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BUILDING BETTER Improving wellbeing through building

Into the fold An elegant design that echoes the landscape

INSTANTLY ON HOLIDAY A Kaikōura hilltop retreat with sweeping views

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t’s a sunny winter’s day in St Albans as I write this Editor’s Note. There’s a little cat bed on my desk where my fur baby watches over the garden and occasionally looks my way for a pat or scratch under the chin. It’s nearly three years since my family made the move from Auckland to Christchurch with Patty Cat. Nearly as long as I’ve been editor with abode. I’ve worked with a wonderful team, met some fantastic people and learned a lot about the passion and expertise that goes into building homes in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is my last issue as editor for abode. I’m stepping down to live a freelance life but will be staying on as a contributor. I want to thank the small and mighty abode team for bringing this and every issue together with talent and dedication. To the builders, architects, designers, local businesses and homeowners who have inspired our readers to build and improve their homes – thanks for sharing your stories and mahi. Cassie Doherty, our newly appointed editor, has an impressive portfolio of work that includes features for Archipro and NZ House & Garden. Cassie will be taking the reins from our September/October issue and will continue to bring you fresh inspiration for your home. In the meantime, in this issue we have some advice to make your home healthier from Asthma NZ and experts in heating and ventilation. There are eight superb homes to read about, from an elegant Queenstown home, a Takamatua retreat by the sea, a luxurious St Albans residence, an elevated Kaikōura holiday home with sea views, a family forever home on the outskirts of Christchurch, and a new show home with bespoke design elements. This issue has two international homes: an architect’s coastal abode and a lovingly renovated cottage in Johannesburg. Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoy this issue and have a cosy July and August.

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Contents FE ATURE S 8

W I NTE R WA R MTH E D IT Calm and bold with greens and golds

SOOTHING NEUTR AL S Layering colour for a cohesive bedroom look

LOV E YO U R TI M B E R How to care for your timber cladding

WA R M W I NTE R L I V I N G Tailored solutions to heat your home

H O M E H E A LTH FO C U S 82 B U I L D I N G B E T TE R Improving wellness through building

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86 W I N D OWS FO R W E L L B E I N G High-performing glazing for better health

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I NTO TH E FO L D A beautifully unique Queenstown residence

I N S TA NTLY O N H O L I DAY A Kaikōura holiday home with stunning views

B O N J O U R , B E AC H S I D E L I V I N G A rustic Takamatua beach house

DESIGNER VISION Thoughtful interiors and design in St Albans

TH E S I LV E R L I N I N G A sustainable forever family home

PERSONALISED DESIGN A show home with bespoke design elements

ANGLE POISE An architect’s striking site sensitive home

C R E ATI V E H E R ITAG E An inspiring villa renovation in Cape Town

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85 A B R E ATH O F FR E S H A I R Living well with ventilation systems

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WA N A K A I NTE R I O R S A welcoming home

R O U G H M I L N E M ITC H E L L Let the city breathe

E H AU S Well built

GOLDEN HOMES Affordability without compromise

LIFE ST YLE 90

FO O D A hearty beef curry

TH E G O O D L I FE

REG UL AR S

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TH E H O M E PAG E

I N S P I R I N G FI N D S

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THE SILVER LINING A builder’s own sustainable family home

BUILDING BETTER Improving wellbeing through building

INSTANTLY ON HOLIDAY A Kaikōura hilltop retreat with sweeping views

Into the fold An elegant design that echoes the landscape

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D LA K E TI M E It seems modernism was the winner for this home just outside Wānaka. With its outstanding views of the lake and mountains beyond, this home, designed by Threefold Architecture, didn’t leave a box unticked for our readers. You can check out more of this stunning home on our website.

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HE A LT HIER HOM ESE With the H1 Energy Efficiency changes to the Building Code, our readers appreciate our features on those leading the way in new and innovative ways to create a healthy home. Once again, Damien McGill, from the Healthy Home Cooperation, shared his expertise and explored the H1 Energy Efficiency changes and how they will impact your next project.

B H I GH O N A H I LL This Otago escape, our cover story, blends peacefully into its ruggedly beautiful surroundings, a triumph by Architecture By Design’s Ken Turnbull. It had our social media family envious of its dreamy setting, cosy vibes and dramatic views. C WI N TE R WA RM E R We welcomed chef and author Sam Parish to our pages in our March/April issue, and she wasted no time in making our readers and social followers fall in love with her creations. Her fruit plate crumble makes the most of what’s in season and is affordable to create a hearty and warming winter pud.

D A V I E W O N E V E RY E D GE Nestled into the hills above Christchurch, this Young Architects and Hoogervorst Builders home made the most of its challenging 30-degree sloping site. The results were spectacular for this geometric home, which mixes concrete, timber and steel to achieve a dramatic yet natural appearance. To top it off, every bit of view is made the absolute most of.

