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On the Beach A stunning new showhome in Tauranga showcases the contemporary possibilities offered by the Lockwood system - page 7
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Lockwood homes measure up well in their ability to withstand extreme conditions.
Strength combined with style Karen Phelps After the Christchurch earthquakes strength and durability is on the minds of many people. The incredible strength of the Lockwood jointing system means that when put to the test Lockwood homes have an impressive ability to withstand extreme conditions. Lockwood marketing manager Victoria Jessop says that a standard Lockwood home subjected to 22 simulated earthquakes up to 7.0 on the Richter scale over six weeks of laboratory testing came through completely undamaged, with windows opening freely and all glass remaining intact. Testing also showed exterior walls could withstand more than 12 tonnes of sideways pressure from winds and earthquakes. Recent proof of this came after the Christchurch earthquakes. According to Jessop a survey of hundreds of Lockwood owners in the Canterbury region showed that Lockwood homes survived incredibly well under real-life earthquake conditions. “We offered our customers in Canterbury a free inspection of their home and found very little damage. “We have dozens of testimonies from Canterbury Lockwood customers whose homes survived well while, in many cases, their neighbours’ homes are a pile of rubble,” says Jessop. “The fundamental strengths of a Lockwood are unique. That’s because Lockwood walls are locked together, not just nailed together.
“Our intricately engineered aluminium profiles slot into machined dovetails of laminated pine, locking the wood into position horizontally, while vertical tie rods lock the whole structure together vertically. This patented system has proven resistant to earthquakes and cyclones all over the world.” Jessop says that timber is the perfect building material because it is not only strong but also during the growing process, trees literally eat carbon. “A Lockwood solid timber board is comprised of over 50% stored carbon by weight. By sourcing our pine timber from plantation forests we can assure our customers that a Lockwood home helps the planet right from the start.” She says that wood is both earth’s most renewable raw material and the most planetfriendly building material. “Trees help cleanse the atmosphere of carbon dioxide, and timber takes less energy to manufacture. “So when you get handed the keys to a Lockwood home, you are in carbon credit and can remain that way for twenty years. When you build with Lockwood you are not only building a better future for you and your
family, you are helping protect the planet too.” All Lockwood product is processed at the company’s factory ensuring the highest levels of quality. Lockwood also offers its expert manufacturing services direct to the building and timber processing industries selling engineered timber products or custom processing timber to specification from its Rotorua factory. Custom timber processing services offered by Lockwood include finger jointing, lamination, timber machining, treatment and priming. “Our innovative range of engineered timber products have been developed to meet the challenging demands of today’s construction industry,” says Lockwood manufacturing manager John Rewi. “Engineered timber products have performance based structural properties that enable confidence in design. “We offer the industry consistent performance through timber solutions manufactured under tight licence control. “By using our range of products our customers are also utilising a sustainable forest resource promoting the protection and conservation of our natural forests.”
“The fundamental strengths of a Lockwood are unique. That’s because Lockwood walls are locked together, not just nailed together.”
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Lockwood 60 years of innovation Karen Phelps Lockwood is entering its 62nd year and Lockwood homes can now be found all around the world. “Designing and building a new home is one of the biggest investments most of us make, and the very first step is to choose a trustworthy and reputable building company to work with throughout the process,” says Lockwood managing director Joe la Grouw. “Lockwood is, even after 60 years of manufacturing houses for New Zealanders, still family owned and operated,” says la Grouw. First developed and patented in 1951 by la Grouw’s father - Dutch-born engineer Joe la Grouw Snr - the Lockwood Building System has revolutionised the New Zealand building industry and brought the concept of natural timber homes into the country’s popular culture. Using its unique x-profile jointing system, more than 50,000 homes have been built around the world and the system has been extended into commercial and institutional applications. The Lockwood reputation has been established on the fact that all Lockwood homes are precision engineered using quality materials. “Strict quality control procedures in the Lockwood factory ensure that the best materials are selected, and all Lockwood components are machined, checked and
Lockwood homes are well insulated, energy-efficient and built to last. carefully packed before being dispatched to the building site. Over 60 years, the system has continuously been developed with technological innovation, enhanced flexibility and cost-efficiency, which has expanded the system’s appeal and range of applications,” says David Macfarlane, technical manager at Lockwood.
He says that the continuing popularity of Lockwood is no mystery. “Lockwood homes are well insulated, energy-efficient and built to last, needing little maintenance, and with all the warmth, charm and character of natural timber. “In fact we have just increased the insulation in our insulated exterior walls
giving us a high R value of 2.1. “Lockwood homes have stood the test of time because the same standards of quality and craftsmanship instilled by Jo La Grouw Snr are still consistent meaning that today Lockwood is one of the largest privately owned home construction companies in New Zealand.”
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The Lockwood Te Rakau showhome showcases the contemporary and eco-friendly possibilities offered by the Lockwood brand.
