Atelier · Bespoke Fabrication

Capitols

Hand-carved and CNC-precision stone column capitals — from the five classical orders to fully bespoke designs for palaces, mosques, and landmark interiors.

The capital is the most expressive element of any column — the moment where structural logic becomes architectural ornament.

Metamar's Atelier has produced stone column capitals for some of the most demanding architectural projects in the world, including the elaborately carved Corinthian capitals that define the entrance halls of palaces and five-star hotels. Each capital is produced from your project's CAD drawings, translated first into CNC toolpaths and then refined by hand by master carvers with decades of experience in classical stone work.

The Saudi and Gulf architectural tradition demands capitals of exceptional quality — from gilded Corinthian capitals in grand reception halls to geometric Islamic-inspired capitals for mosque colonnades. Our Atelier handles both with equal precision, drawing on a team that has executed projects across Turkey, Russia, Lebanon, the United States, and the Gulf region.

Capabilities & Options

01
Corinthian Capitals

The most ornate of the classical orders — two tiers of acanthus leaves rising to spiral volutes at each corner. Hand-carved to your drawings, with the option of gold-leaf finishing for palatial interiors.

02
Ionic Capitals

The double-scroll volute capital, executed in the full classical proportion. Available in standard Vitruvian ratios or adapted to your column diameter with proportional adjustments confirmed by shop drawing.

03
Doric & Tuscan Capitals

The restrained orders — an abacus over an echinus moulding. Suitable for contemporary projects that require classical reference without ornamental complexity. Also the strongest structurally for load-bearing applications.

04
Composite Capitals

Combining Ionic volutes with the acanthus leaf basket of the Corinthian, the Composite capital offers maximum ornamental richness. A favourite for palatial reception rooms and grand mosque colonnades.

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Custom & Islamic-Inspired

Fully bespoke capitals designed outside the classical canon — incorporating muqarnas geometry, arabesque leaf patterns, interlaced geometric lattices, or calligraphic bands. Produced from your architect's drawings or developed in collaboration with our Atelier design team.

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Bases & Plinths

Complete column base elements — attic bases, Doric plinths, stepped pedestals — fabricated to match your capital order and column shaft. Full column assembly sets (base + shaft + capital) available as coordinated packages.

Capitols in Executed Projects

Materials & Capabilities

Available StonesMarble · Limestone · Travertine · Onyx — Please consult for other stone formations
Surface TreatmentHoned · Polished · Gilded · Aged — Please consult for other finishes and details
Capital HeightTo project drawings — typically 1/5 to 1/4 of column height
Production MethodCNC roughing + hand-carving finish by master craftsmen
MatchingColour-matched across full sets from single quarry block selection
Drawing RequirementElevation, plan, and section drawings at minimum 1:10 scale
Engineering SupportDowel fixing details, weight schedules, installation sequence notes
ApplicationsPalaces · Mosques · Hotels & Resorts · Government Buildings · Luxury Villas

From Drawing to Delivery

01
Drawing & Design Review

Our Atelier team reviews your capital drawings in detail. For complex hand-carved designs, we prepare a 3D model for client approval before any stone is cut.

02
Sample Carving

For orders of significant quantity or complexity, we carve a single sample capital for client inspection and sign-off. Adjustments are made at this stage before full production.

03
CNC Roughing & Hand Carving

The capital block is first rough-shaped by CNC to within 10 mm of the final profile. Skilled carvers then refine all leaf forms, volutes, and detail by hand.

04
Finishing, Packing & Delivery

Completed capitals are measured against drawings, photographed, and carefully crated for delivery. Each piece is individually numbered for installation sequence.

Atelier — Capitols

Discuss Your Project

Our Atelier team specialises in architectural stone carving at the highest level. Share your drawings and we will advise on material selection, production method, and programme.