Abode - Issue 65 - July/August 2023

AOTEAROA HOMES + IDEAS + ADVICE

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THE SILVER LINING A builder’s own sustainable family home

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

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SOOTHING NEUTR AL S Layering colour for a cohesive bedroom look

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

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

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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

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

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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

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DESIGNER VISION Thoughtful interiors and design in St Albans

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

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PERSONALISED DESIGN A show home with bespoke design elements

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ANGLE POISE An architect’s striking site sensitive home

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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

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

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E H AU S Well built

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GOLDEN HOMES Affordability without compromise

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FO O D A hearty beef curry

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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have a passion for guiding people on creative journeys to realise their vision.

After many years as a couturier, making and tailoring wedding dresses, I searched for a way to show more of my bold creativity and fell in love with interior design.

I love connecting with my clients on a personal level. This is the most crucial part of my job. Knowing their everyday use of spaces, personal tastes and aesthetic aspirations helps me curate everything perfectly, so the outcome is happy clients with homes they love making memories in.

One of the most effective ways to create an inviting and cosy space is texture. Try deep, moody or warm neutral palettes (from walls to sofas) paired with lush soft textures like velvet, wool, fur and linens. Add a soft throw to any sofa or bed and support New Zealand and your derrière with a sheepskin beanbag.

Nothing screams ‘come in and cosy up’ like a chunky woollen rug. Layer up those textures!

When it comes to colour, you can create a warming winter space with natural timber tones, golds, browns, ambers, ivory and warm whites.

Hands down, I am a drapes lover! They’re elegant and a great way to introduce texture.

My current favourite fabric is Element by James Dunlop; it has an excellent texture and the colour differs either side, with two sheer tones that give sumptuous body when draped.

It’s available in a range of colours that connect the interiors to the land.

I’m also a fan of all Bremworth carpets, made in New Zealand from New Zealand wool with beautiful textures. Some of my other favourite New Zealand companies considering natural components and sustainability in their innovations and craft include Woodwrights, Terra Lana, Abodo, Tasman Leathers, Bestwood and Vida Space. This list could go on and on.

These products are becoming increasingly popular. For some, it’s knowing where the product is made and who is crafting it. People trust New Zealand-made products. For others, it’s about doing their bit to look after our planet.

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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.

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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 .

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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.

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arket expectations on home heating are changing as more and more people understand that a single fire in the living room won’t be enough to keep their whole house warm all winter long. Few now choose a standalone fire as their primary form of heating.

However, it can be difficult working out the best alternative, where to start and how to plan for improved standards of heating through the colder months. Working with a reliable professional in the heating market, like Simply Heat, can save a lot of time and stress.

Whether you are a homeowner or a builder, a visit to Simply Heat’s showroom at 95 Byron Street in Sydenham is recommended as an ideal starting point. Unique in the local market, their showroom stocks a range of heat pump systems, such as ducted Fujitsu heat pumps and accessories. The specialist team is

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installed in the roof space. Ceiling vents supply the warm air to each room. Most ducted heat pumps are not compatible with flat-roofed homes, but customised solutions such as bulkheads may be considered in a new build that would not otherwise have the necessary roof space.

It can be a mistake to cut corners on a ducted heat pump system design as an incorrectly sized unit may prove noisy, will struggle to reach the correct temperature and be more expensive to operate in the long run. These problems can be avoided by working with a reputable design and installation team, such as Simply Heat’s in-house team, who will complete the necessary air volume calculations to ensure the right unit is selected and correctly installed. Simply Heat is a Fujitsu Accredited Installer, so not only will you get the right

fit for your unique space, but you’ll also get a six-year full parts and labour warranty for long-term peace of mind.

While ducted heat pump units are installed out of sight, there is a range of ceiling vent grilles to choose from. At the Simply Heat showroom, customers can learn more about the design process and browse various grilles and diffusers ideal for architectural homes, with options from long linear grilles to more discreet air grilles.

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t’s all about that roofline. It’s the reason this Tāhuna Queenstown new-build flows so gracefully within its landscape. And piecing it together with razor-sharp accuracy was the most crucial part of the construction.

This 323m2 home, known as “Wings over Water” has a double twisted plane infalling roof with opposing twisted soffits, resembling a butterfly.

“The natural stained timber envelops the form of the building, folding up the angled soffits which are carved around the slopes and intercepts seamlessly into the land. The butterfly roof of the house extends towards the mountains, mimicking the peaks and troughs of the landscape beyond,” says Nick Shore of Shore Construction.

As you enter through the front door of the home, your eye is drawn to views of Coronet Peak which can also be seen from the main bedrooms, library and conservatory.

While the corner of the living area opens up towards Cardrona, and the Crown Ranges.

With the entire house clad in cedar, it was a puzzle the team relished. “It was very technical, but we had the right guys there, and they thrived on it. They spent months outside doing all the timberwork.”

The design of the house, initially conceived by Kamermans Architects, is all about making efficient use of the sun. Homeowners Bob and Wendy wanted something energy efficient – and different.

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The team was up for the challenge. “We wanted to bring to life Bob and Wendy’s vision, to exceed their expectations,” says Nick. Bob was impressed by the team, especially site foreman Edd Bragg. “Edd’s ability to manage the job onsite was exceptional, as well as dealing with us as clients.

Nothing was a problem, and his technical ability and knowledge far exceeds his age.”

The outside cladding was a major focus for the Shore Construction team, says Nick. “The ceiling is pitched internally to follow the shape of the eaves outside, giving the illusion that corner of the roof is floating. When you’re standing in the living room, it looks spectacular.”

Nick says there was another element of complexity to the build, the large artificial pond. “The site was dead flat when they bought it, but Bob and Wendy spent a year doing all the landscaping before the construction was even considered. So when we turned up to start construction, we had to work around all that existing landscaping. We were only about 1.5 metres away from the edge of the pond during the entire build, as the decks didn’t go in until the end. We had our scaffold set up in the water for the majority of the build”.

It was an unconventional approach, but there was no other option but to install the pond prior to construction says Nick. “They wouldn’t have been able to do it later; it would have been physically impossible”.

The jetty was built during landscaping and was a key component when setting out the build says Nick, “When you open the front door, you look through the home’s

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conservatory, full of subtropical plants, straight down the jetty towards Coronet Peak. The whole design is centred around that view, it was our focal point.”

It was attention to detail that saw Shore Construction win the tender for the job. “We were building the house next door,” says Nick. “We were engaged by Bob and Wendy’s project management company to provide a tender for this project. They recognised and were impressed by what we were doing.”

Nick says Bob and Wendy were very clear about what they were looking for right from the start of the tender process, and Shore Construction worked collaboratively with them. Nick says Shore Construction is well versed in tailoring their services to meet the needs of each client.

In this case, after the original design by the architect, they managed all aspects of the build.

Nick and his team worked very closely with the homeowners. In fact, Bob and Wendy moved from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a tiny home on the site, for a hands-on approach. “In the majority of our projects, our background is in design and build, so we’re used to putting all the right people together and managing that process from start to finish,” says Nick.

“With Bob and Wendy being on site, there was a lot of interaction, and they put trust in our team. There was a lot of communication,” says Nick. Bob agrees, “From day one of talking to Nick about the project, he had a good understanding of the detail of it.”

Interior finishes and the kitchen and bathroom designs were worked on together. Bob and Wendy knew what they wanted and already had some materials picked out. Everyone involved helped finalise the designs.

This on-site process meant decisions could be made on the spot. The glazing throughout the house, for example, was upgraded to triple-glazed early in the build, a choice made by Bob and Wendy just as they were signing the contract. “It was the first project we’d been involved in with triple glazing,” says Nick. “You don’t notice the

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weight of the doors when you open and close them, they slide so well”.

Energy efficiency was important to the homeowners, says Nick. “The house is built to a very high insulation standard, there’s underfloor heating throughout, and it reaches far above the Building Code. It’s pushing on the edge of being Passive House Certified without going to that level.”

Sustainable in its design, the shapes and angles of the eaves allow for the low winter sun to enter deep in the home, while keeping the heat of the high summer sun out.

The home’s two twisted planes of the roof are connected by a central gutter that discharges rain water into water tanks for potable water garden irrigation and grey water fittings.

Solar panels supply power to this off-grid home, while the conservatory space produces passive heating, allowing the owners to grow sub-tropical plants year-round.

It’s also a smart home says Bob, “It’s quite a technical system that operates the house from the front doorbell all the way through.” That also includes the sophisticated lighting, all from ECC. Bob is a fan of the smart tech system. “You can do everything on your phone.

