Revere - Volume 1

CELEBRATING CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE HIGHEST CALIBRE

VOLUME ONE 2018

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Why we exist —

Raising the standards We believe all kiwis deserve to work with builders of the highest standard. NZCB membership is unique in that it has always required trade qualification as a bare minimum.

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A word from NZCB With so many standout homes being built by our talented members, it’s our honour to showcase them in all of their glory.

Created to highlight the skill, creativity and experience of our members, this inaugural edition of Revere will take you on a journey throughout the country meeting NZCB builders and their teams. The ability to take an owner’s vision and turn it into something special is a hallmark of our members’ skill, and the quality in design, materials and finishing throughout the Revere entries is a huge source of pride.

For over 20 years, NZCB has championed the cause of qualified builders and the quest to continually raise the bar for the New Zealand building industry. Those efforts have culminated in many stunning creations, and we are grateful to the members and their proud clients for allowing us into a few of these magnificent homes. Next year will be no different, and Revere will once again feature premier homes from across the country.

If you are looking to build your dream home, let Revere be your inspiration, and contact a NZCB member - they are the best in the business.

Special thanks to WAVE Creative Communications Agency for the design, Away with words for the copywriting, Open2view for the photography, and Kale Print.

Brent Chatterton Chairman of NZCB Board of Directors

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Blue Summit Construction Limited

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Central Blue Limited

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Fearnley Construction Limited Canterbury

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Coughlan Construction Limited Canterbury

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Craig Cogan Builder Limited

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Holloway Construction Limited Otago

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Craig Cogan Builder Limited Northland

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Built by Blue Summit Construction Limited

Pragmatic panache on the Port Hills Huntsbury | Christchurch

Sitting on top of the world may be a metaphorical ideal, but Michael Ingram and Miranda Knapton are pretty close to it.

Moving on from their earthquake troubles, the couple behind Blue Summit Construction Ltd wanted to start afresh and treat themselves to something spectacular on their building platform.

“We had to try and capitalise on a flat section on top of a hill, so we created a foundation solution,” Miranda explains a nuance of the science of building. The most unfashionable yet most crucial component, the mix of slab and block foundations gave the ground floor a chance at the expansive views that take in the Pacific Ocean, Christchurch City and Mt Hutt. The difference between a redundant bottom storey and what they now have is significant and, as a result, the western beech deck is in prime position to capture it all.

Another challenging aspect for Miranda and Michael was getting the materials right for the interior.

“Contemporary with a warmer feel,” Miranda says was the description for the overall look and tone of the home. But how did they get it right? Healthy, rich-looking beech owns the floor and the feature wall at the entrance, with less varnish the answer to the more natural matt finish. It was one of the mediums that works so well but it didn’t just happen.

“The juxtaposition of the black iron and timber ... the textures and materials,” lists Miranda as she outlines the mixing of ingredients that achieved the desired result.

Choosing which view to look at may be her next challenge.

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NZCB Member Michael Ingram www.bluesummit.co.nz

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The mix of slab and block foundations gave the ground floor a chance at the expansive views that take in the Pacific Ocean, Christchurch City and Mt Hutt.

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Lodge of the landscape a labour of love Omarama | Otago

Rarely does the modern builder get to work on a high-country lodge with materials off the property but, in the case of Owen Philip from Central Blue Ltd, he made sure it counted.

“It’s not often we get to work on projects like this,” Owen laments and equally cherishes in the same breath. Building the home-cum-lodge had its own exclusive characteristics. The vast tonnage of Omarama schist used was borne from the owner’s own quarry and fulfilled a promise by her late husband to use the land’s natural assets. It didn’t stop there and, at his behest, recycled timber is on display around the five-bedroom home, which also houses its own art gallery.

The owner ‘wanted to reflect on the character of the landscape,’ Owen reveals, and surely using the materials from the direct surrounds was the best and most organic way.

Australian hardwood, salvaged from a local

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bridge, went towards the track of right-angled triangle rafters down the hallway, while the imperious trusses in the lounge aren’t just your average supports.

“It’s not often we get to work on projects like this” “Trusses usually arrive on a truck from the factory,” Owen tells, but in this case he built them on-site. The trusses are one of the many eye-catching features of the lodge, along with the railway sleepers, and natural stone bridge over the property’s pond.

Such was the difficulty of procuring the unique building materials that the build-time was over 18 months. But it’s clear that Owen and his team, and the specialists who added to the homestead, would like to do it more often.

“The project was very much a team effort and it was a pleasure to see everything come together so well,” he says. It is hard to disagree.

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NZCB Member Owen Philip www.centralblue.co.nz

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Fresh start with a heart Merivale | Christchurch

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Facing a decision to move, renovate or completely rebuild, the owners of this contemporary Christchurch home decided to run with an element of all three.

With their original home sadly in tatters following the earthquakes, the owners had to make a decision based not only on practicality, but also on emotion and memories. The first option was to renovate and attempt to restore what remained, but instead they opted for a fresh start ... with a few twists.