Winter Edit CREATIVE DIRECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE ROSE JACKSON STYLING SHELLEY SWEENEY AND JEN MCBRIDE

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Golden olive THE MARSEILLE DINING CHAIR FROM F R O B I S H E R , W I T H I T S J U X TA P O S E D S O F T FA B R I C A N D B R U S H E D B R A S S F R A M E , STRIKES A SLEEK POSE AGAINST A N E U T R A L B A C K D R O P O F R E S E N E T I C TA C TOE WITH HALF ARCH DESIGN IN RESENE G R E E N D AY S .

The muddy olive green of Resene Tic Tac Toe brings quiet, neutral colour to this space with a radiant playful design in the golden green of Resene Green Days to mirror the curves and lines of the Marseille Dining Chair. An abstract pattern in the Tribe Home Moss Rug brings a colourful cohesion echoing the luxuriant warm texture of the chair.

CHIC SEAT The epitome of contemporary chic, the Marseille Dining Chair combines soft, metallic grey-green fabric set in a durable brushed brass frame. It’s designed for comfort with striking good looks. ELEGANT SIDE This elegant tray end table, finished in a unique

combination of ivory-coloured faux shagreen and a satin brass-finished iron base, is a striking companion piece for the Marseille Dining Chair. SLENDER SILHOUETTE The Faux French Ivory Decanter, with its tall, slender

silhouette and curved base, brings a transparent form of the line and curve shape mirrored by the chair and half arch design. GROUNDING ABSTR ACT The colourful serenity of the Moss Rug blends

shades of khaki, mauve and rust. It's finely hand-knotted from a blend of wool and bamboo silk. This luxurious rug reflects the colour palette of the wall and furniture.

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Printed marble tiles like the intricately veined ABK Sensi Signoria Labradorite tile create a colourful, luxurious experience for the eye. This beautiful glossy porcelain print cleverly combines a selection of polychromatic marbles, defined by a sophisticated colour palette as well as neat, decorative patterns. Paired here with blue and gold tiles, many colours will match the earthy beauty of the Sensi Signoria Labradorite tile.

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Vivid retro THE SWEE T AND SOUR YELLOW OF RESENE FUNK TEAMED WITH THE BRIGHT KHAKI GREEN OF R E S E N E TA R Z A N M I R R O R T H E B O L D SEVENTIES STYLE OF THE ORLA K I E LY C L I M B I N G D A I S Y P R I N T A N D C U S H I O N F R O M B O LT O F C L O T H .

Bring energy and warmth to your living space with the dynamic duo of Resene Funk and Resene Tarzan. The daring retro flare of these colours is a perfect match for the Orla Kiely Climbing Daisy print in tones of yellow and olive green. Layered golden brown New Zealand sheepskins bring a soft textural comfort, while the cushions and throw create a chohesive contradiction with an energetic impact.

Woven Climbing Daisy fabric in Yellow Olive; Cruze Corduroy Velvet cushion; Climbing Daisy cushion; Varese Lambusa cushion; Windermere Mohair Throw in Lake ; Dark Brown Sheepskin Rug; Honey Sheepskin Rug; Rusty Brown Icelandic Natural Sheepskin Rug; Natural Single Sheepskin Rug boltofcloth.co.nz Resene Tarzan and Resene Funk resene.co.nz/colorshops

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R E S E N E D E M O N S T R AT E S H O W PA I R I N G U P N E U T R A L S H A D E S W I T H WA R M AC C E N T C O LO U RS IS A FRESH AND SOOTHING C O M B I N AT I O N F O R A C A L M I N G AND COSY BEDROOM.

eutral hues, especially shades of white, are the most common paint colours used in our homes. But how do you keep them from looking boring or becoming stale? Not all neutrals are created equal – some are inherently more interesting than others. These particular shades are often referred to as ‘character neutrals,’ which refers to the other subtle undertones that inject a little extra energy, warmth or soul into your run-of-themill white, grey, beige, brown or black. Resene Eighth Stonehenge is absolutely a hue that falls into the category of character neutrals, which is seen on the back wall of this bedroom. A clever and infinitely changeable muted grey, it works well with everything from complex and moody purples like Resene Revolver to deep masculine maroons like Resene Spitfire. Choosing a strong accent colour is another great way of bringing more life to your neutral-based colour scheme. While a striking colour like Resene Half Gin Fizz – a flaxen yellow-white – could be overpowering in large quantities, it’s one that can work magic in

the right quantity and setting. Seen here on a small accent wall at the right, it’s balanced out by the main wall in Resene Eighth Stonehenge, the slatted headboard in Resene Double Stonehenge and the floor finished in Resene Colorwood Greywash timber stain. It’s the other finer finishing touches – especially those that contrast sharply – that really seal the look. The DIY artwork plays off of the Resene Corvette pendant lamp, mirror and apricot pillowcases, while the dusty rose throw ties the brick tone of the small Resene Cinnamon vase on the bedside chair. For a more masculine vibe, rather than Resene Half Gin Fizz, the accent wall could be painted in a brandy ochre like Resene Stinger. Swapping out the peach and rosy coloured bedding with olive, the stone-coloured quilt for a denim-toned one, and adding a striped statement cushion will bring more of a masculine feel. Finish off the look with a pendant lamp and artwork in dramatic Resene Nero for sharp contrast. resene.co.nz/colorshops