Now we’ve got it, we wouldn’t have anything else. It’s very, very cool.”

The homeowners say they could not be more thrilled with every part of their new home. “They made sure that everything was right,” says Bob. “It was very seamless, and that’s how they get the quality. We love it, and now we can sit back and enjoy it.”

Nick and the Shore Construction team are also delighted. Despite the intricacies of the build and the extra considerations of working around an already-completed landscape, it was well worth it seeing the result. “It was a great project to be involved with. We’re very, very proud of what we’ve done there. With the landscaping already done, we were the last ones to leave, and it was nice to walk away with all the landscaping glowing. It looks like the house has been there for ten years among the gardens.

So that was really rewarding.”

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The Soft Touch Acrylic Finish is complemented by a continuous recessed black handle, while the tall units wear a stunning Satin Black Romana handle with matching Blum Legrabox Orion Grey drawers. The white Eurostone Benchtops with waterfall leg detailing are accompanied by an undermounted one-and-a-quarter double sink and integrated dishwasher. The island is also complemented by the detail of additional storage on the opposing side.

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aikōura is experiencing a bit of a resurgence of late. Few towns in the world boast so many natural wonders in such close proximity to the centre.

Whales, dolphins, seabirds and many other species of marine life frequent the town’s coast, while the rugged peninsula offers exhilarating views in all directions. And with an easily accessible two-and-half hour drive from Christchurch or two hours from Picton, it’s easy to see why people seek to find a permanent holiday home here.

Such was the case for the homeowners of this newly built architectural beauty. The couple were looking to build a holiday home that took full advantage of the dramatic site overlooking the ocean and the mountains.

After working with the practice on previous projects, they chose Wilson and Hill Architects to design their abode.

“Our clients were after a clean and simple design,” says Chris Wilson, Director at Wilson and Hill Architects.

“The section site on the top of the hill is one of the best sites we’ve seen – with 270-degree views – we wanted to do it justice.”

And so began the process of envisioning the clients’ dreams. The homeowners were keen to have a place they could instantly arrive at and be on holiday. Low maintenance and an informal feel were crucial to the brief. The space also needed to be able to accommodate extra family members, but equally, they didn’t want a huge space, so it needed to be multi-functional and easeful in purpose.

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“This home was never going to be a regular suburban family home,” says Chris. “It needed to be different.”

The result is a stunning single roof form in the shape of the letter ‘m’ with an asymmetry, meaning there is a more voluminous space to the seaside, and a smaller space on the other side, housing the kitchen and guest rooms beneath.

The issue with building anywhere coastal is using materials that are strong enough to cope with the harsh weather conditions. “There’s no point using paint, as it would soon get weathered and would not fit with the low-maintenance brief,” says Chris. “So we settled on an anodised aluminium roof and cerano natural finish unpainted plaster.”

These materials provide a long-lasting home and give a natural look to blend into the surrounding beauty of the landscape. “When building by the sea, corrosion is always an issue,” says Chris. “Also, the big wind loads due to the hilltop location made for a few challenges in the construction of the home.”

The architect hence worked with top-quality structural engineers to ensure the structure could withstand these high loads. “There’s a lot of steel in the structure, and large expanses of glazing, so it was quite a challenge to work out how it would all hold together,” says Chris.

An expert builder was required to achieve this level of precision, so Chris called on builder Nick Griffin, having worked with him before. “Nick’s an organised builder, so I knew he’d be perfect for the job,” says Chris.

Nick took the new roofing system, steel and glazing complexities in his stride and was delighted in the product.

“Being Christchurch-based meant we needed to be organised working on-site in Kaikōura so much,” says Nick. He and his team of two worked away for approximately six months, making the commute from Christchurch to Kaikōura on a Monday morning and returning to the city on a Friday evening. “Luckily, we had a three-month lead time from when we were awarded the project to actually starting,” says Nick. “This meant we could use this time to source all our materials, which was challenging during the Covid-19 pandemic.”

With access to a nearby garage, Nick was able to store all the products, with the exception of the oversized items such as the roofing and the framing. The complexity of the build meant that Nick had to constantly be thinking three or four stages ahead.

“There’s lots in the design that required a lot of forethought,” says Nick. “For example, the interior ply walls had to be considered during the framing stage, so it all lined up perfectly.”

The construction of the roof was very specific, as well, with no trusses, so the roof had to be built from scratch and the roof framing built on site.

“It’s the subtle detail that makes a big difference to the look and feel of this home,” says Nick. “It’s been great to see that everything’s all lined up and the process was a smooth one.”

The result of this collaborative approach between owner, architect and builder is a truly unique home. It is a beautiful yet simple response to the dramatic site on the hills overlooking Kaikōura. The clients had trust in Wilson and Hill Architects to do something a little different to the standard, and this was delivered in the design work of Chris Wilson and the precision construction of Nick Griffin Builder. The homeowners can now relax and feel truly at home from the moment they arrive here.

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A C H A N G E O F L I F E S T Y L E WA S R EQ U I R E D FO R THE OWNERS OF THIS BANKS PENINSUL A BACH. A R M S T R O N G I N T E R I O R S D E M O N S T R AT E S W H AT E XCELLENCE CA N LOOK LIK E WHEN DESIGNING A N E W C O A S TA L H O M E .

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Charming and rustic: French oak beams and flooring

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his unique project features French oak beams, which, apart from cleaning, wire brushing and the necessary fumigation for importing, have been left in an original state displaying their patina and history. Engineered French oak flooring boards (190 millimetres) were used to complement the beams. All finished in a rich-coloured oil to bring out the character of the grain.

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very now and then, you come across a home that makes your heart sing. Such is the case with this brand-new beachside abode just outside the historic French settlement of Akaroa.

The homeowners had owned the coastal property for many years and wanted to make a plan to spend more time there. So, the existing bach, although practical for intermittent use, was in need of significant upgrades, and it was decided to build from scratch.

“The bach actually got uplifted and transported down the road,” says the homeowner. “We’d had such a lot of fun there; it was great to see it still remains.”

It was essential for the homeowners that the new home still evoked that coastal bach vibe, albeit in modern materials and form. So, they worked with architectural designer Nic Curragh from Objects Ltd to replicate that essence in their new creation.

As Nic says, “There’s a certain appeal about some of the early Banks Peninsula cribs with their lean-to and simple gable structures, where sheet and batten cladding were the norm and corrugated steel the only go-to.”

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The homeowners knew they wanted a functional home that was warmer and suited to more permanent living. “We also wanted the home to capture the water views and blend in with the surrounding environment.”

The architectural design centres on a shared living space with bedrooms off either side of this hub. After building several homes in Christchurch before this one, the homeowners describe this build as “the most functional” of the lot and can’t fault any aspect of it.

The rusticated horizontal cedar weatherboards were adopted as the primary exterior wall cladding, with vertical battens integrating with the exposed cantilever cedar bearers below. It’s details like this that add to that sense of providing an aged or old-hand finish and feel to the home.

Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors created this cosy charm. The homeowners had attended a house and garden tour in Ōtautahi Christchurch and visited

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Angelique’s own home as one of the show homes open for viewing. “Of all the homes I viewed that day, I knew Angelique’s home was my favourite. And for that reason, I asked her to work with us on our beachside home.”

Involved from the early stages of architectural plans, Angelique had extensive input into all aspects of the home’s look and feel. From flooring to lighting, furnishing to fixtures, nothing was out of scope.

“We were delighted to work on this project,” says Angelique. “The homeowners were very trusting of us and had full faith in the outcome, based on my vision.”

By having a clearly designed plan for this home from the very start, the lengthy delays were avoided, and the result is a home that is perfectly balanced from the moment you step on the property.

Angelique achieves this by having a theme for the whole house and then crafting each room in tune with that theme, while simultaneously giving each room its own feel. For instance, says Angelique, “The master bathroom feels different to the guest bathroom, but they have similar colours and textures.”

The sourcing of large French oak timber beams and posts were also an integral part of Angelique’s input and

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theming of the home. They provide an immediate rustic charm both inside and out.

“I found them from Alan at Forêt and ended up buying his entire stock at that time,” says Angelique. Some were used in this Takamatua home, while others went into Angelique’s own home, and the remainder are stored ready for a similar project.

The builders on this project, Falloon Builders, had the job of working with the French oak during the build process. Owner Brendan Falloon comments that the beams presented the biggest challenge of the build.

“In the initial design, it was assumed the beams were square and somewhat machined,” says foreman Ben. “But when they arrived on site, they were extremely rustic, and no sizes or dimensions were close to what was expected.”

