AUTUMN2013 l Lockwood Tauranga - Oceanside Homes
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Designed with beach lifestyle in mind Karen Phelps
All masonry work undertaken: · Concrete floor slabs · Driveways · Blockwork · In situ concrete stairs · Specialised formwork
The ocean and beach are the inspiration for the design which has been modelled on a nautical theme. complements Frandsen’s architectural skills. The team is completed by contracts manager Soren Antonsen, a qualified architect and master carpenter who has supervised a wide range of commercial and residential projects both here in New Zealand and in Europe. The business mainly focuses on designand-build projects, but Dean says this year the focus will also be on promoting the stunning new range of Lockwood plans that has just been released. The company also offers a renovations, repairs and maintenance service. “Lockwood is such a specialised building system it is essential to use a Lockwood specialist for repairs or renovations.” Dean says the Lockwood system is ideal for light commercial projects such as motel units, schools and shops.
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Oceanside Homes has already constructed four two-storey three-bedroom holiday accommodation units for the New Zealand Army on Victoria Road Mount Maunganui. The new showhome design has proved so popular that Oceanside Homes had already completed a home based on the design for a customer before the home even opened. “The home located at Te Puna was built
after the customer saw the showhome plan on the drawing board and wanted something similar,” says Dean. “We are really daring to be different with this show home and pushing the boundaries. “We’re showing people what can be achieved with the Lockwood system today and that you can still achieve a designer home even if you are on a budget.”
“Lockwood has been renowned for producing great beachside homes and so we wanted to keep that theme in the showhome....”
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The new Tauranga Lockwood showhome drew around 150 groups of visitors through its doors when it was opened to the public recently. Built by Oceanside Homes Ltd which holds the Lockwood franchise for the Tauranga region, the distinctive design has set a new benchmark for showhomes in the region and showcases the contemporary possibilities offered by the Lockwood system, says Oceanside managing director Paul Dean. “Because it is such a distinctive design and so different from the norm I think people have been waiting for it to open. We have certainly had a fantastic response,” says Dean. The home was designed by Oceanside Homes technical director Jorgen Frandsen, an award-winning registered architect who is also a past head of design for Lockwood International. The open plan 195sqm showhome has three bedrooms. It includes 110sqm of open plan kitchen/dining/lounge space. The ocean and beach was the inspiration for the design which has been modelled on a nautical theme, partly due to Frandsen’s personal interest in yachting. “Lockwood has been renowned for producing great beachside homes and so we wanted to keep that theme in the showhome, especially as the home is located at Tatahi Cove and our market is Mt Maunganui through to Pikowai Beach,” says Dean. A mix of modern materials showcases the contemporary direction of Lockwood homes. The ceilings inside the house are made from white poplar plywood panels to give a subtle contrast to the usual Lockwood look. Timber has been blonded on the walls to give a light, bright interior. Feature walls of gib allow for splashes of colour. A mix of carpet, tiles and vinyl that mimics wood flooring in look and feel give a luxurious feel without breaking the budget, says Dean. Dean and Frandsen took over the Tauranga franchise in 2011 and say that their complementary skill sets bring a broad range of specialist knowledge to the business. Dean is a well-known and respected business consultant with a background in sales, marketing, branding, business management and business advisory which