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Canterbury’s houses of the year

Hot stuff The latest looks for spring/summer

Forgotten

trends

The good, the bad and the ugly

solutions

Smart storage

Creating great LANDSCAPES

Five myths about architects

A lifestyle block survival guide

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Contents

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in this issue 8 SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Turn spare space into pract ical places

10 HOT STUFF

Freshen up your abode with the latest looks for spring/summer

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13 FORGOTTEN TRENDS

The good, the bad and the ugly

14 TECHNOLOGY IN THE HOME

– PAST AND FUTURE

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Hi-tech gadgets around the house should enhance living – not define it

18 FIVE MYTHS ABOUT ARCHITECTS

Everything you wanted to know about what architects do, and how they do it

26 Cover image by Kelly Shakespeare Photography

24 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

THAT DON’T BREAK THE BANK

Going green can be easier and cheaper than you think

26 THE HEART OF YOUR HOME

Design your kitchen - then wrap the home around it

30 BEST IN SHOW

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Canterbury’s houses of the year

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33 IT’S ALL IN THE PLANNING

Golden rules regarding renovating and restoring

36 FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD

A lifestyle block self-sufficiency survival guide

44 MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

The art and craft of creating great landscapes

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Hot home

Dual distinction This stunning creation by Craig South from Cymon Allfrey Architects is the creative and elegant design of two family homes.

Similar in form, each dwelling maximises the building envelope, creating large internal living spaces.

Each home provides multiple living spaces to suit their individual family dynamics, with strong links to the landscaped outdoor courtyards overlooking the waterway at the rear.

Guest accommodation is provided on the ground level of each home with private spaces located on the first floor.

Both homes are slightly offset to ensure they receive an abundance of natural light without compromising privacy to the living and private spaces.

Craig South received the 2016 National Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling Architectural Design Award for the Gleneagles Terrace design. www.caarc.co.nz

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Insider insights

Insider insights:

5 minutes with interior designer Lucy Wilkie How did you end up in interiors?

I completed a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, specialising in interior architecture. Having this training and understanding of construction has been extremely beneficial throughout my career.

What do you say to those who think they don’t need someone to tell them how to decorate?

Interior design lends itself to many things beyond decorating, including space planning to make the most of your space no

matter how big or small.

The layout of the space directly affects the flow and feel. This is the secret behind achieving a space that feels comfortable to be in.

The colours, fabrics and materials are what completes a room.

What do you wish your clients knew about interior design?

We work collaboratively with architects and high-end builders.

It’s important that we work as a team from the beginning of the projects that we are involved with to ensure a well detailed, well finished home.

Let your Heritage start with us Heritage Homes Canterbury has a catchphrase - “let your Heritage start with us”and now this is just what Cantabrians who are looking to build their new home, but want something with more character and charm, can do.

The appointment of local construction company Craig Rogers Building Ltd as the Heritage Homes Licensees for the Canterbury region now brings Canterbury locals a choice Design & build or a STD plan There are many options available when building a new Heritage home:

you will definitely want to consider.

Craig and Carla Rogers share a passion for the Heritage Homes brand which showcases around 30 standard (std) homes, which range from villas to bungalows and English cottages, even including an art deco replica.

Affordable & unique Replicating these beautiful homes does not have to be as expensive as one would imagine. The reality is you can add a lot of jewellery to these old homes; they can be built as authentically as required.

• Create a bespoke design of your own to suit your lifestyle, needs and your site

To learn more about what Heritage Homes Canterbury are all about, phone Craig now or visit our website

• Use one of our std plans, and if it doesn’t work perfectly, modify or change it as needed.

0800 Bungalow heritagehomescanterbury @xtra.co.nz

• Replicate a beloved home from your past

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We work collaboratively with architects and high-end builders. It’s important that we work as a team from the beginning of the projects that we are involved with to ensure a well detailed, well finished home.

What’s your interiors style?

My personal style is timeless elegance and understated colours and palettes. I don’t design to any fleeting trends, but rather I like to work with my clients to help them better realise and create their own personal style and vision.

Can you share one of your style secrets?

Without fail, less is always more.

If money was no object, what would you include in every job?

Original artwork and sculpture.

These statements really help personalise a home.

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Anything you can save on?

Anything and everything — where there’s a will there is a way.

What’s the next big thing interiors-wise?

People are looking for timeless design. We are delighted to have Kelly Hoppen’s furniture collection ‘Retrospective Collection’ available exclusively to Frobisher. (The London-based celebrity interior designer counts the likes of David and Victoria Beckham as clients.)

Easiest way to transform a home?

De-clutter.

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Lifestyles

By Lydia Truesdale

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Storage

solutions

Smart storage

By Natalia Rietveld

It’s always amazing how much one can accumulate over the course of their lives.

If you have the right storage in place you don’t tend to notice it, but if you don’t, your home can quickly turn into a jungle of knick-knacks.

Thankfully storage doesn’t have to be a cardboard box under your bed, or a clunky shelf taking up space in your living room – smart storage is all about looking for space that isn’t utilised in your home and using it. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking.

Kitchen These cupboards define spacesaving. That small unused space beside the fridge or the oven can become the ideal location to store your oils and herbs as well as that sneaky bottle of wine. Most joiners

and cabinet-makers can create these to fit any nook, alternatively there is an array of DIY videos that are quick and easy if you’re feeling creative and want to knock out those labour costs.

Limited space shouldn’t mean limiting guests. Kovaks Design Furniture has taken that into consideration when designing the OT9 Humpty. What is typically wasted space under your coffee table has become the ultimate place to store extra seating, it also adds a brilliant splash of colour to light up your living room. This particular product comes in two sizes, so go to www.kovacs.co.nz for more information.

You know that blank wall behind your TV - often people will choose smaller slim-line entertainment units for a small space which look the part, but leave copious amounts of unused space surrounding it. Develop that space into extra shelving or cupboards. In smaller spaces opt for fauxdenzas as they are sleek and don’t overpower the living space.

Bedroom It’s easy to come across children’s beds with built in drawers underneath, or a pull out trundle bed for sleepovers, but we often forget that master bedrooms could use the extra storage sometimes as well. This queen size bed is not only elegant but is well-designed and practical.

The underneath storage is great for extra blankets, cushions or even shoes.

A headboard with built in shelves is another great way to organise some of your belongings, perfect for storing books, photos or trinkets from the kids.