Nic comments that the building team has done an incredibly good job of finishing the exposed rafter frames and posts. “They have done very well to construct the ‘organic in nature’ beams and posts so craftfully.”

Ben and Brendan are rightfully proud of the result and agree that the overall detailing was crucial to the

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success of this home. “Everywhere you look, there are straight lines in every direction. From the foundations up, everything had to line up. That was the intention from the architectural designer and the interior designer aligned to this as well.”

From the mitred corners of the weatherboard to the vertical batons and windows lining up perfectly with the tiles used on the interior walls of the home, it’s these minutiae details that make for such an aesthetically beautiful home. “It was crucial to get it right from the start, so as the build went up, we could see it develop and envisage the end result,” says Ben. So when it came to the “not so straight” beams, it was a case of studying them carefully and choosing which ones would work in the different positions. “We were very aware we only had one chance to get it right with the beams when we were cutting them to size,” says Brendan.

“And we’re really proud of how the beams look in their finished locations.”

This drive for detail and perfection brought out the best in every subcontractor involved in this project, and the pride in the workmanship is evident in the finished product.

The interior design, architectural design, building expertise and level of detailing provide the owners of this new bach with immediate rustic charm and a place worthy of living in permanently. The passion for this place, and now this abode, keeps on flowing – as will this family’s enjoyment of it for many decades to come.

Involved in this project INTERIOR DESIGNER Armstrong Interiors 03 356 2636 armstronginteriors.co.nz BUILDER Falloon Builders 027 315 9198 falloonbuilders.co.nz ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Objects Ltd 021 024 99195 objects.co.nz STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Pocket 03 390 1588 pocketeng.co.nz GENUINE FRENCH OAK FLOORING Forêt 021 766 750 forêt.nz BENCHTOP Shayne Boyd Granite Benchtops 021 240 0124 JOINERY Woodshack Kitchens 03 347 9790 woodshackkitchens.co.nz BATHROOMS Oakleys Plumbing Supplies 03 379 4750 oakleysplumbing.co.nz FURNITURE Artwood Outdoor Halo Indoor Johston Imports 03 317 8044 ji.net.nz INTERIOR PLASTERERS Lance Ash Interiors 03 341 7922 laip.co.nz

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quintessential 1910 New Zealand villa in the heart of St Albans was the perfect spot for Andrew and Andrea to raise a family. With great neighbours and an ideal location for schools, it ticked all the boxes.

But then the Christchurch earthquakes struck, and the original structure no longer held its appeal.

“The house shook when the dog ran around inside, and dust had a habit of collecting in one corner,” says Andrea. While the insurance covered the cost of new foundations, when the time came to repile the home, it quickly became apparent that an upgrade was required.

“It was a great villa for bringing up our family, but it had done its time,” says Andrea. “We knew we had to start again.”

Andrea and her husband Andrew were familiar with the building industry, so they seemed unphased by undertaking such a project. As a Director at Foley Group Landscape Design, Andrea was adept at working with clients to design homes, interiors and landscapes. Andrew, whose family own Montreux Furniture, oversees the interior design resource centre DesignMade. This resource allowed access to the very best interior products, so it meant he could call on his contacts to get the job done.

The couple’s first point of call was Radius Building.

Andrea had previously worked with Richard Fantham, Company Director and Project Manager at Radius

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Building. “Richard was known to us for being that builder who always comes up with solutions,” says Andrea. “He also knows the way we live, and he really ‘gets’ us, so it was an easy decision to choose Richard and Radius Building.”

Although Andrea and Andrew concepted the home themselves, Dulcie Brown, Principal Architect at Foley Group Architecture took these concepts and transformed them into a well thought out design. As Andrea says, “Architect Dulcie Brown, through her meticulous tailoring, captured the essence of us and our brief, sculpting the ideas we had, into our home.”

The design brief was to create a home that integrates family life with entertaining. It was decided

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This stunning wood fire from Simply Heat brings natural radiant warmth to this light-filled open plan space.

early on to locate the three family bedrooms on the first floor and keep the ground floor as open and flexible as possible for entertaining.

“The challenge was to keep the building mass within the permitted zone created by the boundary recession planes,” explains Dulcie. “It led naturally to a long, narrow home. This is expressed externally with a strong extruded gable form which presents a bold frontage to the street and opens up at the rear to provide the master bedroom with views to the garden.” By having two storeys it also allowed for the ground floor spaces to have maximum connection to the garden areas, a must-have for the family.

Richard was involved early in the process so he and his team were able to advise on selections on finer construction detailing as the project progressed. For example, Radius Building’s experienced team was able to input on detailing such as hidden exterior doors, illuminated stairs and the positioning of fixtures.

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“This home was very much built by collaboration,” says Richard. “The copper entry door is a great example of that. It involved seven different companies to ensure the finished product performed as required – from the joiner and electrician to the steel supplier and locksmith.

My foreman Garry brought all the details together and managed these contractors brilliantly.”

The finished home is in stark contrast to the original villa, but with equal doses of charm. The original footprint has been maintained, but instead of a series of small rooms, the home now has an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, a beautifully interconnected outdoor space and bedrooms and bathrooms now upstairs.

“The couple had a very clear view on the aesthetic style they wanted to create,” says Dulcie. “A sophisticated fusion of rural styling, city chic with industrial New York loft apartment vibes. We worked closely with Andrea and Andrew to ensure their vision was integrated into the fabric of the home, inside and out.”

“We’ve created space and function in our family home,” says Andrew. “It’s practical but not compromised in any way.” Despite the narrow site and TC3 land, the couple didn’t want to go beyond the recession plane’s envelope. For them, the relationship with their neighbours was too important for that, so they found a way to build mindfully and with purpose.

“Everything is fit-for-purpose,” says Andrea. She goes on to say that they were careful to re-use what they could of the old section. “We had to clear the site, but we wanted the trees to remain and only lost two pear trees from the front – and they went to Richard’s home! The A LL TO GE TH E R B E TTE R

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this new home is just as much adored and perfectly reflects the family that lives there

JUST R I G HT FO R T HE M DesignMade worked with suppliers Haro Flooring, SP Blinds, Archant, Ivy House and Montreux to provide the interiors for this contemporary home.

landscaping we initially undertook all those years ago when we moved into the villa still remains – even down to the veggie patch.”

The home’s central hub also houses the old dining table from the original villa, and the timber flooring chosen speaks to that traditional homeliness of a villa.

“The old villa had cathedral glass windows – we’ve kept that look and feel in the new home, but just with black cathedral style windows instead of white.”

Andrew’s business, Designmade, meant the couple were lucky enough to have a range of products available to choose from. Rugs, blinds, bedding, flooring, fabrics, wallpapers, benchtops and furniture were all sourced from the various tenants at the showroom. The furniture is a showcase of the quality and variety of what Montreux Furniture produces.

“All our furniture is handmade in Christchurch, and we have a firm focus on sustainability,” says Andrew. “It’s great to keep things as local as possible, especially at a time like Covid.”

The pandemic presented the only significant challenge to this project. “In my 21 years in the building industry, 2022 was the hardest year to get things done!” says Richard.

But never one to rest on his laurels, Richard worked meticulously with his scheduling software and main suppliers to order products well in advance and split the

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construction project into various sections, so as to allow progress to continue despite the Covid-imposed delays.

The bonus of Richard’s large shed at his home meant the required materials could be ordered in advance and stored securely if they arrived early.

“Andrea and Andrew trusted me from the start, and I really appreciated this,” says Richard. “When decisions did need to be made quickly (on materials or product changes), they were decisive. They understood the unusual challenges that Covid brought and supported us with a no-pressure approach at a very challenging time.”

The couple is equally complimentary of Richard, with Andrea stating, “We encouraged Richard’s input all the way through; his expertise and communication during the Covid disruptions were essential”.

With half a year of living in the new space under their belts, the couple are happy with their new home. “I love the kitchen,” says Andrea. “It’s a pleasure to cook in there now, and to have a garage included in the envelope has been superb.”

Andrew agrees and also loves the master bedroom’s upper deck, which welcomes the late afternoon sun. “It feels like we’re in the Mediterranean,” he says.

While the traditional villa may be gone, this new home is just as much adored and perfectly reflects the family that lives there – now on the next chapter of their journey.

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he Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 were devastating for the people of Christchurch. One of the hundreds of sad stories from this time is of Mike and Lisa Brown, who in 2009 had just completed their ‘forever’ home on five acres of land in Spencerville. They had been living in the house for just ten months when the earthquakes destroyed their labour of love beyond repair.

“It was an incredibly fraught time after that September earthquake,” says Mike. The family lived in the property for another year while the insurance was sorted out. From there, they built a small relocatable home, with a view to lifting it off-site at a later date.

