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On a clear day Double-height gables, overhanging eaves and a solid cedar and schist exterior reinforce the alpine architecture of this new house
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Falling in love with a holiday destination often leads to repeat visits. But sometimes it can lead to an even bigger commitment. For the owners of this new house high above Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, a love of the great outdoors – Central Otago in particular – sparked their own property investment. The couple, from Australia, had already bought a holiday villa in the Commonage Close development by Trinity Development Alliance. They subsequently commissioned the same company to build a new home on the spectacular site they discovered further up the
mountain. After receiving concept drawings from several architectural companies, they also chose the same architect for their new home – Francis Whitaker of Mason & Wales Architects. “The owners really appreciated the natural beauty of Queenstown, the lake, the mountains and the outdoor lifestyle on offer,” Whitaker says. “They also loved the alpine architecture of the Commonage villas, which is highly appropriate to this location. They could see that the new building site provided an opportunity to create something even more dramatic and exciting in a very powerful setting.”
Preceding pages and above: This new house in Queenstown is set back into the hill to maximise a steep site. There are terraces on the mid level and the upper level. The gabled roofline, overhanging eaves and solid cedar exterior enhance the alpine architecture. Above left and left: The house sits on a schist stone plinth, which accommodates garaging and a formal entry. The schist also anchors the house to the land.
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Above: A spiral staircase leads up from the garage entry. The walls around the stairwell feature a batten grid that introduces a strong textural element to this key circulation area. Right: The stairs, and most of the floors on the ground floor, are in slate. With the exterior wall of the stairwell glazed, the owners can enjoy the view from the stairs.
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Above and right: A double-height library-study-music room occupies one gable. The stairs lead to a mezzanine floor that provides an alternative access to the master suite on the top floor. Fijian kauri panelling matches the window framing. Facing page: The library commands a spectacular view of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. Most of the furnishings in the house feature natural materials. The curtains in the library are velvet.
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Above: Exposed painted beams and ceiling battens, and a schist stone column reinforce the traditional character of the interior. In keeping with the theme, the kitchen in the open-plan living area features panelled doors and a brick-style splashback. Interior designer Julia Foley of Queenstown Interiors teamed these elements with classic contemporary furnishings. Right: The living room also has a schist wall and large gas fireplace.
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Whitaker says the architecture is defined by its tall gabled volumes, simple, sloping roofs that shed the snow, and large overhanging eaves. “The glazed gable facades open up the house to the expansive views. The forms step forward, which means the gables can have return windows that bring the views, light and sun into the house through 180°. In keeping with the alpine aesthetic, natural materials include local schist stone and cedar. “The cedar window facings at the front of the house extend through the two storeys, creating a strong, elegant, vertical proportion to
the structure’s design,” the architect says. Schist clads the base of the building and the large garage that forms a plinth for the house. Wayne Foley, director of Trinity Development Alliance, who also managed the entire project and commissioned the consultants, says the steep site created construction challenges. “Terracing the slope to provide three flat levels involved huge cuts into the site, some of which were up to 11m deep,” he says. “It also required massive structural concrete beams in the 5m-high garage, which has a lawn and landscaping above. The building itself mainly
sits apart from the cliff, with just a couple of connections, so it is seismically isolated in the event of an earthquake.” Entry to the house is through the garage, which acts as a porte cochère – it leads to a lift and a large spiral staircase. Access is also provided by an outdoor stair, and stairs that descend from the street above, to the main living level of the house. “The sculptural spiral staircase linking all three levels of the house is part of the excitement of the building,” says the architect. “With a fully glazed wall, the views are maximised. We also
Top: The games-media room behind the kitchen opens to an outdoor terrace. A bar at one end of the room features a marble counter and leather-upholstered bar stools. Above: At the other end of the media room a climate-controlled wine cellar features bricks salvaged from the Manchester Court Building in Christchurch following the first earthquake. The curtains in the media room, living room and bedrooms are natural linen.
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Above and above right: The alpine character is reinforced by raked ceilings in the bedrooms on the top floor, and by solid wood doors. Far right: The master suite commands sweeping views of the lake and mountains. The site – believed to be the largest private landscaped area on the hill – backs on to an extralarge bush reserve. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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introduced a textural wall that defines this area and helps to capture the natural light washing across the surface.” The main living floor accommodates a large, open-plan living room with a kitchen and dining area. This is open to a breakfast area, an outdoor entertaining terrace and a games room with a bar and climate-controlled wine cellar. The kitchen is in the heart of the home to allow a close communication with people in both the living and dining areas. The owners can also enjoy the same amazing views while preparing food at the island.
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The library-study-music room is the pièce de résistance of the house. Here, the full drama of the view is exposed through the doubleheight glazed gable end. This room features a raked ceiling with Fijian kauri battens, and a spiral staircase to a mezzanine level. A traditional rug is teamed with a slate floor, edged with Fijian kauri. Interior designers Julia Foley and Kylie Symister of Queenstown Interiors say furnishing a home this size took meticulous planning. “From designing the extensive joinery to selecting colour palettes and finishes, we
worked closely with the client to create a timeless interior that complements the architectural features and is also beautifully comfortable,” says Foley. “We took pride in the fact that most of the furnishings were sourced and made in New Zealand, with the exception of the library rug, which was flown in from Afghanistan.” Whitaker says the alpine architecture is also enduring, and its prominent location means it makes a significant contribution to the character of Queenstown. “This property is not just a home, it’s a visual amenity for the township for years to come.”
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Picture perfect Whether it’s a hands-on or long-distance project for a client, Queenstown Interiors can create an interior to complement the great outdoors
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Great architecture is just the start when you’re planning a new home. Then comes the question of how to treat the interior, which is every bit as important. Queenstown Interiors is a full-service interior design company that can take care of every aspect of the design. Director Julia Foley says the company has worked on numerous projects, from small to very large, and develops long-term relationships with clients based on trust. “The job often goes beyond interior design,” Foley says. “Many of our clients
live out of town, and need someone on the ground here to cover queries during the design phase and building of a project, which can take some time.” Foley says the Queenstown Interiors’ one-stop-shop approach is particularly beneficial for clients. “We can provide full drawings, from conceptual to CAD, including kitchens and bathrooms. We also supply and install furnishings and window treatments.” Foley says Queenstown Interiors aims to create gorgeous, eye-catching interiors
that reflect their clients’ aspirations. “We also like to make sure every interior sits beautifully in our unique Queenstown environment.” Contact Queenstown Interiors, Unit 1, 70 Glenda Drive, Queenstown 9300, phone (03) 441 4185 or mob 0274 750 510. Or email: julia@queenstowninteriors.com. Website: www.queenstowninteriors.com save & share 46168 at trendsideas.com
Facing page and top: Millbrook provides a picturesque backdrop for the interiors of this new country home. Queenstown Interiors specified the interior finishes, and sourced furnishings to complement the clients’ existing pieces. An eclectic mix of new and old has created a fresh, inviting home. Above left and right: Queenstown Interiors undertook the full interior design for this new home, built by Trinity Development Alliance. The house is featured on pages 6 - 17. The wine cellar incorporates bricks salvaged from an earthquakedamaged building in Christchurch.
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High exposure Corten steel, shuttered concrete and natural schist stone quarried on site help to ensure this house references the raw beauty of the landscape
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Country houses on lifestyle blocks pose their own design challenges. There may be strict local regulations that ensure a house doesn’t detract from the magnificence of the scenery. And such sites can be exposed to strong winds. Designer Guy Shallard had a solution to both these problems for this new house on 2.8ha near Queenstown. He specified raw materials that would echo the harsh nature of the wider landscape, and he designed the house to provide sheltered courtyards away from the wind.
Facing page and above: Four large structural steel arches create a dramatic entry to this new country house designed by designer Guy Shallard of Lat Forty Five. The untreated steel has been left to weather, creating a rusty patina that matches the Corten steel in other parts of the house. The schist stone on the house was quarried from the building site. Left: This courtyard, on the other side of the house, features vegetable gardens. The rear pavilion on this side accommodates a study, wine cellar, guest bedrooms and a bathroom with a large window overlooking the garden.
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The house has a highly symmetrical form, with a large central gabled volume and four matching square pavilions – two off each side. The space between these pavilion elements creates the sheltered outdoor living areas. Schist stone was quarried on site to form walls for both the house and landscaping. This is teamed with Corten steel plate and shuttered concrete. Shallard says all the concrete was poured insitu, and used in its raw state, which gives the house a semi-industrial aesthetic.
