Qantas First Class Lounges
Sleek, smooth and stylish - that describes the new Qantas First Class lounges in Sydney and Melbourne. Designed by Marc Newson, these lounges imbue five-star quality the moment you walk in the door. Stone definitely steals the show here. The extensive use of the finest Italian marble on the walls, floor and counter tops greets you with a mixture of understated timeless luxury and contemporary style.
The main lounge area uses large format polished Statuario Venato tiles on the floor and walls, while the individual bathrooms are fitted out top to bottom with Bianco Carrara – even the shower pans are carved from a single piece of stone.
As stone consultant on the project, Stone Initiatives was commissioned to carry out a detailed evaluation of the stone to ensure fitness for purpose. An extensive physical testing program was carried out to confirm its suitability. The initial testing program was followed by an investigation to select a suitable sealer system that would improve the stain and etching resistance of the stone while not detracting from its appearance. The use of polished Statuario Venato throughout the main lounge posed special challenges with regards to stain and slip resistance. Stone Initiatives trialled an extensive range of sealing systems and recommended a three-part sealing system that was found to water and oil-based stain absorption as well as surface etching (from wine etc.) while also improving the dry slip resistance of the polished surface.
The minimalist appearance of the marble in the Lounges is balanced with the use of earthy fabrics, fine woollen carpets and wooden furniture including specially designed American oak panel dividers. Overall, this is a project that is definitely first class!
Client: Qantas Ltd
Stone Testing and Consultancy: Stone Initiatives (www.stonemtg.biz)
Architect: Woods Bagot
Project Managers: CRI Australia (Sydney), Clifton Coney Group (Melbourne)
Stone Supplier: Furrer
Marble Installers: Apex Stone Projects (Melbourne) and Artedomus (Sydney)
Sealing System: Geal products
Sleek, smooth and stylish - that describes the new Qantas First Class lounges in Sydney and Melbourne. Designed by Marc Newson, these lounges imbue five-star quality the moment you walk in the door. Stone definitely steals the show here. The extensive use of the finest Italian marble on the walls, floor and counter tops greets you with a mixture of understated timeless luxury and contemporary style.
The main lounge area uses large format polished Statuario Venato tiles on the floor and walls, while the individual bathrooms are fitted out top to bottom with Bianco Carrara – even the shower pans are carved from a single piece of stone.
As stone consultant on the project, Stone Initiatives was commissioned to carry out a detailed evaluation of the stone to ensure fitness for purpose. An extensive physical testing program was carried out to confirm its suitability. The initial testing program was followed by an investigation to select a suitable sealer system that would improve the stain and etching resistance of the stone while not detracting from its appearance. The use of polished Statuario Venato throughout the main lounge posed special challenges with regards to stain and slip resistance. Stone Initiatives trialled an extensive range of sealing systems and recommended a three-part sealing system that was found to water and oil-based stain absorption as well as surface etching (from wine etc.) while also improving the dry slip resistance of the polished surface.
The minimalist appearance of the marble in the Lounges is balanced with the use of earthy fabrics, fine woollen carpets and wooden furniture including specially designed American oak panel dividers. Overall, this is a project that is definitely first class!
Client: Qantas Ltd
Stone Testing and Consultancy: Stone Initiatives (www.stonemtg.biz)
Architect: Woods Bagot
Project Managers: CRI Australia (Sydney), Clifton Coney Group (Melbourne)
Stone Supplier: Furrer
Marble Installers: Apex Stone Projects (Melbourne) and Artedomus (Sydney)
Sealing System: Geal products
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