rock feature wall ***pics inside***

[laynlo]

hey all well we done something a little different the last two days.
we have been working at this new born winery down here in south west vic, and we have pieced together a rock chimney out of this flint rock they dug up when digging the mains over to the building. the wall as you can see has sections in it, the architect wanted every 600mm to be level to give that line effect. the rock will continue inside as well, but thats next week when the builders are out of the way. very different building with alot of work gone into it.
that box in the wall is a stainless steel wood box.....

[ozwinner]

The "sections" to me make it look like fake stuck on rock.

Sorry.

Al

[Shedhand]

Sorry Al, gotta disagree with yer mate. I like it. Probably 'cos I'm an old rock hound. Much better than something artificial anyway.
Cheers

[watson]

Wonder where the architect got his qualifications???
Ikea??
Regards,
Noel

[Spelunx]

Jeeze you guys are a bit harsh.

If you don't like it, don't post.


I would give my left nut for a natural stone wall at my place, lines or no lines.

Unfortunately, my stone-work skill pretty much goes as far as plonking a bit of granite in the corner, running a hose over it, and calling it a 'water feature'.

I like the wall, BTW.

Cheers

Jayson.

[martrix]

I'm sure it looks pretty cool in real life. Bet it looks even better when everything is finished and in context. Make sure you post some pics when its finished.

[Clinton1]

looking good.
I'd like to see a pic of the inside and when the house is completed... if you get the chance.

[laynlo]

yeah photo quality isnt the best i did choose the worse one to upload actually..... my bad i guess.
i will post pics of when its finished in the next few weeks if intrest is there...

[Honorary Bloke]

To me, the sections make it look like it was built elsewhere and taken to the site to erect. I find it a very interesting effect and wonder if you might carry the same effect into the rock work inside.

Particularly the top piece, where it meets the roofline. Looks like a big rock saw just made a taper cut and bingo!

On a side note, seems like OZ will soon have more wineries than dropbears. You can't walk through a store here in the States anymore without tripping over some Aussie wine or other. I assume we're getting all the stuff you lot won't drink.

[masoth]

Observations, or comments are reasons to post work on the BB. They are not aimed at the individual, nor are they personal.
Bob "........ the top piece, where it meets the roofline." I agree with you - actually, how the chimney is cut has the effect of suggesting the chimney does not pass through the eaves. I also agree with the "prefab" thought.

soth

[Bleedin Thumb]

I can see what the architect is doing. They want to keep the emphasise of the linear nature of the house by the subtle introduction of a horizontal element in the stonework.

If it wasn't done this way the random bond of the stone could have overpowered the lines of the building.

It may look to some that it now resembles cladding but I'm sure that is the effect from the photo and if you saw it in situ there would be no mistaking it as real stone.

I can appreciate that it would have been a PITA to build - having to "break your bond" every couple of feet.

Nice job regardless of whether the architectural element works or not.

[Andy Mac]

I like the stone wall, and given the random nature of the rocks those lines help it in fitting with the house. Great job!

Wonder where the architect got his qualifications??? IKEA?

I dunno about that, has a whole lot more style than the average suburban brick venereal with the roller door out front!

Cheers,

[dazzler]

I like it

[rod1949]

Apart from the joint lines its pretty mickey mouse

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

I think the joint lines add a flow of continuity, that suits the architectural style well.

Personally, it's not to my taste (and I detest "cornered" windows like that) but I don't see anything "Ikea" about it 'cept for the fact that it's modernistic.

From what I can see, it should finish up looking good!