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The effect is reinforced by a series of tall, structural steel arches that frame the front gable, creating a dramatic entry. These have been left to weather and gather a rusty patina that matches the Corten steel on the pavilions. Shallard says the owners came from a large, traditional country house, and although they wanted a modern home, they didn’t want to sacrifice all sense of tradition. “The design was always going to be a balance,” he says. “We needed to provide
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every modern convenience and crisp materials and finishes, but it was also important to keep some traditional references. The gabled volume, for example, is reminiscent of a traditional form, but reinterpreted in a modern way.” To enhance the visual drama of the entry, the architect framed the space with concrete, and added a mirrored wall, with a steel-framed mirror, opposite the doors. A door to the left opens to a hallway leading to the formal lounge pavilion, and the family living area in the central volume.
Above: The four pavilions – two on each side of the central volume – feature shuttered concrete and Corten steel behind glass. Left: A long terrace between the two pavilions on the north side of the house is a sunny, sheltered area with a built-in barbecue and outdoor fireplace. Following pages: A mirrored wall with a structural steel centrepiece that appears suspended in space reinforces the visual drama of the formal entry. The large family living area beyond this is open to courtyards on two sides.
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Above: Solid concrete frames the 5.4m-long island in the kitchen. The light industrial look is reinforced by blackened steel drawers within the island. A large scullery is provided at the far end of the kitchen. Above right: A long, low wall framed in blackened steel separates the dining and seating areas in the family living area. It houses two fireplaces – one on each side – and two chimneys. Right: The front entry opens to a hallway that leads to the main living volume in the centre of the house.
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A high raked ceiling in the family living area follows the line of the roof. It features white-painted panels and exposed beams. The high ceiling and windows on two sides ensure this central circulation space is light and airy. Shallard says he took his cue for the kitchen from the house itself, introducing similar materials. Steel forms a decorative front to drawers on the long island. This was finished with iron paste – the treatment was rubbed on and then buffed off to get the required look. Steel also forms
the shelving above the cooking centre. “The entire island is framed by raw concrete, which retains the patterning of the formwork. Concrete also forms the splashback.” A deep benchtop of black granite is sandwiched between the concrete framework on the island, contrasting the rough with the smooth. In keeping with its sophisticated look, the granite forms a raised bar top that’s ideal for serving food and drinks. The rest of the island and perimeter
benchtops feature 5mm stainless steel plate that creates a fine, crisp edge detail. “The wall cabinetry is framed with structural steel, continuing the industrial look of the monochromatic colour palette,” Shallard says. “The tall doors at either side of the unit are inset with stainless steel plate that’s similar to the benchtops.” To provide further visual continuity, an extended fire surround at the opposite end of the room features similar raw concrete, blackened steel and black-stained American white oak panels.
Large-format floor tiles also help to tie the spaces together visually. The monochromatic colour palette and materials extend to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Black-stained American oak lines the walls of the master bedroom, and bathrooms feature shuttered concrete and painted, rough-sawn cedar walls. There are also deep, blackened steel drawers in the solid black-stained American oak vanity cabinets. A study features dark grey lacquered cabinetry with a separate wine cellar.
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Top and above: Dark-grey lacquered cabinetry in the study conceals a door to a wine cellar. Right: As with all the large bathrooms in the house, this family bathroom features a mix of shuttered concrete walls and rough-sawn, whitepainted cedar boards. The slipper bathtub is positioned to overlook the parterre gardens. Facing page top and lower: The master bedroom (top) on the north side of the house has blackstained American oak walls. The powder room (lower) features an eye-catching herringbonepatterned wallpaper.
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Softly, softly This country home features a chunky loop pile wool carpet from Cavalier Bremworth Sustainability influences many of the decisions we make when planning our new homes – from the choice of cladding to the materials used on the interior. For the owners of this Queenstown country house designed by Guy Shallard of Latitude Forty-five, locally sourced materials were a priority – even the schist stone for the walls of the house was quarried on site. For the soft flooring, the owners chose a Galet chunky loop pile carpet from Cavalier Bremworth’s designer Bremworth Collection, which is made from 100% sustainable New Zealand wool. This has a unique ability to breathe, so it keeps a home warm in winter and cool in summer. It is also naturally fire resistant and stain resistant. The Galet carpet in this home features felted wool, made exclusively for Cavalier Bremworth by Radford Felted Yarn in Christchurch. Felting is a process that locks the wool fibres together, making them stronger and bulkier, which allows for more interesting textures. The use of New Zealand lambswool provides added softness and comfort. The result is a hardwearing carpet that will retain its good looks for years to come. For more information about the carpet and to find Cavalier Bremworth stockists, phone 0800 803 303. Or visit the website: www.cavbrem.co.nz save & share 46300 at trendsideas.com This page: Pure New Zealand lambswool provides a soft, comfortable carpet underfoot in this new Queenstown country house. The Galet chunky loop pile carpet is from the Bremworth Collection.
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Crisp in white A fresh, cool backdrop to black-stained timber – Resene Wan White makes a bold statement A monochromatic colour palette can pack a lot of punch, especially when the contrasting shades are black and white. This contemporary country house designed by Guy Shallard of Latitude Forty-five features such a palette. Walls and ceilings in the house are painted in Resene Wan White by Karen Walker, chosen from The Range Whites & Neutrals fandeck, which offers a collection of classic, contemporary and favourite whites and neutrals. Resene Wan White is described as an umber white that is a little warmer than grey. Here, it is teamed with black-stained American oak, blackened steel and black aluminium joinery. Shallard says he used the same colours throughout the house to provide visual continuity. In the bathrooms, Resene Wan White is painted on rough-sawn cedar boards to enhance a raw country look. To help with your colour choice, The Resene Whites & Neutrals fandeck has an extensive collection of whites and neutrals, with up to six strength variations of the most popular colours. This can help you create a tone-on-tone colour scheme. For further details, or to pick up a colour chart, visit a Resene ColorShop, or phone 0800 Resene (737 363). Website: www.resene.co.nz save & share 45897 at trendsideas.com This page: Resene Wan White by Karen Walker features in this contemporary country house.
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Question of scale Large laser-cut screens, pleated aluminium panels and a double core bring a human scale to this high-end apartment development
With a scarcity of prime building sites in our large cities, apartment buildings are on the increase. But look around the new projects and it’s easy to see the low-cost cookie-cutter development is becoming a thing of the past. Modern apartment design is much more people focused – today it’s all about space and light, and bringing a human scale to apartment buildings. Architect Colin Leuschke of Leuschke Group says it is also about innovation – exploring new technology and materials
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that will help achieve these objectives. The new Balfour apartment building, which was developed by New Sun Company with Leuschke Group architects Colin and Lindy Leuschke, epitomises the new approach to multi-unit architecture. “Apartment buildings can look very regular and ordinary, so it is essential to introduce detail to the exterior,” Colin Leuschke says. “But this needs to be in proportion to the size of the structure. To break down the scale of this large building, for example, we introduced massive
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three-storey screens that look a little like Corten steel. They are made from laser-cut powdercoated aluminium that has been painted to resemble timber.” Leuschke describes the screens as modern-day shutters. “The screens provide privacy for the master bedrooms, but they can be folded back. They help to animate the exterior of the building, so it is never static. From the inside they look like timber, but they are completely low maintenance, which is essential for an apartment.”
The building also features a series of pleated vertical aluminium panels that run the full height of the building, concealing service rooms in the apartments. Another point of difference in the design is the provision of two central cores. “Rather than have a single core with long corridors and walkways leading to the apartments, we opted to provide two cores, each serving apartments on both sides. So the development is essentially two buildings positioned side by side,� says Leuschke. “These cores receive
Preceding pages and above left: The new Balfour apartment building steps down a steep site to maximise space and views. To bring a human scale to the development the architects introduced three-storey powdercoated aluminium screens that resemble Corten steel. From the interior, the laser-cut panels have a timber appearance. Left: The screens can be folded back like shutters to open up the bedrooms behind. Top and above: Four penthouse apartments have large entertaining terraces with glass balustrading allowing uninterrupted views.
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plenty of natural light from full-height windows on two sides. And they each feature a wide central staircase – we hope to encourage residents to use the stairs rather than the lift. There are spectacular views from the core, and in this location, many of the residents will be walking to work, shops and cafés.” Leuschke says the developer wanted the building to exude quality, and this is evident throughout the building. “This is exactly the sort of apartment building encouraged by the city planners.
