Special Lines Worthy of the palace Designed by the inspiration of Elhamra palace which is been described as the dream palaces reflection to the real world in 1001 nights tale, is one of the best achieved examples created with digital technology, appearing in 3 dimensional textures in sizes of 30 X 60 cm with colors; turquoise, light turquoise and white. The ground-colors of Elhamra is accompained with decorations in same colors. Elhamra, is a unique choice to create spaes reminiscent of palaces…
He was born in Istanbul on May 19, 1973, Tolga Berkay graduated from Marmara University Fine Arts Ceramic Department where he studied from 1992 to 1996, ranking second, and engaged in sculpture work at Prof. Dr. Tankut Öktem’s studio. In later years, he worked for twelve years at Istanbul. Eczacıbaşı Vitra Seramik Factory, Design and CAD/CAM department and for a short time, at Kohler Factories in France. He was trained on high pressure mould design and production in Italy on which he made applications in Turkey. Setting up his own studio in Şile, Istanbul in 1997, Tolga Berkay created works on Hittite civilization and wall reliefs, and showed his applications in various architectural structures, staying loyal to the originals of Hittite Reliefs in local and international museums. He has been serving as design director at Bien Seramik sanitary ware and Tiles plants in Bozüyük since 2011. The artist, who has worked with ceramics for a time period over seventeen years, who has designs in various solo exhibitions and institutional firms, has won various prizes on sculpture, ceramic and bathroom designs in Turkey and international platforms.
Bien Seramik, by its yearly production of 19 million m2 floor tiles and glazed granites and its turnover reaching to 120 million USD, is one of the leader ceramic production companies in Turkey. It is known as a first brand which produces wall tiles with digital technology in Turkey and is using digital printing systems in wall and floor tile production since 2009. Bien Seramik, with its 130 branches in 5 continents, exports to more than 50 countries, especially America, Canada, Spain, Israel, Greece and today is globally a prominent brand in ceramic market… Bien Seramik’s story begins with acquisition of the production plants by Ercan Group of Companies in 1997. The group is serving to 4 major circle of trade which are mining, tourism and construction, ceramic tile production and LPG Distribution. Bien Seramik is investing in cutting-edge technology in its plants and gives great importance to the designing range reflecting today’s trends. By 1250 type of ceramic coating products, operate in product categories such as; bare wall, wet floor, kitchen top space, pool products, terrace and garden decoration. Bien Seramik’s production is in comply with ISOEU standards and like all companies within the structure of Ercan Şirketler Grubu, is directing its production by the established quality management system.. Bien Seramik is also a leader brand in the sector where achieved 25% annual growth since the last 4 years and increased its market share in high segment products…