Stones are parts of rocks that form the architectural shape of the city. Stacked into a paving stone, they become an integral part of the city's history and culture, witnesses of countless events.

However, individual stones tell a story that transcends the time of the city's existence. The appearance of each stone is the imprint of geological processes and the course of natural history. The project offers a closer look at a familiar material that dissolves into the urban everyday life, where deep time is intertwined with modernity.

The project begins with the study of a granite stone found by the author on Palace Square. This stone becomes the starting point for an in-depth analysis of the role of stone in shaping the architectural appearance of the city and its cultural significance.

Stone as an element of urban architecture

Stones, which form the basis of urban architecture, bear witness to many historical events. Their presence in the form of paving stones on the streets of St. Petersburg reflects not only engineering achievements, but also cultural and historical layers that have accumulated over the centuries.

Geological memory of a stone

Every stone bears the imprint of geological processes and natural history. The project proposes to look at these stones as carriers of a deep temporal memory, where the geological past is intertwined with contemporary urban life.

Interactive experience with augmented reality

Using augmented reality (AR) technologies, the project allows viewers to interact with models of granite stones derived from real objects on Palace Square. This creates an opportunity for a deep immersion into the history and materialisation of the urban environment.

‘Stone Lines’ offers a new perspective on everyday elements of the urban environment, revealing their multi-layered history and significance. The project encourages viewers to reflect on the time and materiality that shapes our urban experience