Ample storage is attainable in any space, it just requires you to get a bit more creative and find smart solutions for those wasted spaces - you’ll have your home looking de-cluttered in no time.

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Trusted

IN CHRISTCHURCH FOR 15+ YEARS

Having built a trusted reputation in Christchurch over the past 15 years, locally owned and operated Prime Kitchens now offers custom kitchen solutions to the Canterbury region under a new, independent brand.

Formerly the South Island arm of Auckland-based Moda Kitchens, Prime Kitchens has earned a trusted reputation in the commercial and retail sectors since 2002 – working with renowned brands including Christchurch International Airport, Ibis Hotel and Rendezvous Hotel.

Prime Kitchens Managing Director Roger Syme, says the rebrand reflects the company’s shift to an independent operation – which will provide even greater benefits for South island customers.

“We’re still delivering the same highend, custom solutions to the commercial and retail sectors,” says Roger.

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“Becoming independent and rebranding has allowed us to focus on delivering the best possible products and services to our South Island customers.”

Prime Kitchens is one of the few operations in New Zealand to offer a fully integrated and seamless service – from design and manufacture through to installation.

They are also one of the only companies nationwide to import their own solid-surface benchtops, and utilise the latest technology to achieve seamless glue-lines and a flawless finish to panels, doors and drawer fronts.

Their Lucino solid-surface benchtop range is one of their most popular products – offering customers a more durable and watertight finish, and seamless appearance, at a price point comparable with lower quality alternatives such as laminate. The product offers the appearance of stone, marble or granite – but is a quality solid 30mm thick acrylic – “reflecting the latest trends out of Europe, but at a far more affordable price”.

“We import our own 30-millimetre thick Lucino benchtops,” says Roger.

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“These are solid right through – unlike thinner acrylic alternatives, which are built-up to offer the appearance of a thick bench. With our Lucino range, our customers can trust the product they receive is watertight, features seamless joins, and is easily repairable.”

The Canterbury team at Prime Kitchens specialise in bespoke kitchen, joinery, wardrobe and storage solutions that are designed using the latest technology to fit each client’s unique specifications.

This technology integrates directly with the Prime Kitchens local manufacturing operation – reducing the risk of manufacturing error and wastage, and allowing their team to offer high-end quality at a competitive price.

“Our products are typically priced around 10 percent lower than those offered by our competitors,” says Roger. “By importing our own Lucino benchtops and using the latest technology and local expertise to create custom solutions and minimise waste, we’re able to offer bespoke kitchens without the expensive price tag.”

Their showroom on 9 Klondyke Drive is open to view Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Trends

HOT STUFF

By Lydia Truesdale

Each of the seasons is unique in what it offers – be it weather, produce, lifestyle choices and more – but spring is even more unique in that it signals new beginnings and is perhaps the most popular time when it comes to updating the home.

Freshen up your abode this season with the latest looks for spring/ summer 2017/2018.

Freedom Furniture’s interior collections are precisely in vogue

INTERIORS Green with envy

70s sleek

Green reflects nature and balance and what better time to celebrate this combination than the season of renewal and new beginnings.

Whether it’s through indoor plants, dark green wallpapers, lounge suites or bright green rugs and throws, green will be all around and showcased in all kinds of ways.

NZ House and Garden art director Richard Brunton predicts a resurgence of 70s flair – but it won’t be the macramé and clashing flower prints iconic of the period taking stage, rather the more glamorous influences of brass, Lucite, clean finishes, textures and attention to detail.

For the more restrained homeowners, fear not: the subtle hues of dusky pinks and blues remain popular, as does black kitchen and bathroom hardware placed alongside white for a classic colour combination.

Texture talks Texture encourages touch and engagement and is an excellent way to introduce a change of style whilst keeping your home feeling warm and inviting.

Terracotta, cork and plywood are materials we’ll see more of this summer, not only in exterior settings but also incorporated indoors. Velvet is the big winner when it comes to textured upholstery.

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“Lagom” Translated from its Swedish origin it means “just the right amount” and it’s a theory that pays tribute to relaxed minimalism.

It emphasises a ‘simple, sustainable and balanced lifestyle that bleeds into personal design and fashion choices’.

Lighting There are multiple cool lighting choices sharing centre stage this season.

The love affair with au natural continues, with authentic materials and aged, handcrafted designs proving popular alongside geometric designs, feature lamps and super-sized styles.

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Trends

EXTERIOR Levels and layers Add depth, create privacy and initiate new entertaining spaces by introducing layers and levels.

Greenery works as an excellent divider, as do steps and pavers for leading to a new setting.

Hardwearing materials Concrete and other hardwearing materials continue to reign supreme as they are perfect for withstanding the elements year-round.

There is definitely a move towards large, grandiose natural stone on home exteriors, and when it comes to preferred stone colouring – light to white.

Statement doors Statement front doors continue to be popular as people become increasingly open to displaying more personality, according to this years’ Auckland Home Show.

Glass or iron front doors indicate style from first glance and let in a lot of natural light at your entranceway.

Trim colours Accent colours add an extra layer of bravura to a home’s exterior. Trims are typically applied to front doors, shutters or window trims and should strive to enhance the siding colour and add character to the home.

The top accent colours for 2017 include black lacquer, deep blues and greys, however the trim colour is best a couple of shades lighter than the siding colour.

Brass continues to be popular for trims and finishes, and copper guttering is a luxurious exterior touch that is also on trend.

Tile it to me We love tiles for their practicality but recent advances in inkjet printing technology have revolutionised the tile industry and designers worldwide have let their imaginations run wild.

From brick to stone; to wooden to metallic; to textured/3D tiles, New Zealand certainly feels the effects of the tile industry’s newfound creative freedom, with an impressive range of tiles to choose between this spring/summer season.

Exterior images by Kelly Shakespeare Photography

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Columns

Rooms with a views

By Ann-Marie Appleton

Getting your window teatments right can make or break an interior space.

Believe it or not, this is a very important part of the interior, especially for a new build, as you may be wanting to automate blinds and stack drapes back onto bare walls to leave the window clear of drapery.

These are only a few reasons why getting an interior designer involved in your project early is well worth the investment.

Here are our suggestions from the Frobisher team on window treatments:

We love fabrics at Frobisher!

Select a plain fabric, rather than a patterned fabric - reduces any wastage in terms of the pattern repeat.