“It was meant to be a short-term measure,” explains Lisa, “But we ended up living in the 115 square metre home for eight years.”

The couple adjusted and raised their family there.

Although Mike was a builder, he wasn’t initially into the idea of rebuilding. “I’d just built what I thought was our forever home. We’d been in there such a short time, I just couldn’t bring myself to start all over again,” says Mike.

But with the passing of time and the benefit of evolving building regulations after the earthquakes, the couple began to see that there was an alternative future for them.

“By leaving it for a long time, we could allow engineering designs to be tested and processes and procedures to become much more streamlined,” says Mike.

So miraculously, despite the extensive damage, the owners developed a slow determination to rebuild. This time, the house stands even more beautiful than before.

A builder for over 30 years, Mike of MO Brown Builders, wanted to do something different. He envisaged

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the home having some abstract features, and he wanted the roofing to contain some unconventional angles to create some interest. “I’ve seen a lot of homes in my time, and I wanted our own home to have a point of difference.”

For this reason, the couple knew they would need an experienced and creative architect. They chose to work with Kelly from Krush Architecture based on his focus on achieving functional and timeless designs.

“It was always going to be a tricky site,” says Kelly.

He goes on to say that despite the challenging building requirements, he was determined to combine the need to be on a raised platform and the need to create a stunning architectural home. As he says, Krush Architecture is always seeking to push the boundaries within the industry.

“The home had to be hardwearing. The metal wrap and the split riverstone from the Waimakariri River add to the enduring appeal of this home,” says Kelly. “In a sense the metal cladding frames anchor the building and provide a solid structural feel to the home. And the timber provides a warmth while the glazing provides transparency and openness.”

Due to these flooding and planning requirements, the house had to sit in a similar position to the original home and be of a similar size to the old property. And it

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E LE VATE D E LEGA N C E Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects were involved from the early site planning stage right through to concept design and installation, to create this beautiful outdoor space.

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had to stand approximately 1.8 metres out of the ground.

With the Styx River just a stone’s throw away, there was a considerable height requirement to get out of the ground.

“We used a gridded and waffle concrete form foundation, with steel piles and steel beam bearers on top of that,” says Mike. “We then laid a suspended 150 millimetre-thick concrete floor on top.”

This elevation led to the creation of a home with essentially three pods. Each is connected by a fully glazed bridge, giving a connection to the outdoors, no matter which part of the home you are in. One pod houses the entry, kitchen and dining area, another the bedrooms and laundry and the third, the master and ensuite.

Technically this foundation design makes the home re-levelable and futureproofed. To maintain that sense of grounding, the cedar shiplap, Colorsteel tray and natural riverstone cladding has been installed right down to ground level, a little like a skirt around the legs.

“We wanted the house to look like it belonged here, and the cladding gives this impression,” says Mike. “The elevation gives us a different perspective of the land around us. We now have a view of the river and a sense that the grounds have really opened up.”

The clever design has created a spacious yet cosy feel inside the property, with the lounge having an in-wall

slider that separates off a home theatre lounge for mellow nights in. Contrasting with this snug-like feel is the ability for the home to be an entertainer paradise, with a large living-dining-kitchen area, covered deck and outdoor fire and pizza oven.

“We focused on timber and plenty of glass to warm the place up,” says Lisa. “We aren’t big fans of museumstyle houses.”

The living and dining area has some unique features, including a café-style booth area, designed for up to 12 guests to gather around. “It’s more laid back than a booth you’d find in a regular café,” says Lisa. “For us, it was all about creating the experience of relaxed, family living. The joiner made sure that the backs were at the perfect angle for unwinding in, rather than just drinking your coffee and carrying on,” says Lisa.

Guests comment on the home’s many different angles and textures, with each step through the home revealing beautiful surprises and points of interest.

One such delight is the kitchen. With an earthy, natural, raw and warm feel, it’s an ideal creative design to balance family life with entertaining times. The white

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BAT HRO OM IN SPIR AT IO N A natural work of art, the Buddy tapware range including the Bath Filler and Wall Mount Mixer in Aged Brass from Plumbline give an aged brass look that changes over time and complement the Avenir Solo towel rails.

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Neolith porcelain benchtop with soft veining throughout is in keeping with the earthy and natural look required.

“It’s a super tough material that can handle hot pans and sharp knives. I find it almost silky to touch,” says Lisa. “I love it.”

The house has also been designed to be as energy efficient as possible. With thermally broken windows, upgraded insulation and insulated internal walls, it’s warm and acoustically peaceful. “We’ve also put 26 solar panels on the shed roof, so we’re focused on sustainability and longevity,” says Mike.

With the benefit of time, the couple has been able to create a cohesive and comfortable home full of warmth and natural elements. Mike and Lisa are 100 per cent happy with it. “Although we didn’t think it at the time of the earthquakes, we are so delighted to have had the opportunity to do things differently,” says Mike. “Building a home like this has been our silver lining.”

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PERSONALISED DESIGN B U I L D I N G A N E W H O M E D O E S N ’ T H AV E T O B E ‘ O F F T H E P L A N ’, A S P E T E R R AY H O M E S ’ NEW DESIGN AND BUILD SHOW HOME IN M A R S H L A N D S N O W D E M O N S T R AT E S .

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t’s easy to feel that your only option is to choose a standard plan straight from a glossy brochure. However, sometimes the standard new home build isn’t quite right for you and your family. Maybe it’s the layout that isn’t ideal for your section orientation, or you were wanting a higher specification of fixtures and fittings that wasn’t offered with the standard plan. Often people don’t realise they can make their own changes to plans or design a plan specific to them for the same cost as choosing straight from a brochure.

Peter Ray Homes recognised this dilemma with its clients. They wanted to demonstrate that there is another way of building a home. The locally based business has been designing and building new homes for Cantabrians for over 35 years and provides not only standard plans but also custom-designed homes in an affordable price range.

"With our innovative, personalised designs and quality workmanship, it’s a winning package."

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John Baugh, General Manager at Peter Ray Homes, says that having a team of five in-house architectural designers means that it’s keeping costs affordable for clients wanting to have their home designed versus buying off a plan.

“We have a team of designers who can help you craft a home in a style, layout and to a budget that suits your family’s needs,” says John. “You can either select a standard plan, alter an existing plan or design your home from scratch, based on the specific site and the brief we receive from each client. Clients wanting a design and build home can work directly with the architectural designers on their plans. We are able to get to know our clients well, which means we can get all the little details they are looking for incorporated into their home.”

When it came to building this newly opened Marshlands show home, Peter Ray Homes wanted to create a home that showcased its uniqueness and quality craftsmanship.

At just over 242 square metres, it’s a spacious home with a premium feel. The ceiling height throughout the home has been increased to 2550 millimetres, and this, combined with a pitched ceiling in the lounge, gives the home an incredible feeling of spaciousness and lightness.

Gabled rooflines and the Rockcote Integra plaster system give simple smooth lines to the exterior of the home. Feature cedar cladding complements the exterior

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They meet the current H1 code and provide unobstructed views.

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look, and at the entry this runs beautifully from outside to inside to create that feeling of flow into the home.

The stone benchtop combined with timber laminate features in the kitchen, tiled bathrooms and quality fixtures throughout, including brass tapware and timber veneer vanities, are some of the stunning features this home has on display.

Further highlights include the flexible open floor plan and quality outdoor entertaining area with plenty of natural light to ensure that every room feels warm and welcoming. The home also incorporates features required to meet the new energy efficiency regulations with superior window joinery, glazing and insulation products.

“All this ensures an eco-friendly and cost-effective living space,” says John.

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“We wanted to build a family-friendly living experience in Christchurch that has a modern design and encompasses some of the latest in-home design trends that we’re seeing,” says John. “Just as we do for our clients, we carefully crafted each room from the elegant master bedroom to the spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living areas.”

John and the Design Manager, Abbey, acted as the client in the design of the show home. They worked with the colour consultant, kitchen designer and other consultants to achieve this bespoke look. “Building the show home was a great experience for us to see the build process through the eyes of our clients. We liaised with our suppliers and contractors and experienced the service and communication every step of the way,” says John.

For Peter Ray Homes, customer care is not simply about the ease of the purchasing journey. It’s also about the inspiration along the way – from top-quality consultants, designers and suppliers throughout the journey – and the after-care service. “We are also proud that a huge amount of our business is repeat business,” says John. “We even have one client who has built seven homes with us over the past 20 years.”

This repeat custom speaks volumes for the company’s innovative design and quality workmanship. Far from being a stressful experience, it’s a smooth and enjoyable process for those building with Peter Ray Homes.

