The original buildings at Newman College were built during 1916 to 1918 and were designed by architect Walter Burley Griffin; they are believed to be some of his best work.
It is an innovative use of stone and a structural form of the reinforced concrete dome was one of the earliest and largest domes of its type at the time.
The creative use of stone with smooth surfaces and a rough base blend to an unusual and organic form which harmonises with the landscape. It is commonly accepted that the overall design of Newman College is a quality design of good merit and beauty.
When Paul Morgan Architect was commissioned to design for the renovation of this masterpiece they could not find a suitable Tactile Ground Surface Indicator product that is going to suit its style and grandeur until they call up Eigen Stones’ managing director Michael Lim.
Paul Morgan’s architects were astounded when Michael showed them the Modulized Tactile Indicator sample – VersaTac, which is made from Natural Granite.
With the support of Eigen’s overseas’ Granite quarries and manufacturing factories, Eigen was able to produce a tailor made modulised granite Tactile Indicator with the right colour coordination for the Newman College’s building and the luminance contrast as requested by the AS/NZS 1428.4 standards. The outcome of this combination pleased both the architect and their client.