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REVELSTONE - A TROPHY WINNER IN THE CMA’S 2022 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE COMPETITION
September 14,
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Cape-based cast-stone manufacturer, Revelstone, has won three awards in this year’s Concrete Manufacturers Association Awards for Excellence competition. Winning the Beauty for Life and the Wet-cast stone award categories, the former award achieved further distinction by being elevated to trophy status by the judges, one of only four overall category winners to achieve this accolade.
The Beauty for Life category was created for projects completed 10 years or more prior to an awards competition and Revelstone’s 2022 entry showcased the 2012 paving of a vehicle and pedestrian forecourt at the main entrance to Cape Town’s Southern Sun Hotel in Buitekant Street.
The cast-stone producer also took the honours in the Wet-cast stone category, in this instance by supplying a range of pavers to Leeu Estates, one of Franschhoek’s most prestigious wine estates and hospitality retreats.
The CMA Awards for Excellence trophy is presented to Revelstone founder, Andrew Cyprianos, by CMA general manager, Henry Cockcroft.
In the Southern Sun Hotel project, Revelstone’s Devon Cobbles, Jura Pavers and Jura Edging were specified by Louis Karol Architects and were skilfully deployed in combination with granite inlays in eye-catching configurations. Laid by Progressive Paving, the paving harmonises with the port cochere, using a blend of colours and patterns to create a forecourt with distinct Roman influences.
Managing director of Progressive Paving, Adrien Desmarais, says that he is absolutely delighted that the project has won a CMA trophy.
“It’s good to know that quality paving products combined with professional execution not only achieve enduring results but can be officially recognised for doing so.
“This was a project which required detailed planning and careful execution. We operated under a tight time constraint and the paving had to be laid in two phases to allow for vehicular and pedestrian access during construction.
Revelstone’s Jura pavers with V-shaped granite and circular Devon Cobble insets under the port cochere at the Southern Sun Hotel.
“Owing to the intricate nature of the paving layout, we paid particular attention to correct and accurate lining and we made sure that the paved road sections were buttressed with solid side-wall support.
“Besides natural weathering, one of the reasons for the improved appearance of the cast-stone pavers over time is the gloss created by the polishing effect of rubber tyres,” explained Desmarais
At Leeu Estates, Revelstone’s pavers formed a natural extension of the extensive grounds and gardens, their colour tones forming the perfect foil for the estate’s plants, vines and sculpted art. Eight types of pavers were selected by the client to pave the estate’s roads, parking areas, walkways, patios and staircases during 2019 and 2020.
Paving contractor, Derek Anderson of Highland Paving, says that Leeu Estates is his most prestigious and diverse paving project to date.
“Leeu Estates was very far-sighted in its choice of paving products and they paid particular attention to their installation, with the result that the estate is now an outstanding example of what can be achieved with cast-stone paving,” said Anderson.
This is the second CMA trophy awarded to Revelstone. The first was won in 2018 for a wall-cladding project at Cape Town International Airport’s international departures hall.
Family-owned, Revelstone has been producing customised cast-stone products since 1993 for both the domestic and commercial markets. The company uses traditional masonry skills combined with modern moulding techniques to painstakingly produce master moulds from original rocks and stone. This hands-on approach allows the creation of custom-made products, enabling Revelstone to supply pavers and cladding uniquely tailored to its clients’ specific requirements.
Video recordings of Revelstone award winning entries and the other winning entries can be viewed on https://www.cma.org.za/Initiatives/2022-Digital-Awards-for-Excellence/2022-Digital-Awards-for-Excellence-Winners-Book and on the CMA’s YouTube channel.
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