Continuous fabric comes on a roll which is usually 3m wide, and is exactly how it sounds.

It is seamless and eliminates any wastage as you only buy what is required.

Carefully consider the type of curtain heading you want as this can change the overall look of a curtain, how the curtain falls and the fullness of the curtains. Some heading types need much more fabric than others to create the

desired look. Talk to your designer about the various heading types.

Consider adding trim embellishments on a more costeffective fabric to give the ‘wow’ factor and personalise your look, such as leather strips or beading.

Roman blinds look great on smaller windows, as they require less fabric and lining.

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Select a more economical fabric very carefully - and then invest in a high end making service – a very experienced sewer can make a cost effective fabric look amazing Buy plain curtain tracks instead of ornate timber/metal rods and finials.

Roller blinds/pleated blinds are a simple and stylish way to dress a window. Styling can be consistent throughout your home. You can now choose a blind that has a fabric “look and texture” to it if you prefer and these are available in a huge range of colours. Roller blinds can be manually operated or automated.

Timber shutters again look beautiful, are practical and durable. When closed, they provide effective heat and noise insulation.

Timber venetian blinds give your home a relaxed ambiance and don’t appear to date.

They can be either painted or natural wood stains.

Pleated blinds are made from a special fabric that has a metalised backing for superior insulation and gives a crisp ;tailored look.

Available in sheer or opaque fabric, or combine two choices for a day/night solution.

There is a huge variety of fabrics, choices, styles and budgets to consider which can often be overwhelming and costly mistakes can be made very easily.

Knowledge is power, so speak with your interior designer they will be able to help you make the perfect choice for you and your budget.

Here at Frobisher we have access to hundreds of international and local suppliers in order to secure the best window treatments to suit your personal style and we work with the best workrooms and installers nationwide.

Ann-Marie Appleton is the director of interior design company Frobisher Interiors. She holds a diploma in interior design and is a member of DINZ. Visit www.frobisher.co.nz.

Design and style

Forgotten trends

By Lydia Truesdale

Do you ever look back on something and ask yourself, ‘What was I thinking?’ Architecture and interior design is no exception.

Let’s take a moment to reminisce over the humble home’s fashion faux pas over the years. It’s easy to see why some trends never circled back around, but there have also been some real gems of designs worthy of a comeback.

Trends we’re glad to see gone < BABY CAGES How this ever passed as a good idea is a mystery, but in their day, baby cages were particularly popular with mothers who lived in apartment buildings as a quick and easy way to allow their child to play in the fresh air.

Trends we miss ^ CONVERSATION PITS In the 1950s and ‘60s, encouraged by builders, homeowners were crazy about sunken-level conversation pits. The pits eventually phased out due to their isolation from the rest of the room and their tendency to cause falls. ^

BEER CARTS

Providing stylish and efficient housing for an assortment of beverages, glasses and other happy-hour essentials, beer carts were a novelty invention, but over time they were replaced by built-in bars. But sometimes the party moves to another room and that’s where the beer cart over the built-in bar prevails.

SHAG CARPETS > A great idea in the 1970s, shag carpets and rugs were captors of dirt and dust and the like and once the novelty wore off they were hastily replaced and people have never looked back. We’re quite happy for this trend to stay in the past. ^ OLD-SCHOOL APPLIANCES

POPCORN CEILINGS >

Smeg fridges, retro ovens and vintage milkshake makers like the popular Hamilton Beach model – these were the epitome of cool in their heyday.

Their rounded designs and pastel hues were a great way to add personality to a space and they’d look great today juxtaposed against straight lines and neutral colours.

Common in houses built in the 1960s and 70s, popcorn ceilings offered acoustical benefits and helped hide bumps and imperfections. The trend soon fell out of favour and for good reason: not only did they become considered an eye sore but they also concealed dust, cobwebs and in some cases, asbestos. www.buildandrenovate.co.nz B&R | 13

Grand designs

Technology in the home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; past and future Technology in the home is a hot topic that goes a long way back.

In some ways, a house itself is an implement that uses the technology of the day to shelter us, keep us safe, warm, private and protected, whether it is through putting together sticks, mud, bricks, steel, glass or todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hi-tech composites.

Technology is developed to essentially make our lives better and easier, and to relieve the drudgery and time-consuming nature of mundane day to day tasks. We invented machines to wash our clothes, to wash our dishes, to reheat our food quickly, to keep us warm.

Labour-saving devices free up our time and allow us to indulge and do what we really want. Over the years this technological revolution has sped up and now we are

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moving from mechanical devices to electronic devices to make our lives easier.

Remotes for the television have been with us a long time, but now our remotes are migrating to our mobile phones, for everything

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from setting up the optimum temperature in your room to selecting what music you would like to listen to and much, much more.

There is becoming less and less of a reason to get off the

couch. The whole world is within reach and control without barely having to move.

Then we have the revolution of the internet of things. More and more of our appliances, gadgets and toys are internet connected.

Grand designs

Fridges can know what is inside them, what is getting low and even remotely order stock that will be delivered to your home before you can even realise that it was going to run out.

Even things like toasters can be connected.

Why you might ask? ‘Just because we can’, some may answer. Arguments state that the internet of things supposedly makes our lives better, easier and stress free - like all the technological labour-saving devices of old.

Voice activation is one of the newest trends in home automation. Once again from our sofa we can bark out commands and our environment responds. Dim the lights, increase the volume, faster massage from our chair, drop the blinds, select a movie to watch…

Then there are sensors that are becoming more and more embedded into our buildings and lives. These sensors; from the common temperature sensors we all know; are expanding into all fields.

Some buildings now have sensors embedded in key locations to record and analyse structural stresses. No need to hire an engineer to check your house after a quake, just download the sensor information into an appropriate programme and it could tell you immediately the health of your house.

All this is wondrous and exciting. Some houses now have their own server rooms not too dissimilar to a commercial building with racks of computer equipment working behind the scenes to keep it all running seamlessly.

Like all new toys and gadgets this latest technology is addictive and fun. You wonder how you lived without it before.

It is becoming more and more ubiquitous and unavoidable as well. So many purchases now ask you to log in, register, get updates and stay connected.

Where is all this leading us?

With virtual reality and augmented reality becoming more common for illustrating designs, will this morph into our houses?

Will a version of the holodeck from Star Trek actually become a reality and replace our televisions where we can dial up any full 360° immersive environment we want? Some commentators think it is not far away.

