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Etching lasting designs in stone
The recently-established Granite Design aims to leave its mark on stone, embellishing unique projects in the UAE with its own brand of designs.
01 June 2005
Granite Design – which launched operations in Dubai just 11 months ago offering its unique style of stone architecture – is highly pleased with the response it has received in the market and has started venturing into turnkey projects.
“Despite being new, we have created a name for ourselves within a short span. The response so far has been excellent and we will continue working towards the larger goal of transforming Dubai as one of best modern stone architecture cities,” says a spokesman for the company.
Granite Design started operations last November during the Big 5 Show, mainly focusing on stone architecture. “Among the hundreds of exhibitors at the Big 5, we were unique and exclusive as we have something different to offer,” he comments.
“The company is focusing on its vision of blending the best in ancient and modern architecture by combining the natural beauty of stone, water and wood. This is something unique for the region and we are making every effort to make it popular with developers, designers and contractors,” the spokesman adds.
He continues: “Stone architecture has always been admired from ancient times and is still popular on all the continents. However, it is rarely seen in the Middle East due to the lack of skilled artisans. Granite Design has put together a team of stone experts who are experienced in creating architectural marvels with stones in projects such as modern resorts and hotels.”
The company is currently introducing three major design variants inspired by the stone designs from Beverly Hills, Monte Carlo and Majorca. These designs comprise beautiful rough granite stones rich in quartz and minerals, which are hand-picked from Seychelles and India. The solid granite stones are 10 to 20 cm thick and designed in crazy patterns.
“It’s a 100 per cent handmade piece of architecture where no machinery is involved and could be used for applications such as interior design, exterior, cladding and landscaping,” he adds.
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Granite Design is also introducing one of the most beautiful American stone veneers in the Middle East. Popular in North America in commercial projects, these veneers give a look of natural stone at a fraction of the cost. Lightweight, easy to install and aesthetically appealing, they are offered in three major designs: English Castle Stones, Mountain Stones and Stalked Stones.
In addition, through its rockscaping division, Granite Design has introduced an innovative concept of ‘rockscaping with granitic texture’ in the region.
“The rock features available in Dubai are of a clayish texture and look artificial from a distance. However, the products offered by Granite Design look natural even close up,” the spokesman points out. “We are already in discussions with top consultants in Dubai and hope to embark on our first major project in mid-September.”
The Woodworks Division of the company makes gazebos, pergolas, fencing and decking. Granite Design takes special care in choosing the wood to match the climatic conditions in the Middle East.
Its landscaping division follows a themed approach to give gardens a distinctive identity.
“One finds that the gardens in most of the villas in Dubai look the same. While giving top priority to the client’s concept, we develop a special theme for the outdoor setting. We also undertake projects on fixed budgets, which is a relatively easy approach as it gives us the liberty of using rockscaping, water features, greenery, stone architecture and natural wood to create a dream garden,” he continues.
“The response to our new and challenging concept has been very good which explains why we have a handful of projects and satisfied customers in a span of 11 months. Currently Granite Design is creating gardens in American, European, Asian, Island and Arabian style,” the spokesman adds.
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