Objectives
To meld with its distinct surroundings, decision-makers at Presbyterian Homes wanted the appearance of the various structures for Presbyterian Village Homes to complement the traditional red brick that dominates the neighboring University of Georgia campus, while blending into the rural outskirts of Athens. “To create the desired collegiate look with a rustic edge, we needed a combination of materials,” said lead architect Trevor Ream. “The scale of the project required that we break it down to ensure a residential aesthetic. For the base, we needed a time-saving, cost-effective and consistent product.
Solutions
The architect team selected a locally manufactured product that offered a wide color range and a refined ashlar pattern to blend well with the brick. Jason Gomes, the superintendent for the project added, “The pre-assembled varied sizes helped with daily production allowing our masons to get the square footage in the wall needed to stay on schedule.”
Results
The outcome produced the time-honed look of hand-cut stone with its antiqued edges and textured face while featuring the modern benefits of manufactured masonry. Overall sales for the homes exceeded expectations. The apartment phase of the complex initially included 70 units, but demand for these residences resulted in a full build-out of 100 units.
Team & Location
Designer: Baston Associates- Architecture Firm
Producer: GMS, an Oldcastle® APG Company
Installer: Halloran Masonry and RW Allen
Project Location: Athens, GA