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It’s a classic design where nothing has been compromised. Even in the smaller apartments, the same attention has been paid to design detail as in the four penthouses, and the same high-quality materials have been used. This ensures that all the apartments will appeal to the same type of people – the socialisation aspect is a critical element of apartment planning today.” Colin Leuschke says no two apartments are exactly the same. Even if they have a fairly similar layout, they have different views and the design detail varies.
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“Another less common feature that we introduced was a common pathway at ground level – it is possible to navigate right around the outside of the property, which also helps to retain a human scale to the development.” Architect Lindy Leuschke says the penthouse, shown on these pages, highlights the unassuming backdrop the team created for the apartment interiors. “Because these apartments were built speculatively, we needed to establish a palette for everyman. The concept was
all about longevity and good taste. This couldn’t be a Flash Harry type of interior – it had to be visually quiet, yet solid and enduring.” To this end, the apartment interiors feature American white oak cabinetry. This can be seen in the kitchen, which includes a cube-like volume that accommodates the walk-in pantry. Similar cabinetry conceals the television in the living area, and reappears in the bathrooms, so visual continuity is assured. The apartments also feature wood
Facing page: Tall timber slats define the entry to this Balfour penthouse apartment. The floor is stepped up from the lobby. Above: The entry opens to a generously sized, open-plan living area that opens to the rooftop entertaining terrace. Audiovisual equipment is concealed behind the cabinetry above the gas fireplace. Left: Unlike most apartment buildings, there is a wide central stairway in this development – and plenty of natural light from the windows that form the exterior walls of the two central cores.
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floors and carpet in the centre of the living area and bedrooms. “While the interiors are perfectly fine just as they are, we anticipate some residents may wish to personalise their space, and that will be easy enough to do,� says Lindy Leuschke. All the apartments are positioned to maximise sunlight and views. The penthouses on the top floor are set back from the edges of the building, so each residence has a large entertaining terrace with space for a barbecue and outdoor seating.
Left: A modular sofa retains the open, spacious look of this penthouse interior. With windows wrapping right around the two exterior walls of the living area, the interior is flooded with light. By night there are views to enjoy. Above: Each penthouse features a galley kitchen with a separate walk-in pantry. Designed with entertaining in mind, the kitchen includes a large Caesarstone island with seating. The cabinetry throughout the apartment is American oak.
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Above right: Spacious master bathrooms are a feature of the four penthouse apartments. This penthouse features a double shower, freestanding bathtub and cantilevered vanity cabinet in American oak with a Caesarstone top. Right: Penthouse bedrooms are painted white to provide a neutral backdrop that gives homeowners plenty of opportunity to personalise their space.
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Apartments all aglow To enhance the cosy intimacy of the Balfour apartments, the developer specified Escea DL Series fireplaces with versatile flue technology There’s no disputing the cosy ambience created by a fireplace, but flue restrictions in apartment buildings can make it all but impossible to install such a feature. The Balfour apartments design team found a way around the problem, however. With considerable input from the Escea Architectural Advisory Team during the apartment design process, and familiarisation with the Escea versatile flue technology, it was possible to install Escea DL Series fireplaces in every apartment in the building.
Escea says its Powered Direct Vent flue uses a fan to provide higher efficiencies. In addition, this flue system allows for either horizontal extraction through a wall, or vertical flue runs with terminations through a roof. These flue runs can be up to 12m. Owners have the added benefit of being able to control the fireplace remotely by smartphone or website, so they can return to a warm home at the end of the day. The fireplace controls can also be connected to a home automation system.
Beautiful flickering flames are a feature of the DL Series, which offers a maximum output of just over 10kW, and up to 5 Star Energy Star efficiency ratings. Escea says the value a fireplace adds to a building is far greater than its cost. For details, visit www.escea.com save & share 46113 at trendsideas.com Above: The Balfour apartments in Parnell are all equipped with energy-efficient Escea DL gas fires.
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From inside out Wide openings, century-old rain trees and the use of natural materials ensure this contemporary new home is at one with nature
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In a city where land is at a premium, it’s a luxury to be able to design a new house around mature trees on site. The extra-large size of this Singapore property and the position of two 100-yearold rain trees not only made such a design possible; it also influenced every aspect of the architecture. The house, designed by architects Maria Arango and
Diego Molina of Ong&Ong, was positioned at one end of the 2000m2 site. “This maximised the view of a ficus tree and the rain trees, which have a very sculptural form,” says Arango. “It also meant we could have a strip of lawn in front of the trees, which enhances the outlook and ensures the trees don’t drop too many of their fine leaves into the pool.”
Above: A ribbon of white stone wraps around the upper level of this contemporary Singapore house designed by Ong&Ong. Other natural materials include teak and splitgranite slabs. These form a solid wall that extends from the entry right out into the landscape. Left: This entry to a room on the lower level features a bridge across a reflection pool. It creates a deep portal into the house.
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Creating an attractive and private outdoor living area was another priority. This helped to determine the decision to create a long stone wall that forms a key axis parallel to the boundary. “We chose granite because we wanted something organic and textural that would be a strong landscape feature,” says Arango. “The wall features vertical panels of split slate,
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cut from the end blocks of the stone. Vertical slots allow light to pass through. They also provide glimpses of the view beyond without compromising privacy.” Arango says the client wanted a very clean-lined, contemporary house, with a design that wouldn’t date. “It was important that the house would not be able to be attributed to a specific period.”
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The architecture recalls Modernist themes with strong horizontal lines and extensive glazing. The upper level is clad in teak wood and glass, and framed by a deep band of white stone. “The top storey is a more monolithic element, which provides a strong contrast to the transparent, glass-walled base of the house,” says Molina. “The heavy upper
floor appears to float above the ground.” The formal entry to the house passes through the granite wall, but the pathway first crosses a bridge over a reflection pool. “We wanted the entry to be quite processional,” Molina says. “The bridge invites you to step over towards the front door. The entry is also very deep, with stone wrapping
around both sides, so there is a strong sense of passing through a portal.� The main entry opens up to a large living room, with a sculptural spiral staircase in the foreground. With its solid balustrading, the staircase acts as a screen, shielding the living room from the front entry. It also anchors the space visually, and forms a dramatic backdrop for the interior.
Above: The upper level of the house was designed to convey the sense of a monolithic element that floats above a transparent glass base. At ground level, sliding doors open right up to the tropical landscape. Left: Sculptural trees and lush planting create an idyllic outlook. On the far left, the land drops away, so basement rooms can also open up to the landscape.
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Preceding pages: With timber decks and a swimming pool flush with the interior, the boundaries between inside and out are blurred. Stepping stones lead across the pool to the lawn and the century-old rain trees that provide welcome shade. Above: A sculptural staircase is a defining part of the interior architecture. It helps to screen the living room from the entry.
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As with all new houses designed by Ong&Ong, the home has a close connection with the landscape. “Blurring the transition between inside and out is a trademark of our residential architecture,” says Arango. “We always like to emphasise the tropicality of our projects. Removing the barriers between inside and out also makes the spaces feel much larger.”
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The architect says the owners can enjoy the landscape more readily when there is a seamless flow between the interior and outdoors. “It is not the same looking out through glass,” she says. “With the doors open, it’s also possible to create cross ventilation, so the breezes pass through the house, doing away with the need for constant air conditioning.”
White marble floors feature throughout the ground floor. These flow out to teak decks and a long lap pool with a Jacuzzi at one end – on the other side of a stepping stone bridge that leads to the lawn and the rain trees. An imported Japanese bonsai tree and a large sculpture that echoes the form of the spiral staircase are additional focal points in the landscape.
Natural materials are much in evidence, both inside and out. The dry kitchen features a mix of stained pine wood cabinetry and gleaming white lacquer. All the cabinets have recessed pulls so the streamlined look is maintained. The split-level island incorporates a pine wood table and a chunky marble work counter. Marble also appears in the master and guest bathrooms,
Above: Ong&Ong worked with interior design specialist Design Studio to ensure the living room would enhance the sense of a peaceful retreat. Subtle, energyefficient lighting was used throughout the home. Left: Stained pine wood cabinets make a bold textural contrast to glossy lacquer doors in the dry kitchen. The splashback is a window providing a view back into the wet kitchen.
