Case Studies
62 Walker Road
Point Chevalier
Concrete It was engaged to replace the tired and deteriorating vehicle parking area and pedestrian access leading to the front entrance of this established Point Chevalier residence.
Although modest in scale, the project’s success depended on something more important than size: ensuring the new concrete remained sympathetic to the original character and material palette of the home.
Rather than introducing a contemporary concrete finish that could appear disconnected from the existing property, the owner’s preference was to recreate the distinctive appearance of the home’s original concrete. A red McCallum’s chip aggregate was selected to reference the original material and retain the visual connection between the new work and the history of the property.
The new 100mm-thick concrete pavement incorporated both the vehicle parking bay and pedestrian pathway to the home’s entrance. Careful preparation, boxing and placement were undertaken to ensure the new concrete followed the required geometry and provided a clean transition between vehicle and pedestrian areas.
The concrete was completed with a light exposed-aggregate finish, revealing the red McCallum’s chip without over-exposing the surface. Achieving the desired result required controlled finishing and exposure to produce an even aggregate distribution and consistent appearance throughout the completed works.
A decorative saw-cut pattern was incorporated into the finished pavement, breaking up the concrete visually and adding subtle architectural detail without detracting from the character of the residence.
The completed project demonstrates how quality placing and finishing is not always about scale or complexity. Sometimes it is about material selection, attention to detail and understanding the architectural context in which concrete sits.
By carefully referencing the property’s original concrete, Concrete It transformed a tired entrance into a durable and attractive new surface that feels considered, appropriate and connected to the home’s existing character.
