The Great Pretender
What if I told you that the “stone” cladding on that premium building wasn’t stone at all? Or that the “timber” finish on that iconic façade never saw a tree?
That’s the magic of Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) and Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC). They are the great pretenders of the construction world—materials that mimic the look and feel of natural stone, wood, terracotta, or even metal, while delivering lighter weight, higher strength, and better durability.
At The Global Elephant, we’ve spent two decades perfecting the art of façades that look traditional but perform futuristic:
GRC panels that look like hand-carved sandstone, yet weigh just a fraction.
UHPC façades with timber grain textures that won’t warp or decay.
Finishes so authentic, you’ll only believe it’s not stone when you try to lift it.
This is more than imitation—it’s innovation. By reducing material usage, cutting embodied carbon, and offering design freedom, GRC and UHPC let us honor tradition while embracing the future.
Project Photo : GRC Panel Cladding (Granite Stone Look alike) at Sky City Mall, Oberoi Realty, Borivali, Mumbai.