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Above: This guest bathroom features a split-granite wall, which has a bold organic form. The other walls and floor are in silver travertine marble. Right: Silver travertine also lines the master bathroom, although a darker stone was used for the floor of the shower and toilet room. The cantilevered vanity cabinets are teak. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Derek Swalwell
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which both feature walls and floors lined in silver travertine. In contrast to the smooth marble, the guest bathroom has a split granite wall behind the vanity, which gives the space a raw, organic look. This room is beside the entry to the house, so the designers added timber slats to the outside of the window, for privacy. Bathrooms throughout the house have cantilevered
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timber vanities and mirrored medicine cabinets. The master suite also features a large freestanding bathtub, which reinforces the sense of luxury evident at every turn. resources, images & plans 45565 at trendsideas.com more by these architects ong&ong at trendsideas.com
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On the dunes To maximise the compact building platform on this beachfront site, the owners opted for a custom holiday home from Lockwood Homes
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A beautiful beach site with 360° views was a compelling drawcard for the owners of this new holiday home at Waikawa Beach north of Wellington. But although the site was large, the building platform, on a levelled sand dune, was relatively compact, says Theo van Schoonhoven. “We wanted a Lockwood house, for many reasons. Lockwood could give us the natural beach-bach look we wanted, and the low maintenance was a key factor. We looked at all the existing Lockwood
plans, but none was entirely suitable for this building platform. So we talked with Tuohy Homes, the Lockwood franchise for the Wellington region, and decided a custom house was the best solution.” Theo van Schoonhoven says they had many discussions with the team at Tuohy Homes, and the house was designed and built to their requirements. “It is loosely based on Tuohy Homes’ former Phoenix show home – we stole a few ideas from that, and made many adaptations. The powdercoated aluminium
exterior will weather well in the exposed coastal environment, which is subject to salt-laden winds. For maintenance, all we do is wash the house down once a year. “We installed many large windows to maximise the views, but we didn’t want these to be overpowering, so the aluminium joinery is a slightly lighter tone to the Pottery colour of the exterior. This ensures the windows don’t stand out too much.” On the inside, the owners opted for the popular blonded wood interior, which is enhanced by a vast raked ceiling over the
Above left: This new Lockwood beach house was custom designed by Tuohy Homes to suit a relatively compact building platform on a levelled sand dune. Ground-floor rooms open out to a large timber deck that wraps around the house, creating a natural transition between the house and the sand dunes. Top and above: A raked ceiling allows for clerestory windows, so the interior is light and airy. The interior is particularly well insulated and windows are double glazed to keep the home warm in winter and cool in summer. A wood fire provides additional warmth on bleak winter days.
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Top and above: Lockwood solid blonded timber lines all the walls and ceilings in the house. In the bathroom, there are cubbies for linen storage. Above right and right: The owners chose offwhite kitchen cabinetry, with a bright red accent in the colourbacked glass splashback (Resene Jalapeno) and a Black Galaxy granite benchtop. The mezzanine level in the open-plan living area accommodates a home office and second living area. The owners say having a visual link between this area and the main living space works especially well in a holiday home – people can do their own thing without feeling isolated.
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open-plan living area. The solid timber provides a warm, natural look and is an ideal backdrop to colourful furnishings. Other special features of the home include a mezzanine study-television area, and wider-than-average hallways. For details, contact Tuohy Homes, Lockwood Wellington, phone (04) 2338018. Website: www.lockwood.co.nz save & share 46370 at trendsideas.com
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Established nationwide building company Fowler Homes has scooped the pool in the regional Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2014. Fowler Homes entered 10 homes in the awards and all 10 homes received Gold Awards. Fowler Homes also took away many other awards, and seven of the homes were selected among the top 100 nationally to receive Gold Reserve Awards at the National Awards – Manawatu received a coveted Supreme National Award. And another accolade for the company: in a recent BRANZ customer satisfaction survey, Fowler Homes was recognised as the top nationwide builder in terms of customer satisfaction, attention to quality and the likelihood of customer referrals. On the following pages we profile the winning homes.
Going for gold The prestigious Master Builders House of the Year Awards saw nationwide building company Fowler Homes collect 10 Gold Awards in the 10 categories entered, including a National Supreme Award Above: This new home, designed and built by Fowler Homes, won a regional Gold Award in the 2014 Master Builders House of the Year Awards. The house won the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment New Homes under $250,000 Gold Award and Local Category Award in the ManawatuWanganui region. The exterior features a brick cavity system and Linea weatherboards. Bifolding doors open up the house to a sheltered patio.
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Award-winning homes don’t need to cost a fortune. With a great design and high-quality construction, a house can be a winner no matter what its size and budget. This new home, built by Fowler Homes, won a major prize in the 2014 Master Builders House of the Year Awards for the Manawatu-Wanganui region. It won Gold and Local Category Awards in the
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Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment New Homes under $250,000 section. The three-bedroom house has plenty of street appeal, with its monopitch roof and low-maintenance brick and Linea weatherboard cladding. Stacking bifold doors open up the family living area to the outdoors, where there is a sheltered patio and barbecue area. There are also bifold windows
in the kitchen so food can be passed directly outside for alfresco dining. On the interior, the strict budget has been spread to benefit the areas of most significance to the owners. Tiles feature in the kitchen and main bathroom. The double garage is fully carpeted and insulated, providing an extra space for entertaining indoors.
Sunshine, clean lines and space to relax are all hallmarks of this award-winning home in Feilding. Designed and built by Fowler Homes, the home won the Placemakers New Homes $250,000 – $350,000 Gold and Local Category Awards for the Manawatu-Wanganui region. The house features large glass sliders that run the length of the open-plan living area,
connecting to a large outdoor entertaining terrace. Polished concrete floors enhance the modern, semiindustrial feel of the living area, which includes a study nook. A concrete tiled splashback that extends to the ceiling, a stainless steel perimeter benchtop and shroud over the rangehood, and a scullery are key features of the kitchen. The architectural design
separates the master suite from the other two bedrooms, effectively creating a purposebuilt guest wing. This has its own bathroom with a fully tiled walk-in shower. In the master suite there is an ensuite bathroom with a luxurious bathtub and wallhung vanity. With oversized sliders opening up to the patio, this suite is a private retreat for the owners.
Top: Be my guest – there is plenty of room for visitors in this new home by Fowler Homes. The project won the 2014 Placemakers New Homes $250,000 – $350,000 Gold Award and Local Category Award in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. The house was also selected for a national Gold Reserve Award. Above: The kitchen has a concrete tile splashback and stainless steel shroud over the rangehood. There is also a scullery.
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Above: Natural materials feature throughout this award-winning home by Fowler Homes. The house won the Nulook New Homes $600,000 – $1 million Gold Award, Local Category Award and Lifestyle Award for the Manawatu-Wanganui region, and a Gold Reserve Award. Right: Dark charcoal tiles with an inset ribbon of red enliven the master bathroom. These provide a dramatic backdrop to the white sculptural bathtub.
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Attention to detail defines this award-winning Manawatu home designed and built by Fowler Homes. The house won several awards in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards. It won the Nulook New Homes $600,000 – $1 million Gold Award, Local Category Award and Lifestyle Award for the Manawatu-Wanganui region, and a Gold Reserve Award.
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The house has a strong sense of drama, with a cathedral entry flanked by handcrafted riverstone pillars. Inside the house is light and airy – there is a focus on natural materials here as well. Special features include a cantilevered hearth, a second, double-sided gas fireplace between the formal living and dining areas, and a luxurious bathroom lined with dark tiles.
A green country landscape creates an attractive backdrop for this award-winning home (above right). Fowler Homes teamed Monier Heatherstone brick and Linea weatherboard low-maintenance cladding with a Gerard CoronaShake satin roof. The design team also added a kwila deck for outdoor living. The home won two major
awards in the 2014 Master Builders of the Year Awards – the Placemakers New Homes $350,000 – $450,000 Gold Award for the ManawatuWanganui region, and a national Gold Reserve Award. Not surprisingly, the house was built to maximise the mountain views – there are large bifolding doors in the living-dining area, and a separate stacker door opens onto the
deck from the master bedroom so the owners can enjoy a morning coffee outdoors. Cold is not a problem in winter. The home has a freestanding Atlanta Bay woodburner and a heat pump. Discreet double doors conceal a pantry that runs the length of the kitchen providing extra storage and a granite work bench. This leaves the main kitchen free of clutter.