You can visit Peter Ray Homes’ five show homes at three locations across Christchurch: in Marshlands, Rolleston (Faringdon) and Lincoln (Te Whariki), seven days a week between 12-4pm, or by appointment.

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he idea that a structure might nestle cosily into its site while also making a striking visual statement might sound contradictory – but as architect Yvette and Dëon van Zyl’s recently completed home demonstrates, it is indeed possible to beautifully combine these two aspects of design. Situated in the coastal town of Mossel Bay, on South Africa’s worldrenowned Garden Route, this home blends conceptual rigour with an easygoing, welcoming atmosphere.

The site’s initial attractions included its combination of having a north-facing aspect and lovely views across the sweep of the bay, as well as the fact that “the building could turn its back on the prevailing winds”, says Yvette. In addition, the couple appreciated the fact

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that there was enough space to plant a small olive grove in the front garden, “and the privacy it has due to being tucked away with no street frontage”, she adds.

Having acquired the property in January 2019, design commenced “after our wedding in March 2019”, Yvette explains, and continued through several months until council approval was obtained in January 2020.

Then, while construction was due to commence in April of that year, it had to be placed on hold due to Covid-19 lockdowns until August. But the delay, says Yvette, turned out to be something of a blessing in disguise, as it enabled her “to refine the design after having had the luxury of time to mull things over”. Invaluable to the building process once it finally commenced was contractor Eric Waterson from Procon: “I could not have done it without him and his team,” says Yvette.

Eventually, in October 2021, the couple moved into their new home.

Yvette’s design is striking in its simplicity and linearity, catching the eye on the slope of the hill from some distance away. “[It] evolved through quite a few iterations into a simple parallelogram box that perches upon the existing rock band on site, and cantilevers out with the central outdoor barbecue chimney serving as the main ‘column’ or ‘spindle’ for support,” she explains.

She conceptualised the structure using stereotomic principles, “with volumes carved out from the box to result in sculptural, ergonomic space”. This stereotomic approach – as opposed to the more usual tectonic approach to architecture, in which different structural units are assembled together – has resulted in a true feeling of flow throughout the house, with the various spaces working apparently inevitably together.

In addition, Yvette deployed passive design principles such as orientating the building at the optimal angle of 20 degrees east of north for its sitespecific light conditions, as well as utilising sufficient overhangs and providing thermal mass.

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M I X E D M ATE RI A LS The use of bold vertical and horizontal elements in the design is key to its success, as is the tactility derived from the deployment of a variety of contrasting natural materials.

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Asked about her overall approach to architecture, she responds that it “is usually one of restraint and subtlety, contextual design, and being able to learn from and evolve with each new project – since no two projects are alike and it is important to respond contextually”.

Given her deployment of stereotomic principles and the understated, comfortable elegance of her home’s interiors, it also almost doesn’t need to be said that Yvette prefers “humble proportions over ostentatious monstrosities”.

The very tactile, approachable interiors were created via a deliberate contrast between rough, textured finishes and refined detailing. As Yvette puts it, here, “The humble brick was used extensively.” With most of the interior walls finished in bagged brick, a dark grey face brick used for the striking central barbecue chimney, a white-painted brick brise-soleil screen separating the entry and patio, and brick pavers used for both the interior and exterior floors, the house is an object lesson in the creative use of one of the most classic building materials in existence.

Contrasting with the brick is the off-shutter concrete that has been used for ceilings throughout, and in conjunction with precision joinery by Meyer von Wielligh, the mix of materials comes together to form a warm and welcoming result. Skylights throughout provide moments of joy as the sunlight moves down the walls to accentuate the sculptural quality of their curves and highlight the textural richness of the space.

Overall, the feel of the interiors is laidback, and the house would be fairly monochromatic were it not for Yvette’s judicious deployment of splashes of bright colour. The front door is a brilliant blue, for example, as is an eye-catching section of the exterior that also contains one of several porthole-style round windows and other openings, which playfully reference the structure’s seaside location. Similarly, the mosaics used in the bathrooms are in colours chosen “to match the

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The indoor dining table and pendant lamp are vintage finds that complement the mid-century feel of the custom kitchen cabinetry.

sky, ocean and milkwood trees in the garden”, Yvette says. The sleek bathrooms have a charmingly retro feel reminiscent of mid-century public baths or swimming pools, with floor-to-ceiling mosaic tiles resulting in the creation of fully “wet” rooms.

Asked about their favourite spaces in this gloriously sustaining and comforting home, Dëon selects the views – he is able to enjoy the harbour and Outeniqua mountain vistas from the kitchen while cooking. He loves his morning coffee spot, where he can watch the boats go out to sea and the yachts sailing by. Yvette, on the other hand, says she most likes “to watch the light change through the seasons and wash down the walls from the skylights, to wake up with the sunlight from the vertical slot on the eastern side of the bedroom spreading over the soft curtains and plush carpet... and to read and birdwatch from bed with a view over the harbour and mountains”.

A sensory experience above all else, this visually striking yet profoundly comfortable house both cossets and subtly stimulates its occupants. It is a remarkable expression of its architect’s sensitivity to the site, situation and the organisation of space, and a place anyone would be most fortunate to call home.

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precision (in the form of his quantity surveying expertise) with right-brain creativity as the managing director of his interior design business for the past 18 years. “We keep it very small, and don’t run a lot of projects at a time; it remains personal.” It’s also something of a labour of love – or at least, of fun. “I always say my grown-up job is being a quantity surveyor, and interior design is my playground,” Dawid adds.

The house was originally purchased by Dawid’s husband, Zane Stevens, an endocrinologist, before the couple first met. Zane was attracted both by its location – “I was drawn to the neighbourhood and remain completely in love with it and its feeling of community”, he says – and the home’s heritage appeal. “I’ve always loved Victorian houses and was excited about the idea of giving this little old lady a new lease of life,” he explains.

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enovating an historic home is not a task for the faint of heart. From securing heritage and council committee approvals to dealing with unforeseen structural challenges and placating neighbours located at close proximity while noisy equipment does its necessary work, it’s a process that is both complex in design terms and costly in execution – overall, a major challenge. And so it was with this Victorian cottage in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, built in 1904 and set in a terraced row of houses on one of the suburb’s most charming tree-lined streets.

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Fast-forward a few years during which they lived more or less between their two respective properties in the city, the couple made the decision to renovate Zane’s “little old lady” so that she truly suited their lifestyle and needs.

As Dawid suggests, it’s absolutely necessary to sensitively bring period homes up to date in order to make them work for their current inhabitants – and into the future. “We’re very strong in our opinion about having to be able to modernise these older homes, because otherwise they get left for ruin,” he says, “and in that case, you don’t have any preservation of the buildings at all.” The planning process here included carefully weighing up each aspect and element of the house, from the characteristic cast-iron trim on its façade to its original wooden floors, mouldings and fireplace. All of these aspects have been retained and renewed, and with the addition of further wall panelling and mouldings as well as cleverly revised room arrangements, have enabled the interior to be brought up to date in a manner that elegantly acknowledges the past while also extending it practically and aesthetically into the present.

Completely new aspects of the design include the substantially expanded and updated kitchen, and the creation above it of a first-floor bedroom suite with a private balcony courtyard. The overall idea linking these areas, says Dawid, was to work with “two boxes, linking to each other seamlessly, even though contrasting”.

As he suggests, this “highlights the old and the new, celebrating both the heritage and the new, modern way of living”.

P E TI TE P E RF EC TI O N Tucked between the living room and kitchen is a petite but perfectly formed dining area, warmed in winter by an original fireplace – one of Zane’s favourite heritage elements of the house.

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While the kitchen had always been situated at the rear of the house, it was enlarged, and a glorious flood of light invited into the space by enclosing it on two sides with framed sliding panes of glass. The result draws the eye out and up towards trees and sky, blurring the boundaries between internal and external, while simultaneously taking on the feel of a vitrine in which precious objects are displayed and celebrated. And the choice of black, multi-paned window frames also gives the space a vintage-industrial feel – one that subtly complements the home’s heritage – rather than a starkly contemporary one.

Upstairs, the bedroom suite has the private, contained feel of a small apartment set within the wider house. Entered via an adjacent micro study and dressing space with lots of built-in storage, the bedroom is open plan to a bathroom area finished in sophisticated wooden panelling and featuring a luxurious enclosed shower and double vanity counter clad in black marble.

“I wanted quite a masculine, more traditional feeling, but still contemporary, modern and soft,” says Dawid, and this is precisely what has been achieved here.

