abode issue 39 - January/February 2019

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Sometimes, when embroiled in the detail of an ambitious project or focused on the minutiae of everyday life, we forget to look up and notice what we have achieved. Certainly that’s the case with putting together a magazine and, to a much larger extent, when building a home or completing a major renovation.

During the course of this issue, a builder told me that when he visits his homes he only notices the things that didn’t go exactly to plan. So, as we move in to the new year, we thought it was a great time to look back on the many successes we have had the pleasure of showcasing.

The Abode team loved taking the opportunity to recognise the incredible achievements of everyone involved in the projects that have appeared in these pages. So much thought, hard work, skill and care has gone into producing all of the homes featured and to celebrate that, we have named our five favourites in our Best of the Best special (page 25).

As we look back on these standouts, we also kick off 2019 with five fabulous homes; leading the way is a sleek, modern family home from Mark Sutton Builders (page 36).

We hope that you have an opportunity over the summer months to rest, enjoy the sun and reflect on the year that's been.

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CON T E N T S RESIDENTIAL DESIGN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

FE AT U R E S

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Colours that say welcome home

A plastering team with high standards

BEST OF THE BEST

Our favourite featured homes from 2018

HOMES 36

MADE FOR YOU

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A VIEW TO THE FUTURE

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WELCOME HOME

THE ART OF BESPOKE

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

‘TIS THE SEASON

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THE GREEN HAUS

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FUNCTION WITH GREAT FORM

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TRULY UNIQUE

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SAFE AND SOUND

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Never boil the jug again

Breathtaking landscapes

Keep safe these holidays

A close look at architectural homes

Take the smash out of your bash

A personal touch to building

A farmhouse built for a legacy

An interior designer's own elegant home

A gold medal effort

Our international abode

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INTERIOR TRENDS

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SENSE OF PL ACE

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Tree Removal // Consultancy & Tree Reports Protected Trees // Stump Grinding Thinning & Pruning // Reduction & Shaping

Inspiring finds for your home

Kitchen surfaces that last the distance

Welcoming water into our lives

Fifty shades of grey

Hedge Trimming // Planting & Transplanting

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THE GOOD LIFE

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Best in books, beauty, couture & cuisine

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Metzger Builders' award-winning rural sanctuary and our Best of the Best Supreme Winner.

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IN S PIRIN G FINDS Furniture, fittings and finishing touches for your home

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birds of a feather LE T YOUR IM AGINATION TAKE FLIGHT WITH THESE WHIMSICAL PIECES, INSPIRED BY BIRD LIFE.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT White Decorative Birds boconcept.com; Eos Feather Pendant Lightshade sagelifestyle.co.nz; Carmen Kimono wallacecotton.com; Bone China Cockatoo Lamp boltofcloth.com; Vitra L'Oiseau Bird in Natural Maple cittadesign.com; Cole & Son Hummingbird Wallpaper icontextiles.co.nz; Birds and Butterflies Fabric fabrichouse.co.nz; Large Decorative Bird Cage dalewis.co.nz 10

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ome summer, all we want to do is relax, take time out, and enjoy hot balmy days and long summery nights surrounded by family and friends at home, in the great outdoors or out-ofdoors at home. Create that ‘welcome to my home’ vibe with an entry way that is appealing and inviting.

Here, soft blues, pale greys and seafoam whites, combine for a relaxed beachy, summertime feeling.

Grab accessories off the shelf or take the plunge and splash some Resene colour about to personalise your space and add panache to your porch.

As an alternative to searching for pots and accessories that match your decor, consider custom painting pots with Resene testpots and filling them with plants that reflect the location, the season

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and your style. Lush green foliage looks tropical and vibrant against any shade of white. Mix up the shape and texture of plants and pots and set the scene for a fresh, warm welcome.

If space permits, add a chair or bench, ideal for seating, storing or setting down goods, glasses and gear galore. Here, a versatile bench seat has been painted in a tone to complement the front door.

When painting outdoor furniture choose from Resene Lumbersider (low sheen), Resene Lustacryl (semi-gloss) or Resene Enamacryl for a glossier finish.

Keep your decks looking good by using a colour from the Resene Woodsman outdoor stains range, or finish it with Resene Furniture and Decking Oil. And be sure to create a safe welcome for your guests, whatever the weather or time of arrival, by taking advantage of the nonslip properties of the Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path, which has a gritty texture, or even Resene FX Nightlight, which glows in the dark.

Step out and walk up to your front door as though arriving at your home for the first time. Does the scene look inviting and draw you in? If not, bring a little life and colour to your front entrance.

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Test of time AB O D E’ S K I T C H E N A N D B AT H R O O M E X P E R T, N I C K Y C L A R I D G E , D I S C U S S E S H O W R E S I L I E N T, L O W- M A I N T E N A N C E S U R FA C E S A R E K E Y T O C R E AT I N G K I T C H E N S T H AT W I L L C O N T I N U E T O LOOK BEAUTIFUL FOR YEARS TO COME.

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n modern homes, the kitchen is now in constant use, operating as not only the food preparation area but also as a dining space, office and entertaining zone – it really is the busy hub of a household.

Fortunately, there is now an amazing range of products designed to suit these conditions with no need to compromise on style. Recently I have been specifying Acrymatte from Sage Doors for clients who are looking for a matte finish on their cabinets. Acrymatte offers a super

smooth surface that is highly durable and scratch resistant. The doors are made from an acrylic laminate pressed on to MDF that features a special hard coating – the surface is even resistant to fingerprints that most of the time will just evaporate off. A great choice if you’re looking for a sleek, smooth finish that’s family friendly.

There are so many options on the market for benchtop materials and each has their advantages and disadvantages but, in terms of strength and durability, I find it hard to go past Dekton from Consentino. The combination of exceptional resistance to stains, scratches, fire and heat makes this material highly resilient. In fact, it can be used for flooring, wall tiles and even surfaces in outdoor areas due to its built-in UV protection.

Ultra-compact Dekton comes in a range of thicknesses and is offered in large-format slabs to cater for more ambitious designs.

There’s a range of 40 colours across eight collections, so there are plenty of options to suit your individual style.

With such advanced technology available and a wide variety of products to choose from, it’s worth seeking expert advice so that when you build that dream kitchen you can relax and enjoy it in the knowledge that it will be long-lasting, durable and easy to care for.

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hristchurch owned and operated Greg Proudfoot Plastering has a well-earned reputation for exceptional service and quality workmanship and owners Greg and Michelle Proudfoot know that central to that is looking after the wellbeing of the team. Making sure that everyone goes home safely to their family at the end of each day is at the heart of what the company does.

Long-time colleague of Greg’s and Project Manager and Site Health and Safety Manager, Jason Roberts, has more than 20 years in the industry and holds a Site Safe supervisor gold card. His handson experience plus the company’s ongoing work with a health and safety specialist to implement systems and training, ensures their work environment is set up to keep the team and their work sites safe.

Greg Proudfoot founded the business in 1994 and has built up a wealth of experience and a team of highly skilled workers with specialty plastering skills.

Greg Proudfoot Plastering are proud to be Resene preferred applicators and work particularly with Resene Construction Systems’ Rockcote and plasters systems.

These are the most advanced plaster cladding solutions made in New Zealand.

They offer the complete, high-quality panel, plaster and paint system.

The company predominantly works with Rockcote products as they believe the

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on-site assistance programme, coupled with an innovative and professional range of products, offers a great solution.

However, the Proudfoot team has a wide range of skills and can offer alternative plastering systems being licensed to install Hebel AAC panels with Dulux plaster and paint finish as well as Specialized exterior cladding systems.

And of course, there is also good oldfashioned solid plastering, a traditional technique using a sand and cement

mixture, applied by hand in a range of patterns and finishes.

Working on new builds as well as maintenance, repairs, repainting, recladding, remedial work and bespoke interior features such as fireplaces, the team from Proudfoot takes pride in doing a great job of every Project. And, with the focus on doing it right and doing it safely, clients can rest assured they are in good hands.

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Gone are the days of waiting until the TV ad break to make a cup of tea and now you can pack away the kettle for good...

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t’s now possible to have filtered drinking water and instant near-boiling water – for hot drinks and cooking – at your own kitchen sink.

“Many clients are looking to maximise the amount of bench space in their kitchens as well as provide convenient and fast access to filtered drinking water and water for hot drinks,” says Lisa of Oakley’s Plumbing Supplies. “This is now easy to achieve with the Multitap system from Insinkerator.”

The sleek Italian designed multifunctional tap can be retrofitted seamlessly into any kitchen making the change simple and quick. A unit for heating water and a filter unit fits neatly under the bench and out of sight.

“While customers now expect the kind of convenience that Multitap provides, they also want their tapware to look good” says Lisa, “That’s why I am quick to recommend

Multitap because there’s a choice of design and finish to complement any kitchen.”

The range includes three designs; the Lia, Uso and Juno. Designed in Italy, they are also made there by world renowned tap makers Guglielmi. Choose from three finishes – chrome, black/chrome or brushed steel.

The Insinkerator Multitap convenience can change the way your kitchen operates, how you enjoy the space and how you entertain guests with the convenience of near-boiling water for effortless coffees and teas, plus the fresh clean taste of filtered water whenever you need it.

