Mountain View Retreat
Wanaka
Jura Grey Limestone | Wanaka Residence
Jura Grey Limestone plays a defining role in this Wanaka home by Johnston Architects, creating a seamless material language that flows from exterior decks through to interior flooring and bathrooms. Its consistent use brings a strong sense of cohesion, visually connecting spaces while softening the transition between indoors and out.
Working with a restrained palette of natural materials, Johnston Architects have used Jura Grey to ground the architecture, pairing it with timber and glazing to create a calm and considered response to the surrounding landscape.
Chosen for its subtle tonal variation and natural fossil character, Jura Grey adds depth and quiet texture throughout the home. Its warm blue-grey undertones sit comfortably within the alpine setting, reinforcing a timeless connection between the built form and its environment.
The result is a refined and enduring material that brings the entire project together, showing how a single, well-chosen stone can elevate both the architecture and the overall experience of the home.
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Architect: Johnston Architects
Photography: John Williams
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Jura Grey Limestone

Jura Grey Limestone
Jura Grey is a timeless natural limestone celebrated for its rich fossil character, subtle colour variations and enduring strength. Formed over millions of years in the Bavarian region of Germany, each tile and slab carries a unique story of ancient marine life, expressed through delicate textures and embedded fossils. Its warm greys, and blue- grey tones create an atmosphere that is both natural and refined, making it suitable for contemporary spaces as well as classical architecture. Beyond its visual charm, Jura stone is valued for its durability, versatility and robust performance in both interior and exterior applications. Whether used for flooring, walls, or architectural claddings, Jura brings authenticity, longevity and quiet sophistication to any built environment.
- Stone type: Limestone
- Pattern: Cross-Cut, Vein-Cut
- Surfaces: Polished, Honed, Tumbled, Sandblasted, Brushed, Venezia, Bordeaux, ++
- Suitable for interior and exterior use
Sizes
Tiles, Pavers and Setts - custom sizes
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