Te Rakau showhome at the cutting edge Karen Phelps The new Lockwood Te Rakau showhome showcases the contemporary and eco-friendly possibilities offered by the Lockwood brand, says Lockwood Homes marketing manager Victoria Jessop. Like all Lockwood Homes the Te Rakau showhome comes with all the benefits of solid wood sustainably sourced from New Zealand radiata pine forests. “A solid wood home has a significant thermal mass, meaning that very little energy is required to heat, cool and ventilate it,” says Jessop. “Solid wood’s natural insulation qualities, combined with high heat capacity, provide a
stable, comfortable wall surface temperature,” she says. “Solid wood naturally breathes, controlling humidity within the home.” “Timber Lockwood Homes are dry, healthy and leak free.” Jessop says that timber is also an ecofriendly building choice: “Not only does wood take less energy to produce making them environmentally friendly but solid wood homes have the unique ability to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere by safely storing carbon as part of its natural composition - indefinitely. “Trees eat carbon and swap it for oxygen. The more wood we use, the more trees we grow to replace them and the more carbon we take out of the atmosphere.
“Build a house using timber and the house starts its life in capital carbon credit the minute you move in,” she says. The Te Rakau show home offers 125sqm of open plan living, three spacious bedrooms, including a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite in the master bedroom, as well as a full family bathroom and separate laundry. One distinctive feature of the home, which showcases the contemporary possibilities today offered by the Lockwood system is a stunning feature wall in the lounge. Jessop says the design invites the outdoors in with high clerestory windows and sliding doors along the front facade from all the bedrooms and living areas opening onto a covered verandah and deck. The new Lockwood blonded wood application has been applied to the interior, delivering a light and bright feeling. The roof
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line is monopitch with a full sarked solid wood ceiling. The exterior wall has been clad with a low maintenance extruded aluminium cladding system. She says that the Te Rakau showhome is a good example of the company’s push towards innovative, contemporary, eco-friendly design that is showcased in the new plan book that has just been released. “Lockwood’s engineering and standards have been consistent over 60 years and we are sure this lovely home from our new plan range will stand the test of time, just as our other homes have, no matter what mother nature has thrown at them.” The Te Rakau showhome is now open to the public for viewing at the Lockwood National Show Village in Rotorua
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Home combines the best of both worlds Karen Phelps The new Lockwood showhome in Rodney built by Jeff Turner Builders showcases the modern design possibilities that are possible with the Lockwood brand. The showhome is a stunning example of how traditional Lockwood materials can be combined with gib and stonework to result in a truly contemporary design, says company owner Jeff Turner. The 180sqm open plan three-bedroom home includes a study and two bathrooms and opens out onto two large decks. Jeff and wife Nan took over the Rodney district franchise in January 2009. Turner had worked in the building industry for over 30 years and previously owned his own building company. His varied experience within the industry includes executive style homes to management roles on high rise apartment projects. He says he took on the Lockwood franchise as it was such an iconic Kiwi company and he was impressed by the strength of the system and product. “Lockwood walls are locked together not nailed together. Lockwood’s intricately engineered aluminium profile design slots into the machined corners of solid laminated pine, locking the wood into position. This patented system is incredibly strong.” Since taking over the franchise the Turners have been focusing in strengthening the brand in their area and say the main message they want to get out is the contemporary looks that can be achieved with the Lockwood system. “While many people still like the traditional Lockwood look many others prefer to mix this with other contemporary materials. “That’s the great thing about the Lockwood brand – you can achieve so many different looks from traditional to contemporary. “We’re trying to get the word out that you can build literally any style of house you can think of in the Lockwood system.”
Lockwood - “so many different looks from traditional to contemporary”. He says with the inclusion of gib walls or ceilings it is possible to paint, paper or add texture to the home while keeping the natural timber in certain areas. Blonding of timber walls is a popular
modern take on the classic Lockwood look. “It gives a really light bright interior that can mix well with bright colour feature walls etc,” he says. Based in Kumeu, Lockwood Rodney employs a team of five who can make site visits in the initial stages to offer customers advice on the suitability of a site they are thinking of purchasing. The franchise covers north and west Rodney and south Kaipara as well as Bethels Beach to Waiwera to Mangawhai. Turner says that the strong and durable Lockwood suits the coastal environment well.
The company is currently building a home at Shelley Beach on a site overlooking Kaipara Harbour. The home includes 6.5 metre covered decks which frame the stunning view. Turner says the home is another good example of the modern looks that can be achieved with the Lockwood system. It has gib on some ceilings and includes polished concrete floors. “We enjoy working with a variety of projects to be able to combine the natural product of Lockwood homes and achieving high end results for their clients.”
