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ATTARDI – Preston 2011

Preston 2011

This project is on a private driveway located in Preston (Melbourne).

Stone Culture installed 40 M2 of 60/80mm top by 40/60mm thick Italian Porphyry Cobblestones in combination with Mexican red porphyry cobbles in a Continuous Arc pattern.

Porphyry Split Tiles 200mm wide (running lengths) 40/60mm thick were used as borders.

The porphyry cobbles were laid on top of a concrete screed 100 mm thick using a mix of 7 parts of river sand to 1 of GP Cement then grouted with a mix of 4 parts of Stone Dust to1 part of Builders Cement.

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FAORO – East Malvern

East Malvern 2011

This project is at the entrance of a private garden located in Malvern East (Melbourne). We installed 30 M2 of 60/80mm top by 60/80mm thick Patagonian Cobblestones Custom made arc pattern.

As borders we used Patagonian Porphyry Cobblestones set in a mortar bedding. The porphyry cobbles were laid on top of a compacted substrate 100 mm using a mix of 7 parts of river sand to 1 of GP Cement then grouted with a mix of 4 parts of Stone Dust to1 part of Builders Cement.

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RICHMOND

St. Andrews 2010

This project comprises the surrounds of a private House and the pool located in Eltham (Melbourne).

Stone Culture installed 120 M2 of Random Porphyry Tiles (min Diagonal 250mm by 40/60mm thick) in a mosaic pattern.

The Random Tiles were laid on top of 100 mm of crushed rock and a bedding mortar mix of 4 parts of river sand to 1 of GP Cement then grouted with a mix of 7 parts of Lilydale Topping to1 part of Builders Cement to achieve a natural color and finish.

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PIAZZA ITALIA @ ARGYLE SQUARE

Carlton 2011

This project is located in Lygon Street the Italian precinct of Melbourne, in Carlton and was delivered for the Melbourne City Council in conjunction with the main contractor 2CONSTRUCT.

Andrea Tomaselli designed the Piazza and in collaboration with Australian and Italian Stonemasons installed 1200 M2 of Italian Porphyry Cobblestones (60/80mm by 60/80mmthick) in a custom made radial arc pattern (the centre is the feature Sundial centerpiece)

As borders and bends we used Verdello Limestone in conjunction with Stainless steel inserts and the custom made bronze sundial.

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ANASTOPOULOS

Macleod 2007

This project is on a private driveway located in Macleod (Melbourne).

Stone Culture installed 60 M2 of 60/80mm top by 60/80mm thick Italian Porphyry Cobblestones in a Continuous Arc pattern. Porphyry Split Tiles 200mm wide (running lengths) 40/60mm thick were used as borders

The porphyry cobbles were laid on top of a concrete screed 100 mm thick using a mix of 7 parts of river sand to 1 of GP Cement. Cobbles were grouted using a mix of 4 parts of washed sand and 1 part of Builders Cement because of the steep inclination of the driveway.

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Agostinelli – Resevoir Melbourne

The range of uses for Porphyry Stone is endless, not only because of their durability and old world Mediterranean appeal. Porphyry is a natural material which is environmentally sound, everlasting and with many design applications from pedestrian paving, driveways, roads to feature walls and landscaping. Porphyry fits all these applications and can be worked into cubes, pavers, tiles, irregular flagging, kerbstones, borders and rustic wall veneer. It is available with sawn or snap cut edges.

The standard for our module size has been set to allow for many designs to be made without cutting or splitting stones.

By combining the range of Porphyry products with other materials, a simple lane, pathway or forecourt becomes an innovative work of art. High compressive strength means Porphyry stone withstands vehicular traffic and are an ideal material for streetscaping.

Applications

Road paving
Footpaths
Demarking areas
Designed paving using two or more colours
Pedestrian crossings
Urban Tree surrounds
Grass verges
Cobblestone and grass patterns
Combined with other paving products-marble, granite, ceramic, concrete
Commemorative dates or designs set in concrete
Pool surrounds
Garden edges
Warning strip before school crossings
Speed bumps
Anti-rollerblade/skateboard areas
Feature walls
Fireplace surrounds
Roundabouts

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Porphyry Entrance – DIESEL Headquarters – ITALY

After 10 long years the new Headquarters of DIESEL has finally been completed.

DIESEL S.p.A. is an Italian design company. It is best known for clothing aimed at the young adult market, particularly jeans. The company is owned by its founder Renzo Rosso, and is based in Breganze in northern Italy.

This is a purpose-built village that fully respects the principles of eco-compatibility and includes spacious offices, fitness & sport Centre, nursery and employer friendly outdoor green areas.

CCPP (Consorzio Cavatori Produttori Porfido) and Italian Porphyry are proud to have contributed with expertise and products to its creation.

We have supplied and installed porphyry cobblestones and split tiles for the pedestrian walkways and common areas and our Porphyry products have created a friendly and welcoming environment.

The project features 2.500 square meters of mix grey cobblestones were laid in parallel lines and 2.200 square meters of Split Tiles in Mix grey.

This is a great combination of materials and colors and has created a unique and exclusive look that met requirements for this special environment and enriched open spaces.

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RICHMOND – St Andrews

Have taken some photos of a project at St Andrews, Victoria. Click on the thumbnails to have a better look.

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Tips on how to lay cobble stone

A great little video showing you how to lay cobble stone. Remember if the job is too big or not as easy as you thought, contact Stone Culture on 0409 596 616.

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New Stone Culture Showroom

2011 has got off to a great start. We are in the process of setting up a new showroom in Preston, Melbourne.

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