The bedroom also leads out onto a spacious garden deck that sports a pergola over which climbers are starting to scramble, plus a built-in pair of outdoor daybeds – and delightful urban views of the city as well as Table Mountain. Says Dawid, “It was very important to me to have a garden. We love the High Line in New York, so some of the inspiration was from there, with the grasses and plants that cascade and move in the wind.”

Along with a patch of grass for Lilly, the couple’s English Pointer, naturally.

Essential alongside the creation of the upper floor was a stairway leading up to it. Again, rather than trying to make this element compact and contemporary, Dawid created a solid yet graceful design that feels as if it must surely have always been in situ – although, of course, it has not. “I like a staircase that feels like it’s not ashamed to be a staircase,” he says with a smile. The curvaceous, fully handmade plastered balustrade has, like the adjacent multi-paned windows, a real touch of 1930s elegance to it.

In a relatively small home such as this one, it’s essential that spaces work hard and, where possible, serve more than one function. So, it is in the bedroom suite, which combines relaxation and sleep with the practicalities of bathing, dressing and even laundry, too – this is where Dawid and Zane chose to discreetly situate their washer-dryer setup. Several rooms in the downstairs part of the home combine various forms of double duty. The kitchen-diner area is also well suited to working from home, for example. Similarly, in Zane’s

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“personal sanctuary”, private study space blends with library, music room and aesthetic treasure box in its own right, for which, he says, “We chose a somewhat daring colour – a rich burnt terracotta – for both the walls and ceiling, which provides an emotive and creative environment.” And right at the front of the house, a luxe TV and reading den with a sliding door has been conceptualised to double as a guest bedroom when required, complete with a petite guest bathroom and toilet nestled almost invisibly alongside it.

The house combines its public and private spaces in beautifully considered ways. It is finished with a sophisticated blend of furniture, plus a mix of collectables and art put together by the couple over a number of years.

Urbane yet historic, combining contemporary verve with vintage elegance and an unerring eye for detail, this home blends old and new in a manner that respects both the past and the present, and looks set to nurture and delight its occupants for many years to come.

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The gallery wall in the living room features artworks predominantly in light-hearted, summery shades – especially blue and white.

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Building better

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E A C H H O M E I S P U R P O S E - B U I LT T O P R O T E C T I T S I N H A B I TA N T S F R O M T H E E X T E R N A L E N V I R O N M E N T, B U T W H AT I F Y O U R H O M E I S H A R M F U L T O Y O U R H E A LT H ?

K AT H E R E N L E I T N E R , C H I E F EXECUTIVE OF ASTHMA NEW Z E A L A N D , S P O K E W I T H ab o de A B O U T T H E N E E D F O R H E A LT H I E R HOMES IN AOTE AROA.

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ew Zealand has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world,” says Katheren. “The abundance of nature is said to be one reason, with 60 per cent of asthma triggered by allergies. Another and most concerning cause and trigger for asthma in New Zealand is the state of our housing.”

“Aotearoa New Zealand is recognised as having some of the poorest housing in the OECD nations. People are arriving here from overseas having never experienced asthma before their first New Zealand winter,” says Katheren.

It’s a common misconception that asthma is something you’re born with. Katheren says, “You can develop symptoms at any age. Adults living in cold, damp and mouldy housing are developing asthma. Sadly, we have one of the highest rates of asthma deaths in the world. A child in a cold, damp, mouldy home is three times more likely to be hospitalised than a child living in a healthy home.”

There are things we can do to make our existing homes healthier. “Where there is moisture, there is mould, so any way of controlling or managing excess moisture is key,” says Katheren, who notes that heating

is one of the most effective ways of reducing moisture. And therein lies a worsening problem - fuel poverty.

According to the Ministry of Social Development, keeping your home at a temperature of 18 – 21 degrees is optimal for your health. A minimum of 18 degrees prevents condensation from forming and mould from growing. “Warm air can hold more moisture; when it cools down the moisture condenses, we see this on many windows throughout winter.

We can see it on bathroom mirrors and ceilings at any time of the year if there is insufficient ventilation,” says Katheren.

Insulation is one of the important components in making a home healthier. This has been recognised by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) with the recent H1 changes in the New Zealand Building Code. All new homes must now comply with a higher minimum standard of insulation to improve the overall health and energy efficiency of New Zealand homes.

While insulating walls, ceilings and floors is important, according to the MBIE, between 35 and 50 per cent of heat loss in our homes is through windows alone.

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An increase in insulation does make homes healthier. However, without a ventilation system, homes can still have a build-up of moisture which leads to mould.

“People are phoning us complaining about mould in these well-insulated houses wondering why,” says Katheren, “Put a wind proof jacket on and go for a run, regardless of how cold it is outside, you will sweat inside if there is no airflow”.

“Our building code is about 30 years behind Europe even with these latest changes.

There are still no energy or safety ratings for our homes,” she says. “You can’t improve just one element of a home; insulation, ventilation and heating must be considered in unison”.

The recent H1 changes are just the first step from the MBIE towards building healthier homes in New Zealand. The MBIE vision in its Building for Climate Change programme aims to have New Zealand’s new buildings using as little energy as possible by 2035.

For those wanting to build to a healthier standard now, The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) has set up the Homestar rating tool.

According to the NZGBC, a 6 Homestarrated home will be easier to keep warm and healthy, more cost-effective to run, and more environmentally friendly than a home built to the current standards set by the New Zealand Building Code. A 10 Homestar rating rewards a market-leading home.

“When we were filming the series, Healthy Homes A Kiwi Dream, we noticed an increase in awareness of higher-performing homes, particularly in the South Island. Consumers down there seemed to be more aware of Homestar 6, 7 and 8 with some brilliant examples of 10’s, it was encouraging to hear,” says Katheren. “We need to take more of a collective responsibility to build better homes, and ensure we are leaving assets rather than liabilities for future generations in Aotearoa New Zealand.”

For more information about making your home healthier, watch the Healthy Homes A Kiwi Dream series on the Asthma New Zealand website.

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WELL BUILT H O W D O H E A LT H Y H O M E S I M P R O V E O U R WELLBEING? IN THIS NE W REGUL AR COLUMN, J O N I L I F F E , O N E O F T H E F O U N D E R S O F PA S S I V E HOUSE DESIGN AND BUILD SPECIALISTS EHAUS, SHARES HIS INSIGHTS ON FINDING BET TER W AY S T O B U I L D .

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y wife and I arrived from England in the summer of 1995 and were instantly captivated by a picturesque villa. However, our enthusiasm waned during our first winter in the house. It was a fridge!

A few years later, we discovered our firstborn child suffered from asthma and embarked on a journey that led us to discover the Passive House standard.

We’ve since built a nationwide eHaus family of experts, offering Kiwis the opportunity to design and build homes based on proven international best practices.

In terms of energy efficiency and thermal performance, New Zealand lags behind other OECD countries. Many older buildings in New Zealand have poor insulation and inadequate heating systems, which can contribute to issues such as dampness, mould growth and indoor air quality problems.

It's important to note that there have been efforts to address these issues and improve the overall health of buildings in New Zealand.

Building regulations have been updated, energy performance standards are gradually being implemented, and there is a growing awareness of the importance of sustainable and healthy building practices.

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HOW DO HEALTHY HOMES IMPROVE OUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING? The ongoing research conducted by Philipa Howden-Chapman and others provides valuable evidence linking housing conditions to various health outcomes.

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Improved indoor air quality Excellent ventilation minimises dust, allergens, mould and toxic chemicals to reduce the risk of allergies and health issues associated with poor indoor air quality.

Thermal comfort A continuous layer of highperformance insulation will minimise the reliance on heating to provide comfortable temperatures.

Dampness and moisture prevention By preventing excessive moisture, mould growth and allergens, healthy homes reduce the risk of respiratory infections, asthma and allergies.

Noise reduction Well-designed healthy homes incorporate sound insulation measures, which help reduce noise pollution.

Safety and injury prevention Healthy homes prioritise safety measures, such as proper lighting, non-slip flooring, secure handrails, and adequate spacing to prevent accidents and injuries.

Psychological wellbeing A healthy home environment with ample natural light, access to outdoor spaces, and aesthetically pleasing design elements can positively impact mental health and wellbeing.

While the new H1 Energy Efficiency regulations in the Building Code are a positive development, it is evident that these changes do not go far enough to comprehensively improve health and wellbeing in New Zealand homes.

At eHaus, our mission is to design and build the healthiest, highest performing homes across New Zealand, benefiting the wellbeing of their inhabitants. Through our national network, we inspire others to embrace the shift towards better housing standards.