“We had to be understanding and sympathetic to the fact that they had ties to the old house,” Pat Coughlan of Coughlan Construction Ltd says of his clients. While he recognises that this emotional attachment is not something you’re taught about in highschool woodwork class, it’s the other side of the building process, which often goes unseen or unmentioned. The owners were emotionally invested in their family property, and Pat and his team did their best to honour this.

A connection to the past was achieved by using salvageable materials from the original home, including the redeemed rimu flooring – now a feature wall behind the master bed.

With an old family pet resting in the original garden, it was only right to retain facets of the house itself. While keeping ‘a connection to what was there originally,’ as Pat describes,

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the silver lining to the fresh start were the modern themes, materials and practices they could now use to create their new property.

It is a simple home in the best possible way, with the devil in the decorative detail.

Textures are widely used as an artistic medium. For the cladding, the owners, along with architect Mitchell Coll, chose bleached and whitewashed cedar. Vertical cedar also found a spot along the hallway leading up to the floating staircase with its own American white oak timber handrail. Contrasting the timber feature wall, is a composite fibreglass substrate that oozes that certain character of concrete. Thoughtful use of design elements throughout the home never veers away from the sought-after clean lines.

“They wanted a cool effect without compromising on the overall simplicity of the house,” Pat explains. It is clear a lot of thought has gone into the directive. Good foresight and planning also went into the second pavilion, across the hallway, which acts as an entertainment hub for the teenage sons.

“It creates a bit of separation to suit their needs,” Pat says. It’s a coin toss to decide whose needs he’s referring to. Faced with the toughest of building decisions, the owners arrived at the best possible outcome: a modern family home with history.

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NZCB Member Pat Coughlan www.coughlanconstruction.co.nz

“They wanted a cool effect without compromising on the overall simplicity of the house”

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Phoenix rises thanks to the personal touch Strowan | Christchurch

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Starting from scratch is a situation many Christchurch locals have faced in recent years but, for the many satisfied clients of Pat Coughlan and Coughlan Construction Ltd, there can be a silver lining.

After demolishing their earthquake damaged home, owner’s Tom and Jo engaged good friend Pat to undertake a fresh rebuild. Fast forward, and the finished article is a stunning contemporary family home that grants the family’s wishes.

“There was full emphasis on the different living zones to cater for the family needs,” Pat says. The floorplan of the home nails the brief. With functionality sorted, form is examined and intelligent and aesthetic features abound. When starting a new project, collaboration is high on the agenda for Pat, who sees his ability to work with everyone involved as one of his strong points.

“We made a good partnership,” he says. That appears to be an understatement when

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the final outcome is examined. Working seamlessly with the architect, subcontractors and, most importantly, the owners, Pat was able to achieve the desired result. However, he is quick to pay credit where it’s due, highlighting the expertly choreographed design as a definite feature.

“She has a great design flair,” Pat says of owner Jo. “The textures and finishes suit the home perfectly and blend with the site.”

Jo’s personal touch was also important due to the build being ‘a very emotional journey for the homeowners’, – a fact acknowledged

by Pat. There is something to admire in every room in the substantial 330sqm home, but the focal point is the ultra-versatile and

envy-inducing outdoor living space. Whatever the Canterbury elements throw, there’s opportunity to use the area, thanks to the retractable screen and automated ceiling louvres. The recessed TV above the gas fireplace allows the ‘game’ to be watched, while drinks can be poured at the salt’n’pepper benchtop. The ‘living zones’ are a great source of pride for Pat, as is the perimeter cedar fence, which gives the family security and privacy. Working closely with the owners and architect has proven successful for Pat and his team, who’ve helped this phoenix to rise from the ashes.

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NZCB Member Pat Coughlan www.coughlanconstruction.co.nz

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Built by Craig Cogan Builder Limited

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Setting up for a grandstand finish Langs Beach | Northland To squeeze the most out of a tricky building platform with beautiful natural surroundings, and to maximise its views, Northland builder Craig Cogan called on his vast bank of knowledge.

Perched on the hill, facing due north, and looking directly along the break of the Langs Beach waves, there was never going to be any debate about which way this house would be facing. The question was, how?

“Building on a steep slope in the Northland clay has its own challenges. We had to time our run with the foundations so as not to dice with the weather,” Craig explains. A huge concrete block retainer was inserted two metres deep, while the timber posts at the front of the home went down a further two, setting the foundation for a suitably flat platform. The result would be vantage points in every room in the house.

Working closely with architect Andrew Meiring, Craig and his team put the finishing

touches to the modern interior with some unique materials on hand. Blonde birch ply panels, with negative detailing, dress the eastern and western flanks of the home, and are used judiciously in the lintels above the large sliding doors, and in the kitchen. To the naked eye, the secret window in the western corner of the living area is simply part of the birch background. Working in tandem, the darker tones of the kwila flooring offset against the lighter timbers give the feel of more space. Combined with the vertical cedar cladding, the natural appeal of the materials complements the bordering native bush – a key consideration for the owners.