Gone are the days of waiting until the TV ad break to make a cup of tea and now you can pack away the kettle for good, creating space while adding an elegant design statement to your kitchen space.

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5 reasons to love MULTITAP

+ Simplicity: Experience a seamless transition from your old style tap with the simple installation process. + Style: Bring elegance to your kitchen with Multitap’s solid, high-quality, low-lead brass construction and elegant one-piece design. + Efficiency: Enjoy the quality and performance of the smooth and efficient laminar flow. + Space: Relish the extra bench space by combining the functionality of the mixer, water filter and the kettle. + Choice: Choose the look that suits you with three contemporary designs each in three finishes – chrome, black/chrome and brushed steel.

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reativity is very important to Henry Blakely. “We try not to do the same thing twice,” he says.

“We love a challenge with truly unique elements that you don't see every day.”

This approach to taking on big, ambitious projects has seen Henry Blakely Landscapes deliver on some spectacular outdoor spaces that include hard landscaping, planting, outdoor rooms and structures and incorporate lighting, heating and water. The team are involved from conceptual design right through the process and beyond, maintaining the landscapes they’ve created.

The ideal scenario for Henry Blakely is getting involved at the very beginning of a project, working with the architect and clients in the conceptual design phase. “If we are able to collaborate in the early stages, we can have input into how to allow for what the client wants from the outdoor spaces in the overall plan.

This makes it easier down the track to get what they want.”

The company has been steadily growing and expanding the skills and experience of the staff since Henry founded the business in 2011.

Since then he has brought on people

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with a diverse range of experience to broaden the types of work the company can deliver. Included in the team of seven are qualified builders as well as landscape architects who bring a wealth of knowledge from a range of fields. Henry himself has a civil construction background in addition to his years of experience as a landscape designer and project manager, meaning larger scale projects can be tackled easily.

Completing a project and seeing the wishes of his customers come to life is the best bit for Henry. "I love seeing a project come to fruition for our clients," he says. "I take a personal approach to delivering on big challenges. It’s great to see clients get what they want at the end of the process. It’s a privilege to be allowed

into people’s homes to do our work.”

For clients working with a smaller budget who want a great result to people who want something a bit out of the ordinary, or even extraordinary, Henry Blakely Landscapes’ small but highlyskilled and dedicated team are the people for the job. “We don’t aim to be the biggest, we aim to be the best,” says Henry.

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LANDSCAPING An eclectic planting plan mixes rugged natives and hardy exotics.

Safe & sound A FA M I LY H O L I D AY I S A T I M E T O R E L A X , U N W I N D A N D L E T T H E W O R R I E S F L O AT AWAY. T R AV E L W I T H P E A C E O F M I N D T H I S S U M M E R B Y M A K I N G SURE YOUR HOME AND BELONGINGS ARE SAFE AND SECURE.

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We all look forward to the long, warm days and relaxed pace of summer.

Installing effective security systems in your home will also make it more attractive to buyers when it comes time to sell.

Unfortunately, so do the criminal element who are on the lookout for houses left empty and vulnerable by holidaymakers. A burgled house is the last thing you MIKE PERO Chief Executive, Mike Pero Real Estate

need when returning from a well-earned vacation, so what can you do to prevent the dreaded break in?

G O OD SECURIT Y RE DUCE S RI SK It sounds simple but the more careful you are with keeping your house secure the less likely it is that a thief will choose your home. Installing deadlocks on doors and windows not only makes it harder to get in, but it is also much more difficult for anyone to remove your belongings from the house. It also helps to make the security measures at your home visible so if you have an alarm or a security monitoring system, make sure you advertise that it’s there. Also, place your security lights in visible spots around your property.

TAKE PREC AUTION S Houses are often left empty in the summer months so it’s a prime time for burglaries. Before you leave for your holiday, take these measures to keep your home safe.

Cancel all deliveries such as couriered parcels or newspapers.

Have a neighbour clear your mailbox for you every few days.

Use timers on lights to make it appear as if someone is home.

Invite your neighbours to park their car in your driveway while you’re away.

If you’re away for a long break, arrange for someone to mow the lawns.

Posting on social media about your holiday could alert would-be thieves to your absence so be careful what information you put out there.

Consider having a trusted friend or family member housesit for you.

Taking these steps before you leave home to enjoy yourself will make sure you can holiday with peace of mind.

0800 000 525 | mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)

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Great building takes a great partnership It has been a pleasure to partner with our Gold Reserve Winners at the recent Master Builders House of the Year Awards.

MO Brown Builders, Trevor Hone Builders, NKR Builders, John Creighton Builders, Metzger Builders, Avenue Homes, Casa Construction, Gregg Builders.

Congratulations to the team at Metzger Builders for taking the top award for National Supreme House of the Year and National Bathroom Excellence Award.

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Here at Abode we have been reflecting on the year that’s been, a year filled with amazing projects we have had the privilege of featuring. In all cases, the homeowners were welcoming, showing us around, talking through the build process and singing the praises of the builders and contractors involved. To celebrate, we got together and pored over the projects that graced the pages in 2018 to select our Best of the Best, so called because all the homes we feature are of an incredibly high standard.

With a plethora of building going on in the region, Canterbury has become a bastion of contemporary architecture – so much so, that a home we featured

earlier in the year won the prestigious nationwide Registered Master Builder House of the Year competition. This exceptional home designed and built

by Metzger Builders scooped the Supreme New Build of the Year grand award, as well as the New Home over $2million award, so of course, it had to be our winner too! You can’t go past the workmanship, wow factor and attention to detail in this rural gem.

We’ve selected our homes under the four categories of Best New Build, Best Innercity Dwelling, Best Renovation, Best Show Home and of course our overall winner.

We hope you’ll enjoy taking another look at these rather special projects.

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Supreme Winner: Metzger Builders

A RURAL OASIS THIS ABUNDANT RUR AL SANCTUARY BY METZGER BUILDERS TA K E S O U R T O P S P O T A S T H E S U P R E M E W I N N E R O F A B O D E ' S B E S T O F T H E B E S T.

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hroughout 2018, the Abode team worked with homeowners and builders to showcase a range of truly exceptional homes from around our region. Each and every one of our featured homes has been of an exceptional standard and that made picking our five favourites very tough.

When it came to awarding our Best of the Best top spot, however, there was one true standout. Metzger Builders’ grand new build from our Sep/Oct issue, resplendent in its rural setting, has recently been awarded the title of Supreme House of the Year at the prestigious national Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, and we couldn’t agree more.

When we ran our feature earlier in the year, we also thought there was something very special about this abundant country home, designed by O'Neil Architecture and built for a family of six who were clear they wanted a home and not a showhome.

While this home is beautiful, and a worthy showcase, there’s no doubt Metzger Builders delivered on their brief, with proud owner Rachael summing it up like this, “It’s perfect for us and our children.”

Builder Mark Metzger, owner and director of multi-award winning building company MBL, is justifiably proud of the success. “It’s very gratifying to receive an award. Creating a home of this scale and calibre is a complicated process but

it works really well when you surround yourself with the right team.”

There’s a whole lot to love in this sprawling six-bedroom, contemporary, modern home featuring an over-height central living area; full height, oversized interior dividing doors to increase the volume of space; a soundproofed movie room; fully automated lighting, heating and audio/visual systems; generous storage areas; and a strong connection to the outdoors with all living rooms and bedrooms opening to the private garden or the upper deck.

The spacious kitchen is the heart of the home. Soaked in natural sunlight, the space is generous, family-friendly and functional. An extended bench with a waterfall end works as a dining area, homework area and general everyday work space. Beyond the kitchen there is an informal lounge area and a sumptuous dining room enclosed by glass.

What can we say, we absolutely love it.

From the movie room to the water feature under the stairs, this is somewhere we’d all love to come home to – a spectacular abode indeed and a shining testament to everyone involved. We were thrilled to see our region represented at this level and to see Metzger Builders recognised for their work on this outstanding project.

Congratulations!

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Best New Build: Avenue Homes

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he question is, what’s not to like about this relaxed and sun-soaked home, positioned to perfection to look out on the changeable panoramic view of the coastline, stretched out as far as the eye can see. This triumph of design and engineering paired with Avenue Homes’ craftmanship, prompted some serious home envy among the Abode team.

The client wanted a cosy home that made the most of the view and had enough room for guests to stay. A simple brief, and indeed, the finished home has a simplicity to it – a chilled bach-like feel that belies the technical challenges involved and the level of thought, care and expertise that the Avenues team threw into the build process.

One of the reasons we chose this project was the effort made to build a home that treads lightly on the environment. Solar panels, rainwater retention tanks, automated overhead louvres, an ultra-low emission log burner, high-level windows, sliding screens, lowmaintenance materials and the warped roof, designed to follow the daily sun path, were all included.

Modest in its footprint, the upper level of the home comprises an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, a snug, small study and a toilet. Three bedrooms

including master with ensuite, as well as a further bathroom and separate toilet, laundry and sauna are on the middle level, while a double garage with storage is in the basement.

Generous decks connect the house with the pool, an outdoor shower, vegetable garden, and a grandstand-like seating area.

The owners specifically wanted to work with Avenue homes and with

good reason. They have a reputation for exacting standards of craftsmanship, which has earned them Canterbury Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards and Canterbury Heritage awards. Yet even with more than 25 years’ experience in the building industry, specialising in high-end architectural residential builds, Ben Calvin, Director at Avenues, admits this was one of their most challenging builds. “It was mainly due to the complexity of the site,” he says. “What helped was that, throughout the two-year build, the homeowners really trusted in the process.”

