All about that base

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It says a lot about a place when it meets impressive specifications with remarkable attention to detail, and still comes in under the $500K category. That’s what’s been achieved here in this 72sqm home in this waterfront suburb. The work truly started from the ground up. The site required intricate ground preparation, including the use of Polyrock beneath the entire fill area of the two-storey house. This called for extra care during the foundation construction process. Downstairs, the open-plan design ingeniously combines kitchen, living and dining areas, while a higher ceiling height throughout this zone creates a greater feeling of spaciousness. Upstairs, the two generous bedrooms are adjacent to a family bathroom with a spacious tiled shower. Two contrasting cladding materials accentuate the contemporary slanted facade. The vertical Stria is painted in two distinct monochromatic colours to further enhance its appeal. A portion of the lower level features an upgraded 1.5-high brick appearance, thus elevating the overall quality. The combination of these cladding materials complements the interior design.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

Regional Bronze

REGION & CATEGORY:

Auckland / Northland / Coromandel
Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $500,000