Nature was on hand during the entire build due to the challenging lie of the land. But Craig’s experience came to the fore to deliver the ultimate hillside haven.

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NZCB Member Craig Cogan www.craigcoganbuilder.co.nz

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Cape Cod chameleon given new lease of life Ruakaka | Northland Fearful of a ‘plaster disaster’, Ruakaka holiday-home owners Max and Marie Bakker are breathing easy thanks to builder Craig Cogan’s reclad expertise.

Their stunning beachfront home has been gifted a fresh start.

The Bakkers were well aware of the flood of press regarding leaky buildings and decided to future-proof their sizeable investment. Building the monolithic plaster home on the beachfront, Max admits they went with “the style of the day”. Almost 20 years on, he realises they most certainly dodged a bullet. This was echoed by builder Craig, who stressed the ‘difficulty of the reclad because of the element of risk.’

Worried the house would be a knock-down job, Craig was pleasantly surprised. He carried out the makeover, with the help of architect Adam Welford of Maxar, to achieve Marie’s goal of a Cape Cod-style beach home. Gone are the rounded corners, and the old, flat butynol roof has made way for a

pitched long-run roof – a challenge for Craig due to the building code’s height restrictions.

Cement-based weatherboards give the home a traditional look, with the property’s façade completely unrecognisable from its former self.

Not only did the entire exterior shed its skin, but it was the perfect opportunity to tweak a few things both indoors and out.

Having spent 20 years enjoying weekends at the popular beach spot, the Bakkers knew what to adjust to make the most of the charms of New Zealand coastal living. They created a new covered-in deck to entertain and enjoy outside. The living spaces on the upper level underwent floor plan changes, while an aesthetic overhaul was undertaken throughout, with fittings and designs to match the fresh exterior. Initially setting out to safeguard their investment, the Bakkers now have the closest thing to a brand new home.

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NZCB Member Craig Cogan www.craigcoganbuilder.co.nz

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The great indoors Seatoun | Wellington

A complete metamorphosis has transformed a semi-sheltered, disused Wellington lawn and courtyard into a space where breakfast is now served all-year-round.

“It has transformed the way they live their lives,” Tony Hodson, Director of EBUILD, says of his client’s new outdoor/indoor space. The catalyst for the homeowners to extend the only usable outdoor space on their compact section was the need to give their pizza oven a permanent home. Now at centre stage, the coveted oven holds court over the most versatile of rooms, where the homeowners can entertain under the stars and in warmth and privacy.

Whilst not a big build, the extension was a tricky proposition. Great thought and attention to detail were put into the function of the room

by Mark Bates of HDT Architecture – the wine chiller tucked under the L-shaped concrete

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benchtop was a welcome feature. One of the side benefits to the add-on was the inclusion of large, rimu-framed doors, which now invite light into the previously gloomy lower floor of the home. And, due to the vast sections of skylights, there’s no need for any artificial heating, even in Wellington’s wicked winters.

Hi-spec and up-to-spec, the room’s privacy is achieved by automated blinds, which retract at the touch of a button. Recessed dimmable LED lights around the skylights enhance the room’s atmosphere. The meticulous detailing is a great source of pride for Tony, who humbly credits his skilled team with the finished product. Where the homeowners previously had to remain indoors, they now have the best of both worlds.

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NZCB Member www.ebuild.co.nz

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Built by Fearnley Construction Limited

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Tried and trussed traditions rekindled Leeston | Canterbury

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Hoping to spark a building renaissance of sorts, Ben Fearnley of Fearnley Construction has taken ‘traditional’ to a whole new level with his rural Leeston home.

Wanting to create a home with unmistakable character, Ben and his wife Bec chose, for their family home, a time-honoured building method that needs to be carbon dated to be truly appreciated.

From the outside, the Fearnley home is the traditional Kiwi-country weatherboard model, and no clues are given as to what lies inside. However, two small steps inside take you a giant leap back to the ‘old world’, with an unavoidable archway of spectacular handbuilt macrocarpa trusses running through the spine of their living area.

“We wanted to build a home in a traditional style,” Ben explains, understating how traditional his style really was. Using a practice dating back thousands of years, Ben has immersed himself in the timber frame joinery methodology since his apprenticeship.

He underwent specialised training and buried himself in literature on the subject to upskill sufficiently. The old English practice of using wooden pegs to fasten, goes way back.

“Since Noah built the Ark,” Ben says of the artform also known as mortise and tenon joinery. Using no glue, and no screws or nails, Ben crafted and assembled his trusses, reviving the time-tested and labourious process, over eight weeks. Unable to rustle

up the workforce of an English hamlet or village, Ben cheated somewhat, transporting the trusses 300 metres from their rented property using a farm tractor. After a crash course in Hiab use, Ben completed the placement of the trusses within one day, an achievement that was satisfyingly topped off with the tick of approval from the demanding engineers.