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A breath of fresh air

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n an icy winter’s day, few things are more enticing than hunkering at home. Lighting the fire or switching on the heater and settling down – it's a cosy scene. But as you draw the curtains and close the doors to keep the heat in, have you considered that you may also be blocking the fresh air out?

A proper ventilation system is the most effective way to ensure your home enjoys clean air year-round. In fact, it’s one of the most important steps we can take in our ongoing pursuit of healthy homes. A ventilation system works by flooding your home with fresh, dry air – removing toxins and carbon dioxide in the process – to help control humidity levels, lowering the risk of condensation and its unsightly acquaintances, mould and mildew.

But there’s more to it than meets the eye. A well-ventilated home can also play a crucial role in managing asthma symptoms and improving overall respiratory health. A recent Aotearoa-led study uncovered that 15 per cent of New Zealanders have asthma (a concerningly higher rate than the global 5 per cent), so a ventilation system is a shrewd first line of defence.

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“Adequate ventilation helps to reduce indoor air pollutants such as dust, allergens and mould, which are common triggers for asthma attacks,” explains Solutionair CEO Massimo Biscuola. “It promotes the circulation of clean, oxygen-rich air, which can alleviate breathing difficulties and enhance lung function.” As a reputed supplier of home ventilation products, Solutionair is well-versed in the subject. With a versatile range of advanced mechanical solutions, the innovative company has a system to suit every home, client and budget.

These leading-edge units even compensate for winter’s chilly conditions.

“During the cold months, the systems are able to recover the heat from the outgoing air and reintroduce it back into your home with very high efficiency, reducing your heating bill,” says Massimo. Adding this ‘heat recovery’ function to its lengthy list of credentials (all-day controlled ventilation, air filtration, humidity and carbon dioxide control, to name a few), a Solutionair home ventilation system seems to be the clever choice for cleaner air.

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WITH THE INCREASING FOCUS O N B U I L D I N G H E A LT H Y H O M E S I N N E W Z E A L A N D, M A RT I N B A L L OF NK WINDOWS SHARES HIS INSIGHTS ON HOW CHOOSING THE RIGHT WINDOWS CAN LE AD TO INCRE ASED WELLBEING.

he recent changes to the H1 section of the New Zealand Building Code will make our homes more comfortable.

Insulation standards for windows and doors have increased, which will result in warmer and drier homes, improving the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

Homeowners are often willing to trade off floor area to improve specification, whether it be improved insulation in walls, ceilings and floors, improving the glazing performance or improving the airtightness and breathability of a home, using better building membrane systems.

More people are certainly considering improving the glazing performance. Almost all clients building new homes will take the glass upgrades to improve the thermal performance, specifying both Low Emissivity coatings and argon gas, which, when combined, can more than double the window’s insulation value (R-value). We can now also use more advanced glass with a higher shading co-efficient (reducing solar gain and hence overheating), allowing it to be used selectively on north and west-facing glass areas.

Improved acoustic performance reduces noise pollution and creates a calm environment in the home. As housing gets denser and often closer to noisy traffic corridors, specific requirements to improve acoustic performance appear in the

specifications. While uPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) frames have a natural advantage due to being made of ‘softer’ material, the glazing can also be improved by using thicker or laminated glass to block specific frequencies.

European hardware systems are particularly designed to provide more airtight seals. While standard entrance doors and windows have been well sealed for decades, the current focus is on improving sliding door systems, as these have always been a challenge in terms of the traditional brush seals. Several hardware systems can now deliver airtight sliders by moving the sliding door sash off the seal before opening.

As the insulation performance of our buildings improves, and with climate change leading to an increase in global temperatures, overheating in summer will become more of a consideration. The use of tinted or high reflectance glass, exterior shading or shutters will become increasingly popular and vital for the future of New Zealand homes.

NK Windows is committed to delivering on the durability and performance of its window solutions to achieve a warmer, safer, quieter, greener and more comfortable home for you and your family.

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Ambia-Line inner dividers from Blum are the ultimate organisation idea! Blum develops cabinetry hardware based on years of research and creates high-quality and inspirational storage solutions for the entire home. Discover their range of products and services to be inspired for your next home project at your nearest Blum showroom in Auckland or Christchurch and feel the original Blum quality first-hand.

For more than 25 years, Frobisher Interiors has delivered innovative interior designs to clients across New Zealand. Known for creating elegant, stylish homes and spaces that are individually tailored to meet a client’s lifestyle needs.

Frobisher’s design specialists are passionate about guiding their clients to find timeless quality pieces that refect their personality and style. Not following trends, Frobisher has those one-of-akind pieces that you can display in several ways, no matter the occasion or aesthetic.

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Warm colour palettes are transforming bathrooms this season. Layers of toasty beige introduce a cosy and restful atmosphere. Soft edges and curves on mirrors, basins and vanities add to the ambience, especially when highlighted with hints of soft blacks, copper bronze. Talk to the team at Oakleys about how to bring these bathroom trends into your home.

Imagine coming home to every room being the same temperature all the time, with no need to open the windows to let fresh air in and with minimal power bills. Call Damien for a consultation on how to make your new or existing home really healthy or if you would like him to provide geotechnical and structural engineering or thermal modelling support for your high-performance, healthy home project. Housing is about people – people working in cooperation to design and build healthy homes.

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Your hair will also be stronger in the long run as it protects against chlorine, saltwater, pollution, heat damage and harmful UV rays. Say bye to split ends and welcome defined curls and moisture rich hair.

Embarking on a home decorating project but experiencing a colour conundrum? Resene’s experienced colour experts are on hand to help you successfully select colour combinations and wallpapers that reflect your personality in your home. Book a free in-store consultation, or make an appointment with a Resene colour expert to visit you at home – where they can help you with your Resene paint, wood stain, wallpaper and colour choices, inside and out.

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In operation for over 40 years, Brymac Tiles has a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge to draw on. Offering an extensive range of luxury European tiles made from longlasting materials, at the best prices, Brymac Tiles provides a professional installation service that guarantees quality workmanship every time. Visit their showroom at 42 Durham Street for all your interior and exterior tiling solutions.

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WANAKA I NT E RI ORS wanakainteriors.com We are a vibrant team based in the heart of Wānaka, offering a host of interior design and styling services. We create homes and spaces with good-looking legacies and form long-term relationships with our clients as their happiness is our happiness.

Located on Brownston Street, our design studio is full of lush samples of fabrics, hardware, tiles, window treatments and more. Next door to our design studio is our retail store full of beautifully curated furniture and homewares.

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Nextdore is passionate about helping its clients create spaces inspired by their stories. The team of talented and personable designers develop interiors that are unique, innovative, and tailored to individual taste and budgets. Supported by experienced in-house professionals, they deliver both form and function from trusted suppliers like Bremworth, Luxaflex and Porcelanosa. With more than 60 years of experience in flooring and textiles, Nextdore is an experience you will enjoy.

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We’re a design store that’s all about bringing personality and colour to your place, so you love the everyday moments – the cushions on your couch, coffee from a great mug, a cool gift for a friend.

Bremworth is a premium rug and carpet company. Guided by the purpose of finding a more sustainable way, Bremworth is on a transformational journey with a goal to help consumers bring more natural products into their homes and daily lives.

Bremworth’s choice of fibre is New Zealand wool. Wool is high performing and 100% natural, biodegradable, and renewable.

If you are looking for a beautifully crafted carpet or rug, visit bremworth.co.nz to explore the latest collections. Pictured: Samurai Wool Rug in Bokuto.

We’re famous for our incredible cushion collection, but our beautiful store is also full of amazing gifts from brands including Marimekko, Orla Kiely, Iitalla, Designers Guild, Jonathan Adler, Lexon and more.

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www.trendskitchens.co.nz @trendskitchens Building new or renovating, Trends welcome you to visit one of their five showrooms across New Zealand. Based in Auckland, Cromwell, Nelson, Blenheim and Christchurch, homeowners can view a range of high-quality products, collect samples and informative brochures, as well as gain inspiration and expert advice.

To book your consultation, see trendskitchens.co.nz.

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Long-established Design+Supply Co has been operating in Christchurch for 19 years. They specialise in window coverings, curtains, blinds and shutters.

Designer Bridget Coles does complete interior design, including furniture, rugs and artwork.

Design+Supply Co works with their clients closely to create timeless interiors that feel homely and luxurious but, most importantly, feel like their own. They source from and have good relationships with a large range of suppliers and work with other retailers to offer you the freedom of selection.

You may recognise the name; Tony Milne is a regular columnist in the pages of abode. Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects has studios located in Christchurch, Auckland, Nelson, Wānaka and Dunedin, with a hot desk in Wellington.

