The collaborative national action showcased the authenticity, heritage, and contemporary architectural dynamic of Greek natural stone in Verona.
The 60th edition of Marmomac in Verona concluded on a high note, with the Greek Marble Ouzeri emerging as one of the most distinctive international concepts presented at the world’s leading exhibition for natural stone, architecture, and design.
A Modern Take on Cultural Heritage
Conceived by the architectural team TremeEats, the project reinterpreted the traditional Greek ouzeri—a historic symbol of hospitality, gathering, and dialogue—into a sophisticated design environment. Rather than presenting natural stone as a static material, the installation brought Greek marble to life, transforming it into an interactive element of everyday culture and social connection.
The initiative successfully bridged the multi-millennial legacy of Greek marble with contemporary design trends, reinforcing its position across international markets and modern architectural applications.
Strategic Organization & Industry Synergy
The presence of the Greek Marble Ouzeri at Marmomac 2026 was jointly organized by Enterprise Greece and the Greek Marble Association as part of the overarching national strategy “GREEK MARBLE | Then. Now. Forever.”
This joint initiative highlighted the ongoing commitment to bolstering the global recognition, extroversion, and export capacity of Greek companies operating in the natural stone sector.
The project was made possible through the support of key industry sponsors and leading Greek marble producers:
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Crystalmar
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Dermitzakis (Greek White Marble)
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Dionyssos Marble
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F.H.L. Kiriakidis Group
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Iktinos Hellas S.A.
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Marmyk Iliopoulos
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Marble Sachanas
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Pavlidis Marble Fine Granite
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Dimitrios Perrakis
Through concerted action, high design standards, and strong institutional collaboration, the Greek Marble Ouzeri left a lasting impression at Verona, affirming that Greek marble remains a timeless material with a bright future on the global design stage.