Not to be outdone by the impressive trusses, the rest of the home is full of quality contemporary fittings and features, and astute design, including 80 sqm of upstairs space created by implementing attic trusses.

There’s sentimental touches, and oak from Bec’s family farm has been sacrificed to make the prominent dining table. Oak floors work perfectly with the natural colours chosen, all mingling to create a warm family-home feel.

After honing his ‘old school’ building skills to build this special property, Ben is now part of a rare breed. The majority of his clients to date have opted for more contemporary methods, he’s definitely keen to work with ‘anyone who would like to build this way’.

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NZCB Member Ben & Bec Fearnley www.fearnleyconstruction.co.nz

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Creature comforts catered for Timaru | South Canterbury

When the harsh winter descends on South Canterbury, there’s one home with no need for the seasonal clothing. Warmth and comfort were at the top of the list for the discerning owners of this modernist country property, and the roll-call of features is impressive.

“It’s close to a 10-star rated eco-home,” says Allan Gale of Gale Builders Ltd, who confirms a lot of thought went into the sustainability and function of the home.

Along the front face of the home, with views of the Southern Alps, is a sunlighttrap of double glazed windows. An array of windows encourages light and heat into the home. Once there, the heat is kept in place

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by double insulation in the ceiling cavity. At over 550 sqm, the window count was indeed justified for this South Island property. When the sun fades, and Timaru is in the midst of winter, diesel-powered underfloor heating works with radiators to keep this a t-shirt and shorts environment.

With the functionality of the home to the owner’s wishes, Allan and his team had further requirements to meet. Solid timber framing on the windows and doors is a ‘throwback’, the oversized skirting and architraves a fading aspect of the modern home. Also unique are the curving walls.

These made the ceiling mouldings more difficult to construct but give the inside of the home a big point of difference.

“It’s close to a 10-star rated eco-home” A challenging build due to the specifications and sheer size and scope of the project, but Allan and, importantly, the owners are thrilled with the final outcome.

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NZCB Member Allan Gale www.galebuilders.co.nz

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Finding the simple pleasures in life Wanaka | Otago

Isolated in a beautiful rural Wanaka setting, the home is open to the conditions from all angles, yet it’s the sun it’s truly after.

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Many search a lifetime for the simple pleasures in life, but the owners of the home nicknamed the ‘Black House’ have a lifetime of them left.

Without trying to reinvent the wheel, Brendan Holloway of Holloway Construction Ltd has given his clients an intelligently designed and constructed home.

“It is simple and that is its beauty,” he says.

Delving into the subtleties of the home reveal as much. Isolated in a beautiful rural Wanaka setting, the home is open to the conditions from all angles, yet it’s the sun it’s truly after.

Measures have been taken to keep this ‘sun magnet’ warm during winter’s below-zero temperatures. The latent heat of the sun is kept in the confines of the house by abovespec ceiling insulation. “The home has a very high ‘R’ rating,” Brendan explains, referring to the thermal value of the insulation. Large windows also welcome the sun into the home, the bearings exact to capitalise both on the rays, and on the views of the hills and mountains.

With the living area doors flung wide open, the entire property is now part of the home, with spectacular views enjoyed from one of the many entertaining decks. The genius of the central positioning of the building platform is thus revealed, as well as the perfect indoor to outdoor flow.

The little details of the build can’t be ignored, and the ‘rusted’ characteristics of the Corten® steel around the front door add immense character. In Brendan’s words it is a ‘nice use of another medium.’ In the same breath, 50 x 50 mm cedar battens are fixed to the exterior plywood with bugle-head stainless steel screws and contribute to the subtle ‘simple but elegant design.’

Inside, stark white, emblazoned on every surface, contrasts sharply with the outer shell and seeks out and maximises every last bit of passive light. Clean and contemporary is the finish throughout the home, and it is clear this is a wonderfully uncomplicated place to be.

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⁄ Brendan Holloway

www.hollowayconstruction.nz

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Working with the Wanaka wilderness Wanaka | Otago If you can’t beat the view, the best thing to do is join it. That’s what Brendan Holloway of Holloway Construction Ltd and Richard Vorstermans of MCV Design have done with this Lake Wanaka showpiece.

Crafting a 480 sqm ‘multi-generational family home’ that fitted harmoniously with the lake and alpine environs was the challenge issued.

Throughout the build, a certain degree of free licence was given. The style of the home was set from the original building, and plans were modelled on its 45 degree roof pitch, with the new annex sections pitched off-centre. The result is a finished roof design with multiple peaks, resembling the stunning summits of the mountain range lurking in the background. It was these staggered levels that also broke up the different living zones, an important design consideration.