Will we need houses with windows then, if we can recreate anything we want inside?

Will architecture become more and more a simple box which enables incredible highly realistic virtual realties to be created and other technologies designed to pamper us? Will sensors and artificial intelligence learning get to such a level that all our needs and wants can be anticipated and met before we even realise we have them? What will happen to our privacy if everything is embedded with sensors connected to the internet? And will it matter?

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Your own house should be your most private place. A refuge from the rest of the world where you can truly be yourself without the pressures and expectations of others.

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Today’s generations, brought up on the transparency of Facebook, Instagram and the like are possibly less concerned with privacy than earlier generations.

Will the future become a world of surveillance and data collecting that overwhelms our sense of individuality? Is it already here? Should we be concerned?

Already stories are emerging of supposedly private devices being monitored remotely through the web.

Your own house should be your most private place. A refuge from the rest of the world where you can truly be yourself without the pressures and expectations of others.

Labour-saving technologies were devised originally to free people up and allow them time to enjoy doing what they truly wanted in private if necessary.

Is it a risk that technology has now moved on so far that it erodes this privacy and reduces our freedom counteracting its original aims.

Only time will tell.

The genie is out of the bottle though; no putting it back.

Technological advancements are here to stay. We can only be vigilant and remember technology is here to help and serve us, improve our lives and give us the freedom to live and be ourselves.

Article provided by Jasper van der Lingen, director at Shepherd and Rout architects.

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Today’s homes

Five myths about architects

By John Walsh

What is an architect? What exactly do they do? What services do architects offer?

How do they work? Why would you use one? And who is entitled to call themselves an architect?

A good way to find the answers is to clear up some myths.

Myth One Architects just care about how buildings look Architects do care about appearances, as you’d expect.

Many buildings are around for a long time, they all represent a significant investment and most of them are highly visible – why wouldn’t you want them to look good?

Rout House (1979), Banks Peninsula,

by Jonty Rout – Architect.

Photograph: Dennis Radermacher.

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An architect’s primary concern is that a building works well for the people who use it – that it is a comfortable, healthy, enjoyable and inspiring place to be in.

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Architects know the buildings they design have a public presence, even if their purpose is private.

The form and proportions of a

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building, its material composition, the way it sits on its site and addresses its street, how it relates to the buildings around it and to its wider context – architects are trained to produce successful and appealing solutions to these fundamental design challenges.

However, architects recognise that an even stronger imperative is that a building’s design fits its function. An architect’s primary concern is that a building works well for the people who use it – that it is a comfortable, healthy, enjoyable and inspiring place to be in, and that it will perform enduring service.

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Myth Two Architects cost too much Architects’ services do come at a price, and cheaper rates may be offered by less qualified providers of architectural design services.

However, it pays to remember that architects are the best-trained design professionals in the country, they have specialist skills and considerable experience (or very experienced seniors), and must comply with the requirements of a rigorous registration regime.

It’s important to note too, that the architect’s fee is a small part of the cost of any construction project, although their contribution will be crucial to the project’s success. The money an architect costs is outweighed by the value they add.

It’s important to note too, that the architect’s fee is a small part of the cost of any construction project, although their contribution will be crucial to the project’s success. The money an architect costs is outweighed by the value they add.

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Architects are very conscious of the costs involved in a building project, and are expected to be transparent about their share of those costs.

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Myth Three Architects aren’t practical Architects might dream of ideal projects with unlimited budgets, but they spend their working lives in a real world of codes and contracts, documents and details, rules and regulations, and standards and specifications.

On their clients’ behalf, they interact with builders, engineers, product suppliers, urban designers, landscapers, heritage consultants, neighbours and council officials (interactions which can bring anyone back to earth).

Building projects need vision, but they also demand persistence. Any project can spring a surprise – changes in the client’s personal circumstances, unexpected geotechnical discoveries, material shortages.

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In addition, the modern building environment is becoming more and more complex; guiding a project through to completion requires determination, knowledge and judgement.

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An architect has to hold a great deal of things together, even on a modest project. The real professional challenge is not to be sufficiently practical, but to hold onto design intent and

integrity while dealing with so many practical requirements.

This is real world stuff: experience teaches all architects that architecture is the art of the possible.

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Myth Four Architects don’t listen You go to an architect for professional expertise: an architect can turn your requirements into reality. For an architect, it all starts with the client’s brief.

A good architect will interrogate that brief with an editor’s honesty; sometimes clients need to know that they can’t get everything they want (for their budget, that is).

Listening is a key professional skill for an architect, a bit like it is for a GP. Architects who don’t listen to their clients will quickly run out of clients.

If you have approached an architect, and you don’t think you’ve been heard – for whatever reason – talk to another architect. It’s important to get the relationship right, right from the start.

Clients should be honest too and assertive. They should make

sure that not only are they being listened to, but that what they are asking for is realistic. This isn’t to say that a client’s brief should be prescriptive – one reason to talk to an architect is to hear about solutions you haven’t imagined – but it is to acknowledge that a design dialogue needs two partners.

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Myth Five Architects are the same as architectural designers No, they’re not. It’s easy to become confused: many designers offer ‘architectural services’ or use ‘architecture’ in the name of their company, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are architects.

By law, a person may call themselves an architect only if they have been registered by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board.

This statutory body sets and supervises professional standards and protects the interests of consumers. It determines whether graduates – and overseas-trained and registered architects – have the qualifications, knowledge and work experience to practice as architects, and ensures that, once registered, architects

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maintain and keep current their professional competency.

To gain registration, candidates must have a five-year architecture degree from an accredited institution and at least several years of supervised work

You can find out whether or not a person is an architect by checking the register on the New Zealand Registered Architects Board’s

website: www.nzrab.nz.

To find out more about New Zealand’s architects and architecture visit www.nzia.co.nz.

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Sebastiaan has more than 30 years of hands-on experience in all aspects of both companies.

ADVANCED EXTERIOR PLASTERING Canterbury’s Advanced Exterior Plastering has the capacity and expertise to provide a professional finish, no matter what the substrate.

He is trade qualified in both solid plaster and proprietary plaster cladding systems, and is a licensed building practitioner.

He was also the president of the Canterbury Master Plasterers and Tilers Association for a number of years and continues to support them as a member.

“We specialise in applying modified plasters to houses, apartments, and commercial projects.”

