Recycled timber
Recycled bricks and timber in the Lilyfield Warehouse.
Image: Michael Nicholson
Virginia Kerridge enjoys the natural beauty of recycled timber. The floorboards seen here at the Lilyfield Warehouse add warmth and texture to the loft space.
aahardwoods.com.au
Recycled bricks
Rammed earth is a textural inspiration.
Image: Marcel Aucar
Like recycled timber, recycled bricks have the patina of age. Bricks are often reused from site, as seen here at the Lilyfield Warehouse.
thebrickpit.com.au
Rammed earth
Concrete flooring at White Rock House.
Image: Tim Pascoe
The textural quality of rammed earth appeals to Virginia Kerridge. It also promotes the use of local materials, as seen here at the House in Country New South Wales. Wall sculpture: Shona Wilson.
Concrete
Concrete is versatile and its durability makes it a good material for flooring, as seen here at the White Rock House.
boral.com.au/concrete
Galvanized iron roof sheeting
Galvanized iron is a durable material, has a natural patina that develops over time and is appropriate in rural settings, as seen here at the House in Country New South Wales.
stramit.com.au
Corten steel
The rich colour of the corten steel complements the use of natural materials. At the Lilyfield Warehouse, pictured here, it has been used to create a pool.
Read a profile of Virginia Kerridge Architect from Houses 95.
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Published online: 11 Mar 2014
Images:
Marcel Aucar,
Michael Nicholson,
Tim Pascoe
Issue
Houses, December 2013