There’s so much we love about this home from the way it’s tucked into the hillside almost as if part of it, to the curve of the roofline, the seamless flow from indoors to the outdoor living and the care and attention paid to the smallest details.

The quality of the workmanship from Avenue Homes has delivered a flawless finish throughout this beautiful, serene space. Bravo.

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Best Renovation: KI Commercial

Total makeover K I C O M M E R C I A L' S T O TA L T R A N S F O R M AT I O N O F T H I S E L E G A N T M E R I VA L E T O W N H O U S E I S T H E W O R T H Y W I N N E R O F O U R B E S T R E N O VAT I O N .

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n the Abode office we love a good makeover – there’s nothing like a before and after to inspire us all. And, in the case of our Best Renovation winner, completed by the team from KI Commercial, the result is so well executed that many mistake the stunning home for a new build.

The project was an extensive renovation of a four bedroom townhouse in the heart of Merivale. The result is a light-filled and expansive home with plentiful helpings of luxury. Leading the project and asking for meticulous attention to detail, project manager for KI Commercial, Paul Keung and his team put absolutely everything into creating a home that showcases the best of design, materials and workmanship.

“We didn’t want to create another boring square box, but rather something top-end and timeless,” says Paul. “We are all about sustainability, and this house will be here to serve generations to come.”

Just some of the many highlights include a feature fireplace and glass balustrade that opens up the stairway and pours light into the house. Upstairs, there are redesigned bathrooms and a

new custom-built office and kitchenette complete with wine bar off the master bedroom.

The home’s pièce de résistance is undoubtedly the kitchen that features two benchtops; one uses a solid slab of American oak, while the other an exquisite Brazilian granite. Paul says the house was the first in New Zealand to use this particular granite, which also makes an appearance in the laundry and powder room.

KI Commercial relished the opportunity to get involved in this project.

The highly-skilled team frequently take

on residential renovations and new builds as well as commercial builds and fit-outs.

With this house located in one of the best streets in Merivale, so close to the park, tennis court and a short walk to the mall, it takes pride of place in a prime spot. And now, with its transformation complete, here at Abode we think this well thought-out, meticulously finished, luxurious home is well deserving of the title of Best Renovation. Exquisite.

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Best Inner-City Dwelling: Zbuilt & Pioneer Pool and Building

CITY SLICKERS B E S T I N N E R - C I T Y D W E L L I N G G O E S T O T H I S S T R I K I N G PA I R O F

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or the Abode team, when we saw this ravishing home, planted in the heart of the city, we thought inner-city living had never looked so good. Built by the ZBuilt team on two adjoining sites, the home oozes street appeal, space, style and sumptuous comfort. The best of both worlds is a well-weathered cliché but, in this case, it tells the story. This project proves that living in the thick of the action does not have to mean sacrificing privacy and secluded outdoor spaces, and we love it!

Three Sixty Architecture designed what is actually a pair of buildings – unrestrained by recession planes between them – created in two quietly spectacular ‘pod-like’ forms, linked together by a glazed bridge. Inside the lofted interior spaces are open and light-filled, designed to capture the sun. The exterior is wrapped in black Colorsteel, with a longitudinal standing seam that gives the profile a sharp minimalist finish and dramatic shading effects, married with band-sawn vertical shiplap cedar.

Outdoors there is everything you need with an entertaining area, stainless steel spillover spa and lap pool by Pioneer Pool and Building all with complete privacy from any of the neighbours. The plans originally included a water feature but late in the piece it was decided for the sake of another 800mm, they might as well have the pool and we bet that’s a decision the owners don’t regret.

The company that made it all happen, architectural building company Zbuilt, specialises in high-end architectural and energy-efficient homes, managing director Joshua Smith says their wealth of experience in these specific areas delivered a pair of inner-city townhouses that offer exceptional style and energy efficiencies. Preparing the TC3 ground – which the owner described at the time as “a challenge” due to its proximity to the

Avon River – required careful planning. To create a stable foundation, 12-metre-deep screw piles were capped and attached to a Muscle Slab system, and to maximise the thermal performance of the heated floor extra underfloor insulation was added.

Working within the confines of a compact inner-city site provided its fair share of challenges. Joshua says the project required careful planning in terms of logistics and the management of the numerous subcontractors involved.

We chose this project as best innercity dwelling for its creative approach to the problems of space and privacy, the sensational street frontage and exterior lines, and the luxurious hotel-like feel of the elegant interiors. Stunning.

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Best Showhome: Dwell Homes

Premium home on prime site OUR BEST SHOW HOME GOES TO DWELL HOMES' RIVERSIDE B E A U T Y, A S H O W C A S E O F O U T S TA N D I N G W O R K M A N S H I P.

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ust as the last trace of builder’s dust was wiped away and towels were being carefully stacked in the brand spanking new bathroom, the Abode team arrived en masse to be one of the first to lay eyes on Dwell Homes’ shiny new showhome in the heart of Merivale – and we were impressed!

Tucked away at the end of a long drive, the section was love at first sight for Bryan Doull of Dwell Homes and we could see why. Approaching the front of this slick looking home, with its contrasting wooden cladding and expanses of glass, you’d never know the house hides the sweetest surprise. Once inside, more generous windows reveal a beautiful meandering stretch of stream that forms the lush, curved boundary to this special site.

The proximity to the water is wonderful, however, the TC3 status of the land posed some engineering challenges. The consent process took more than 11 months to finalise and the home is elevated by more than a metre to accommodate the TC3 site development requirements.

Designed as three pavilions, linked by an expansive central hallway and a sheltered recessed courtyard, the cedar-clad home features the finest and most innovative building materials and finishes. The attention to detail from Bryan and partner Lena, who designed the interiors, is evident in every aspect of the generous 340 square metre home, comprising four bedrooms, large living rooms and a kitchen and dining area that is as impressive as it is spacious.

We loved the way this home connects with the outdoors with wrap-around decking which gives access to the garden from every room. The carefully thought-

out floorplan creates tranquil zones to savour the view from indoors and out.

Lena’s eye for interior detailing and persistence in sourcing the very best fixtures and fittings really shines, and the result is a home that’s stylish, understated and has a distinct air of quality.

Bryan, an architect with more than 30 years’ experience designing and delivering bespoke projects for clients, realised the potential this spectacular land package presented, “Dwell Homes specialises in sustainable architecture, using sustainable materials to build site-specific homes tailored to our clients. This site offered us a chance to show what we are capable of,” Bryan says.

Here at Abode we think the decision this talented team made to pounce on this site and use it to inspire a showcase for their work was a master stroke. Superb!

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A lot goes into a build like this impressive Merivale family home, but with Mark Sutton Builders, it’s the personal touch that brings it all together.

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and keeping us informed. That made it really easy for us.”

Looking at the house now, the simplicity of the clean lines paired with unusual angles and unexpected detailing come together to create a stunning modern home. While building it, however, the ambitious design threw plenty of conundrums at Mark and his team, “It was a great project to be involved in,” says Mark “We used a lot of products we hadn’t used before and it really got the brain ticking.”

As you enter the home, the first thing that catches your eye is the wall of aluminium beams that run vertically beside the stairwell. Mark points out that there are no fixings to be seen anywhere and, while that made the job trickier, it’s worth it for the effect. Another standout feature is the contrast between the white frontage and the dark stained cedar cladding at the back of the house. Inside there’s a vertical gap where one ends and the other begins, demarcated with a strip of LED light – a real talking point when switched on at night.

This creative lighting scheme and the expanses of white wall meant the house called for a flawless finish on the walls. This required extra care and attention from Lance Ash Interiors who installed the ceiling battens and insulation and completed the Gib stopping and

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s anyone who has built a home or renovated will appreciate, the process of completing a large architectural project is a hefty undertaking. Mark from Mark Sutton Builders recognises there is a lot at stake for clients and believes it’s vitally important not to make it any harder than it needs to be. “I make sure I really listen to what the client wants from the build. They are spending a lot of money, so it’s got to be right.”

The owners, a family of four, moved from Auckland and purchased a damaged villa on the site, living there for a few years while they worked with the architect to design the four bedroom, three bathroom house that now looks right at home in the neighbourhood. They agree that while there will always be challenges along the way, it’s the relationships and the communication that make the difference, saying, “it was great working with Mark, he was onsite making sure things were happening

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The downstairs is made up of the light and airy open-plan living, dining and kitchen area and a separate lounge and play area for the children. The large island in the centre of the kitchen includes the sink so that the cook can enjoy the view out onto the deck. The benchtop is engineered stone, manufactured and installed

by Shane Boyd Granite Benchtops. The oak veneer cabinetry in the lounge and combination of oak and acrylic cabinets in the kitchen were constructed by Advanced Joinery who were contracted to supply all of the joinery for the home including wardrobes, vanities, laundry cupboards and even the day bed in the upstairs sitting area as well as exterior joinery. “Having the opportunity to produce all the interior joinery in the house ensures we can offer a seamless service so clients can enjoy the process and the builder can get on with his job

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Upstairs in the master bedroom the owners opted for a walk-behind wardrobe rather than walk-in. The effect creates a headboard rather than a wall, meaning the room is not cut in half while still offering a practical, hidden storage solution. The ensuite bathroom features a textured tile giving the walls the appearance of twill fabric, an unusual and elegant touch. The rest of the floor comprises two more bedrooms, a family bathroom and the sun-soaked mezzanine sitting area, perched so that you can look down into the dining area.

