Architectural firm KDE Group recently approached Olde English tiles to restore the front path and verandah on a 2 storey Victorian terrace in Glebe, the final stage of a total restoration of the house undertaken by KDE.
The brief was to create something that was both classic and contemporary. The 'classic' was achieved by selecting the Manchester pattern paired with a special Norwood border featuring encaustic strips as well as encaustic diamonds, plus alternating blue & grey triangles. Carrara marble treads & edging add to the impression of classic grandeur. The 'contemporary' part of the equation was achieved by slightly tweaking the colour palette - playing down the traditional earthy tones and giving more prominence to grey and white.
The success of the new pavements has generated quite a buzz in the area, with numerous locals stopping to admire the finished result.
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