Attention has been paid to ensure the home is aesthetically in tune with the natural surroundings, with timber and local stone the dominant features. The strength of the schist columns and wall faces are offset by the vast vertical cedar panelling. Other hardwood varieties come to the party, and the grand staircase, wedged beside a corridor of bulky schist, is of purple heart.

Although a completely fresh build to the naked eye, some aspects are from a bygone era. The chunky front door is made from the rimu salvaged from the owner’s ravaged Christchurch home. It is a sentimental touch and fits perfectly with the very deliberate style of the home. The interior is a continuation of the rich, natural outer, with hardwood timber detailing and flooring complementing strategic schist placements. Builder Brendan is effusive when directing the kudos. “The designer did a hell of a good job,” he says in recognition of Richard’s blueprint.

Working closely with the designer was integral to the final result, and the good relationship shared enabled everybody to get on with the task at hand.

“There was a great synergy between myself, the designer and the owner,” Brendan says, and this was a key factor in getting the ‘maximum function and elegant form’ that was requested in the brief. Brendan also acknowledges the relaxed stewardship of the discerning owners, putting their faith in his abilities to deliver. “The clients were fantastic: totally trusting in us to execute,” Brendan says. And execute he did.

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www.hollowayconstruction.nz

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Crafting a 480 sqm ‘multi-generational family home’ that fitted harmoniously with the lake and alpine environs was the challenge issued.

Throughout the build, a certain degree of free licence was given.

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Attention has been paid to ensure the home is aesthetically in tune with the natural surroundings, with timber and local stone the dominant features. The strength of the schist columns and wall faces are offset by the vast vertical cedar

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Resene Colour Trends

Dress your walls in the latest fashion Resene Thistle

Resene Good As Gold

Resene Atlas

Resene Into The Blue

Resene Discover

Resene Couture

Palettes are shifting from the powdery blues and pastel earth tones to bold, more intense colours.

The trend towards saturated colours will lend itself to playful combinations reminiscent of Rococo Revival styling. Look to bright blue ottomans, fuchsia accent pillows and indigo drapes coexisting within the same funky living room.

“In general there will still be an earthiness,” says interior designer and colour consultant Debbie Abercrombie, “with moody – not sombre – strong and exotic, and less predictable combinations. Colour will be seen in clever ways – layered, unexpected combinations, uplifting.”

There are some anticipated notable hues for the year, including amethyst and berry-infused purples (try Resene Couture), emerald, sapphire and turquoise (Resene Atlas, Resene Into The Blue and Resene Discover), satin gold (Resene Good As Gold), frosted almond and light beige green (Resene Thistle).

Smoky tones will continue but with a softer, weathered edge, as seen in Resene Soothe and Resene Inside Back. Black will take a back seat. If we see an occasional black accent piece, it will likely achieve its contrast duty as a lone soldier.

“Purple has been hiding in the sidelines and will bust out this year,” says Debbie. Try vibrant hues like Resene Pukeko and Resene Full Monty.

“We will also see great combinations of purple, green and yellow orange, a very balanced and triadic combination.”

Yellows feature strongly on their own too, with appearances of egg yolk yellows (Resene Celebrate), orange yellows (Resene Buttercup) and energetic bright yellows (Resene Turbo).

Strong blues, yellows and pinks mixed in endless combinations will dominate youthful residences. Homes will likely feature these playful colours in full-scale, rather than on accent walls or more timid applications. Expect complete overhauls in trendier commercial spaces and colourful new residential projects.

Whereas bronze was strongly featured in recent years, the most prevalent metal in 2018 will be gold. “From brushed Resene metallics to luxurious deep purples and reds, our homes are reaching new levels of glamour,” says Rebecca Long, Resene colour expert.

“Depths are also being pushed deeper with dark charcoals, moody blues and dense greens, creating intimate, cave-like environments. Try Resene Dark Side and Resene Nero, both inky blues,” she says.

Paint effects will continue to thrive in new and exciting ways, predicts Rebecca.

“From half painted walls, tonal colour changes and dramatic geometrics, masking tape will be your new best friend.”

So go ahead and reinvent that colourdeprived space. Happy decorating!

For more colour, paint and wallpaper inspiration, see your Resene ColorShop. www.resene.co.nz/colorshops

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Dark, cocooning walls are painted in Resene Gun Powder, with floor in Resene Avalanche, cabinet in Resene Chapta And Verse, and trio of vases in Resene Steam Roller, Resene Mamba and Resene Couture.

Soft muted greens are the new neutral. Use a toned approach for interest with walls in Resene Siam, floor in Resene Cargo, peg stool in Resene Jurassic, basket planter in Resene Double Lemon Grass and basketry in Resene Rusty Nail.

Blue is a perennial favourite. Deep Resene Indian Ink is teamed with a floor in Resene Midwinter Mist, table base in Resene Teal, and a Resene FX Metallic Silver Aluminium frame.

