New Materials New Possibilities

By arranging 600mm-wide Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding lightweight panels at 90 degrees with internal and external corner junctions, they created a sharp-edged shape with a subtle texture to wrap a two-storey extension.

With the use of Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding, the Zig-Zag House is an arresting addition to its Melbourne laneway and has become a financially feasible point of inspiration for many homeowners. This speculative project shows how innovative materials can create endless design possibilities without compromising durability or the practical elements of a build. For homeowners, this means that experimental and exciting designs are more achievable than ever before thanks to using Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding.

02 What’s In

Featured this month is a review of architectural technology to make it easier for building designers to accurately render a design and take their clients on a journey through their home well before it’s built.