Architecture, Projects

Cattai

Project
Cattai
Architect
IL New and Associates
Product
Terracotta Roof Tiles (La Escandella)

PRODUCTS

Bristile Roofing Planum Caviar

Cattai is an elegant home situated in the rural landscape of Sydney’s Northwest and serves as the builder's own family residence. What started as a blank canvas of rocky bush, transformed into a striking family home that embodies both luxury and practicality. At the core of the design is the use of Terracotta Roof Tiles in the deep Planum Caviar colour, which not only enhances the home's visual appeal but also offers exceptional durability.This material choice highlights the balance between elegance and performance, reinforcing the importance of selecting high-quality materials in architectural design.

The home features thoughtful architectural details, such as decorative garage doors and exposed rafters, all tied together by the seamless integration of the roof tiles. Elevated on a corner block, Cattai enjoys expansive views of the surrounding bushland, with the deep tones of the Terracotta Roof Tiles providing a grounding element that contrasts beautifully with the natural environment.

Roof tiles like the Planum Caviar combine aesthetic appeal with durability, showcasing how material choice is key to creating enduring architectural designs.

The roof installation demanded precision and expertise, as the high-gloss Planum Caviar tiles required careful handling due to the complexity of the roof design. With multiple valleys, steep pitches, and collarless ridge tiles, the craftsmanship involved in this project was essential to achieving a flawless finish. The result speaks to the role that materials and skilled labor play in architectural success, where aesthetics and practicality meet to form a lasting structure.

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The choice of Terracotta Roof Tiles offers not only a visually appealing solution but also brings long-lasting performance to the home. Known for complementing the timeless elegance of Hamptons-style architecture, the material’s durability, combined with its energy-efficient properties, makes it an ideal choice for homes designed to endure. The interplay of these tiles with lightweight building materials highlights how architectural projects can seamlessly integrate traditional and modern elements, creating homes that are both functional and aesthetically refined.

Cattai demonstrates how thoughtful material selection and expert craftsmanship can elevate a home beyond just its visual appearance. The project achieves a balance of architectural beauty and resilience, proving that great design is both enduring and sustainable. The way the home interacts with its landscape further enhances its architectural integrity, as the design complements and enhances its natural surroundings.

Product Feature
Planum Caviar
Planum Caviar

Planum creates a look of simplicity and elegance with contemporary colour options developed to complement the sleek, refined shape of the tile. Due to its innovative design and size, the Planum tile is faster and easier to install. Furthermore, the highly weatherproof design means it can be applied to roof pitches as low as fifteen degrees.

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