ERECT SCAFFOLDING Canterbury’s Erect Scaffolding Ltd is a Company which grew by itself.

Managing director Sebastiaan Bastiaanse says both his companies take pride in their outstanding workmanship.

The company has gained a huge amount of experience in the motel industry, having completed several large motel complexes.

“It just came to us,” says Sebastiaan, who originally had a small team of his own scaffolders working on his plastering jobs.

“Our goal as a company is nothing less than ensuring we provide every one of our clients with an outstanding completed job that more than satisfies their requirements.”

Sebastiaan has vast experience and knowledge of all aspects of modified and solid plastering, whether the intended application is for exterior or interior use, or residential or commercial property.

“My regular builders felt that we provided an excellent service, and more importantly a fit for purpose scaffold. We continued to be approached to provide both the plastering and scaffolding service,

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Today Erect Scaffolding has developed into a medium sized scaffold company, providing fast, friendly and efficient, but most importantly, compliant and safe scaffolding.

“One hundred percent of our scaffold staff have a SarnzCoc Scaffold ticket.

“We provide all forms of scaffolding - from residential dwellings to commercial and civil Structures.

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Sustainability

Sustainable solutions that don’t break the bank Thought you couldn’t afford to incorporate more sustainable living solutions into your homebuyers’ or renovation budget? Think again.

When it comes to sustainable living it’s a fallacy that it’s too expensive upfront for the average homeowner, says director of Solarchitect, Russell Devlin.

Russell notes it’s all about budgeting and designing smart solutions, and while people have the right idea about wanting to be more sustainable, they are asking the wrong questions.

It’s not a matter of ‘Can I afford to incorporate sustainable solutions?’ but rather, ‘What kind of sustainable solutions can I achieve within my budget?’

Insulation must be balanced with the right ventilation

Russell points out that sustainable solutions can be found at all levels and incorporating them may be easier and cheaper than you realise, particularly when it comes to energy management.

There are two key areas people should look to first when integrating sustainable energy solutions into the home:

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HEATING AND COOLING The process of heating and cooling a house can use excess energy from simply not having the appropriate combination of insulation and ventilation solutions for the setting.

Insulation must be balanced with the right ventilation so the house can breathe when it becomes

too warm. If it can’t breathe, it overheats, becomes humid and this results in condensation, and people end up spending more energy and money ventilating and cooling the place back down.

Similarly, if you install an advanced heating solution but your house lacks insulation, you will notice in your power bill that

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At the Canterbury Home Show in October, Solarchitect will be presenting its completely self-sufficient Net Energy Zero (NEOTM) home.

It’s all about budgeting and designing smart solutions

the heating works on overdrive trying to fill those voids.

“You have to insulate to stay warmer, but you have to provide for some form of ventilation. In some houses it’s easier, in older houses they’ve got a natural degree of leaky air so it varies.

“However – if you seal a house up you’re going to get condensation problems – so what do you do?

In a new house you would get double glazing, but in an existing house we’d say it’s incredibly

expensive to retrofit double glazing and you’re probably better off initially to have good thermal curtains.

“Remember – you should never use your heat pump for cooling!”

Russell says, it’s a money-and energy-sucking trap.

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LED over incandescent lighting uses 90 percent less energy and these days it’s quite affordable, so a simple change from traditional light fittings to LED can deliver huge savings.

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This all-inclusive, fixed-price build contract breaks away from the typical mould of costing architecturally-designed homes retrospectively and opens up a more accessible avenue for connecting homeowners with sustainable solutions.

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The team has been creating iconic persona inside homes throughout New Zealand over the past 13 years. Melanie Craig LTD’s design philosophy is “Design your kitchen and then wrap the walls around it”.

The aim is to design your home with its appropriate demeanor.

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Melanie’s design team, along with their groovy clients, created this fabulous environment in which they call home.

A simple yet effective layout which is commonly known as an ‘L shape kitchen.”

This home sits nestled in one of the most amazing towns to be in, particularly in autumn Arrowtown.

“L shape kitchens are traditionally quite boring, so it was our challenge to add a little spice so the kitchen sits effortlessly in the open-plan living area.”

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Interiors Cabinetry finished with a 30 percent lacquered blue hue, bringing in the depth of the mountains, and feature French oak, softens the kitchen space.

As the kitchen falls into the living space, you will notice the raised height of the cabinet. This is for several reasons. It creates an end to the kitchen, screening the bench mess from the living space.

The oven is at an ergonomic height for use, without setting the oven into an oven tower, which

would throw the entire balance of the kitchen.

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the draughts out and the warmth in, protecting furniture and complementing window style.

Window love As humans we’re pretty good at turning something very simple into a nightmare.

For some of us, choosing and installing curtains is something we dread.

While some homes have unsightly views which are best kept hidden away, others have spectacular views which simply need to be framed in the right way – just like how our hair complements and frames our face. Curtains should highlight and lead the viewer to the scenery beyond the glass.

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Whether it’s getting the correct measurements, knowing how to work with an awkward window, or getting lost as to which material to choose, we’re left scratching our heads and hoping for the curtain fairy to appear.

But actually, choosing curtains should be just as fun as any other part of your renovation or interior project, such as painting walls or accessorising your living space.

Curtains are great for reducing glare, providing privacy, keeping

Consider natural light and where it beams through your home because when the sun is flaring through your windows and heating up your living space, or if you’re trying to sleep and the light pours through, having the right curtain fabric is essential to suiting all types of luminosity at different times of the day.

Five spring cleaning essentials In many parts of the country, it has been a very cold and wet winter. This type of weather can do serious damage to the interior of your home.

Moist conditions where fresh air flow is hard to come by are a breeding ground for mould and bacteria, which isn’t good for your abode’s interior, or more importantly, your family’s health.

That means now is a good time to give your walls, floors, ceilings, nooks and crannies a once over.

Kennards Hire has provided five tips to spruce up the surfaces in your home to eliminate the effects of winter.

1.Steam is your friend Steam cleaners are one of the most underused cleaning tools around the home. Steam kills just about all types of bacteria found around the home, as well as mould spores. It can also be used on any surface and is a great chemical free option.

2. Humidity is bad

During the colder months, we’re all guilty of cranking up the heater. However, this can increase humidity levels indoors giving mould the perfect environment to grow.

A great way to prevent this without sacrificing the warmth of a heater is using a dehumidifier.