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Designed with beach lifestyle in mind Karen Phelps
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The ocean and beach are the inspiration for the design which has been modelled on a nautical theme. complements Frandsen’s architectural skills. The team is completed by contracts manager Soren Antonsen, a qualified architect and master carpenter who has supervised a wide range of commercial and residential projects both here in New Zealand and in Europe. The business mainly focuses on designand-build projects, but Dean says this year the focus will also be on promoting the stunning new range of Lockwood plans that has just been released. The company also offers a renovations, repairs and maintenance service. “Lockwood is such a specialised building system it is essential to use a Lockwood specialist for repairs or renovations.” Dean says the Lockwood system is ideal for light commercial projects such as motel units, schools and shops.
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Oceanside Homes has already constructed four two-storey three-bedroom holiday accommodation units for the New Zealand Army on Victoria Road Mount Maunganui. The new showhome design has proved so popular that Oceanside Homes had already completed a home based on the design for a customer before the home even opened. “The home located at Te Puna was built
after the customer saw the showhome plan on the drawing board and wanted something similar,” says Dean. “We are really daring to be different with this show home and pushing the boundaries. “We’re showing people what can be achieved with the Lockwood system today and that you can still achieve a designer home even if you are on a budget.”
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The new Tauranga Lockwood showhome drew around 150 groups of visitors through its doors when it was opened to the public recently. Built by Oceanside Homes Ltd which holds the Lockwood franchise for the Tauranga region, the distinctive design has set a new benchmark for showhomes in the region and showcases the contemporary possibilities offered by the Lockwood system, says Oceanside managing director Paul Dean. “Because it is such a distinctive design and so different from the norm I think people have been waiting for it to open. We have certainly had a fantastic response,” says Dean. The home was designed by Oceanside Homes technical director Jorgen Frandsen, an award-winning registered architect who is also a past head of design for Lockwood International. The open plan 195sqm showhome has three bedrooms. It includes 110sqm of open plan kitchen/dining/lounge space. The ocean and beach was the inspiration for the design which has been modelled on a nautical theme, partly due to Frandsen’s personal interest in yachting. “Lockwood has been renowned for producing great beachside homes and so we wanted to keep that theme in the showhome, especially as the home is located at Tatahi Cove and our market is Mt Maunganui through to Pikowai Beach,” says Dean. A mix of modern materials showcases the contemporary direction of Lockwood homes. The ceilings inside the house are made from white poplar plywood panels to give a subtle contrast to the usual Lockwood look. Timber has been blonded on the walls to give a light, bright interior. Feature walls of gib allow for splashes of colour. A mix of carpet, tiles and vinyl that mimics wood flooring in look and feel give a luxurious feel without breaking the budget, says Dean. Dean and Frandsen took over the Tauranga franchise in 2011 and say that their complementary skill sets bring a broad range of specialist knowledge to the business. Dean is a well-known and respected business consultant with a background in sales, marketing, branding, business management and business advisory which
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Ultrawood reputation built on top quality Karen Phelps The partnership of Bob Ward and Richard Waldron, owners of the successful Lockwood Auckland South franchise, Ultrawood Homes, has proved a winning formula. Their company has now built more than 300 homes over 20 years in the region and has established a solid reputation for excellent workmanship. Waldron started working for the Auckland South Lockwood franchise in 1994 as an architectural designer before buying into the franchise in 2006. Ward trained as an architectural draughtsman and has 40 years’ experience in the industry working for large architects in New Zealand and London. He has built homes for himself and has been a successful Lockwood franchisee since 1994. Waldron says the main strength the partnership brings is that they have the ability to offer rapid turnaround. “We can quickly turn our customers’ thoughts into drawings and can also quickly change the design of a house as the process progresses,” he says. “We both have a thorough knowledge of how a Lockwood home is constructed and can bring our many years of experience to the table for the benefit of our customers.” Waldron says the pair focus on offering a very personal individualised service. “We don’t want people to walk in the door and feel like a number. “All our customers deal with either Bob or myself and we consider every single client that walks through the door important, whether they end up buying from us or not.” The franchise has a real family feel to it, with both wives are actively involved in the business. Waldron’s wife Nancy assists with the customer relationship management while Margaret Ward offers her help in the business where needed. Ward’s two teenage sons also work as apprentice carpenters in the company. Completing the Ultrawood Homes team is office manager Helen Bray and contracts supervisor Dave Harker. Harker is an ex-Lockwood builder and Licensed Building Practitioner with over 30 years building experience, is responsible for running the job including liaison with
Ultrawood Homes has built hundreds of top quality Lockwood homes throughout the region. subcontractors and working with builders on site to ensure each project runs smoothly. Having built hundreds of family homes, Waldron and Ward credit part of Ultrawood Homes’ success to their policy of using only experienced Lockwood builders, which ensures the end product is of the highest quality. Every home is engineered to the site taking into account factors such as wind and earthquake zones. Demonstrating the versatility of the Lockwood system, Ultrawood Homes builds anything from basic to architecturally designed
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AUTUMN2013 l Lockwood Auckland South - Ultrawood Homes “We take great pride in building great quality homes which our clients are proud of....” homes to suit every budget. As an example a four-bedroom plus study home built in Franklin shows how a classic design can be modified to suit the specific site. The home has pitched timber ceilings, an insulated wall system and schist stone detail in the entryway. At present Ultrawood Homes is undertaking a design and build project in upmarket Mission Bay, Auckland. The two-storey home has been specifically designed to suit the tight site. A mixture of different materials will be used including solid timber and plaster gib board inside and a classic aluminium exterior mixed with stained timber. Ultrawood is also undertaking a project on remote Great Barrier Island, which Waldron says demonstrates their sound project management skills. Builders will base themselves on the island for the duration of the build of the classic series 260sqm Lockwood. “We have to carefully plan every aspect of the construction so that all materials can be shipped in on a single barge to keep costs down for the client. “It’s about meticulous planning as we can’t forget anything as it’s not exactly easy to get additional suppliers,” he says. Lockwood Auckland South covers from south of Te Kauwhata to central Auckland. “I’ve lived in Lockwoods myself and they are great homes to live in. “They are low maintenance and wear well. We take great pride in building great quality homes which our clients are proud of and can enjoy and fill with a lifetime of memories.”
