design-to-installation service for ten distinct private pool terraces at one of Istanbul's most exclusive residential addresses.
Article · Türkiye
Concrete in LEED & BREEAM Certifications: A Guide for Architects and Developers
5 March 2026
How do pervious concrete, Grasscrete, and low-VOC surfaces earn credits in LEED v4 and BREEAM? A comprehensive guide from Bomanite Türkiye.
Article · Türkiye
Natural Stone vs Decorative Concrete: A 15-Year Cost Analysis for Architects
20 February 2026
Not the installation cost — the total cost of ownership. Bomanite Türkiye's engineering team compares real figures across 1,000 m² of floor over 15 years.
Article · Europe
Decorative Concrete Trends 2026: Biophilic Surfaces and Nature Integration
28 January 2026
How biophilic design is reshaping decorative concrete in 2026 — and what it means for luxury residential and commercial projects in Türkiye.
Article · Türkiye
Urban Heat Islands and Pervious Concrete: A Concrete Solution for Cities
15 December 2025
Istanbul summer surfaces reach 65°C. How do pervious and light-toned concrete systems measurably reduce urban heat island effect?
Project Profile · Türkiye
Akbank Headquarters: Polished Concrete for a Corporate Identity Floor
8 April 2026 · 3,200 m²
At Akbank headquarters, Bomanite Patene Teres transformed 3,200 m² of corporate floor space into a polished surface that became an extension of the bank's brand identity.
Project Profile · Türkiye
KidZania Istanbul: 7,500 m² of Bomanite Imprint for a Children's Experience City
14 March 2026 · 7,500 m²
The authentic feel of KidZania Istanbul's "city streets" was constructed across 7,500 m² using Bomanite Imprint Systems — durable enough for millions of small footsteps.
Project Profile · Türkiye
İzmir Kordon Renewal: Pervious Concrete for a Coastal Promenade
3 February 2026 · 2,800 m²
On İzmir's iconic Kordon seafront renewal, Bomanite Pervious Concrete met the brief for saltwater resistance, pedestrian comfort, and stormwater management in a single system.
Project Profile · Middle East
Abu Dhabi Cultural District: Bomanite Imprint for Public Open Space
18 October 2025 · 6,100 m²
On Saadiyat Island's cultural district in Abu Dhabi, Bomanite Imprint Systems created 6,100 m² of shaded public space surfaces that are as cool to the touch as they are to the eye.
Article · Türkiye
Polished Concrete Interior Guide: From Matte to Mirror — How to Choose the Right Finish
22 April 2026
For architects and interior designers: a technical guide to the relationship between sheen level, aggregate size, colour, and maintenance — so you can specify the right polished concrete finish the first time.
Article · Europe
Micro-Topping for Retail and Residential Interiors: The Design Power of a Thin Layer
2 May 2026
Just 2–3 mm thick and applicable over existing surfaces: what is and isn't possible with Bomanite Micro-Top — a practical guide for architects specifying thin-coat systems.
Article · Türkiye
How to Protect Your Concrete Driveway This Winter
25 May 2026
From Ankara to Erzurum, Istanbul to Bursa — freeze-thaw cycles, de-icing chemicals and moisture wear concrete surfaces down. Bomanite Türkiye's four-step winter preparation guide.
Project Profile · Middle East
Riyadh: Vision 2030 Residential Complex Exterior Surfaces
10 November 2025 · 4,600 m²
On this Saudi Vision 2030 mixed-use residential project, Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems covered 4,600 m² of amenity-level external surfaces — with heat performance data to prove it.