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First impressions matter, and they last. So, when building or renovating a home, one of the most difficult, time-consuming and important decisions will relate to the choice of exterior cladding. Whether a new build or a reclad, the cladding options are vast, each with their own benefits and quirks.

After three decades as a blacksmith, Gareth Quarterman took his considerable experience in metalworking and started a business - providing bespoke metal pieces for discerning clients.

In the heart of Auckland, something extraordinary is taking shape. Behind a quiet industrial façade in Mt Wellington, 200 hotel rooms are being built not on-site, but inside a factory. Each one will be transported to Wakefield Street and stacked together to form New Zealand’s first-ever volumetric hotel.