For Chris, using different Cemintel products allows him to create diversity and contrast in his designs; the products have become a key part of his material selection. “I just love how the Cemintel cladding solutions blend so well together to create really unique designs. Cemintel products will feature heavily in a number of my upcoming projects,” concludes Chris.
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Cemintel brings surrounding estate features into the heart of a stud farm home set among luscious greenery and geometric sleek black tar fencing.
Dulong Estate is the epitome of sophisticated design. The modern home was designed by Chris Morrison of Morriachi Architecture. With the homeowners passion for horses a key influence, the design uses natural-looking materials such as wood and stone to seamlessly connect the home to the surrounding estate and its iconic stud features.
Influenced by two of Cemintel’s most versatile products, Chris chose Cemintel’s Barestone and Edge cladding to bring his design to life. Cemintel’s Barestone is a sleek, smooth concrete cladding, designed to seamlessly connect to the surrounding environment. Its raw stone finish is suitable for both interior and exterior façades and can be a statement in itself, or a subtle backdrop to enhance design elements.
Modern, minimalist house with a flat roof, featuring large, smooth concrete panels on its exterior. The house has tall windows and offers an outdoor dining area seen through glass walls. The surrounding landscape is simple, with a well-manicured lawn and some shrubs.
A modern, minimalist patio adjacent to a sleek, open-plan kitchen and dining area. The space features clean lines, neutral tones, and large sliding doors, allowing seamless indoor-outdoor living. An outdoor grill and dining table are visible on the patio.
Cemintel’s Barestone was used for both the interior and exterior walls of the home, creating a smooth transition from the outside to within. “Barestone creates an eye-catching facade without dominating the design. The open plan layout connects the interior and exterior of the home to the surrounding estate,” says Chris.
One of the key points of inspiration was the black tar fences that envelope the fields. Chris wanted to extend this character element to the home. Edge Cladding is a creative cladding solution that added clean sleek lines and finishes to the home’s stunning luxury design. “We really wanted to bring elements of the stud farm into the home and create a striking contrast to the Barestone cladding. Edge is a versatile and durable alternative to traditional weatherboard, which we painted a deep black to emulate the woodgrain texture of the stables and the black tar fencing,” says Chris. “By lining the Edge cladding horizontally and vertically across the awnings and window frames, it adds dimension and a subtle texture to the exterior facade.
Modern open-concept kitchen and patio with bar stools and a scenic view of rolling green hills and blue sky. The space features clean lines, large glass openings, and a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living areas.
Modern living room with minimalist decor featuring a tan leather sectional sofa, wooden dining table with chairs, and a large black-and-white horse photograph on the wall. Sliding glass doors open to a patio with a barbecue grill and outdoor furniture.
For builder Butch Barrett of Barrett Constructions, Barestone’s prefinished panels that could be cut on site were a major advantage to the efficiency of the project. “Barestone is a great product to work with, and cutting the panels to create the shadow lines gave it a sleek, modern look. We cut the panels onsite to ensure a perfect fit. Barestone is prefinished, which adds real value to the project by reducing costs. Using lightweight, easy to install products like those made by Cemintel also means you don’t need as many people for the installation; allowing us to keep project costs down,” says Butch.
In subtropical Queensland, the weather can be unpredictable, with extreme heat and wild storms all year round. Barestone is designed to weather naturally, blending seamlessly with its environment. Edge is manufactured from advanced, lightweight fibre cement, which resists shrinking, swelling and cracking in all weather conditions. The benefit of fibre cement is it’s low-maintenance ventilated cavity structure that helps reduce heat ransfer and facilitates air flow, providing improved thermal performance for the home.
A modern living room features a large brown sectional sofa and two chairs against the walls. A black-and-white horse painting is mounted on the wall. The room opens to an outdoor space with a built-in grill station. A ceiling fan hangs overhead.
A modern outdoor patio with a covered seating area. The space features a white dining table, metallic bar stools, a barbecue grill, and ceiling fan. Large glass doors open to an indoor living area. Concrete, wood, and metal materials create a sleek design.
Fibre cement is also designed to meet nature head-on. Each panel is coated in Ceminseal® water block technology which repels water while maintaining the natural appearance of the fibre cement. “With rain and water penetration a challenge in sub-tropical Queensland, we had to ensure we used a durable product that would repel water while allowing air to flow freely. Fibre cement was the most effective solution. The warranty guarantee that Cemintel provides was also really important for this project, given the range of weather conditions that the area is exposed to. The durability of both Barestone and Edge gave us the peace of mind that the structure would stand the test of time,” says Chris.
Modern single-story house with flat roofs, large glass windows, and gray exterior walls, set against a clear blue sky. The house is surrounded by a lush green lawn, with a partially covered outdoor area on the left.
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