A Digital Resource for Your Day-to-Day Planning
A physical sample tells you a great deal about a stone: its texture, surface and colour become tangible at a glance. A larger sample area shows how the material behaves in its surroundings and under changing light. But there is another step between the sample and the finished design: seeing the stone in use. How does it look across a large piazza? How does its colour change when the surface is wet or exposed to strong sunlight?
The BESCO project database shows belgrano® natural stone in built projects, under real lighting and weather conditions and with the everyday wear and tear that comes with public use.
From the first idea to the final detail: The database can be used from the earliest design stages to explore different spatial effects, colour schemes and surface finishes. As the design develops, it becomes a practical source for researching proven materials and construction details.
Real-world examples of bespoke solutions: Radial paving patterns, flush transitions, solid stone fountains or sensitive historic settings: the database shows how architects, landscape architects and other project partners have tackled complex design and construction challenges in built projects.
Useful support for client and authority meetings: Project photography combined with technical information provides a clear basis for comparing different stones and construction approaches. See how materials perform under frost, de-icing salts and sustained use, and bring documented project experience into your next discussion.
How to Navigate the Project Database
Browse the project database by application to get an overview of relevant references:
- Parks & green spaces
- Pedestrian areas & public squares
- Façades & interior flooring
- Design elements
You can also narrow your search by stone type, colour or region to find projects that match your requirements:
- Stone type: Granite, diorite, basanite, gabbro, gneiss and other hard stones
- Colour: Choose from light, dark or multicoloured stones
- Region: Search by region to find reference projects in a particular area
Behind the Projects: Background Stories and Interviews
Every successful project involves decisions that go far beyond the finished surface. That is why our project pages include more than photographs, key figures and information on the materials used. Selected projects also feature detailed background stories and interviews with architects, landscape architects and project partners, offering insight into the specific challenges and solutions behind each project.
Quiet Elegance for Research and Work: belgrano® limestone shapes the interiors of the Medical Research Centre in Wiesbaden, designed by grabowski.spork GmbH. In an interview with architect Jan-Eric Spork, he explains how the stone contributes to the overall design and what the project required in terms of material and execution.
New References from Current Projects
Stadtbad Schöneberg, Berlin (left): As part of the renovation by AHM Architekten, flame-textured belgrano® quartzite paving with high slip resistance and resistance to chemical exposure was used in the wet areas.
Otto-Weidt-Platz, Berlin (right): A solid fountain made from dark grey belgrano® quartz monzodiorite forms the focal point of the design by relais Landschaftsarchitekten.
Landesgartenschau Bad Nenndorf 2026 (left): For the waterfront and terrace areas, hutterreimann Landschaftsarchitektur selected multicoloured belgrano® granite and granodiorite.
Landesgartenschau Neuss 2026 (right): Robust stairs and seating elements in belgrano® natural stone are integrated into the newly shaped hills and lake terraces, connecting the site with the town centre. Planning: Franz Reschke Landschaftsarchitektur (Landesgartenschau and Stadtpark Neuss) and Seeger Landschaftsarchitektur (West Entrance staircase)
Explore the Project Database
Whether you are at the beginning of a competition or already working on construction details, explore the BESCO project database for built examples, material references and practical solutions to inform your next design.
Further Information and Personal Advice
Our team will be happy to discuss your project with you. Get in touch by phone or email, or arrange an online consultation.
