By Island Stone
The exterior of this prominent beachside property is a classic combination of stone, timber and glass. As well as being from New Zealand, the stone needed to complement the Western Red Cedar cladding. Hyde Grey schist from Central Otago was the ideal solution, its predominantly grey tones throwing up just enough hints of rust brown and gold.
All the stonework was done in our lightweight cladding, with the raw stone cut into flat and corner pieces at our processing plant in Cromwell, then freighted to site in Mount Maunganui ready for laying in this dry-stack finish. Island Stone managed the supply and installation for this project, which is a great example of how New Zealand schist can be as equally at home at the beach as it is in amongst the Southern Alps where it originates from.
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Why is it that we find flowing water calming, that having plants in our living spaces improves our mood or that we feel so much better after a walk in the fresh air? Being connected to nature is good for us, we know it intuitively and the research tells us as much. At a time when we are increasingly disconnected from the world outside our front door, Island Stone gives you the chance to have a slice of nature where you live and work every day.
Our range of tiles and claddings offers a myriad of opportunities to have natural stone as a feature in your next project, whether in a classic, understated way, or where innovative design takes centre stage.
Nothing you will see in the Island Stone range is ‘off the shelf’ – these are our designs and each product must meet our strict quality standards before we put the Island Stone name to it.
From the earliest conceptual beginnings through to the end-product being available for your next project, Island Stone controls the entire process. We design it, source the raw material and in most cases produce it in our own purpose-built factories. Where we don’t make the product ourselves, we form strong partnerships with those who we contract to do it on our behalf.
So, if you still don’t find what you are looking for, feel free to talk to us about custom design. After all, sourcing, cutting and shaping stone is what we do! Give us a call.