Exterior stone cladding from Austech External Building Products has been selected for the Kangara Waters aged care facility in Belconnen ACT. The facility is nearing completion with display apartments now open and the landscaping finished. Craft Stone wall cladding features prominently in the development and its surrounds, linking the project to its bushland location.
The development has used over 120m of Vintage Ledgestone in Alpine to clad dividing walls, exterior walls and large stone feature walls. Alpine is a light colour that complements the open plan design for the common areas and landscape.
Craft Stone is designed to be installed easily and quickly and this saved the builder, St Hilliers Contracting, on labour costs and helped them to keep to a tight schedule on the construction.
Craft Stone is a manufactured stone, but is created using thousands of individual moulds that are individually painted so no two stones are the same. A stone was needed that could complement the natural surroundings but also help reduce the cost of materials and Craft Stone fulfilled these specifications.
The main BBQ area is vital in providing a social space to residents. Craft Stone was chosen to create a natural and comfortable environment and was used to clad low walls that define the area and also provide extra seating.