Designed and built by Registered Master Builders Haven NZ Ltd, this simplistic two-storey box-shaped home nestles neatly into the surrounding environment. Clad in Stria Cladding, the boxy shape and modern colour palette showcase the contemporary thinking put into this build.

The broad, clean lines of Stria Cladding create a modern finish and a very architectural solution – bold, yet simplistic in its design. Aaron Mowll, Haven Project Manager,explains that the density of the site presented streetscape challenges; “because the home is located in close proximity to other homes, it needed to blend in, but have some individuality.”With streetscape in mind, Stria Cladding has specified for its design flexibility; “Stria Cladding helped us achieve a distinctive, architecturally pleasing look in this up and coming part of Auckland.” “The cladding is installed vertically,” explains Monteith, “Which gives a contemporary, dynamic edge to the home, adding interest and elongating the upper level. We had envisaged using a dark colour on the upper level of this building, so by using Stria Cladding this was able to be achieved.”

Stria Cladding has a sturdy horizontal groove that gives the classic look of modern masonry, and by specifying a darker colour palette for the build, a modern look and feel were also achieved. Most builds on the street use earthy shades like black, grey, charcoals, subtle greys and whites. Homeowners and architects alike appreciate the beauty and simplicity of a consistent yet distinctive streetscape, so it was important to keep the colour palette consistent with the theme of the street.