As well as the attention to detail needed by Mark Sutton and his team on the interior, there were challenges outside too – requiring Mark to get his calculator out to work out the angles that are pivotal to the design. He and his team also constructed the deck and all of the hard landscaping features including the outdoor fireplace surround.

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To complete the exterior, Mark called on a longstanding relationship with Tyson from TK Plastering, bringing him and his team in to apply the exterior finishing. Using Resene Construction Systems’ Rockcote and plasters systems they applied Integra 50ml AAC panel and acrylic plaster, finished with Resene paint creating a stark white contrast to the dark timber cladding. “The design of the house is amazing,” says Tyson.

The owners moved in seven months ago, and Mark now looks back on the project fondly. “We got to know the architect and the homeowners well during the build and really enjoyed working with them. It’s important to me that I am personally involved, making sure that things are going well and trying to make it as easy as I can for my client.” Mark is also conscious of the amount of money involved and employs a quantity surveyor for every project.

“Everything has to be accounted for,” he says, “so that everyone knows where they’re at.”

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Upstairs the mezzanine provides a retreat and a place to relax on the day bed manufactured by Advanced Joinery.

For Mark, even more so than seeing the completed house, handing over the keys to a happy homeowner is the reward at the end of a challenging job. And in this case, the family were over the moon with how the architect and building team made their plans for the site come together into a family home to be proud of.

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A VIEW TO THE FUTURE This farming couple’s plan to soak up the sun and the views and take care of future generations, resulted in an award-winning collaboration with Lone Pine Building.

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mong paddocks of wheat, flourishing in the spring conditions, a sprawling farmhouse sits perfectly positioned to take in the expansive view of the mid-Canterbury plains with the Southern Alps beyond – topped with the last of the winter snow. In the early planning stages, the architect visited to discuss the best place to build. “I told him he could put it anywhere, as long as it was here,” the owner laughs. “The view was very important but this was also a practical place to put the house being dry land [a part of the farm that’s not irrigated].”

The brief to the architect was for a home that made the most of the site and catered for the needs of the family now and into the future. With succession planning for the farm in mind, it was important to make sure the home would be suitable for the generations to come. “We had to plan for a house that would be lived in as a base for the farm for 50-100 years providing a home for growing families, not just think about what we needed,” says the owner.

It was important to the owners, who have lived and farmed on the land for 18 years, to work with people they knew and support businesses in their community. The architect was a family member, based in Dunedin and the builder, managing director of Lone Pine Building Andrew Bell, a family friend with rugby club connections. Andrew and the Lone Pine team jumped at the chance to get involved in such a unique and challenging build project and are 46

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with the dining room adjoining a spacious deck and entertaining area with an outdoor fire constructed of West Coast schist. This same stone has been used to great effect to construct the fire surrounds in the lounge and the snug.

Andrew from Lone Pine worked closely alongside the motivated owners to manage the build which took 18 months to complete. Assembling a team of subcontractors whom he knew would take as much care in the quality of the build as he did, he says it was a huge team effort to deliver on the owner’s vision. “There were lots of challenging elements to this job, with the

thrilled with the stunning results. The icing on the cake was taking out the title of Supreme New Build in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year for their region.

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internal timber you just had to get it right because you only got one shot at it. It was great to work on a project that presented a challenge and something different from the homes you normally see.” Andrew points out the attention to detail in the design that he believes makes this home special. In the bedrooms the addition of blue stone pavers between the edge of the carpet and the sliding external doors provides a buffer when coming in with dirty feet, and they also warm up during the day in the sun and then release the heat overnight.

While it was his existing relationship with the owners that secured this job for Lone Pine, Andrew feels it’s also important to invest in an online presence. Sarah Crispin and Meg Appleby of Crisp Apple Web Design are the designers of Lone Pine’s logo, branding and advertising through to custom signage, and recently redeveloped their website. “Having built their first website, we were excited to overhaul their online presence and take the Lone Pine brand to the next level. This time around we crafted a bold and modern, fully responsive website that incorporates web design best practises and showcases Lone Pine’s craftsmanship. It was a pleasure to work with this innovative team and provide them with a platform to accentuate their

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amazing imagery. We are always excited when they send through their new recent projects – the craftsmanship is absolutely stunning.”

The complex nature of this particular awardwinning design meant the building process took time. The owners continued to live in the old villa that has now been relegated to the role of site office for their farming business. “It was a long process but working with Andrew and his team was great, he’s an exceptional builder and we love the results.”

When asked what their favourite things are about the house they say, “We love how warm it is!” With underfloor heating throughout, along with radiators as a back-up, it’s a welcome contrast to the original draughty farmhouse. Other than that, it’s the creative and stunning use of the wood and the cosy snug – a favourite room – that they are most pleased with.

The owners were passionate about using timber throughout their home and engaged JE Dennison Joinery from Timaru to deliver on the visually stunning but technically complex design. Dennison crafted the kitchen cabinetry, bathroom and laundry

vanities, wardrobes, bookcases, doors, cavity sliders and suspended lighting boxes as well as many of the other timber details throughout.

“Ensuring that communication was open was key to this build, it demanded a lot of discussion between the clients, builders and architect,” says Brad Dennison. “The timber needed to present its personality yet respect the modern and contemporary lines, features and finishes.” With the ceilings constructed of untreated band-sawn pine, the home also features door frames in saligna, internal and external doors constructed of western red cedar and ceiling beading, lighting rails and hanging boxes of kauri.

Brad says that working on the owners’ ambitious and creative vision for a home that showcased timber and craftmanship was a joiner/ craftsman’s dream. “Seeing the combination of all the timbers in one place was incredible and the end result was just beautiful. The project is a testimony to everyone involved,” he says.

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with PlaceMakers Ashburton, who he describes as brilliant to work with, and contracted them to supply the steel reinforcing, framing, plywood linings, Gib, insulation, skylights and the cedar weatherboard external cladding. Paul Robinson, who coordinated the supply and delivery for PlaceMakers, enjoyed working alongside Lone Pine and the owners to help realise their grand plan. “It was great to see the finished article and the results of the quality of the workmanship and attention to detail involved in this build. I love the ply ceilings and the views to the Alps and out to the Port Hills.”

With the build complete and the home in the running for the House of the Year, the builder and owners wanted to add those touches that would take the property from house to home. They recruited Maree from Maree Hynes Interiors to source and supply unique furnishings, bedding and homewares.

“Taking inspiration from the landscape we brought in a lot of furniture from our own line which is classic in design and made from solid American

oak and elm,” she says. “We felt natural materials would work with the design and we then added our signature mix of brass accents, modern glass art and eclectic homeware pieces.”

Maree has known the owners for many years and she and her team were delighted to be involved. “We are so proud that we made this house a true home and are over the moon to be a part of the journey.”

Andrew and the large team of sub-contractors threw everything at bringing their client’s plan and dreams for the future into reality. Of the build process Andrew says, “We are so grateful to everyone involved, our clients and the sub-contractors for the amount of effort and passion they put into the project.” At times the team were presented with big challenges and had to nut out just the right way to tackle tricky problems, and this was part of what made the project so rewarding. This plus the knowledge that the home will live on as the family homestead, built to last and be enjoyed for many decades to come, has made it a special journey for all involved.

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The owners of this thoughtfully designed and tastefully appointed family home, designed and built by Mike Greer Homes, enjoyed the process so much they’re looking forward to doing it all over again – just not quite yet.

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t’s nearly two years since interior designer Tiffany and husband Ben first turned the key on their beautiful new family home, but the novelty certainly hasn’t worn off. “Whenever I arrive home I think, ‘I love our house,’” smiles Tiffany. “It feels very us.” And that’s not surprising given that Tiffany hand selected all of the interior fittings and finishes and the couple both worked closely with the Mike Greer Homes team to revise and fine-tune the floor plan to achieve the home they now love living in so much.

Ben and Tiffany purchased the original 1930s bungalow on the site with the intention to renovate and move on within five years. But, after the earthquake changed all their plans, and their

home was eventually deemed a rebuild, they began plotting a significant upgrade.

Tiffany and Ben contacted Mike Greer Homes to discuss what they wanted to achieve on their site after seeing a build they really loved that had recently been completed by the team. They were impressed with the offering and signed up for the Design and Build service. Once engaged by clients, Mike Greer Homes takes care of the design and all council requirements and consents and then assigns a foreman and construction team to work on the build. The project manager’s role is to organise all the trades and to oversee the success of the build from laying the foundations to handing over the keys. For Mike Greer Homes, on-site safety and

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manager, he made it so easy for us,” says Tiffany.

The street frontage makes quite an impact with sleek cedar cladding, white Resene Construction Systems exterior plaster finish and the timber boardwalk leading to the extra-wide glass front door.

And, if you look carefully, you’ll see that the strip of lawn down the side of the house is not grass but AstroTurf, practical in that grass would never have grown well under the large neighbouring tree, and (arguably more importantly) it makes a fantastic cricket pitch for their two sports-mad boys.

