AUSTRALIAN STONE
Best Civic Project
Project: Riverstone Rise Development
Developer: Devine
Name of the Stone Supplier: Capricorn Sandstone Quarries
Stone Description: Full range of Capricorn products from sawn to size, to broken quarry rock and pebble. Products predominantly sourced from the re-purposed materials, 30000 tons used in retaining walls and landscape rock. Over 200m3 used in entry statements, feature walls and parklands.
With support from the Australian Tile Council and the Australian Stone Advisory Association, designEX 2014 will present the following 3 day programme of industry-related seminars and panel sessions at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Glebe Island, Sydney from 28-30 May 2014. Download the 3 day programme
28 May: 5 seminars focusing on tile and stone materials and selection.
29 May: 6 seminars focusing on tile and stone installation, maintenance and waterproofing.
30 May: Three special panel sessions between 10:30am and 4:15pm.
To gain FREE entry, pre-register online at www.designex.info after 15 March.
“Wow!” is what people want to hear after installing onyx. According to Richard McKenzie of Ocean+ Merchant, the stone is thought of as being a fairytale stone – it becomes what you want it to be. It can be used to add a sense of mystery, set the mood or make a statement. It is indeed a special stone in that it makes people stop and take notice. Read more…
AUSTRALIAN STONE
Best Exterior Residential Project
Location: Private residence, Cairns, Queensland
Architecture: Chris Van Dyke Designs
Installation: Touchstone Tiling
Stone: Chillagoe Champagne Marble 400 x 400 x 20mm honed, 500 x 500 x 20mm polished, and treads and risers plus granite cappings
In the last edition of Discovering Stone, Jim Mann mentioned in ‘Sandstone Back to Basics’ the significant changes which have taken place in relation to use of sandstone, as large format cladding and thin tiles, versus its early use as large hewn blocks. We take a look at some recent projects, prime suppliers and their products. A small but growing number of sandstone producers export product. Read more…