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Stunning home meets all expectations Sue Russell Taupo company Peter Richards Builders has just completed a stunning Lockwood home south of Taupo for Palmerston North couple Graeme and Sharryn McLaughlin. The five bedroom pod-structured retreat for the busy couple was built with a growing family in mind and just recently was the setting for their daughter’s wedding. “We first made contact with Peter Richards Builders in 2007,” says Sharryn McLaughlin who said that initially she was not keen on a Lockwood because she thought it would be “too woody”. Graeme on the other hand always wanted a Lockwood design so the couple compromised
by using gib board on the internal walls and using blonded knot free timber for the inside of the exterior walls and timber sarked ceilings and beams, the exterior cladding is Cedar. The couple wanted a design that would give different spaces for a growing family and be flexible enough to cater for times when just the couple were there. “With the pod design when it is just us at the house we can live comfortably in part of it. We didn’t want to be heating up the whole home when it wasn’t called for,” says Sharryn. Twelve years ago the couple bought the land which at that stage had a typical lake-side cottage on it; perfect when the children were growing up. “The cottage was great fun but we always knew we were going to do this.
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“Our house in Palmerston North is quite dark, so we were certain we wanted something extremely light for the beach house.” To help the couple ‘see and feel’ the spaces in the planned design, architect Jorgen Fransden of Ambienti Team Architects produced a balsa-wood model, complete with lift-off roofs. Sharryn McLaughlin says while there were subsequent alterations to where the spaces were positioned, the fact they could look
through the model and get a sense of its spatial orientation helped “bring the design to life”. The inspiration for the colour palette chosen came from a scoop of sand she got from the lake foreshore. “The sand held pumice, greys, blacks and silvers and these tones have been used throughout,” she says. “By using these colours we’ve achieved a very restful and floaty feel inside. “The curtains are floaty and dreamy and
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The McLaughlin Home’s pod design gives greater flexibility in the living areas. don’t over-power the view when looking through. The tiles are pumice colours and the blue we’ve used in the lounge responds perfectly to the colour of the water outside.” While the lake sparkles beautifully in the summer light, wintry conditions have also been factored in to the design with log-fires and under-floor heating. Chimneys have been constructed of grey lava-rock, linking them directly to the geological history of the region and the sandinspired colour’s inside. McLaughlin says they had a “wonderful experience” building with Taupo-based Peter Richards Builders. “It was some years ago we first approached Peter to discuss our plans. “They listened to what was important to us
and now we have started to live in it all our expectations have been met.” Managing director, Peter Richards, has an enviable history of building award-winning homes including most recently the Registered Master Builders 2012 House of the Year Gold Reserve for the $1million - $2million category for a house built in Omokoroa. His company covers the central plateau region and he’s been building Lockwood Homes for 30 years. “I’ve got a team of very experienced, local sub-contractors, who know the standards I demand and who share my passion for fine detail. “I’m also committed to keeping business local so the benefits of the work we do flow back into the community we serve.”
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Eye-catching Fantail design Sue Russell The award-winning “Fantail” showhome from Lockwood’s Initial range is now happily settled in Matarangi between Coromandel and Whitianga. According to owner/director Kevin Evans from Evans Group, franchise owner for Initial Lockwood designs in the Coromandel area, there are lots of reasons why the Fantail has proven such a great holiday home design. “It’s an eye-catching design with rounded roof, blonded solid wood timber interior. In the show-home we worked with black and white as our colour pallet for both the exterior and interior décor which really gave it a distinctive and quite striking look. “The eye-catching curved deck roofing really makes a statement and balances out the whole design look,” he says. The 109sqm floor area houses a master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe plus two other bedrooms, an open-plan living/ dining area leading onto spacious decking hugging three sides, offering substantial indoor/outdoor flow and enhancing the sense of space. And while there is plenty of room, there’s no wasted space – with the laundry located in the rear entrance to the home. Evans has a wealth of coastal and farming building experience; building all over the Coromandel for over 35 years.