On the ground floor, the open living, dining and kitchen area is spacious and light-filled, with expanses of glass and sliding doors opening out on to decking on two sides. The open plan works brilliantly for entertaining, something that was very important to

security are paramount. To ensure this is prioritised throughout the build, Mike Greer Homes has a longstanding relationship with 0508tempfence to supply and install lockable, secure temporary fencing.

Darryl Alker was assigned to manage the build and he thoroughly enjoyed working with the homeowners who wanted to be actively involved.

“I’ll never forget that project,” says Darryl, “they were great clients and I really enjoyed working with them.” There were some challenges; the long, narrow site meant the home was close to the boundary on one side and even getting the scaffolding up to complete plastering was tricky. “Whenever anything cropped up we would talk it over at the site meeting and find a solution,” says Darryl. For the owners, the process was seamless, “Darryl was a fantastic project

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the couple, and when it’s just the family at home, cavity sliders can be pulled across to close off the snug lounge area. Built-in floor-to-ceiling shelving in the lounge, filled with family photos, keepsakes and objects collected over the years, gives a cosy, traditional feel to the room. “Often, people feel they can’t have their old things in a new house,” says Tiffany, “but they should feel they can have those special pieces out where they can see them.”

The stylish galley-style kitchen combines wood veneer with high-gloss white acrylicwrapped cabinet doors. The large island features an Italian made Mare sink mixer by Fantini from Oakleys Bathroom and Plumbing Supplies, a Corian benchtop and a glass-fronted drinks fridge that’s handily positioned to face guests perched on the barstools. White subway tiles, placed in a herringbone pattern, make up the large splashback.

Contracted by Mike Greer Homes, the team from Tile Installations Christchurch completed all of the tiling in the kitchen and each of the three bathrooms, calling on their extensive experience working on residential and commercial projects to deliver a superior quality finish.

Also on the ground floor is a guest bedroom with ensuite, an office, and an elegant powder room featuring Cole and Sons Woods with Stars wallpaper and distinctive wooden pendant light fittings. Hidden

“Often, people feel they can’t have their old things in a new house, but they should feel they can have those special pieces out where they can see them.”

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away, off the dining room they even added a ‘secret room’ with a big screen and a cosy sofa. The door to this special little room – intended just for the boys and their friends – is hidden in an innocent looking bookcase.

Wallpaper features strongly in this home, with patterned walls in the guest bedroom, powder room and both of the boys’ rooms upstairs. Well Hung Wallpaper Services, a trusted team with a reputation for workmanship and quality, came in to measure the spaces to ensure the right quantities had been ordered before returning to hang the wallpaper.

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Upstairs the boys’ bedrooms are linked by a Jack and Jill-style full bathroom. Wooden shutters have been added to windows on the north-facing wall to minimise the sun in the heat of the day.

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“There are so many amazing wallpapers now and it was really lovely to see the variety used in this house,” says Carmen from Well Hung Wallpaper Services.

Upstairs, the boys bedrooms are decorated with bold navy and white and the two rooms are linked by a Jack and Jill-style full bathroom. Completing the upper floor is the master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and stunning, spacious ensuite bathroom.

The Methven Minimalist tapware in the bathrooms and custom-made vanities were supplied by Oakleys Bathroom and Plumbing Supplies.

Tiffany’s years of experience creating beautiful interiors, and her practised eye for colour and texture, are evident throughout the home. The look is classic and elegant, curated with care to retain a cosy and liveable feel that suits a busy family. Tiffany wasn’t daunted by the almost endless decisions needed to select all the elements that went into the home.

“Often my clients don’t enjoy that part and that’s why I’m there to help them, but for me, it’s what I do every day, and I absolutely loved it,” she says.

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home that they and the many friends and family who visit, can enjoy. The results have exceeded their expectations and continue to make them happy every time they step over the threshold. Their decision to work with the experienced and dedicated team from Mike Greer Homes turned out to be a very good one and the couple enjoyed it so much they are both excited to build again one day – but for now, the family of four are right at home.

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mission ACCOMPLISHED When LM Built agreed to build Kyle and Rebekah’s stunning new Prebbleton home, they also signed up for a very big challenge — one they delivered on in spades.

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s homeowners Kyle and Rebekah shook hands with Leo Meredith of LM Built and entrusted him with the build of their new home, they had one request; to win a gold in the prestigious Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards. “We were awarded silver with the last house we built and I said to Leo, we already have a silver and now I want you to get us a gold,” laughs Kyle. “And that’s exactly what he did.”

The family had previously built a smaller home in Prebbleton village, but with their two children now teenagers and Kyle, with his rural background, wanting to have more space around him, they purchased a 5000 square metre section as the site of their next project. Kyle, who has studied architectural draughting, designed their last three homes and took to the drawing board again to create the plans for this new and expansive home, carefully thought out to cater for everyone in the family.

The couple knew they wanted to work with an individual builder, one that would be hands-on with the project, and after discussing the build with several companies decided on LM Built. “Building this house for Kyle and Rebekah was a bit different in that we were problem solving all the way through, working closely together to make decisions and

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deciding how we would do things as we went along,” says Leo. “Not all clients are happy to work that way, it’s horses for courses, some people want certainty or don’t have the time to be heavily involved and we are happy to work that way too – but we really enjoyed the challenge of this project.”

With the intention of creating two separate wings, one for teenagers and one for parents, in a mirror image of each other and with large, open living spaces between, the design encompasses four bedrooms, three bathrooms, laundry, two living areas, dining room and kitchen with a large scullery. The teenage wing also has a shared lounge area with a TV and couches for the kids and their friends. And, at the other end of the house, the couple's master bedroom is spacious with a high ceiling to make the room feel more like a living space for them to spend time in. This wing also encompasses an office nook and a walk-in wardrobe leading to the ensuite. When it came to making choices about interior colours and soft furnishings, Rebekah took over from Kyle to put her stamp on their new home.

In the kitchen, the cabinetry was brought in from Germany as the couple wanted the look of natural wood with the durability of a laminate material. The benchtop is an engineered stone with the island designed for entertaining, and the sink and hob facing out into the living space.

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Kyle had included a lot of glass in his design as he wanted to be able to see right through the home, through the central gas fireplace and out the other side. After spotting glass doors in a commercial building he also went for glass internal doors creating a feeling of seamless spaciousness. Flanked by these glass doors is the most striking feature of the home, the Wanaka schist fireplace which presides over both of the living areas. It’s such a large structure that the choice was made to opt for a stone veneer product made from natural stone that gives the same look as solid stones but reduces the weight.

Leo and his team were always on the lookout for ways to improve on the finished result and took a problem-solving approach to making decisions in consultation with Kyle and Rebekah. At one point, when the doors from the kitchen out to the deck were already framed up, Leo stood in the kitchen and realised that where they ended was going to block the view. “It would have been a missed opportunity,” says Kyle. “So he called me and I came to site and we made the decision then and there to change it. Leo would never call with a problem, he would always have some possible solutions ready to go.”

As the build progressed, an additional window was added high up in the living area to mirror one opposite, another ‘on the fly’ improvement that the homeowners are glad Leo picked up on before it was too late. All of the windows in the home are Rylock’s 40 Pacific Architectural Pro Suite in Mannex Matt 62

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The master bedroom suite is spacious with high gabled ceilings, a walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and an office nook, creating a private wing for the homeowners to spend time in.

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Black powder coat organised by Brent from Rylock Canterbury, who supplied both Euro sliders and Euro stackers for the build with colour matched hardware in Matt Black from their Malta range.

The exterior of the home is constructed using Hebel, a very strong but lightweight building material made from aerated concrete.

Areas of cedar cladding are random stacked to create an irregular pattern. Tyson from TK Plastering and his team of experienced staff were brought in to do the plaster and paint finishing on the exterior. TK Plastering has worked with LM Built on a number of projects and Tyson says, “Leo is great to work with, he expects a very high standard of workmanship from his sub-contractors.”

Reflecting on the process, Leo says, “Working on an architectural build like this, where the client wants to be involved in the process, is all about relationships and communication.” Kyle agrees, “Leo knew that I was so tied up in the process that I would forget

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to update Rebekah, so every time she visited the site he would take her for a tour and talk to her about where things were at.”

Having lived in the house now for 18 months and having had a chance to savour their beautiful spacious home, the sunken outdoor lounge area and the privacy of the dual wing arrangement, the couple couldn’t be happier with the results. And, of course, there is the coveted gold medal award from House of the Year, delivered as promised. Perhaps the real proof of the pudding though, is that even after working through a big project like this one, Rebekah is still keen to build another home in the future.

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hen embarking on a build or renovation, many people feel that engaging an architectural practice is too costly or that their project doesn’t warrant it. Vincent Sanders, senior design director at Bespoke, heartily disagrees and points to a long list of clients who understand the value Bespoke brings to every size of project. “At Bespoke we don’t charge for an initial consultation and that’s because we want people to have the chance to find out what the possibilities are within their budget.” he says.

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Vincent and the team at Bespoke believe their job is all about providing a great service and they are passionate about creating uplifting spaces for clients.

“The value of really good design cannot be over stated,” he says. “We want people to walk into their home and feel that sense of ‘ah I’m home’, that’s why it’s so important for us to understand what they want and need from the space. We take that responsibility very seriously.”