Top: Monier Heatherstone brick and Linea weatherboards feature on this new home by Fowler Homes. The house won the Placemakers New Homes $350,000 – $450,000 Gold Award for the Manawatu-Wanganui region, and a national Gold Reserve Award. Above: Large bifolds open up the family living area to a partly covered terrace. The luxurious, high cut-pile carpet was manufactured from recycled milk bottles.
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Above: The wings of this new home wrap around a sunny entertaining terrace. Built by Fowler Homes, the house was the Local Supreme Winner of the Master Builders House of the Year Awards for the Taranaki region. It also won a Gold Award, Category Award and a national Gold Reserve Award. Right: A raked cedar ceiling adds visual warmth, and is a key feature of the family living area.
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A picturesque natural setting helped to determine the design of this prize-winning home by Fowler Homes. Two wings of the house wrap around a large entertaining deck with a gabled overhang supported by schist stone columns. On the interior, a raked cedar ceiling is the pièce de résistance, creating an eye-catching feature for the living area.
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The schist stone continues on the interior of the home, where it forms a fire surround. In the 2014 Master Builders House of the Year Awards, the home was the Local Supreme Winner. It also won the James Hardie New Homes $450,000 – $600,000 Gold Award for the Taranaki region, plus the Local Category Award. In addition, the project was awarded a national Gold Reserve Medal.
Love at first site – this home (above right), designed and built by Fowler Homes, gets many admiring glances, but what’s on the inside also counts. With its combination of cedar weatherboard, painted plaster and polished concrete block in contrasting colours, the New Plymouth house creates a dramatic first impression. This continues on the inside, which features a highly
contemporary interior that’s sleek and minimalist, and well suited to modern lifestyles. The home won several 2014 Master Builders House of the Year Awards, including a Placemakers New Homes $350,000 – $450,000 Gold Award, Local Category Award, and Local Craftsmanship Award for the Taranaki region. It also won a national Gold Reserve Award.
Special features of the home include its dynamic U shape – the home wraps around a central deck that is sheltered from the prevailing winds. Large sliders open up to the deck from the dining room lounge and master bedroom. A second covered deck off the dining area makes use of skylights, to ensure all living spaces are light filled.
Top: A timber pathway leads to the front entry of this new home, the winner of the Placemakers New Homes $350,000 – $450,000 Gold Award, Local Category Award and Local Craftsmanship Award for the Taranaki region. The project also won a national Gold Reserve Award in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards. Above: While the house is well suited to lazy summer days outdoors, it is also cosy and warm through winter.
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Top: Sprawling grounds and wonderful sea views set the scene for the high life in this awardwinning Taranaki home. Built by Fowler Homes, the house won the Nulook New Homes $600,000 – $1 million Gold Award for the Taranaki region in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards. Above: Luxury is an open master suite – in this house the freestanding tub is positioned so the owners can enjoy the spectacular sea views.
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When you have a great view, large expanses of glazing are essential, and that is precisely what’s on offer with this award-winning Taranaki home by Fowler Homes. The home won the Nulook New Homes $600,000 – $1 million Gold Award for the Taranaki region in the 2014 Master Builders House of the Year Awards. With spectacular water
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views on offer, the house features large picture windows that frame the view, and a covered kwila deck for outdoor entertaining. On the inside, American white oak flooring enlivens the open-plan living area. This space incorporates a galley kitchen with a long island. Comfort is not forsaken either. Four heat pumps warm every corner. And there’s a
freestanding wood fire heater that adds a cosy touch to the lounge. Electronic controls allow out-of-reach windows to be opened wide on hot days. The master suite on the upper level is designed as a retreat. It has an open-plan layout, with a stone bathtub positioned right in front of a large picture window, which affords dramatic views across to the ocean.
At one with the scenery – this new home, designed and built by Fowler Homes, maximises an idyllic waterfront site in Mapua near Nelson. Just metres from the water’s edge, the home fits right in with the natural environment. Colorsteel corrugated iron in New Denim Blue wraps around the two bedroom wings on either side of the house – the colour provides
a visual link with the water. To contrast the iron, the central volume is clad in cedar wood, while Rockcote plaster in an off-white shade features at the rear of the house. As with every Fowler Homes project, the interior was designed for easy, relaxed living. The spacious openplan living area incorporates a feature wall that resembles natural stone. A rustic timber
beam serves as a mantelpiece. These design elements caught the eye of the judges in the 2014 Master Builders House of the Year Awards. The house won the James Hardie New Homes $450,000 – $600,000 Gold Award for the Marlborough, Nelson, West Coast region. The house offers a choice of two outdoor living areas – one with a pool and deck.
Top: Nestled among the trees on the shoreline at Mapua, this new home blends seamlessly with the natural environment. The house, designed and built by Fowler Homes, won the James Hardie New Homes $450,000 – $600,000 Gold Award for the Marlborough, Nelson, West Coast region in the 2014 Master Builders House of the Year Awards. Above: Accents of red enliven the natural materials, which include a stone wall and rustic mantelpiece.
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Above: This award-winning home by Fowler Homes features a mix of Linea weatherboard and painted Celcrete AAC panel, which enhance a sense of permanence. The roof is textured Gerard Corona Shake. The house won the James Hardie New Homes $450,000 – $600,000 Gold Award for the Bay of Plenty-Central Plateau region, and a national Gold Reserve Award. Right: The entire corner of the house opens up to a covered deck.
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All the entertaining areas in this house – both indoor and outdoor – are under one roof. With a covered terrace off the living area, the home is well suited to entertaining through all seasons – the entire corner of the house opens up to the outdoors. The house, designed and built by Fowler Homes, attracted the eye of the judges in the 2014 Master Builders
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House of the Year Award, winning the James Hardie New Homes $450,000 – $600,000 Gold Award for the Bay of Plenty - Central Plateau region and a Gold Reserve Award. Inside, an open-plan living area includes a well-appointed kitchen with a walk-in pantry. There is also a gas fireplace, and a separate games room. Views are maximised through full-height windows.
Blurring the lines between inside and out ensures this new home by Fowler Homes (above right) caters to modern lifestyles. The house is built on a relatively confined site, so every inch of available space is used to provide generous living spaces, inside and out. The innovative solutions that make this possible have been recognised by judges
in the 2014 Master Builders House of the Year Awards. The home won the Placemakers New Homes $350,000 – $450,000 Gold Award and Local Category Award in the Bay of Plenty-Central Plateau region. The home also won a national Gold Reserve Award. The impressive sense of flow in the house is enhanced by recessed runners, which create an almost seamless
transition between the interior timber flooring and the deck. The home is just as comfortable in winter, with full-ducted gas heating. For details of Fowler Homes offices nationwide, phone 0800 4 FOWLER (4 369 537). Or visit www.fowlerhomes.co.nz save & share 46112 at trendsideas.com
Top: A neutral exterior colour scheme helps this new home blend in with the surroundings. The house, designed and built by Fowler Homes, won the 2014 Master Builders House of the Year Placemakers New Homes $350,000 – 450,000 Gold Award and Local Category Award for the Bay of Plenty-Central Plateau region, and a Gold Reserve Award. Above: Recessed runners enhance the indoor-outdoor flow, making the house well suited to entertaining.
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Starting over After first deciding to renovate, the owners of this property discovered it was more cost effective to rebuild with a larger, brighter, brand new home by Jalcon Homes
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Renovating is not the only way to improve your lifestyle. As this project shows, it can be more cost effective to replace an existing house with a brand new home specifically designed for your family. Jalcon Homes design and build consultant Ritchie Day says the owners initially priced renovations to the original 1950s cottage on the site. “We priced a comparable
new build, which came in at a lower figure. Because the price of a new home was so cost effective, and there were many other advantages for the owners, they chose to increase their investment and build a large two-storey 270m2 home.” The house, designed by Cameron Baker, has a gabled roofline that creates high raked ceilings in many rooms, including the extra-large family
living area. Exposed beams, and a covered outdoor living terrace are other key features. Owners Felix and Claire Scott say they particularly appreciated Jalcon Homes’ custom design, build and project management service within a fixed price contract. “We also liked the fact that Jalcon is a local company.” The house has caught the eye of the judges in the Master
Builders House of the Year awards 2014, winning Gold and Gold Reserve Awards in its category. For more details, contact Jalcon Homes, freephone 0800 52 52 66. Alternatively, email: sales@jalcon.co.nz. Or visit the website: www.jalcon.co.nz save & share 45865 at trendsideas.com
These pages: This new house, designed and built by Jalcon Homes, fits in with the older homes in the established neighbourhood. The owners say building a new home was both cost and space effective, as they could tailor the design to the site. Jalcon Homes is a member of the Master Builders Association, Lifemark and Future-Proof Building. For added peace of mind, all homes come with the company’s 15-year Weather Tight Warranty.