A portable unit is easily set up in a study or lounge room, and extracts the moisture from the air, keeping mould at bay.

under a carpet, rapidly drying any moist areas and preventing mildew and nasty odours.

idea to maintain a good level of hygiene in the home.

3. High and dry

4. Keep it clean

Heavy rainfall means lots of wet feet tramping into the house and across carpets. Carpet holds moisture and can quickly create a damp unpleasant smell. A blower dryer blows large volumes of air

As well as being havens for moisture, carpets can also harbour all kinds of harmful germs weather they come in on pets or muddy feet. Cleaning your carpet once a year is a good

There’s no substitute for fresh air.

When you do get a dry, sunny day be sure to open the windows and doors, get a nice cross breeze going and let mother nature breathe a breath of fresh air through your home!

5. Fresh is best

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House of the Year Awards

Best in show

Canterbury’s houses of the year The Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards for Canterbury were announced in July and they showcase a promising real estate landscape.

There were two stand out recipients this year.

$1 million category for a Taylors Mistake home.

John Creighton Builders Limited won seven regional awards for two homes at the competition.

John Hamilton Construction was awarded the Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme Renovation of the Year, a Gold Award; and a category win for the Renovation Over $1 Million Award.

They were awarded the Canterbury Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme House of the Year, a Gold Award; and a category win for the New Home Over $2 Million Award for their Mount Pleasant home.

They won the Craftmanship Award, the Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award; and the Heart of the Home Kitchen Award for the same home.

They were also awarded a Silver Award in the Renovation over

- Canterbury’s House of the Year ,new home supreme winner in Mt Pleasant

The judges spoke highly of the Mount Pleasant house that won Canterbury House of the Year, and the Fendalton home that won Canterbury Supreme Renovation of the Year.

They said the Mt Pleasant house was a wonderfully constructed home demonstrating an incredibly high level of accuracy throughout.

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“This is a family home with substance, making the most of the site and views across the city and the sea,” they said.

“Architecturally very innovative, this was a challenging project which has been executed to the highest standard.

“This home meets the needs of the owners perfectly and has been created by an exceptional builder.”

The winning renovation, a historic and much admired Fendalton

home, has been virtually re-built from the inside.

comfortable family home for modern living.”

“The skill of the builder is very clear as the house has been strengthened, repaired, modernised, extended, and remodelled to ensure it lasts another 100 years,” they said.

There were 51 Gold Award winners from Canterbury, which will now be judged against Gold Award winners from around the country to find the National Gold Reserve finalists.

“Solar heating and many other sustainable features have also been added.

National category winners and the Registered Master Builders Supreme Awards for House of the Year and Renovation of the Year will be announced at a gala dinner on 25 November at SKYCITY in Auckland.

“Details have been reproduced perfectly and the décor, although contemporary, completes the project to produce a very

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Renovating & restoring

It’s all in

the planning

While renovations can be an exciting process for homeowners, before you go all hands-on deck, you need to have a solid plan in place and make sure you’ve covered all your bases.

Money, money, money

Trends

Before you get carried away with completely remodeling your home, take into consideration the total value of your property.

A common mistake people make when renovating is completely diverting from the original style and character of their home, and turning the renovation zone into a market-leading trend setter.

The last thing you want to be doing is throwing money down the drain. Renovations should add value to your home - if you overspend on your renovations when it comes time to sell, you could end up well out of pocket.

Talk to a real estate agent about the maximum value of your home and what it’s worth currently.

A real estate agent will help you determine what areas are best left alone and what areas will add the most value. Allow that value to determine your renovation budget.

If it is your family home you’re investing in and you plan on being there for the next 10 or so years, spending a bit more; and renovating to your liking is acceptable, but it still doesn’t pay to go overboard. Sit down and work out a plan and a budget and stick to it.

While your renovated space will be up with the cool kids, the rest of your home will feel disconnected.

It is important to keep in mind the overall feel of your home; by all accounts renovations should modernise your existing home, but they should also enhance the areas that are being left untouched.

Are you building a new house, or looking to update your kitchen, bathroom, or windows?

Trends come and go, so choose timeless designs that reflect your personal style. You chose your home for a reason - keep that style in mind.

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Renovating & restoring Talk with a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) before undertaking any major renovations and discuss with them what you can and can’t demolish - the last thing you want to be taking out is a main structural wall.

Furthermore - gutting the room entirely may not be necessary - there may be aspects of the room that you can work with. If new carpet is being installed save yourself further dollars by tearing out the existing carper yourself.

Simply cut it into strips with a craft knife, rip it out and roll it up.

The unforeseen nightmares Once that demolition begins to take place, who knows what you will uncover; from rotten floor boards, leaky pipes, to the dreaded asbestos.

If you haven’t explored all the options during the planning stages, then these little surprises can really throw you off course.

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Trends come and go, so choose timeless designs that reflect your personal style.

You chose your home for a reason - keep that style in mind.

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The risk of asbestos being present in your home is extremely high if your home was built before the year 2000.

More than one type of paint Doing your own painting can save you thousands, so is definitely worth it, if you have the time. However, be sure to speak to your paint specialists because one type does not fit all.

Your skirting boards require different paint to your walls.

You can’t use the paint from your walls in the bathroom and your ceilings have their own unique blend as well.

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The legalities During the initial consultations, you will need to determine how major the renovations are.

Dealing with the building structure, weatherproofing and/ or roofing requires a LBP to carry out the restricted building work.

Renovating & restoring Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never a bad idea to talk to your councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning department to see if you need building consent for the work you want to carry out.

From there you can determine whether you need an engineer and draughts person to produce working drawings. Failing to comply with council and building regulations can void any insurance you have on your home, and some contents, and is punishable under law for fines up to $200,000.

The council has the power to remove any work that has been carried out if it does not have consent. For more information on this, go to: www.building.govt.nz.

In summation Before you get too excited, take a logical approach. What areas of your home will benefit you the most, how much money are you willing to spend, have you done your background research? Failing to plan means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning to fail, the one saying that could not be better suited to home renovation.

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Far from the madding crowd A lifestyle block self-sufficiency survival guide Owning a lifestyle block is a dream for many and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why. Fresh country air, picturesque panoramas, more privacy from your neighbours, the space to grow your family, keep pets, explore your green thumb or run a business from home.

Living self-sufficiently off the land, or living as sustainably as possible, goes hand in hand with the rural lifestyle.