The talented team at Bespoke turn their hands to a variety of projects including new homes, commercial, alterations, additions, interior design and project management. Here, we take a look at the results of some of Bespoke’s recently completed residential projects.

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espoke were engaged by Jonathan Newble, builder and managing director of JN Building, to design a large four-bedroom home for him and his family. The spectacular views across the city and out to the Alps from the elevated site were a major defining factor in the final design, resulting in placing the living areas and most of the bedrooms on the upper level. The hill site presented engineering challenges that Jonathan said at the time were accounted for on the plans prepared by Bespoke with meticulous detail.

Bespoke prides itself on creating designs that are site-specific and the need to provide shelter from the prevailing easterly wind is what drove the L-shaped footprint of this home. Triple-car garaging underneath catered to the client’s needs while providing the platform for a large multi-level deck area for the family to enjoy.

“The structure of this home was very strong and incorporated schist and cedar cladding on the exterior. An aspect of this

home we were really pleased with was the stairwell with the glass balustrade and the concrete wall, we particularly loved the look of these elements and the mix of materials,” says Vincent.

A key aspect to the success of any collaborative process is communication and in this case Bespoke and builder Jonathan, in the unique position of being the client as well, worked closely as a team, learning from each other during the process of delivering this substantial and elegant home.

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A once in a lifetime experience” is how Vincent describes the project Bespoke undertook to design and work alongside Grant Waghorn of Red and Black Construction to deliver a spectacular holiday home for clients in Little Akaloa on Banks Peninsula. The steep site required the home to perch on the hillside, overlooking the expansive view of the bay. “It was an opportunity to do something really unique, in a fantastic environment,” says Vincent.

The finished property was recognised at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards and Vincent says, “the

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level of work and care that went into every detail of that home was quite phenomenal.

The clients were heavily involved in every step of the process and had a lot of architectural knowledge and we wanted to get the absolute best results for them.”

The owners bought the site with an existing bach on it and the challenge was to design the major alteration of the property to fit within the existing building envelope. The client’s expectations versus the limitations of budget are always something that needs to be managed throughout the process and Bespoke are careful to keep the lines of communication open.

“The finished home is extraordinary, nestled into the hill, sleek and private with every detail accounted for,” says Vincent.

“To deliver a home like this, you’ve got to work with a builder with the same mindset and level of care that Grant Waghorn brought to this build.”

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Lee Johnstone from Bespoke worked with the client and builder Grant Waghorn of Red and Black Construction, to create a modern house that paid homage to the traditional forms of the original home. The street frontage features a gabled roof and the foundations were set slightly higher than normal to give the appearance of the home floating above the ground.

Single-story, high-pitch ceilings and lots of glass were a necessity for this homeowner and the frequent visits from family prompted the inclusion of living and sleeping areas that can be locked off or opened up as guests come and go.

The resulting home is one the Bespoke team are very proud to have been involved with “It has a lovely composition, the scale is just right.” says Vincent, “Expectations were high on this project, setting us a significant challenge but were very pleased with the results. Grant Waghorn and his team did a stunning job on it, the detailing is superb.”

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Bespoke worked alongside their client to understand how he and his family needed the home to flow, how the spaces would be used and also which elements they wanted to keep to retain the spirit of the home’s era. In some parts of the home the new design required Danny and his experienced team to pare walls back to their frames and essentially rebuild them, resulting in a few surprises along the way that required constant teamwork between designer and builder to find solutions.

The results speak for themselves with the finished renovation recognised in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, but for Bespoke the real reward is a happy client. “Working with Danny to bring his home back to life and up to modern requirements, and have the resulting beautiful home work really well for his family, was very satisfying,” says Vincent.

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When building and design industry experts, Scott Harris and Vincent Sanders saw their clients getting an ‘unfair deal’, paying above the odds for their new builds, they were compelled to be the change in the market.

Having facilitated $170 million worth of new build sales in Canterbury over the last 10 years, from affordable first homes to high-spec architectural homes and multiresidential complexes, when it comes to building, Scott has his finger on the pulse.

With 15 years’ architectural and design experience, both locally and overseas, in commercial and residential, Vincent has a clear understanding of what is required to deliver quality design that doesn't cost the earth.

A ‘building company that doesn't build’, but rather assists people through the often confusing building process, My Build Sorted is a consultancy practice built on the combined wealth of industry experience that co-directors Scott and Vincent bring to the table.

Forming an exceptional partnership that clients can depend on, the pair say they

are there ‘every step of the way holding their hands’. From the initial planning phase, right through the design and build, My Build Sorted has all bases covered so homeowners can enjoy the journey, and save themselves precious time and money.

“We’ve seen too many people pay over the odds when it comes to building”, Scott says. My Build Sorted now offers a solution that costs homeowners nothing, and that can potentially ‘save them thousands’.

Getting a quality result at a fair price for their clients is what drives the pair and makes their new venture so rewarding, they say.

“Building a home is such a personal endeavour, and we know how important it is to get it just right”, Scott says. By partnering their clients with the best architect, designer, builder, tradespeople and suppliers, they offer them the assurance that their vision will be brought to life, with the highest quality workmanship at the best price possible.

For an impartial, transparent and completely free consultancy service in planning, design and build, My Build Sorted gives homeowners the confidence they need – from the very start to the very end.

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he conversation about the house that Jo Springthorpe, Jeff Liss and their son Oscar inhabit is punctuated with positivity. There is the beginning of the story, one of love at first sight when the married couple swapped a ‘beautiful Victorian’ for a single-level, two-bedroomed and ‘mostly liveable’ 1950s cottage situated in a lush ravine at the foot of Table Mountain in South Africa. Of the instant connection a few years later with Antonio Zaninovic, a young Chilean architect introduced to them by a friend – an encounter that led not only to a satisfying creative collaboration in the redesign of the cottage but also a profound and enduring friendship.

Even before the couple met Antonio, they knew that their long-dreamed of renovation would be about maximising space. But, more importantly, to bring the views of the city and harbour to the north and the mountain to the sides and back inside. “We loved the way Antonio saw the position through fresh eyes,” says Jo of their first discussion. “He told us that were he to recreate the house, he would follow one basic objective: to give every space a connection with its surroundings”.

Antonio’s design language is one of energyefficient architecture that takes its cues from the landscape rather than imposing his structures upon it, achieved through buildings characterised by understated materials (with a particular

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emphasis on concrete), cantilevers, overhangs and as much glass as practicality will allow for.

Though built on the original footprint, the home is now abundant with space, light and volume. The new floor plan functions on two official levels – the ground level entrance, living and kitchen areas and upstairs quarters incorporating three bedrooms, bathrooms and an open-plan TV and reading room.

A sunken third level encompasses a fynbos garden and gleaming lap pool.

Both the couple and Antonio have an affinity for natural materials as well as being led by environmental concerns. “The choice of materials is ‘green’ but was also determined by budget – reinforced concrete, brick, plaster and glass are all relatively affordable and widely available,” explains Antonio. “We also reused as much as possible, such as timber trusses from the old cottage that form a rustic feature wall on the front of the house and pool area, and the stone wall backing the pool that is clad in granite excavated on site”. “In addition, we introduced natural passive systems, such as

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cross-ventilation, cantilevers for shade, and buried spaces at pool level that keep temperatures cool in summer”.

While Antonio’s gift is for creating homes that are contemporary without ever being austere, the eclectic but informed interior mix is down to Jo’s design-savvy eye. “I love how her choice of fabrics soften the architecture,” says Antonio. “And how the interesting pieces she has found add a unique soul to the house”. As Jo explains it, “when I travelled the world modelling and then as a fashion editor, it wasn’t the clothing boutiques I was drawn to but rather the markets and junk stores and vintage furniture shops. I love furniture from most periods but particularly Mid-century Modern through to the 70s, especially Swedish and Danish pieces”.

Speaking to Jo, the impression is that the house is a great source of inspiration not only for their life as a family, but also her and Jeff’s respective work. “Jeff is in the fashion retail industry but has an incredible passion and talent for painting,” says Jo. The third upstairs bedroom, which is actually a guest room, has become Jeff’s studio where he paints. “He’s slowly working towards an exhibition, which is exciting. With the treetops outside it’s such a peaceful and energising space”. “There’s a space in the kitchen, the glass cantilevered ‘cube’, which is my favourite place in the whole house to sit with a cup of tea, finding inspiration for the clothing and accessories collections. It feels as if Antonio designed it just for me”. “Honestly,” smiles Jo. “I love this house so much that if I were a cat, I’d purr all the time”.

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here is a lot to like about water, just ask a Pluviophile. Popular theory purports that we are drawn to water biologically as well as philosophically.

A few years ago I decided I had to become a little more interesting, to do so I broadened my choice of reading. I started with The Big Year – A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession. I can now tell a lazuli bunting from a Florida scrub-jay.

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While some may covert a cow or two, in ancient Greece it was fountains that were considered to be sacred. And, that is so in many cultures and societies where water is a symbol of life, health and civilisation.

There are Goddesses that represent water in all its forms from sacred wells and lakes to the seas and oceans. For Mäori water is an energy, with many moods.

Water is one of the most fundamental elements of our natural and built landscape. Historically settlement has grown from the edge of water. For years in Christchurch the Avon River has flowed through our city, at times unnoticed. We are now re-engaging with our river, on many levels.