He has had the Initial Lockwood design franchise for 15 years and during that time the company has taken out Top Franchise of the Year award five times. The versatility of Lockwood designs, allowing for easy modification at planning stage, or for adding to years later as the owner’s circumstances change is a design plus of the modular construction system, the backbone of all Lockwood models. Kitchens are custom-made and the flexibility of choosing from a variety of exterior cladding materials makes every build specific and individual. With the ability to build-on easily to the original home, Evans says they can tailor extensions and alterations to suit the budget and life-style of the owners. The Coromandel has become a popular retirement spot and many of the company’s clients are at the stage in their lives where they are turning their holiday homes into permanent dwellings or extending to accommodate their growing families and friends. “I think it’s a strength of Lockwood that we can go in and make changes later that don’t look like add-ons and which blend in seamlessly with the original design concept.” He says that renovations and upgrades often include lightening the timber interior walls, a choice made by the majority of new Lockwood owners these days.
Lockwood was recently selected through local Lockwood Taranaki franchise builder Paul Jones Construction to take part in the latest Puke Ariki Museum exhibition which looked at the history of prefabricated housing in New Zealand. Entitled ‘From Cottage to Cutting Edge’, the exhibition organised in conjunction with Prefab New Zealand and Victoria University, highlighted how prefabrication has moved from mass-produced buildings to the highly personalised, architecturally designed, ecofriendly dwellings of today. The exhibition featured a Paul Jones Construction built Lockwood home which was displayed outside the museum. The two-bedroom, 80sqm home showcases the Lockwood system and what is possible for today’s prefabricated home with modern features such as high-spec insulation, thermally broken double glazing, and large tiled areas to soak up heat from the sun. The home also features a wood burner
connected to the hot water cylinder and a solar water heating system. Jones says the museum approached his company to take part because Lockwood is such a long-established building company in New Zealand. Examples of some of the early Lockwood models are displayed inside the museum so people could see how the brand and prefabricated housing in New Zealand has developed over the years. “Our inclusion in this exhibition really shows what a long standing and well regarded product Lockwood is in New Zealand,” he says. Jones has been a dedicated Lockwood homes builder for virtually his entire building career. He has been successfully running the award winning Lockwood Taranaki franchise for 26 years and prior to this he sold Lockwood Homes for the previous franchise owner. With a draughting background Jones brings more than 20 years of hands on building experience to his clients. “We certainly believe in the product. It really is a superior building system which
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AUTUMN2013 l Lockwood Taranaki - Paul Jones Construction is why I have dedicated my whole building career to it.” says Jones. Jones’ commitment to best practice and quality building is demonstrated by his involvement with the Taranaki Registered Master Builders where he is an active executive member and a past president. Jones and his team were most recently deserved winners of 2012 Registered Master Builders House of the Year national gold award in the category of homes $450,000-$600,000. They also came top in two other Taranaki award categories winning regional awards in the Outdoor Living and Future Proof Building Energy Efficient sections. This built on several award successes in previous years, including 2010 Supreme Winners House of the Year for Taranaki, National Finalist and Gold Award winner in the Sustainable category $500,000 plus. Jones says the latest win was a combination of good design and the variety of different products used in the three-bedroom home at Eltham including polished concrete blocks, gib and the traditional Lockwood product. The home also has solar hot water heating, high spec insulation and underfloor heating. Paul Jones Construction builds Taranaki wide. “Integrity and honesty are fundamental to our team of ten staff and to our business philosophy. “Our focus has always been to build the best quality product we can. If we concentrate on that this will put us in a very good position for the future.”
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Lockwood Rotorua - J Hodges Construction l AUTUMN2013
Lockwood Homes
Lockwood - ‘robust, durable, comfortable’ Karen Phelps As you enter one of the latest homes built by Lockwood Rotorua you will be greeted by the clean line of a gib board feature wall running down the stairwell. The crisp white accentuates the Lockwood timber finish and showcases the meeting of modernity with tradition. Owner of Lockwood Rotorua, John Hodges from J Hodges Construction says the home in Waihau Bay clearly demonstrates the ability of the Lockwood system to be able to be designed and built in any location. John and wife Carina are keen advocates of the Lockwood system. They have owned the Rotorua franchise since 1998 and have been building Lockwood homes for nearly 30 years. They have also owned no less than 10 Lockwood homes themselves giving them an in-depth understanding of the uses of timber for healthy living, natural heating, reduced maintenance and a building structure that will handle the extremes of nature. Hodges says the robust, low-maintenance Lockwood system is well suited to the coastal environment in which the Hodges construction team works. The Waihau home for example was built with a powder-coated aluminium exterior resulting in an easy-care home. J Hodges Construction specialises in delivering end-to-end project management to ensure their Lockwood Home owners enjoy a seamless design, build and move-in process. All work is compliant with all facets of the building process and Building Code requirements which provides home owners
The robust low-maintenance Lockwood system is well suited to the coastal environment. with complete peace of mind in the knowledge that their home is built to the very best standard and practice. Carina’s skills lie in providing new home buyers with input into financial matters as she has a history in financial work.