Lifestyle blocks are perhaps the most ideal-sized parcel of land for the transition to selfsufficiency and we are seeing many ways through which sustainable living practices are being incorporated.

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It generally goes without saying nowadays but north-facing building sites soak up the most of the sun’s rays.

Prioritise having the main living areas on the north-facing side, and service areas (for example garages and toilets) on the south side. Bear in mind that the sun is lower in winter – you can use apps like Sun Seeker to see how much sun your site will get year round.

2. Design

Engage architects, designers and builders who understand energy efficient design principles – preferably a Homestar practitioner or a certified Passive House designer or consultant.

Size: think about how much space you actually need to use. Smaller houses are cheaper to build, easier to heat and use a lot less energy.

Style: The more complex a home’s shape is, the more floor, wall and ceiling area it has to lose heat through.

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It generally goes without saying nowadays but north-facing building sites soak up the most of the sun’s rays.

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Simple house designs, for example compact rectangular shapes and multi-level homes, have less external surface area so are easier and cheaper to keep warm.

Properly designed overhangs over northerly windows limit summer sun whilst allowing plenty of sun in during winter. Overhangs don’t work well on east and west sides as the sun is too low – deciduous trees and movable shades or louvers are better options here.

Minimise plumbing and electrical services inside external wall cavities as they compromise the insulation and airtightness in affected cavities.

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3. Heat systems, insulation, ventilation and airtightness Heat systems: Good design will limit the amount you need to use your heating systems, but it still pays to make heating systems as energy efficient as possible.

There are log burners, pellet fires, heat pumps and fluid gas heaters on the market, either as central heating systems or as individual heaters to heat areas of your house as required, and most systems are designed specifically for certain settings so it pays to ask a pro.

Thermal mass: Materials like concrete when exposed to the sun will soak up heat during the day and release it when temperatures drop at night. If you have wooden floors, thermal mass can be added by pouring 50mm or more of concrete on top of the wood. Check with a builder to see if your floors are suitable for this option.

Insulation: Excellent for trapping the free heat from the sun, but it needs to be balanced with ventilation so the home doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overheat and fill with humidity and condensation.

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First and foremost, have the insulation installed carefully without any gaps, tucks or folds, to meet the New Zealand insulation standard NZS 4246. Insulate any concrete flooring, both underneath and around the perimeter, as well as between any attached garage and the rest of the house.

Ventilation: Especially in summer, ventilation is the key to keeping your house cool and comfortable. Most houses can be ventilated with adequately-sized and located windows, however when it comes to ventilation systems, they like heating systems offer different designs for specific settings and it pays to ask a pro.

Windows: The sun sends around 500 watts of heat through each square metre of unshaded north-facing window and this heat can be captured and repurposed. Double-glazed windows work best with insulated frames and low-E glass.

Air tightness: Use air locks at external entrances to keep out cold draughts.

Balance airtightness with controllable ventilation provisions, like a heat recovery ventilation system.

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You can maximise your efficiency however by getting creative: one couple living on a lifestyle block near Kerikeri have two storage tanks and a diesel pump to transfer from the lower to the upper one, where gravity takes over to feed the household supply.

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4. Water Outdoor water retention and collection systems are becoming far more accessible.

upper one, where gravity takes over to feed the household supply.

The main problem with a small house size is that the small roof area restricts water collection.

They can also take the pump to the river on a trailer, along with cubed cage tanks, and use this system to fill an extra 5,000L tank for supplying the troughs and the garden hose.

You can maximise your efficiency however by getting creative: one couple living on a lifestyle block near Kerikeri have two storage tanks and a diesel pump to transfer from the lower to the

Indoors, consider efficient water heating systems like solar water heating or heat pump water heating and opt for a waterefficient washing machine that reduces water demand.

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Quick tips for building and living sustainably: Design the layout of the house so there is no wasted space, that the main living areas of your home face north to catch the sun’s heat, and windows are accessible and effectively positioned to maximise the heat absorbed from the sun’s rays • Use recycled materials and materials which are low intoxic chemicals • Insulate your house as well as your budget allows; heat escapes from the ceiling, walls, floor and windows • Provide controlled ventilation alongside heating • Consider energy-efficient systems such as solar water heating or heat pump water heating • Consider alternative energy sources such as windmills and solar panels.

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6. Recyclable materials

Many hope to be on an alternative power supply like windmills and solar panels, but the set-up costs unfortunately prohibit this in far too many cases.

Recycling free materials is one of the easiest and most-cost effective ways to be sustainable.

Instead, make sure you take full advantage of a sheltered, north-facing site and insulated house, and run a gas hot water system to keep power bills down.

Old tyres are great for creating retaining walls and culverts, as tree protectors to stop chickens and ducks scratching down to the roots, and to provide a wall for filling with mulch.

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7. Grow your own With New Zealand’s temperate climate and arable soil profile it’s so easy to grow your own produce.

First and foremost, use no chemicals in the garden.

Select seeds from your hardiest plants to save for next season’s plantings.

Using raised mounded beds in the vegetable garden provides an increased soil layer above the clay and is bound to add to your vege patch’s longevity.

The leftovers from crops not eaten directly are saved as relishes, chutneys and pickles, jam and dehydrated surplus fruit and tomatoes.

Most of this can be done by open-air drying on racks, with the dehydrator only used in winter.

Horses and cows produce prime manure for the garden. A home-made seaweed fertilizer can be easily made in a 200L drum.

House cows are also great for producing the milk needed for the family. Many homeowners are enjoying then turning this into butter, yoghurt, camembert and feta, and even condensed milk.

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Landscaping

The art and craft of

creating iconic outside spaces

Unlike interior layouts, landscapes are continuously evolving and maturing; thus, designers must incorporate seasonal transformation within their original concept.

There is a real art to creating an outdoor space that you can feel proud of instantly, yet improves over time.

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Artworks Landscape Ltd have been present in Christchurch for more than 30 years and are proficient in the craftsmanship that is landscape design.

Managing director Ross Marriott says it has taken many years for the landscape industry to become recognised for the craftsmanship it entails – not everyone can produce architectural designs that exude elegance, but that is what Artworks Landscape is recognised for throughout the city.

As Ross clearly illustrates “landscape design is an art form and is just as important as interior design and building architecture”.