Contemplation of the lives lost in the February 2011 earthquake happens at the water’s edge, the sound of its flow, the reflection of the sky and across river plane trees all subtle experiential elements of this emotive space. Downstream, blocks of granite provide an emotive, playful, social and restful engagement with not only the water’s edge but the life of the river.

Like a good number of New Zealanders, I’ve drifted off to sleep under canvas to the background sound of a bubbling brook, and at other times to the ocean rolling or the rage of rain on a corrugated iron roof. I am possibly a Pluviophile.

The sound of water ebbing, flowing, tumbling or cascading can positively affect your mood and environment. Water evokes a range of feelings when all of the senses are taken into account. In nature, water can be found in many forms and contexts.

Water has qualities that change over time and in different light conditions and different weather conditions.

As we slide into summer we find ourselves engaging with water more. Take time to embrace the many qualities of it, don’t jump the resulting puddle of a summer shower, look into it and you’ll be surprised what it can tell you about the rhythm of nature. Alternatively, put on your beats and close your eyes to the lyrics of Deep Purple’s Smoke on the Water and imagine Lake Geneva with a haze of smoke.

Or make your way to the city of Zadar in Croatia and look and listen in wonderment of its ‘Sea Organ’. The ‘Sea Organ’ is an experimental musical instrument, which plays music by way of sea waves and tubes located underneath a set of large marble steps. According to my colleague Fraser you’ll be amazed, and he is one not to get too overly excited.

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Baba Dough 7g instant dry yeast 220g bread flour ½ tsp salt 50g sugar 70ml milk 2 eggs 100g butter, softened Rum Syrup 500ml water 150g sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped Orange peel from 1 orange 100ml rum 20g melted butter for greasing moulds 50g sugar for greasing moulds 200g mascarpone 200g fresh raspberries METHOD Prepare baba dough. Place yeast, flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a beater attachment.

Ensure that yeast is separate from salt. Set aside. Warm milk in the microwave to around 37°C. Add eggs and warm milk to flour mixture and mix on low to medium speed for 8 minutes. Add butter a little at a time, and mix until just incorporated. Cover mixing bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rest for 1 hour.

Grease six dariole moulds with melted butter and sugar.

Place on a baking tray.

Rum Baba with Mascarpone, Raspberries and Rum Syrup A RUM BABA IS A SMALL YEAST CAKE

Deflate baba dough with a spoon and place into a piping bag. Pipe 60g baba dough into each prepared dariole mould. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough proof for another 15–20 minutes or until risen to almost the top of the mould.

Preheat oven to 170°C. Place dariole moulds on a baking tray and place on the middle shelf of the preheated oven. Bake for 16–18 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and leave cakes to cool in moulds for 10 minutes before running a small knife around the edge of moulds and turning cakes out onto a wire rack.

Prepare rum syrup. Place water, sugar, vanilla pod and seeds and orange peel in a small saucepan over high heat.

Bring to a boil, then add rum and remove from heat.

Pierce warm baba using a skewer. Place a large tray under the wire rack and ladle hot syrup slowly over baba, ensuring that syrup goes into holes in baba.

To plate the dessert, place a baba on a serving plate and drizzle with a little rum syrup. Add a quenelle of mascarpone and top with raspberries.

S AT U R AT E D I N S Y R U P M A D E W I T H H A R D L I Q U O R , U S U A L LY R U M , A N D S O M E T I M E S F I L L E D W I T H W H I P P E D C R E A M . I H AV E L I T E R A L LY T I P P E D I T O N I T S S I D E A N D A D D E D MASCARPONE AND RASPBERRIES FOR RICHNESS A N D F R E S H N E S S T O C U T T H R O U G H T H E S W E E T, BUTTERY RUM BRE ADS. 78

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Recipe extracted from Kiwi Baker at Home by Dean Brettschneider, published by Potton & Burton

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at a glance GOVINO DRINKWARE

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+ Safely goes in the dishwasher – no handwashing the crystal at the end of the night + Perfect for everyday indoor and outdoor use for all the family + Shatterproof, durable and reusable – perfect for any event + Designed to enhance the flavour of drinks and to look good + 100% BPA free and safe for you and the family to use

I T ’ S T I M E T O C E L E B R AT E A N D , W H E T H E R Y O U ’ R E S E R V I N G T H E D R I N K S I N D O O R S O R A L F R E S C O , T O TA L F O O D E Q U I P M E N T H AV E J U S T T H E T H I N G T O TA K E T H E S M A S H OUT OF YOUR BASH.

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ummer is here and the party season is well underway. Many of us will be hosting our friends and family for Christmas lunch or a New Year’s Eve shindig and, with the promise of a long hot summer ahead, chances are we’ll be taking the party outside.

Central to any good do is a great selection of delicious celebratory drinks.

Whether you’re serving craft beer, mocktails or juice for the kids, when it’s a special occasion you want to treat your guests to something a bit special.

But we are all familiar with the sound – and the mess – of a champagne flute shattering on the concrete pavers.

That’s where Govino drinkware comes in. Designed to look great and survive to see many more parties, the shatterproof range includes tumblers, flutes and beer and wine glasses that are clear, light, durable and ergonomically designed with a thumb notch for ease of use. The no-stem shape makes them much less likely to tip red wine on to your carpet.

You can even custom print your glasses for a wedding or special occasion.

Cheers to that!

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Take the stage IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A LITTLE MORE PERFORMANCE I N Y O U R L I F E , T H E L AT E S T O F F E R I N G F R O M M E R C E D E S -A M G I S S E T T O B E A R E A L C R O W D P L E A S E R – W E J U S T H AV E T O WA I T A L I T T L E B I T L O N G E R .

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nyone who enthuses over the combination of good looks and high performance will hotly anticipate taking a closer look at the brand new Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC and, in New Zealand, we don’t have too much longer to wait. This exciting entry-level performance hatchback is set to hit our shores in 2019.

This car is designed to perform, powered by a two-litre four-cylinder turbo engine with 306 horsepower and combining that power with sophisticated traction and suspense control systems that afford the driver the comfort and safety of a smooth ride.

This sharp-looking hatchback represents the ideal introduction to the

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AMG Driving Performance world. The radiator grill, the front spoiler, a front splitter and decorative elements in silver chrome make a clear and stylish design statement that is distinctly Mercedes-AMG. The good looks don’t stop at the exterior. The interior boasts a new MBUX multimedia system and a dashboard designed for sport with a round tachometer front and centre. The attention to detail sets this stunner ahead of the pack.

Fans of the AMG range as well as those who appreciate quality, sports performance and style will want to keep an eye out for when this exciting new addition hits the ground.

Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC Technical Data + 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine + AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G dualclutch transmission + 250 km/h (electronically limited) Fuel Data + 7.4 - 7.3 l/100 km combined cycle + 169 - 167 grams CO2 p/km

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LIFESTYLE Depending on the season, you can incorporate apples, grapes, pomegranates, oranges, chili peppers studded with cloves, pine cones, or bundles of cinnamon sticks. Other decorative items such as shells, feathers, baubles, and little birds can usually be incorporated with clever wiring − and if all else fails, there’s always superglue!

You will need + At least ten 120−130cm lengths of ash, beech, or willow twigs, stripped of their side branches + Secateurs/pruning shears + String, green twine, or raffia cut into one-metre lengths + Seasonal flowers and leaves with stems as long as possible + Other decorations of your choice + Florist’s wire cut into 15cm lengths Method

How to make a seasonal wreath

1. Take four or five twigs firmly in one hand, as if they were a bunch of flowers. Wrap string or raffia around the base of the bunch several times and tie the string in a firm knot.

2. Add another bundle of twigs near the top of the first bunch, securing it in the same way, then bend the twigs around in a circle. (It can take a few attempts to get this right.)

3. Wrap string or raffia around the frame several times and tie in a firm knot to hold the twigs together securely. Do this in several places.

4. Thread in long-stemmed flowers and leaves, weaving the stems in and out of the twig frame.

5. To attach decorations such as shells (with holes drilled in them) and Christmas baubles, centre the decoration on a short piece of florist’s wire, twist both ends of the wire together two or three times just above the decoration, wrap the wire around the frame, and secure by twisting the ends together again.

6. To attach fruit such as apples or oranges, skewer the fruit with a short length of florist’s wire, then wrap the wire ends around the frame, then twist them together to secure.

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THE GOOD LIFE A life well-lived is a life worth living

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LO U N G I N G A R O U N D Strong and curvaceous, the Lido Lounger from Skagerak is designed for comfort with a framework made from teak for strength and durability. When you sit down in the Lido make sure you have a drink and your book with you because there will always be someone waiting to pinch your seat. designdenmark.co.nz

Home Body A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave

by Joanna Gaines Published by Harper Collins This beautiful book, illustrated with inspiring photos and packed with useful notes and tips, provides a practical guide to creating living spaces you'll love.

A N A I R O F T H E E XOT I C Fill your home with the aroma of peonies, peppers and tuberose or lychee and guava with Gold Series reed diffusers from Surmanti.