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Rustic remnants feel right at home Fairfield | Dunedin

With something old, new, borrowed and the occasional blue, Sacha Gray, Director of Just Build It Ltd, conquered and completed his own home design, working weekends and nights for three years.

The resulting marriage of recycled and contemporary building materials, with the odd farm implement added for good measure, looks and feels like a nostalgic step back in time. The rustic farmhouse charm is consistent throughout this Dunedin home – the right materials and fittings meticulously chosen to reflect Sacha’s grand vision. The theme had to hold more than aesthetic value though, and his greatest pride is in the ‘overall feel of the place’.

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“When people walk in, they feel right at home and can put their feet up and relax,” Sacha beams. His patient wife and three daughters share the sentiment.

A slow burn, Sacha’s creation took three years to knock off, as he juggled his core building business with procuring and placing the carefully selected recycled materials.

Utilising old cattle gates was one of the innovative twists in the challenging process of making modern building products ‘work in with recycled materials’.

The final result had to be efficient, in line with today’s home demands and, above all, infinitely liveable. Tying effortlessly into the

‘very rustic’ farmhouse style are slate and marble, with Canadian-Oregon timber detailing and individual touches at every turn. All his own design, Sacha undertook an estimated 90% of the work, with some of his ‘subbie mates’ pitching in where necessary. What was the biggest challenge on the journey? Was it the seek-and-salvage of the recycled remnants, or the time resource being so short? “Debating with the wife,” Sacha jokes.

“There was a lot of trust on her part.”

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⁄ Sacha Gray

www.buildersdunedin.co.nz

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Time-honoured techniques on top of the hill North East Valley | Dunedin

It’s hard not to picture a chairlift to this character-filled home, which takes pride of place above the world’s steepest street.

The location is a highlight, but no more so than the age-old technique employed to piece the home together.

“The authentic style and beams are a big feature,” Sacha Gray from Just Build It Ltd explains. There’s no missing the hearty timber work. Macrocarpa cut from the property was milled off-site, ready to be transformed into a mortise and tenon skeleton back on the premises. The old-style technique uses no adhesives, screws or nails, and the timber beams, expertly assembled with the help of the designer’s son, are held together by wooden dowels. Not just unique in its appearance, the methodology meant Sacha had to work in reverse. Walls and flooring came after the structural beams, making the build a tricky proposition. It was further complicated by the fact that the plans were sketched freehand. Sacha embraced the rare opportunity to build a home with such personality. “I loved the challenge,” he says.

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Upon putting the finishing touches to the home, it’s hard to go past the warmth of the macrocarpa. “The owners and guests can relax in the home, and it’s the timber that makes it feel that way,” Sacha says.

Other supporting materials complete the comfortable family home.

“I loved the challenge” Natural, more understated aspects work with the bulky frames: like the matt flooring coated in a dull beeswax oil, and the Canadian-Oregon doors and window frames, chosen for their stability and true form. While the impressive, elongated living room window is a portal to the panoramic views over Dunedin, this cosy character home itself is a sight to behold.

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⁄ Sacha Gray

www.buildersdunedin.co.nz

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Retiring to the countryside Waihola | Otago

For retired farmers Kevin and Margaret Gray, the dream of building their own home was a new and exciting challenge and a far cry from the humble Catlin dwellings of their working life.

They had a blank canvas and their son Sacha to do the building but, when it came to the design, did Margaret know exactly what she was after?

“We asked the architect to draw an old-new house,” she explains, and the contradictory turn of phrase surprisingly makes perfect sense. Wanting a classical look, the Gray’s asked for natural materials, and

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features such as deep skirtings and the fairytale-like Mansard Dormers on the second storey. The front façade of the home was clad in hand-picked stone, which was ribboned with quartz seams and procured from the local quarry.

The earthy strength of the rock-solid base is offset by what sits atop and, standing back, the eye is drawn towards the imposing and impressive roofline. The intricate roof pitches were drawn up by renowned local architect, Dave Rutter, and with 71 valleys and hips, Sacha reckons he spent as much time on the roof as the rest of the house.

“I never thought trigonometry and

pythagoras would ever be useful,” he says. But the end result suggests he listened in class.

While they’ve settled nicely into retired life with the family close by, emptying the entire nest has proven tricky for Kevin and Margaret.

The oversized garage, built intelligently into the sloping hillside, can comfortably squeeze in a collection of vehicles, most of which don’t belong to the homeowners. “I don’t think Dad can even get his own car in there,” Sacha teases, looking at the three hobby cars taking up one entire side.

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⁄ Sacha Gray

www.buildersdunedin.co.nz

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Coastal collaboration takes the cake Tutukaka | Northland

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When Tutukaka residents Peter and Nikki Davies-Colley wanted to extend their existing clifftop paradise, they chose well and engaged Pete Brown Builder Ltd, a passionate local construction company specialising in building on the Tutukaka Coast.