With over 25 years in practice, they have developed a reputation for excellence through their collaborative style of working and highly skilled team. Their focus is to create innovative, sustainable solutions that connect people to their environments.

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BEEF OSSO BUCO MASSAMAN A BIG BOWL OF CURRY FIXES E VERY THING. THIS ONE, SERVED W I T H Q U I C K L E S (Q U I C K P I C K L E S), R I C E A N D R O T I , L E AV E S N O F L AV O U R PA G E U N T U R N E D. B Y U S I N G O S S O B U C O (C R O S S - C U T BEEF SHANK) AND COOKING IT L O W A N D S L O W, W E G E T T H E BE AUTIFUL BONE MARROW TO M E LT I N T O T H E S A U C E , W H I C H M A K E S I T E X T R A S I L K Y. P R E P TI M E : CO O K TI M E :

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I N G R E D I E NTS : ½ cup (125 g) massaman curry paste 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 French shallots, sliced 1 kg beef osso buco 2 lemongrass stalks, base finely chopped 4 makrut lime leaves*, bruised 800 ml coconut cream 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 cup (250 ml) water 500 g small cleaned waxy potatoes, halved ¼ cup (60 ml) fish sauce juice of 2 limes 2 tsp brown sugar steamed rice, roti, pomegranate seeds (optional) and coriander leaves, to serve QUICKLES: ½ cup (125 ml) white vinegar 2 tbsp caster sugar 3 star anise 8 radishes, quartered ½ cup (125 ml) boiling water 1 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 small red chillies, thinly sliced * S P E C I A LT Y I N G R E D I E NTS

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Makrut lime leaves are from a makrut lime plant and are aromatic and citrussy. Found at Asian grocers with the fruit and vegetables, they can be frozen, so grab a pack, use what you need and freeze the remainder.

M E TH O D : Place massaman paste, peanut butter, garlic, shallot, beef, lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, coconut cream, pomegranate molasses and water in a heavy-based casserole pot or slow cooker and mix to combine. Cook covered in a 150°C fan forced oven or in a slow cooker set to high for 4–6 hours, or until meat is tender and falling off the bone. (Alternatively, set the slow cooker to low and cook overnight.)

Meanwhile, for the quickles, place vinegar, sugar, star anise and radishes in a heatproof bowl along with boiling water. Chill until required.

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Place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water and place over high heat. Bring to the boil and cook for 15 minutes, or until tender, then drain.

When meat is cooked and you’re ready to serve, add cucumber, onion and chilli to pickle. Stir fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and cooked potatoes through curry and season to taste.

Serve curry with rice, roti, pomegranate seeds (if using), coriander leaves and quickles.

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Heather, the owner, has forged strong professional relationships with a preferential selection from suppliers. Naturally Tiles endeavour to showcase tiles unique to this store. Are you wanting a bespoke tile design for your space? Keep in mind that our tiles can take some time to order in from Europe.

Finalising your room design and ordering early helps to ensure they arrive on time.

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T H E F U RNI T U RE MAK E RS For bespoke furniture made to last and uniquely crafted pieces to fit every room, this family-run business based in Auckland specialises in the manufacture of highquality, custom-made furniture. The Furniture Makers are passionate about creating beautiful, functional pieces that will last a lifetime. The talented and experienced team work closely with clients to create unique pieces that suit their individual needs.

The aim is to provide quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service to ensure every customer is completely satisfied with their purchase. furnituremaker.co.nz

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At Accent Lighting, they pride themselves on their exceptional knowledge, expertise and service. They're continuously adding to the collection with the latest styles and technology from top European designers.

The Alama pendant from Il Fanale Italy has a spherical luminous body with an interplay of geometry and balance. Quality pieces are complemented by a design service for both residential and commercial projects. They're passionate about great design and the importance of lighting in any design project. Visit the showroom at 829 Colombo Street, Christchurch, for a complimentary consultation.

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The Good Life A life well lived is a life worth living CO LO U R FU L CO FFE E Vertuo Pop is a small yet powerful machine that offers the endless coffee styles and is perfect for recreating your favourite elevated coffee recipes from the comfort of your own home. Available in six colourways, Vertuo Pop gives design lovers the freedom to personalise and add a style statement to their space, from classic Liquorice Black or Coconut White to vibrant and playful Spicy Red, Mango Yellow, Aqua Mint or Pacific Blue. nespresso.com

I L LU M I N ATI N G S I M P L I C IT Y The new Lightstrips from Nanoleaf will help to light up your entire home with a simplified setup, seamless controls and personalised automation that work across platforms and multiple devices of your choice. With Matter, you’re no longer restricted to certain platforms or having to check which devices are compatible; all Mattercertified devices work seamlessly together regardless of the brand or manufacturer for the most unified smart home experience yet. nanoleaf.me C E R E A L - LY G O O D

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ArchiPro's home design event, Meet, Greet and Eat, is coming to Christchurch this September. The cocktail style evening allows homeowners to discover the latest products and materials from top brands and suppliers. Furthermore, attendees can engage with leading architects, builders and designers for their build, renovation or redecoration project - all while enjoying canapes and champagne. Register your interest to attend. archipro.co.nz

Kiwi breakfast favourites Pic’s and Blue Frog have teamed up to create Really Good Granola Peanut Butter Crunch. This fresh, flavourful bite is new to supermarket shelves in July. Packed with protein, crunch, a dollop of Pic’s Salted Smooth Peanut Butter already stirred through every serving and only good ingredients for a great start to the day. picspeanutbutter.com

B A R E FAC E D B E AUT Y Local, environmentally conscious fashion label Maggie Marilyn had barefaced models on the Australian Fashion Week runway with only Emma Lewisham products on their skin. Founder and Designer Maggie Hewitt says, “The science behind Emma Lewisham’s product formulations means that they have the effect of makeup in terms of evening out skin tone and texture for a healthy radiant look.” ballantynes.co.nz

S K I N S TR E S S R E L I E F We’re often exposed to the detrimental effect of oxidative stress. Aēsop’s Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum helps to counter this by creating a breathable film that provides an effective environmental barrier during the day, while the lightweight and rapidly absorbing serum delivers impressive anti-oxidant benefits to keep the skin hydrated at nighttime. Suited to most skin types, including sensitive skin.

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RE-FOOD Exploring the troubled food system of Aotearoa New Zealand

By Emily King Publisher Mary Egan Publishing BESPOKE BEDDING Upgrade your sleep and indulge in the silky-smooth blend of bamboo and cotton sateen fibre sheets from Adairs. This hypoallergenic, breathable blend regulates body temperature. The luxurious bespoke fabric creates a unique surface sheen with a contemporary style, emphasised by luxury and the quality of 600 thread count cotton sateen, 60 per cent bamboo and 40 per cent cotton.

Food systems expert and former environmental lawyer Emily King knows better than anyone the serious issues impacting the network of growers, suppliers, processors and consumers in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the flow on effect these issues are having on our food security, health and environment. Re-food traverses the food system and not only explains the issues but also offers tools, insights and mindset changes that chart a path towards a healthier, more sustainable food future.

adairs.co.nz S TR E A K S A H E A D Take window cleaning off the to-do list with the latest development from Ecovacs. The Winbot W1 Pro window cleaning robot is easy-to-use and delivers a comprehensive clean without the streaks. Boasting dual direction auto-spray technology, systematic path planning, a powerful steady-climbing system, edge detection technology and incredible suction power. It’s perfect for those hard-to-reach, tall windows, pool fences and shower screens. ecovacs.com

SOUNDINGS Diving for stories in the beckoning sea Written by Kennedy Warne Publisher Massey University Press J U LY/A U G U S T 2 0 2 3

Kennedy Warne connects his lifelong exploration of the underwater world with a global story of humanity’s relationship with the sea. Drawing on more than 20 years of fieldwork for National Geographic, he shares experiences that range from diving with harp seals under the sea ice of the Gulf of St Lawrence to following the legendary ‘sardine run’ along South Africa’s Wild Coast. One question dominates: How can we care for and reconnect with the oceans around us?

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DE AN MCGUIGAN FROM GOLDEN HOMES SHARES HIS A DVICE ON HOW TO BUILD A N AFFORDABLE NE W HOME WITHOUT C O M P R O M I S I N G O N Q U A L I T Y.

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Before signing a contract, the building company you are considering should have no hesitation in walking you through several of their current projects. No matter what stage of construction, it’s a good idea to look at the workmanship of the tradespeople they use in real life, not just for their show homes. Not all ‘tradies’ are created equal.

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