THE creation of something interesting through the use of ordinary building materials was recently displayed at the Decoration + Design Sydney expo by architecture firm Architect Prineas. One of only six architects invited to present a one-room display on the theme ‘Eco Luxury’, architect Eva-Marie Prineas created a unique bathroom that combined luxury and eco-friendly features through the innovative use of Boral concrete blocks and other standard building materials.

Everything in the room was either bought online, purchased second hand, recycled or left over building material. One wall of the display featured Boral masonry blocks installed on their sides to show the internal indentations and give it an arty honeycomb appearance. These “pockets” also had a practical application as mini shelves and cubby holes for accessories and decorations. Another wall featured an eye-catching array of mirrors. The bathroom was lit by a chandelier and furnished with an elegant clawfoot bathtub.

“We normally use Boral masonry blocks for construction purposes rather than for aesthetics. We decided to turn this tradition on its head and create a whole new look and feel by using a popular and well-known product in an innovative and attractive way,” said Prineas. “We also painted the blocks white to draw attention to the rough texture of the material and to add depth and a sense of elegance to the room.”

Prineas said she enjoyed working with Boral because of the diverse, affordable and high quality product range that was available. “They are also in tune with our philosophy. They’ve been supportive of our creative endeavours even when we turn their products upside down or sideways,” she added.

Architecture & Design Team

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