“We wanted a ‘clever home’ that was very nice to live in and wasn’t conspicuous, says home owner Peter. He’s not talking about NASA electronics or automated functions.

The cleverness manifests in the absolute liveability of the home that Pete says has ‘a very friendly, homely feel.’ This was the brief in a nutshell, and the bells and whistles are in the intelligent design that links the existing ‘bachstyle’ home to the new, main pavilion.

Passive solutions for the heating and cooling of the home were a big factor, as well as suitable garage parking for the boat. In the ‘winterless north’, ventilation was a key consideration, and the slight opening of the large doors and windows worked with the plywood roof design and clever use of vents with traditional purlins to allow ‘the home to breathe’. It was a subtle and understated yet crucial facet.

Keeping the owners cool was another consideration and, by working together with Pete and his team, the couple’s expectations were exceeded in the final result. Often a stressful undertaking, the process, from design to turnkey, was a revelation for Peter and Nikki, who now joke, “When can we build the next one?” A big factor in the enjoyment was

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the relationship with Pete and his team. “They were so interactive,” says Peter. “Nikki and I would try to get out most weekends to check on progress, and if we found something we wanted changed, be it layouts or nonstructural wall framing positions, it was no problem at all to get what we wanted.”

As far as an owner’s contribution goes, Peter and Nikki weren’t just the overseers of design but were also the suppliers of timber – lots of it. Vast amounts of poplar and eucalypt was milled from, and on, their Titoki farm, then machined into the beautifully crafted internal doors, the front door, the expanse of flooring, the cabinetry and the stand-out window framing. Not only was the timber a practical application of resources: it also provided the home with heartfelt family

history and attachment. The workmanship in the doors was something to behold, and was duly appreciated by Nikki and Peter – especially the oversized sliding door between the master and en suite.

With contented clients, down-to-earth Pete diverts the gratitude and due praise. “I get a real kick to see how much they enjoy it,” he says, still taking the time to visit them for a beer. The building experience was an enjoyable enterprise for Peter and Nikki, and the smiles on their faces, when they saw the finished project, was the icing on top.

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⁄ Pete Brown

petebrownbuilder@gmail.com

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Modern Kiwi bach Takamatua | Canterbury Working from the theory of evolution and the innovative trends of New Zealand building and architecture, it is pleasing to know the Kiwi-bach dream is still alive and well.

The owners of this Akaroa vantage point were clear on what shape and form their holiday home would become, and Brett Armstrong of R & B Builders Ltd was the perfect fit for the project. So, what were the clients after?

“A very beachy, bachy feel ... a home away from home,” Brett says, “as the house would be used more often than a sporadic holiday escape.” The property needed to be comfortable, liveable and built with up-tospec materials that were sympathetic to the rural/harbour aesthetic. Block runs break up

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the horizontal cedar sections and aluminium joinery for an uncomplicated exterior.

The clean and simple lines were in some ways misleading, and Brett and his team had to negotiate a few tricky tripwires. The butterfly roof joining the home to the garage is a skillfully manipulated factor to limit the amount of visible spouting. It also allows for the brim of the north facing roof to be at its greatest allowable height.

Brett had to construct higher than usual block retaining walls around three sides to fit the lower storey of the home into the hillside. Some salvaged macrocarpa sleepers, from a scuppered local bridge, help share the load. “The owner was keen to use local materials where we could,” says Brett, who also used local Akaroa ‘subbies’ to support the community.

After shifting 400 cubic metres of clay (the retaining walls are around three metres high), both levels of the home take advantage of the harbour views. Each ground floor bedroom enjoys the outlook enhanced by floor-toceiling glass – a bonus hidden from roadside view.

Upstairs, however, is the place to be, and the true bach vibe is achieved in the kitchen, dining and lounge precinct. The universal space is simple, and perfect for doing as little as holiday’s demand. The procession of windows and doors make use of the raking ply ceiling, where the recessed lighting hides.

And, there’s no interruption to the charming views of the inlet, with glass balustrades at the border of the kwila decking.

An easy-care home in the image of the Kiwi bach has given the happy owners the best of both worlds – the ability to relax in comfort for a short weekend or a long, lazy month.

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⁄ Brett Armstrong

www.rnbbuilders.co.nz

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The black sheep on the street Rolleston | Canterbury

Hard to ignore, Ryan and Gemma Neal’s family home in Rolleston is definitely different from the rest of the flock.

The industrial barn-style home, clothed in vertical Grooved Shadowclad and coated in a ‘Midnight Off-Black’ hue, is an impressive and intriguing sight from all angles.

One half of R & B Builders Ltd, Ryan completed his home project in seven months and couldn’t be happier with his ‘rocket-ship’ as he jokingly calls it. “It’s an urban barn, with a mix of an industrial and homely feel,” he

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says. While the eclectic design, with ‘lots of mediums put together’, and overall finish may take the limelight, the construction details also need to be appreciated. Inside, there’s a generous use of ply on the vaulted ceiling, which by design gives the living area immense space and potential for natural light.