She also assists customers in the interior decorating of their new homes and can guide them through the design and build concepts. “We love the ageless quality of the Lockwood product. We know from living in Lockwoods ourselves that they handle the
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Tuohy Homes caters to all requirements Sue Russell Some builds just naturally have a longer incubation phase than others as was the case when Tuohy Homes designed and built Porirua’s new Plunket centre. Brent Tuohy says there were good reasons why the project ran its course the way it did. “Three years ago we did a plan for another site Plunket owned which called for a two-level building and all that goes with that, including a lift,” says Tuohy. “It just wasn’t going to be feasible so after 12 months that project stopped, Plunket went away and thought some more and came back to us another year later with a new brief and a different site to design for,” he says. With the new Warspite Avenue site confirmed, the subsequent design phase didn’t take very long. Tuohy Homes had previously built a childcare centre and understood the special design compliances demanded by the regulations and practicalities of building with children and families in mind.
“Actually we had a very brief brief from our clients which meant our design team could work up something from scratch. “This is what we’re geared to do with our skills and experience. “It means, from the client’s perspective, we’re a one-stop-shop, providing design, drafting and construction seamlessly. It’s an extremely cost-effective way to go.” Not only did the 293sqm building come in on time and on budget, but Tuohy Homes made a financial commitment itself by ‘putting its hand up’ and installing above-spec light fittings. One week after hand-over Tuohy Lockwood staff were on the site completing the final landscaping features, something Tuohy says is all part of the service. The family-owned business has a proven track-record designing and constructing lightcommercial buildings. Two years ago it built a secure facility for high-risk youth at Porirua Hospital. “We’ve built classrooms, churches, a variety of capital coast district health board, even a MacDonalds to name a few.”
Tuohy Homes has a proven track-record in the education sector. When it comes to helping couples settle on a design for their home, Tuohy understands the process often comes strapped with a whole lot of feelings to work with. While a couple may each have some general features in mind there’s often disagreement about what is most important. This is where the ability to empathise where each person is coming from and to talk through finding the middle ground is of enormous value. “I think you’re either a person who can work this way with others or not. The industry we work in is very emotional. Here they are making decisions about a very large investment, possibly the biggest in their lives, so it’s going to pull the emotional strings. “Often it’s a case of reading the body language to understand the dynamic and to see who the driving force behind the build is.”
Using the latest computer technology to build 3D design models comes standard in the design phase, giving clients a real sense of the feel for the spaces. The majority of Tuohy Homes clients ‘design- and-build’ to make the most of their section, often spring-boarding off the company’s many standard floor plans tuning them to add their own visions and specs to the final design. “We really enjoy bringing a vision into form. It’s enormously satisfying to build highly crafted, impeccably designed, beautiful and functional buildings and to see that process through from beginning to end.” Tuohy Homes’ comprehensive website is a good starting point for anyone thinking about a Lockwood build. It has useful information on planning processes, a photo-gallery, section listings along with client testimonials. www.tuohyhomes.co.nz
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Lockwood Southern Lakes - Easy Living Homes l AUTUMN2013
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Opportunity brings southern satisfaction Sue Russell Since reading an advertisement for a franchise holder covering the Southern Lakes area of the South Island, award winning husband and wife team Thomas and Julie Batt haven’t looked back. The Cromwell-based couple acted on their instincts in 2006 and applied to take up the area franchise. Julie says they saw it as a great opportunity to work with a quality product, building on their combined years of experience in the building industry. “We liked the product and saw it as an opportunity. We had an interview with the then franchise manager in our own home, followed by another at head office in Rotorua.” Welsh born Julie has been a builder and project manager since 1992 while Thomas began building in 2000. The fact that each has had hands-on experience is something the couple sees as one of the reasons their business has gone from strength to strength. The Lockwood Pavilion showhome in Bob’s Cove on the outskirts of Queenstown shows off one of Lockwood’s more contemporary designs. Cedar cladding and solid schist is what gives this home a well-grounded look, blending in perfectly with the dramatic landscapes of the area. The showhome was put on the site for the Bob’s Cove developer to boost development and so far interest in it has been strong. Because the location is 10km out of Queenstown Julie feels this has led to more genuine enquirers looking at the home.