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listened to my learned colleague Fraser Miller’s presentation on ‘Greening Christchurch – Christchurch City Council’s Urban Forest Plan and Tree Policy’. I learnt from Fraser that ) Ōtautahi Christchurch has set its sights on establishing 20 per cent of tree cover across our city by 2070; we currently have 15.6 per cent coverage. A lofty goal, Fraser says. Unobtainable, say others. Desirable, I say. I have submitted on Council’s proposed Plan Change 14, about the intensification of our Garden City, which quite possibly is a descriptor that is a misnomer. I have also read a scholarly paper on the correlation between green spaces in a city and crime rates, followed by one on mitigating the urban heat island. I observed city dwellers lounging in the sun on the grassy sward that is Rauora Park within our city centre. And, when in Nelson, we regularly walk Lulu, our black Labrador, along the shared path that runs either side of the Mahitahi River as it bends its way through the inner city. I am currently working my way through Bono’s Surrender, illuminating and irreverent, albeit a rather heavy tome. Possibly heavy as it follows on the heels of my reading of an account of Mick Jagger’s life. For different reasons, fascinating both. As Bono describes the inspiration behind the song ‘Where the Streets Have No Name’ he recounts his time in Ethiopia. “The red earth of Ethiopia is exhaling. The land is breathing. It is alive, only just, but alive. There’s a heartbeat murmuring beneath the red clay epidermis, a rhythm…” Our cities need to breathe. Green spaces and plants are pivotal for a strong heartbeat, essential and important contributors to the urban fabric and health of the city and its inhabitants. Laudably, many councils throughout Aotearoa are working on ‘greening’ our cities to help contend with climate change and future resilience to temperature change, restoring habitat along with providing for the general psychological and physical health of those that reside within. However, greening isn’t just about parks, trees, street verges and medians. Building and clever site design play an important role, too. This will take a greater collective and

creative commitment than currently being exhibited. Particularly so when providing for a greater density within the confines of some of our cities throughout Aotearoa, while at the same time providing a healthy and stimulating environment. This will take a more enlightened model of how we approach housing across our cities, with a more concerted effort required to increase ‘greening’ and permeability of a site. A design strategy that not only benefits that site but the wider environs, creating a broader space for biodiversity. This can take several forms, from houses with well-considered footprints sensitively sited to retain existing trees to the inserting of landscape – horizontally and vertically into built form where room is tight. Let the city breathe. A greener city is a more alive city. 03 366 3268 | rmmla.co.nz

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I N R E C E N T Y E A R S , T H E N AT U R A L BE AUT Y OF CEDAR AND OTHER TIMBERS HAS MADE THEM A POPUL AR CL ADDING CHOICE. BUT BE AUT Y REQUIRES MAINTENANCE. BR AD RICHARDS FROM TIMBER LOVE E XPL AINS THE I M P O R TA N C E O F T I M B E R C A R E .

here are many beautiful new timber-clad homes in Aotearoa New Zealand. North American western red cedar is often preferred for its longevity, but there are now a lot of local timbers available that look similar such as macrocarpa, larch and abodo. Sadly, it’s not hard to find timber homes just a few years old looking weathered with discolouration, silvering, mould or lichen, warping or cupping of timber boards, or nails revealed by splitting or cracking timber.

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Brad Richards of Timber Love says, “Everyone is led to believe that there is very little maintenance in cedar, but that timber look comes with a huge amount of maintenance. When the timber shrinks and cracks, water can get in and it deteriorates much quicker.” While cedar boards arrive onsite already machine coated, by the time the build is completed they need a second coat of oil. Brad says, “Within a year or year and a half, they will need re-oiling and then the same the next year and then you can stagger it out to three and then five years." Areas exposed to the elements fade the fastest. Hillside homes and those exposed to the sun are the most susceptible. Brad’s own hillside cedar home has been coated with black oil, which is the fastest fading colour. “The back of our house doesn’t fade, but the front side has been re-oiled four or five times in five years,” says Brad. Brad, who also has a long-established building business, started Timber Love with his wife Amanda, thanks to good relationships with previous home-build clients looking to maintain their timber cladding, decking, fences and cedar garage doors. “After doing so much maintenance on our own places and just seeing how much of these cedar homes were going up, it’s an expensive cladding, and it makes sense to look after it properly,” says Brad. Without cleaning before re-oiling or staining, dust and dirt get locked in. These soft timbers need careful washing and can be easily damaged. Brad generally recommends a penetrating oil that soaks in rather than stain, which is a surface coating. But he notes that wood oils will not penetrate through existing coatings of stain. With a team of painters specialising in timber restoration, the Timber Love team can complete cleaning and re-oiling of the average two-storey cedar-clad house in around one week. The Timber Love maintenance programme helps homeowners and commercial customers revitalise their timber to ensure beauty and longevity. 0800 888 713 | timberlove.co.nz

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