The entranceway and exterior of a home often deliver that all important first impression. It has the ability to reflect who you are and can offer an immediate sense of pride to the homeowner. To achieve this ideal, incorporating the home’s character into the outdoor model can add real value.

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Landscaping Ross explains that the ideal project would involve discussions with the building architect, homeowner and the landscape designer, during the design stages of a new home build.

“Essentially what we want to do is compliment the building.

What we do on the ground brings the building to life and works with it; both the structural and planting elements.”

Few people understand the complexities involved in creating a functional, yet aesthetically pleasing space.

“We want to connect with you as our client so we can understand what you are looking for,” Ross says.

Understanding your family’s dynamics, the estimated term of your stay and where you seek inspiration are great factors in the overall design.

Landscape architect Braydon Narbey says around 70 percent of Artworks’ clientele look to the entertainment aspect as the focal

Artworks Landscape offer the complete package: • Consultation • Design/plans • Construction • Maintenance. point, but forget to consider that an entertainment area without the greater garden is an incomplete picture.

The intimacy of the garden is in that gathering space, but you want to create the feeling that it expands beyond that. The atmosphere created outside is ultimately likened to that of the interior. Creating levels of separation and mystery, whilst being entirely functional; a walkthrough story full of discovery.

Understanding that the overall concept can be difficult to visualise, Artworks Landscape offer a virtual model. This enables you to be inside the space and get a feel for what it will be like before construction begins.

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Home security

Safe as houses Put yourself in a burglar’s shoes. If you ‘think like a thief’ you will be able to identify signs of security weaknesses in your home.

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It delivers a guided tour of your outdoor space, revealing how your garden will evolve throughout the seasons and through the stages to maturity completely eradicating any guess work.

Their project managers and construction team can execute that design beyond expectations and are all longserving employees of Artworks Landscape – their work is trusted and recognised.

Though Artworks’ style is well-recognised within

Christchurch, they continue to remain at the forefront of up and coming movements within exterior design.

“We are very passionate about our work. We get so much joy out of taking our designs through to implementation. It’s incredibly satisfying to see our designs come to life.”

Their joy and satisfaction is shared among clients upon seeing their meticulously designed art works.

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• Record the serial numbers of expensive electronic items and photograph these and other valuables • Keep valuables out of sight i.e. jewellery, cameras, electronic games • Consider investing in an alarm system, or getting sensor lights fitted • Keep garden sheds and garages locked when not in use and ensure ladders are stored away from sight • Keep hedges or plants around doors and windows well trimmed – don’t give burglars a place to hide

• Check for weak spots where a thief could get into your garden, for example, a low or sagging fence, or a back gate with a weak lock • Keep the house secure when you are out in the garden or the yard • Use a chain on the door – don’t open the door to strangers, unless the chain is attached • Note down registrations of any suspicious vehicles – often burglars will scope out a place beforehand • Join or form a Neighbourhood Support Group. Your Community Constable will have details • Register serial numbers on the SNAP website www.snap.org.nz.

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Property investment

Making the cut

What you need to know about subdividing in Christchurch The process of subdivision is one that can create opportunities for a number of landowners.

Experienced professional surveyors and planners can identify development and subdivision opportunities for your property, by undertaking a desktop review of the applicable subdivision and planning controls. Envivo regularly provides such advice to landowners.

Many people are not aware that the new Christchurch District Plan makes provision for the replacement of an earthquake damaged house with two new houses in the Residential Suburban and Residential Suburban Density Transition zones, which extend through

Spreydon and Somerfield, parts of Waltham, Linwood and Phillipstown.

To utilise that opportunity, you will need a letter from your insurance company stating that the house is uneconomic to repair, and to engage an architect or draughtsperson to prepare plans showing the replacement houses.

The Residential Medium Density Zone, which extends around the CBD and Hagley across the suburbs of Riccarton, Merivale, St Albans, Edgeware, Richmond, Linwood, Sydenham and Addington, also provides substantial opportunity for multiunit housing development and subdivision; in most instances requiring a Resource Consent from Council. You would need

to work with a planner and architect/designer to explore the opportunities for this zone.

The subdivision process typically involves a licenced cadastral surveyor, such as the team at Envivo Christchurch, who will arrange for the following services and will co-ordinate with your solicitor to arrange the issue of new titles.

Topographical and Boundary Definition Survey • Scheme Plan of subdivision • Subdivision Consent

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Most landowners choose to leave this process to the professionals – surveyor, planner and solicitor, so that they can be assured it will progress smoothly.

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Baby Boomers

The trick to decluttering The process of moving house can be difficult. Sometimes it is driven by requirement or necessity, rather than because you really want to move out of your family home.

The stages you go through leading up to and during the move can be unfamiliar, they can be daunting, and they can increase stress.

We began our business, Senior Move Managers, in March 2016 with the intention to help make this major life change less major.

We reduce the burden on you when moving, but also help you in the months before moving. We also aim to help you understand what steps you can take which may make staying in your home another option.

Decluttering is the biggest thing you can implement - it is a process which doesn’t need to be difficult

and doesn’t need to be a back breaker (sometimes, literally).

I would spend six of those hours sharpening my axe”.

Although it can be a major project, especially if you’ve been living in a property for 30 or more years and you’ve accumulated a lifetime worth of trinkets and keepsakes, there are steps to help maximise your efforts and also minimise the chaotic workload.

2. Make a start Like cleaning the house - once the process is underway, it begins to flow and you get into the motions.

We have found the process to be manageable if you can put these steps into place. Difficulty and stress can certainly all be reduced by being methodical and working with intent.

Here are our top five tips when decluttering: 1. Put a plan in place As mentioned above, the process becomes a lot easier if you have an idea of what you would like to achieve, and by when.

Abraham Lincoln said, “If I had eight hours to chop down a tree,

3. One thing at a time Take things one room at a time, sometimes even one item at a time. Once you’ve got underway, you will begin to notice gradual changes. All of these small gradual changes end up becoming one large change. By following your plan, you will quickly begin to notice the effort put in.

4. Organise items into categories Donating items to charities or community groups you are affiliated with is a great idea.

Assemble these items together and organise them to be collected.

Organise rubbish in the same manner and have it all collected or

hire a trailer to take it to the refuse station – recycling is always high on our list!

5. Lean on friends and family If you have support networks, use them. Many hands make light work. Just be cautious of others trying to take control. We provide support to seniors through the transition of relocating home, either downsizing or into a retirement village.

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