Boral Cultured Stone was a major component of an impactful entranceway design created by the architect for an award-winning home in ACT.
Jefferson Godfrey, architect and homeowner, used Boral Cultured Stone to create a refined, textured entranceway as an exterior feature. The home won the HIA Regional House Awards Renovation Project of the Year 2014 (ACT/Southern NSW).
Godfrey explained that their challenge was to revive a tired, 60-year-old duplex. The addition of a modern and polished exterior helped transform an otherwise exceptionally uniform street and ultimately, changed the streetscape. Having initially purchased the property as an interim residence, he decided to transform it into a long term family home following changes to the ACT design guidelines.
Seeking to create visual interest at the entrance of the narrow frontage house, they looked for a detailed and textured product that would add depth without swallowing up the space. Godfrey specified Country Ledgestone in Chardonnay from the Boral Cultured Stone range for the home’s entrance. Boral Cultured Stone was selected for its variation, cost-effectiveness and flexible installation.
According to Godfrey, Boral Cultured Stone, unlike other engineered stone products, actually looks like natural stone with its varied shapes, colours and sizes. He observed that Boral Cultured Stone allowed them to add depth and complexity, without the costs or installation requirements of natural stone.
Installation of the cladding product was easy, quick and flexible. Another advantage of Boral Cultured Stone was that it could be applied as a finish unlike natural stone, which has to be installed during the build. This made it easy for them to manage installation timelines and contractors. Godfrey also specified Escura Smooth Face Volcanic bricks for the project to match the colour of the stone.
Godfrey has since recommended Boral Cultured Stone to a number of architects and builders.