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Just as every family is different, so too is every building site – many require a unique design response to maximise light and space. This new home was custom designed and built on a tight site in an established neighbourhood by GJ Gardner Homes Manawatu/Horowhenua. GJ Gardner Homes franchisees Duncan Palmer and Trevor Low say they were able to provide an extra-large floor area of 310m2, while minimising the mass of the four-bedroom house with a smaller second
storey and asymmetrical monopitched roof. The central core of the home is clad in low-maintenance Linea weatherboard painted in Resene Double Cod Grey. This contrasts the use of Resene Wan White on the Rockcoat plaster system that clads the outer volumes of the house. Trevor Low says materials were specially selected to define the entry. “There is an Austral Designer Schist stone column beside the front door, and a feature striped wallpaper that helps to create the all-important first impression.”
Above left: This new four-bedroom home, custom designed and built by GJ Gardner Homes Manawatu/Horowhenua, is a composition of interlocking volumes. The outer volumes are clad in a white-painted Rockwhite plaster system, while the core features Linea weatherboards in Resene Double Cod Grey. The roofing is Trim Rib Longrun steel in Windsor Grey. The double-glazed APL Aluminium joinery is in Silver Pearl. Top and above: The entry is defined by a column of Austral Designer Schist stone, and a dramatic striped wallpaper.
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The monochromatic palette continues inside the house, where white cabinetry and white walls are contrasted by timber and charcoal accents. Duncan Palmer says the design team came up with an innovative solution to provide a highly functional kitchen that wouldn’t detract from the visual appeal of open-plan living area. “We created a 1500mm-wide cavity slider to the scullery that is recessed into the wall when open. A small slot in the benchtops ensures that the door can slide
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right back so the kitchen and scullery benchtops form one large workspace. This gives the owners instant access to all the stored goods, a second oven and sink. Yet all the clutter can be hidden from view by simply closing the door.” The kitchen teams Caesarstone Nougat composite stone benchtops, mitred to 40mm thick, with Arboform satin white kitchen joinery and Melteca Dark Oak feature panels. Cabinets are equipped with high-end Hettich Innotech drawers and have Heritage Hardware Verselli handles.
“This attention to detail is typical of all our projects,” says Low. “Another example is the way we have introduced natural light into the home.” A double-height atrium with tall windows allows light to flood the stairwell. A frameless glass balustrade also helps to keep the stair and landing light and airy. Other key features of the home include a generously sized master suite with a custom walk-in wardrobe, and a private sunroom with views to the mountains.
This has its own kitchenette so the owners can make tea and coffee in the mornings and enjoy the peaceful outlook. There is also a separate guest suite on the ground floor, and a laundry, study and double garage with internal access. For details, contact GJ Gardner Homes, phone 0800 42 45 46. Or visit the website: www.gjgardner.co.nz save & share 45874 at trendsideas.com
Above left: A large cavity door opens up a scullery that becomes part of the kitchen in the new home by GJ Gardner Homes. The scullery provides additional work space, an extra oven and sink. The kitchen features a full complement of Fisher & Paykel appliances, and a decorative splashback that’s colour co-ordinated to match the cabinets. Far left: A double-height atrium brings light into the stairwell and landing. Top and above: Other features include a Rinnai Symmetry gas fire in the formal living area, and a freestanding Napoli tub in the master suite.
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Where the living is easy No matter how you envisage your own private sanctuary, you can make it happen with Landmark Homes, as this project demonstrates Above: The new Landmark Homes Brookside show home in Hamilton marries the convenience of singlelevel living with low-maintenance materials. The cladding features James Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards with corner soakers, traditional facings, sills and detailing around windows and doors. A multigabled roofline and white-painted pergola further enhance the home’s street appeal. Photography on these pages by Mark Scowen, Intense Photography
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Many New Zealanders dream of building their own home, but scary tales of cost overruns can make them hesitate. It doesn’t have to be this way, however. Landmark Homes, a company that has been building homes for satisfied clients for more than 35 years, knows just how important it is to adhere to a budget. Landmark Homes New Zealand franchisees Paul and Debbie Clarke say their designers and consultants go to great lengths to ensure the budget clients set is adhered to. “From the first point of contact with the
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Landmark Homes team, clients are guided through the various stages of building to ensure their new home is exactly as they imagined – with no surprises,” says Debbie Clarke. The pair also say Landmark Homes has an established reputation for quality, service and providing extremely good value for money. “We offer two building options – ready to build, or design and build,” says Paul Clarke. “This means you can choose from one of our established plans, which are not limiting. They may be just a springboard for your own design. Or we can custom design and build a house to
your exact requirements – this may be a building of aesthetic significance, or a home designed to meld seamlessly with the environment.� Landmark Homes are Master Builders, so every home is delivered with a Masterbuild Guarantee for added peace of mind. For more details, or to visit a show home, contact Landmark Homes, phone 0800 477 110. Website: www.landmarkhomes.co.nz save & share 45863 at trendsideas.com
Top and above: High-gloss cabinetry is teamed with limewashed American Oak in the kitchen of the new Landmark Homes Brookfield show home. Other key features include a brick-style splashback, Fisher & Paykel Designer Series appliances, and a window seat that offers a sunny spot to curl up with a book. Modern French doors open to an outdoor living area. Left: The master suite also opens to the entertaining terrace.
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From the ground up In this post-earthquake rebuild on the hills above Christchurch, a 1950s house was replaced with a strong, durable home with a modern architectural aesthetic Above: Designed by Archimetrix, a Christchurch-based consultancy, this new house is positioned to maximise a spectacular view. Because the owner is retired and required a level access, a driveway sweeps down to a garage beside the front door. The folded roof form that wraps down the front and side of the house was both a distinctive and cost-effective cladding solution. In contrast to the original ’50s house on site, the new home provides views from the kitchen-living area and bedrooms.
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While the Christchurch city centre rebuild commands plenty of attention, new builds are also starting to transform several residential neighbourhoods, including Mt Pleasant. This new house, designed by Pete Wynyard of Archimetrix, replaces a 1950s house that was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake. “We took the opportunity to improve the views from the site, which were not maximised in the original house,” Wynyard says. “Modern architecture lends itself to large areas of glazing and open-plan living spaces that capture the view. But we were mindful that this was a
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new concept for the owner, who brought up her family in the former house and is now well into retirement. However, she is thoroughly enjoying the change and the 180° views from her bedroom, which were previously limited.” Budget constraints and a desire for light materials also helped to determine the design, but aesthetics weren’t compromised. To integrate the form of the house, Wynyard folded the Colorsteel roofing down the walls on two sides. This gives the house a strong architectural presence, made all the more dramatic by the contrasting shades of charcoal and white.
The ultimate success of any construction project is dependent on the quality of the build. The contract for the Mt Pleasant house was awarded to Christchurch firm Jim the Builder. Director Jim Stenberg says the project was relatively straightforward, but the steep site and a lack of staging space created a few challenges for the team. The first priority for the company was the construction of a retaining wall, followed by deep piles that are tied back into the hillside, and footings. The house itself is timber framed, with concrete block sections.
“In terms of the house exterior, there was a considerable amount of detailing that needed to match on-site practicalities,” Stenberg says. “For example, we needed to ensure the roof form that wraps down the front of the house was perfectly aligned. And there were lots of different angles for the flashings that required extra attention to provide a weathertight house.” The company says the site is a high wind zone, so this was also taken into account in the construction of the house. “The result is a very strong, durable home that will be much more earthquake resistant.”
Top: The sloping roof form of the house follows the shape of the hill. The house was built by Jim the Builder, a company established 10 years ago by Jim Stenberg, who has more than 25 years experience in the construction industry. Above left and above: Strong attention to detail enhances the crisp design aesthetic. The front door is level with the garage for easy access.
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Architect: Archimetrix Ltd AEQ House, Level 2 61 Cambridge Terrace Christchurch Central 8013 phone (03) 366 0664 info@archimetrix.co.nz www.archimetrix.co.nz Builder: Jim the Builder PO Box 19623, Christchurch 8241 phone (09) 974 1290 www.jimthebuilder.co.nz Palliside weatherboard cladding: Dynex Extrusions phone 0800 4 DYNEX (439 639). Email: pallisideinfo@dynex.co.nz www.palliside.co.nz
Above: The Mt Pleasant house features Palliside low-maintenance weatherboards in White. The profiles of the weatherboards are similar to the traditional timber cladding of the original home – they have matching shadowlines. The system works well with all architectural styles, from contemporary designs through to more traditional homes.