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Cedar cladding and solid schist give the home a well-grounded look. “On the first day it was open for viewing we secured a contract on a house and land package on the neighbouring section. “It’s amazing what viewing a property and it’s surrounds can do to change the thoughts of some clients.” The home’s three bedrooms reside behind the open plan living space feeding off the gallery/walkway running the length of the home. With external doors at each end the gallery offers easy access to the decked spaces outside enfolding three of the four sides of the home. A shared central bathroom services bedrooms two and three and the master bedroom is serviced by it’s own ensuite and walk in wardrobe. One of the special features of the home, Julie says, is the eight photo-valtaic cells
on the roof; which are designed to generate power. “The theory behind this, given under floor electric heating, was that the power generated through the summer months would off-set the running costs of the heating through the winter months.” The property also has a free standing log burner for the shoulder seasons or some of those very harsh cold winter days. Lockwood Southern Lakes predominantly deal with holiday homes and overseas clients. Their builds have ranged from 80 to 400 square metres. “It’s the variety of homes we build in some of the most beautiful locations in the country and the versatility of the Lockwood designs that leaves our clients spoilt for choice. “This is why we enjoy so much enjoying building with the Lockwood product.”
Reinventing the traditional fireplace New Zealand company Living Flame has reinvented the traditional fireplace by designing distinctive gas fires which become unique features of a room or outdoor living space. The innovative design and special features of Living Flame fireplaces give unique benefits while complimenting any surroundings whether residential or commercial. Although the company does design a standard range most of its fireplaces are bespoke pieces for the clients of architects and interior designers. “We are specialist designers, which allow owners and architects input into how their vision of a fireplace may be achieved,” explains Living Flame general manager Gerald de Bie. Living Flame not only manufacture and supply the mechanical components of an installation but also assists with advice on achieving the installation and aesthetics to complete the fireplace. One recent example of the company’s innovative work was designing a fireplace for the end of a bedroom without obstructing the client’s views. Living Flame produced a low line fire in a specially designed case. The flue was placed on the end of the case rather than from the top in order to preserve the client’s stunning views. Another example of the company’s innovation was a fireplace built to go around a corner as the client wanted a particular size
fireplace to heat the room but lacked the space on a single wall. The Living Flame product range is extensive and has revolutionized gas fire technology. Living Flame was the first to develop the dual gas convector fireplace and the long sleek designer fireplaces that today grace many homes, hotels, bars and restaurants around New Zealand and the world including America, Budapest, London, China and Italy. Living Flames gas fires have been installed in the Hilton Hotel in Queenstown, Elizabeth Café & Larder in Tauranga and Bangalore Polo Club in Wellington.
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Lockwood Marlborough - Baywood Homes l AUTUMN2013
Lockwood Homes
Beach retreat comes together perfectly Sue Russell When Picton-based building company Baywood Homes were approached by Christchurch couple Toni and Richard Carey to build a beach home for them, somewhere which would offer a place of refuge from the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes, they made full use of Lockwood’s design flexibilities in the process. Co-owner Grant Wilson says the building discussions first started with the idea of modifying the existing older home on the Blackwood Bay site in Queen Charlotte Sound. It wasn’t long before the Carey’s and builders agreed the best option was to rebuild new over the existing floor area. “The original house couldn’t be modified much so we looked at Lockwood designs that could fit and found that with, very little tweaking, the Grenadair plan worked well,” says Wilson. The original floor was extended by 1.5 metres to accommodate the three bedroom, single bathroom home and to give a slightly bigger living area. The mono-pitched roof meant the ceiling space extended in height from 2.45m to 3.2m giving a much more airy feel inside. “Because of the site it was important to draw in as much light and sun as possible and we achieved this is a number of ways, including sky-lights. “The owners also chose to have the internal walls ‘blonded’ with a wash which lifted the whole sense of light inside.” Due to the remote location, building materials were first barged then helicoptered onto the site, something Wilson says is not unusual given the locations the company often builds in. Lockwood’s strength and capacity to cope with high winds along with its natural look blending perfectly into the wooded landscape were three key reasons why the Carey’s chose the brand. The house is tuned to maximising sun and light, retaining warmth in winter while staying relatively cool in summer. Double glazing has been used throughout with latest technology Nu Look thermal break aluminium joinery. The icing on the cake was being able to deliver the home on time, given the Carey’s were adamant they wanted to be in for Christmas.
The Lockwood Grenadair plan formed the basis for the build based on the floor area of the existing older home.
“They took possession on the 15th of December and were able to enjoy Christmas in their new home. “We were happy every part of the build went so well, but we didn’t expect problems because Lockwood construction processes are very sound,” says Grant. Wilson, who has been building for years, having cut his teeth back in the 1970s, began building Lockwood Homes in 2003 and formed Baywood Homes Marlborough Ltd in 2008 with Greg Frisken The company builds about four houses each year to keep ticking over well, and demand has been steady despite a slight slowdown in 2012. “We’re doing well and this year has got off to a good start. “I’ve observed quite a few Christchurch people are moving to our neck of the woods, relocating to start their lives again, and its great to be a part of this with our builds.”