The height allowed Ryan to fit his cherished floor-to-ceiling windows, which were just one of the challenges he faced working on a sixmetre-high scissor lift. Placing the structural steel beams was trying, but what was the biggest hurdle? “Getting it signed off on the

the construction details also need to be appreciated

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subdivision,” he jokes, aware his home stands out from the norm on his street.

Sleek cabinetry and the blackened Japanese steel benchtops are features of the recessed kitchen alcove, which is dominated by the structural element above.

This gives the home its strength and industrial aspect. The huge steel beams hold the place together in more ways than one, and open up the mezzanine to the world. Aesthetically compelling as it is, the home is suitably functional too, with intelligent use of windows and skylights in the upstairs bedrooms to allow the Canterbury sun in. Liveability is a key component of the family home, and the Neals had their own individual take. Ryan says, “You can put your belongings anywhere and they don’t look out of place.” That notion is lovingly contradicted by Gemma, who is most impressed with the ‘awesome storage.’

“It was one of the things on my list,” she says, noting that the finished article most definitely passes muster.

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⁄ Linsay Armstrong

www.rnbbuilders.co.nz

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Contemporary country home on a grand scale Prebbleton | Canterbury

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When a client gets the opportunity to exercise their creative licence for their dream home, the result is often substantial and, in Brian Orford of Ridgeline Building, they had the right man for the job.

The client had taken inspiration from ‘a few ideas’ from a home they viewed in Timaru, the gables igniting their imagination. ‘Contemporary Country,’ as Brian recalls of the brief, was the intended and executed style for this 500 sqm build, and it’s clear he knows how to follow the master plan. The wish list for the ideal family home has been ticked off, with impressive high-end finishes and features from top to bottom.

The grand entrance looms large with Brian describing it as ‘a great way to welcome the owner home every day’. Past the striking, exposed macrocarpa trusses, the creature comforts are bordering on five-star rural

retreat yet with a definite family-home feel.

The dining and living hub of the Christchurch property features one of the owner’s favourite aspects: 150 sqm of polished concrete, which dominates the communal areas. Eyes up to the natural light, and a double take is needed to establish that it is indeed a house with a bridge. The frameless glass balustrade passage, between the mezzanine games room and the deck overlooking the lush grass domain, links the nucleus of the home together.

For the satisfied owners, the year-long build was worth every minute, and the dream of their ‘Contemporary Country’ family home has been realised. With their goals achieved, the only question now is how much sun to let through the patio’s automated louvre roof while watching the kids in the pool.

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⁄ Brian & Holly Orford

www.ridgelinebuilding.co.nz

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Rock-solid foundation produces a gem Arrowtown | Otago

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As the old story goes, building on rock is the best and, for Andy McRae of The Builders.co.nz, it’s never been more true, with his clients enjoying an undeniable foundation for their sparkling new home.

In order to take advantage of the postcard views of Lake Hayes, and Brow and Coronet Peaks, the 400 sqm of ‘contemporary and masculine’ design is fixed to the most impermeable surface imaginable. Rock

anchors are drilled into the mammoth schist outcrop, supported by rebars, in situ concrete, and cantilevers for the lakeside decking. Softer quartz seams added the odd challenge; however, the sheer solidity of the base rock gives the deceptive impression that the house is merely resting on top. Once the base was secure, Andy’s hardworking team, led by foreman Tony ‘Jock’ Dunstan, got down to the business of matching the home to the majesty of the mountains in the backdrop.

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Although unmistakably modern, the home boasts a swathe of natural materials that complement the alpine landscape. Schist drapes the bottom storey and east of the home while, inside, complementary timbers are included to accentuate the design. So, with the design and the engineering ticks of approval registered, how do the people that count find their new home?

“The clients are rapt with it,” Andy says, adding that the feedback from passerby ‘that

it looks amazing from the road’ is also satisfying. What about the inside? Attention is grabbed first by the imposing mountain peaks through the floor-to-ceiling windows, then by expansive oak-lined roof lanterns that flood the living areas with natural light.

Modern, future-proofed specifications are throughout, from the automated electric blinds and retractable louvres to the AV system that covers the entire home. Visual entertainment is also accounted for, and the

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main living area has not one, but two, recessed television housings. With a set either side of the fixed unit sporting a decorative gas fireplace, his and hers in 2018 has gone a step further from the two-sink bathroom. The attention to detail in the planning and finishing is a noticeable point.

Warmth during the Arrowtown winters is no problem, thanks to full underfloor heating getting extra help from an internal

slab over the top of the concrete foundations.

North-facing glazing works with the dormers and above-spec insulation to keep the cool of the snow outside, where it belongs.

Building on bedrock can have its challenges but, for these fortunate owners, Andy, ‘Jock’ and the team were able to dig up a gem.

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⁄ Andy McRae

www.thebuilders.co.nz

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