Available in a range of tempting scent combinations, Surmanti products are New Zealand made and free from any nasty chemicals. The company is passionate about the preservation and sustainability of our planet and use only recyclable packaging. Enjoy and know you’re looking after mother earth. tfe.co.nz

T H E PA N T H E O N I CO N I C R O M E H OT E L The Natural Home Tips, ideas & recipes for a sustainable life

by Wendyl Nissen Published by Allen & Unwin In her new book Wendyl Nissen shares her approach to living a balanced and sustainable life based on an old-fashioned model of growing and cooking your own food, avoiding artificial products and doing your best to avoid being exposed to unecessary chemicals.

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The goal of Studio Marco Piva when designing The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel was to create a calm, relaxing place to be discovered gradually from the ground floor up to its spectacular sixth floor terrace, offering guests a breathtaking view of Rome and its monuments. The result is a hotel with contemporary features, linked to tradition but without being cliched. Some symbolic architectural elements have been reinterpreted to reflect the surroundings and shapes, surfaces and colours were chosen to change with the light throughout the day with stunning results. studiomarcopiva.com

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JUNIOR GREEN THUMB If you could use a ‘little’ help in the garden, this kids gardening set with fork and trowel will do the trick. These mini-sized tools are made from stainless steel with beechwood handles and a leather strap to hang them up when the work is done. Perfect for working in the sandpit too. paperplanestore.com

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1. Brush On Block Translucent & Touch Of Tan SPF Mineral Powder; 2. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, Christmas Ornament; 3. Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Scent; 4. Revlon Kiss Cushion Lip Tints; 5. MECCA Holiday Too Faced Christmas Cracker; 6. Revlon Electric Bold Lipstick in Ruby Flash; 7. Katherine Daniels Daily DNA Defence SPF30; 8. Revlon Holochrome Nail Enamel in Galactic Pink; 9. bareMinerals Twilight Radiance Palette

TA K E M E AWAY The new summer range of bathroom accessories from Citta Design is earthy and fun. When you take off on holiday this summer, pack something from the range of fabric washbags and cosmetic purses in linen and cotton florals. Based on a relaxed antipodean philosophy of life and travel, Citta products are designed in New Zealand to be useful and beautiful. cittadesign.com

HIGH SHINE Birkenstock sandals are known for their comfort, style and high-quality leather and now they’ve added a dash of glitz with the new metallic collection of women’s sandals. The Arizona soft bed style shown here in copper, also comes in silver and anthracite all made from natural leather.

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BUCKET LIST Wellington based leather goods company Yu Mei is devoted to the creation of understated luxury – simple and beautiful bags, totes, purses and clutches all crafted from the softest leather in a glorious range of colours and designs. Shown here is the Grace Bucket bag in paper white, but you need to prepare yourself to covet the whole collection. yumeibrand.com

No Wifi – no problem. The portable WOOFit DAB radio by Sack has an aerial so you can pick up the FM radio signal. It has Bluetooth connectivity, can be used as an alarm or timer, and a built-in speaker. Perfect to tag along with you when you’re on the move or sit in the kitchen playing your Christmas playlist while you glaze the ham. designdenmark.co.nz

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THE CLEVER DESIGN STORE

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Available now in two sizes.

Visit the Clever Design Store to view its inspired selection of beautifully crafted furniture, lighting and homewares designed to complement the modern home.

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Step inside the newly transformed warehouse that is GM Hair Gallery. With 30 years' experience in the industry, styling hair for the world's biggest fashion shows, Mike and Glynis Hamel create magic for their clients from this stimulating space. For haircare that's 100% ugly free, visit their new location at 300 Cashel Street.

ARTISAN

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At the heart of the Lala Linen bedding collection lies the most exquisite 100% Egyptian Cotton. The joy of Egyptian Cotton is that, like all high quality items, it only gets better with age – lasting up to one and a half times longer than any other cotton. Lala Linen bedding is soft and cool in summer and cosy in winter.

Once you have slept in sheets of luxurious Egyptian cotton there is no turning back.

This summer, we’re loving the VertiTex II vertical awning by Weinor, exclusively available from Artisan at Designmade.

It offers protection from the dazzling sun, prevents the patio and indoors from becoming uncomfortably hot and shelters you from prying eyes. The compact and unobtrusive design gives a great look for a patio roof, pergola awning, window, balcony or conservatory.

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

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In 2019 Furnishscene is evolving in to Design + Supply Co. You'll still find our popular curtain, blinds, shutter making and interior design services, but now with a fresh twist - we’re collaborating with some clever people and selling an edited collection of interior brands from our studio. We're small but we're stuffed full of quality interior inspiration for you. Come in and bring a friend, talk to us, be inspired and make your mark on your interior.

Offering a gorgeous selection of global homewares from the likes of Citta Design, CC Interiors, French Country, Le Forge, Maytime and OneWorld Collection, Coco Gifts has the perfect finishing touches to transform your house into a home. Delivering the highest level of customer service, the team enjoys sourcing extra special gifts for weddings and decor accents to complete your interior spaces.

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Since 1937, Court Florist has traded in Christchurch, making it an iconic retail brand and one of the city’s foremost florists. Court Florist offers a stunning selection of fresh flowers, creatively arranged by its team of talented florists for every day or special occasions, for yourself or someone else.

Visit their store in the Victoria Precinct at 143 Victoria St or simply order online.

Step inside a world of colour at Bolt of Cloth located at The Tannery & Colombo mall, Christchurch. Stocking a huge range of contemporary home furnishings, fabrics & gifts.

Unique homewares from around the world, including Finnish design brand Marimekko. It offers custom Curtains/Blinds, Lampshades, Canvases & Squabs. Free home consultation & measure available in selected areas.

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For stylish, bespoke interiors, Tailormade Space works with you to create your unique space. With a passion for uncompromising quality, Tailormade Space offers a choice of affordable packages or can customise their services to suit each individual project.

Offering creative flair together with innovation and industry knowledge, they work alongside a diverse range of suppliers and craftspeople to deliver exceptional spaces.

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

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Revitalise windows with new drapes and give tired furniture a new lease of life with drapery and upholstery fabric that includes oilcloth, sheers and a wide range of linens at wholesale prices. In addition to their quality European textiles, they also offer a beautiful selection of cushions and throws. Visit their new store at The Tannery to refresh your interior decor.

Merivale's iconic boutique for quality designer homewares exudes luxury and enduring style. With a distinctly European influence, Corso's carefully curated selection of ceramics, glassware, furniture, clothing and jewellery makes them a top design destination amongst the style-savvy of Christchurch. For exquisite lifestyle pieces that make a life well-lived well worth living, visit Corso Merivale today.

BLUM

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Experience the full range of Blum hardware, which includes door hinges and overhead cabinet lift systems, alongside a range of storage solutions in its Woolston showroom.

THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY

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A meeting place for those seeking decor inspiration, their textile collection encompasses an eclectic mix of styles, colours and patterns in beautiful natural fibres to suit every home.

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Fifty shades of grey AB O D E’ S A R C H I T E C T U R A L E X P E R T G R E G Y O U N G I S A L L F O R BRIGHTENING UP OUR ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE.

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verywhere you look these days, our homes are painted in shades of grey. Technically these shades aren’t even colours, they’re tones.

New Zealand has had a long history of using bold colour in our baches (think Karitane Yellow) so when did we become so boring; so reluctant to bring splashes of vibrancy into our living arenas?

Are we currently being inspired by the sheep we love so much?

Arguably, even the 50 shades of beige we used in the 1990s are more inspiring than the colour palettes that currently dominate our suburban landscapes.

But if you look hard enough, you’ll see architects are starting to push back. Yes, I agree we are renowned for using black and white in our residential architecture, but when the housing companies start doing the same, we are inclined to change.

And change is afoot.

Personally, I love colour, and I get my inspiration from the natural environment. As in nature, I prefer to keep a darker base (admittedly, this is often black), but use selective pops of colour to

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create contrast and surprise, in a similar way that we see in our native flora and fauna.

Our cheeky native parrot, the kea, appears quite nondescript until the bird opens its wings to display the stunning orange plumage underneath. Your front door can be highlighted in a similar way, grabbing the attention of visitors and those passing by.

My favourite accent colour is red. Red has a strong history in New Zealand, where it has been used prolifically on Mäori architecture, and European colonial farm buildings. It is also the colour of the pohutukawa flower, and many other native flowers. It holds a special place in our hearts, especially around Christmas when the flowering trees are synonymous with summer, coastal living and the festive season.

Mäori used kokowai, or red ochre, obtained from clays to adorn, decorate and preserve waka, buildings and tombs. This ochre was found in the Nelson region, and this is reflected in the name of Resene’s heritage

red paint colour, appropriately named Nelson Red. New Zealand also has a rich history of using timber, and this is making a strong comeback at the moment.

Timbers have a lot of depth and variety of colour which can be accented and maintained through different surface finishes. Western red cedar is a popular choice. We also favour European birch, Siberian larch and sustainably milled native timbers like red beech, as well as the usual macrocarpa and pinus radiata (used carefully).

Historically, we were inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian architecture with its use of timber, as well as mid-century modern architecture which used both timber and colour exceptionally well.

We now have enough history and architectural confidence to define our own vernacular. Our environment is such an important part of who we are as Kiwis, and we should avoid isolating ourselves from it with bland, soulless homes. We need to stop being so fixated on what someone else may want if we sell our houses, and start focussing on creating beautiful homes that reflect our own colourful and vibrant lifestyles.

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