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This bathroom makes a strong statement, with black and white bathroomware and contrasting textural elements. Mico Bathrooms supplied the Kohler Presqu’ile wall-hung toilet suite and Kohler Purist mixer and floor-mount bath filler.
Bathroom Design Trends 2013 What are the key bathroom design trends for 2013? Sleek, pared-back looks, intuitive functionality, sustainability and space maximisation have all determined the latest product collections for Lockwood Homes from their premier bathroomware supplier, Mico Bathrooms. When you are planning a bathroom for your new Lockwood Home, you want to be sure it will go the distance, and this applies to design as much as durability. Looking at collections from the world’s leading bathroomware manufacturers is a great place to start, and this is precisely what you can see at your nearest Mico Bathrooms store. One example is Kohler, a company that has set the standard for bathroomware for 135 years, and has always been a leader in terms of design. Kohler products, which reflect a high level of craftsmanship and innovation, and are exclusively available to Lockwood clients through Mico Bathrooms. They also determine future design trends, says Hamish Kofoed of Mico Bathrooms. “There are four key threads emerging,” Kofoed says. “We believe they are going to shape the Lockwood bathroom of the future. All these trends can be seen in the 2013 Mico Bathroom Book available at your local Lockwood Show Home or Mico Bathrooms store. Space innovation is the first trend,
says Kofoed. “Bathroom footprints are gradually reducing in size, and our clients want to maximise functionality within tighter spaces, while still preserving comfort and appearance, and optimising natural light. To this end we are seeing many space-saving features, such as bath-enclosure storage units, innovative vanities and bathroom fixtures designed to maximise space. “Intuitive functionality is another key trend that is starting to become an expected feature within bathrooms. Many clients are demanding clever, yet simple features, such as the Kohler Karbon fully Articulating kitchen mixer, which can be positioned at any angle.” Kofoed says Kohler digital shower control units and smart mirror demisters are also in demand. “Economic sustainability is also a key focus for consumers, especially with innovative new homes available such as Lockwood’s EcoSmart Homes. Products that reduce water usage and lower energy costs are highly sought after. For example, the new Kohler Viragio Suite, which has a 4/2.6L dual flush cistern, will see water
consumption reduce even further. This is due for New Zealand release in 2014.” Kofoed says the new Kohler Rain duet shower slides drastically reduce water consumption compared to traditional overhead showers, without compromising on the sensory experience. Purism is the other trend. While there is a push for increased technology, bathroomware design reflects a return to simplicity. Solid geometric forms and absolute white surfaces predominate. Kofoed says staff in all the Mico stores are fully versed in the latest design trends and the functionality of the various products. “They can help clients find the best solution for their project, no matter what style or budget they are working to.” With 90 branches spread nationwide, and showrooms from Whangarei to Invercargill, Mico Bathrooms stores are within reach of virtually every Lockwood customer. For a copy of the Mico Bathroom Book, or to visit a Mico Bathrooms showroom, phone 0800 844 448. Website: www.micobathrooms.co.nz.
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Lockwood releases new plan book, website Karen Phelps Lockwood has just released a new plan book showcasing 40 updated and new concept plans, says Lockwood marketing manager Victoria Jessop. The book contains 12 new double storey and 28 single storey plans. These range from large family homes to cosy cottages in a variety of styles from the traditional Kiwi classic to the latest look. Contemporary and modular, these plans can be fitted onto a wide variety of section sizes including compact inner city sites. Jessop says the aim of the book is to provide people with concept ideas as a starting point for the design of their new home. Lockwood has a national network of Lockwood Authorised Builders and designers that help Lockwood clients with their home design plans once they have ascertained their preferences, needs, site specifics and budget. “The book is a great way for people to get ideas and see the wide range of possibilities with a Lockwood home,” says Jessop. “These plan ranges Lockwood has produced over the years are sought after for their forward thinking design ideas pushing the boundaries of architectural styling for residential homes,” she says. A preview of the plans in the 20th edition Lockwood Lifestyles coffee table plan book can be viewed online. “Or people can visit Lockwood show homes located across the country to talk to their nearest Lockwood Authorised Builder and pick up the complete book, which covers Lockwood’s full brand history.” Lockwood has also launched a new website which allows customers to communicate
Lockwood has released its latest plan book featuring 40 new and updated concept plans. directly with their builder from the convenience of their computer as well as helping them to design their dream home. Features included in the new website are login capabilities so customers can create a user profile, save favourite plans, see the design gallery and connect with a Lockwood builder in their local area.
“Once the design and build process is underway the website will allow customer and builder to communicate directly and share information, updates and photos in a project site,” says Jessop. The website also includes a blog and online community as well as a range of free building advice videos where company owner
Joe la Grouw Jnr answers pertinent building questions. “Joe has been in the building industry in this country for nearly 50 years so it’s valuable advice and yet another way for us to share our knowledge and connect even better with our clientele.” www.lockwood.co.nz
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