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The location of the Mt Pleasant house, on a steep site close to the sea, meant durability and light weight were critical for the cladding. Palliside weatherboards were specified by Archimetrix to best suit these conditions while simultaneously providing a low-maintenance, cost-effective solution. This helped to ensure the build could be accommodated within the budget constraints of the insurance company. Palliside is a pre-finished weatherboard system that never needs painting. It will keep its good looks with a wash-down once a year. The cladding is BRANZ appraised to ensure
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it will stand the test of time. It also provides a highly sustainable solution – Palliside is made from 100% recyclable material, and further eco savings are made because it doesn’t need ongoing paint applications. To enhance the aesthetic of this home, the architect opted for Palliside timber facings and sills around the windows and doors. These are also a visual link back to the original house. save & share 46425 at trendsideas.com
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Centre frame Crisp, clean-lined and contemporary – black anodised window and door systems from Fairview take this home to the next level Above: Dramatic entrance – a contemporary Black Mist anodised panel door greets visitors to this upmarket residence. The designer door was fabricated by family company Fairview Systems and installed by the Dunedin-based company Ellisons Aluminium. The long-life aluminium door and window systems were an ideal choice for the rugged, coastal location.
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In terms of looks alone, it makes sense to select window and door frames with care – after all, the right product can set off the good bones of a home, accentuating its street presence. And as a bonus, increased kerb appeal translates to more money in the bank if it’s ever time to sell. This architecturally designed home makes a feature of black aluminium joinery supplied by Fairview Systems and custom manufactured and installed by Ellisons Aluminium. The impact of the sleek anodised joinery is evident right from the front entry, says Ellison’s project manager Andrew Brook.
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“Here, a Black Mist anodised panel door makes a strong design statement and welcomes you into the home.” Most windows and doors on the Dunedin residence are from Fairview’s Thermal series, ensuring warm, snug interiors. However, the company’s Architectural series features on the front sliders to dramatic effect. Ellisons Aluminium also customised the sleek black anodised flashings. These work well with the framing systems and front door. “Another feature on this project was the over-cladding slider to the rear of the house.
This pulls back across the exterior wall. Black Zen hardware complements both the Fairview system and the house itself,� says Brook. For information on Fairview Systems, phone (09) 574 2900. Alternatively, visit the website: www.fairviewwindows.co.nz. Or for details on Ellisons Aluminium, Cnr Wharf and Roberts Sts, Dunedin 9054, phone (03) 474 0011. Website: www.ellisonsalum.co.nz save & share 45879 at trendsideas.com
Above: Smooth-gliding sliders from the Fairview Architectural and Thermal series frame the vistas in this outdoor room and complement the home’s timber and stone facades. Left: Both systems avoid the need for timber reveals, creating a clean aesthetic. Fairview combines a broad product range with a wealth of industry know-how to ensure clients receive the optimum solution for a project.
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Look and learn To provide the modern technology and cooking facilities required for professional in-home cooking classes, the designer of this remodelled kitchen specified Smeg appliances Catering to the needs of a modern chef was a priority for the design of this new kitchen. At the same time, however, it was essential to ensure the aesthetics tied in with the home’s traditional architecture. Designer Lynn Malone says there was also another consideration – the owner holds professional cooking lessons in her home, so the design, facilities and appliances needed to suit these requirements. Malone introduced a large island, with seating for four people, and an old butcher’s block. This provides an additional
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work surface and an authentic traditional touch. The designer also linked the kitchen back to the house aesthetic in more direct ways. Joinery and drawers have a routed groove that references the classic wall panelling and French doors in the house. “As with most of my kitchen projects, I specified a full complement of Smeg appliances for the kitchen,” says Malone. “These have the modern technology and functionality required for the owner to host her cooking classes and to cater to her own household and entertaining needs.
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“They also have the looks to go with the kitchen – the fresh, sleek lines of the Smeg Classic ovens and cooktops are teamed with traditional Canali knobs, which fits with the whole vernacular.” The bank of ovens teams the Smeg SFA390X 60cm built-in oven and SFPA390X 60cm pyrolytic built-in oven with a S45MCX microwave convection half oven, SA45VCX2 45cm combination steam oven, and CT15X warming drawers. The combination steam oven is ideal for cooking a wide selection of dishes,
from vegetables and fish through to cakes and desserts. The steam cooking ensures food stays moist, while retaining the flavour, aroma and nutrients. The two warming drawers are an added bonus – they can be used to keep plates and food dishes at exactly the right temperature, without burning. To provide the required cooktop functionality, Malone specified two Smeg PGF31G 30cm gas cooktops, a matching PGA32C ceramic hob and PGF30T stainless steel teppanyaki grill plate. The
teppanyaki plate seals food quickly, and is well suited to cooking Japanese-style dishes with meat, fish and vegetables. More recently, the designer has added a Smeg coffee machine, which sits on a custom-designed traditional cabinet in a corner of the kitchen. For more details on these products, visit the website: www.smeg.co.nz. save & share 45006 at trendsideas.com
Facing page, above left and above: Everything about this new kitchen has been designed to meet the needs of a professional chef, including the full complement of Smeg appliances. Designer Lynn Malone specified Smeg Classic ovens to fit with the modern-meets-traditional aesthetic of the kitchen. These include a 60cm built-in oven, 60cm pyrolytic built-in oven, two warming drawers, a combination steam oven and microwave convection half oven. Top: A variety of Smeg cooktop options are offered, including, from front, a teppanyaki plate, ceramic hob and two 30cm gas hobs.
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At the beach The owners of this remodelled beach house did not want to compromise their kitchen, so they specified a Poggenpohl design from Akzente
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When you entertain on a regular basis, you need a kitchen that’s up to the challenge – and it makes no difference if most of your entertaining happens in the city or at the beach. The owners of this extensively remodelled beach house wanted a kitchen that would make light work of meal preparation and cleanup. They also wanted a kitchen with a sleek, contemporary aesthetic that would fit in with the beachside environment. They consequently specified a Poggenpohl kitchen from Akzente, designed by Lara Farmilo. High-gloss lacquered cabinets in Pebble Grey
are teamed with white pine decor panels along the top drawers of the island and perimeter base cabinets – for a subtle textural contrast. “The handles were designed to keep the look sleek and clean lined,” Farmilo says. “And because this is an open-plan living area we have concealed the appliances by integrating them into the cabinetry wherever possible. We also placed the two ovens in the side cabinetry, so they are not too visible from the living area.” Another feature of the kitchen is the deep island top. A 12mm Silestone benchtop sits on a reinforced cantilevered extension clad in the
white pine decor panel. This doubles as a bar or breakfast area. Farmilo says the kitchen is large enough to cater easily to a holiday crowd, and there is ample storage, which is essential in a beach house. For further information on Poggenpohl, or to visit the showroom, contact Akzente, 10/77 The Strand, Parnell, Auckland 1010, phone (09) 307 1577. Website: www.poggenpohl.com save & share 46387 at trendsideas.com
Above left and above: Highgloss lacquered cabinets in this Poggenpohl kitchen bounce light back into the room. The cabinetry extends along the perimeter of the room – similar cabinetry forms a low storage unit for audiovisual equipment at the far end of the wall. Top: The island and some perimeter cabinets feature a textural white pine decor panel. The cabinets on the front of the island are motor driven for handleless access.
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Backyard resort These open-air entertainment spaces are all about relaxing and recharging in luxurious surroundings
Reflecting at your leisure Contemporary, private and designed for summer-long family enjoyment, this outdoor space can change personality with a flick of a switch
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Want to get outside, relax and escape from it all? A backyard entertainment space offers this experience all summer long. This outdoor environment was designed by landscape architect Robin Shafer, with the pool built by Neil Runciman of Frontier Pools and the landscape works completed by Second Nature. Shafer says the owners wanted an improved connection to the steeply sloping, hard-to-access rear section. They also wanted a family-friendly outdoor living environment and a feature pool. “To achieve these goals, we reconfigured and widened the rear patio, adding a clear glass
balustrade, and creating a terraced garden with tropical plantings that steps down the slope,” says Shafer. “The new pool’s infinity edges allow for uninterrupted views to the bush. “A large, overhanging tree was removed as this created too much shade and would have littered the pool with leaves. With this gone, we introduced a grouping of palms to this area for privacy.” Runciman, who specialises in concrete pools, has worked closely with Shafer on many outdoor settings and says that there were several aspects to address for this project.
Preceding pages and these pages: Making a splash – a sheltered outdoor area overlooks this dramatic pool. The project is by landscape designer Robin Shafer, who introduced terraced gardens to negotiate the sloping site. The concrete pool was set on piles to counter the drop away and was constructed by Frontier Pools. Eight in-pool lighting scenarios allow the space to take on different moods.
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Above right: Poolside flares act as welcoming beacons, while a second relaxing setting with recliners is surrounded by a narrow moat for visual effect. The heated, saltwater pool is self-cleaning. Designed for the whole family, it is 2m deep at one end, and 1.2m at the shallow end. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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“In terms of visual impact, this really is a show stopper,” says Runciman. “As well as the eye-catching infinity edges, there are two flickering gas flares adding to the drama. And the pool comes alive at night, washed with underwater LED lights that can be set to one of eight colours, or to cycle through them all.” A platform at one end of the pool is isolated by a narrow moat, for an island effect. Constructed on piles to avoid extensive retaining works, the pool also comes with labour-saving functionality, says Runciman. “This pool has a self-cleaning system where
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a pump draws water up through jets that pop up on the pool floor and sluice debris towards a channel at one end. The jets work in sequence, at changing angles, for full coverage of the floor and walls. This system runs five hours a day and is safe to leave on when the pool is in use.” resources & more images 46115 at trendsideas.com more pools by this company runciman at trendsideas.com
A cut above Refined yet earthy, natural stone is an easy way to take indoor and outdoor projects to the next level – Timeless Stone offers a broad range There are few surfaces that evoke as much solidity and refinement as natural stone. To help you make the right choice, key factors include a wide product range and some informed advice. Timeless Stone offers quality imported natural stone options for both indoor and outdoor spaces, says director Phil Holt. “We find our most popular stones are quartzite sandstone and dolomitic limestone. We display these and other natural stones in a wide variety of standard cuts, finishes and modules, to suit any design.”
The company also offers large-format steps, treads, slabs and blocks. Stone wall cladding is another popular option. Shaping these products in-house means Timeless Stone can also customise to suit. “We work closely with architects and designers in the planning stages, and then keep the lines of communication open for contractors, sub-trades and installers to ensure a perfect end result. Through years of on-site installation experience, we have a full understanding of the processes for most types of indoor and outdoor projects.
“Our reputation has been built on this approach. In fact, the majority of our work is from professional word of mouth.” For details on the showroom, contact Timeless Stone, phone (09) 422 7318, or visit www.timeless-stone.co.nz save & share 46493 at trendsideas.com Above: Ethically sourced natural stone products in a variety of finishes, from polished to nonslip and natural, are on offer from Timeless Stone.
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Laps before breakfast Ready and waiting for the long hot days of summer, this pool by Mayfair Pools runs right up to the house A swimming pool is an integral part of many new home projects, but for this one the concept is taken quite literally – the pool butts up against a glass wall of the house. And with the glass reflecting the water, it almost appears as though the pool runs right into the home. Wes Fiebig of Mayfair Pools and Spas in Cromwell, says the sloping building site, which has picturesque views across Lake Wanaka, posed an extra challenge. “We needed to elevate the pool so that it would be flush with the terrace,” Fiebig
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says. “So first we built a concrete bunker to accommodate the fibreglass lining. Because the owner wanted to visually merge the foyer of the house with the pool beyond, we also had to ensure the connection between the glass wall and the pool was completely waterproof.” Fiebig says a Pisa Blue lining was chosen to complement the site. “This colour works very well with modern architecture. It’s a cross between a traditional light blue swimming pool and the darker royal blue pools that have
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been a popular choice for many years.” The fibreglass lining is fully insulated to help maintain the temperature of the pool, which is heated by solar panels. The heat is also kept in by a pool cover with an automated operation – the switch is positioned near the door of the house. When not in use, the cover is concealed beneath an aluminium ledge that sits flush with the granite pool coping. Other features of the pool include corner steps, a bench seat and halogen lighting – this ensures the pool looks just
as inviting by night. The pool equipment, which is hidden from sight in the basement of the house, includes a Filtermaster filtration system. Mayfair Pools is a specialist in custom fibreglass pools, with agents nationwide. For details, contact Mayfair Pools, phone 0800 MAYFAIR (629 324). Or visit the website: www.mayfairpools.co.nz save & share 45987 at trendsideas.com
Facing page: Spectacular views of Lake Wanaka and snow-topped mountains create an idyllic backdrop to this new swimming pool, which was custom built by Mayfair Pools. Above: The pool laps against the house, and is reflected in a glass wall – the entry foyer is on the other side of the glass. The Pisa Blue colour of the fibreglass lining is enhanced by dark blue tiles around the water line. Left: People arriving at the entry to the house can enjoy the view across the pool to the lake and mountains beyond.
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Beneath the canopy Mature trees provide welcome summer shade to these outdoor living areas, which reference Mid-century Modern design
Outdoor living areas facing the street can be challenging – there may well be privacy and security concerns. For the new owners of this extensively renovated 100-year-old house, however, the garden was full of possibilities. It helped that owners Matt Cantwell and Rochelle Abood run their own landscape design company, Secret Gardens of Sydney. “We loved the property at first sight,” says Cantwell. “The house had been partially renovated in a Mid-Century Modern
style that we liked, and there were several large shade trees at the front. There was an existing garden, but it wasn’t the look we wanted, so we gutted the entire yard, leaving just three mature trees – two eucalypts and one banksia.” Because the couple wanted to include a swimming pool and a flat area of lawn, they terraced the narrow site, adding wide steps between the two main levels. “We went to great lengths to preserve the trees and protect their roots,” Cantwell says. “Their shade makes it possible to
Preceding pages and left: A sparkling blue pool and spa enliven one side of this newly landscaped front garden designed by owners Matt Cantwell and Rochelle Abood of Secret Gardens of Sydney. The site was terraced to provide a flat lawn where children could play. The couple also extended the eaves to create a covered alfresco area, and opened up a corner of the living room to improve the indoor-outdoor connection. Above: The house also has an internal courtyard between the master suite and children’s media room. This has been landscaped with a Mondrianstyle screen, outdoor furniture and trees in tubs.
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have a west-facing outdoor living area. In fact, the way the dappled light changes during the day is one of the delights of the property. We added a row of banjo fig trees along one boundary. These are underplanted with low-maintenance, ornamental ginger plants that help to screen the property.� To improve the home’s indoor-outdoor connection, the flat roof was extended over the patio, and the corner of the living room opened right up. A new barbecue area was created at one side.
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“The white boundary wall beside the pool features planting near the house – we chose pleached Slender Weaver bamboo, which looks like a hedge on stilts,” says Cantwell. “With the leafy canopy raised, we could introduce lights beneath. We also added a Stephanotis floribunda creeper, and large cacti, including Golden Barrel, in white pots. “We are fortunate that we can ‘borrow scenery’ from neighbouring properties, including several of the tall palm trees and a lovely Robinia Frisia over the pool.”
Rather than waste the 60m2 area on top of the garage at the front of the site, the couple transformed this into another patio. This features tallowood paving laid in a parquetry pattern, and a row of planter boxes with large agaves. “We designed the garden so we can always see the children playing in the pool from wherever we sit,” says Cantwell. For a quieter retreat, there is also a landscaped inner courtyard, with a Mondrian-inspired grey and white screen, and large trees in pots.
Above left and top: Sculpted furniture is in keeping with the Mid-century Modern feel of the house – the white chairs are by Gandia Blasco. The designers also provided a white boundary wall that reflects rippled light from the pool. The planting along the wall is pleached Slender Weaver bamboo. Far left: A glass pool fence ensures the view is not compromised. It also means the owners can easily supervise the children swimming. Above: The large barbecue features perforated stainless steel cabinetry and a stainless steel top.
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Top and above: Mature trees provide dappled shade to the patio on the garage roof, which features tallowood boards laid in a parquet pattern. The outdoor furniture includes two Acapulco chairs. The tall concrete planters accommodate large agave succulents. Right: Steps lead up to the rooftop patio. There are also steps leading up from street level, where there is an electronic gate to provide security. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Nick Watt
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