Belmont Urban Home
By Higgs Building Co
This stunning home we built in Cambridge creates both warmth and a sense of indulgence. Cladded in Lunawood, a sustainable timber from a renewable Nordic forest, and produced by natural methods, the warmth of the wood has been seamlessly continued inside with a stunning entrance feature wall.
Our client wanted to build a low-maintenance and long-lasting home, so we used high-performing materials such as Knauf Earthwool insulation, which is renowned for its excellent energy-saving properties. Thermally broken windows with low-E (Emissivity) glass were also used to increase the performance of the home. The inset window at the front of the house, not only is an impressive feature but is cleverly designed to shade the living space in summer while bringing in the sun in winter. Heating and cooling the home is done with ease through the use of ducted heating throughout. The StoArmour plaster cladding system is not only aesthetically attractive and durable, but the innovative aerated panel produces thermal qualities that support New Zealand energy-efficiency standards, providing exterior insulation against temperature fluctuations. It also has a lower carbon footprint than many other manufactured masonry products.
Designed by Tawa Architecture, the company has a shared passion for creating homes that are not only enduring in design but have sustainability and energy efficiency at the forefront of their minds.
Internally, we used a mixture of warm wood tones, mixed with soft grey textiles, giving the space a modern but minimalist look. The kitchen features a skylight that brings in plenty of natural light that bounces off the natural timbers throughout the space. A variety of open shelving and cupboards, along with three separate benchtops, gives the owners plenty of space to work with.
The living space is generous and welcoming. The cleverly designed media cupboard stores away all necessary cables, making the living space decluttered and minimal. The style of the living areas has been continued through into the bathroom, with light grey fully tiled showers and brushed nickel finishes. The separate laundry is an added bonus for this home, boasting custom joinery that reflects the style of the kitchen. There is also a generous walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom with stunning custom joinery.
We have really thought about how the client will use and live in this home.
Products used in
Belmont Urban Home
Professionals used in
Belmont Urban Home
More projects from
Higgs Building Co
About the
Professional
We build one-off architectural high-performance and passive homes throughout the Waikato. Connecting you to local architects, to consciously design a home that is uniquely built for you.
With every home we build, we’re setting a new standard of building in New Zealand. We build beautifully crafted homes that leave a long-term impact.
At Higgs Building Co. we’re conscious of our impact on future generations. In fact, we’re revolutionising the building industry because of it.
Time living overseas taught Higgs founder, Shaun, two things that would change his approach to building forever. The first, that New Zealand homes aren’t as energy-efficient or high-performing as they should be. And the second, how important it is to keep our homeland healthy for future generations.
His solution? Starting Higgs Building Co.
As a family-run business, we want to do better by our children. Our clients and our future generations deserve homes that are dry and healthy, without a big environmental footprint.
They deserve a building industry that makes conscious choices; choices that are as beautifully crafted as they are environmentally considered.
With each home we build, we’re helping to make this the new standard for building in New Zealand.
We’re helping to make a future that is Beautifully Crafted. Consciously Built.
Our Builders Difference: Meticulous care for our clients, workmanship and environment.
- Conscious and eco-friendly. A new build is a chance to invest in your future. By consciously choosing to build a high-performance home, you get a house that is warmer, drier, more energy-efficient and keeps your family healthy and happy for the long-term.
- Exceptional Workmanship. Our builders have been selected for their high attention to detail and passion for doing great work, every time. We’re constantly up-skilling to keep it that way. Whenever we use sub-contractors, we only choose those who we can trust to do the best job for your project.
- Locally owned and operated. When you build with Higgs you get to meet the real people working on your projects, and have the peace of mind that the owner, Shaun, is involved as much as the rest of the team. As Cambridge and Waikato locals we’re well connected with anything you need.
- Transparent Communication. Our clients are the heart of our projects. That’s why we are always transparent and communicate every step of the way. We embrace your ideas and questions and keep everyone on the same page with our building schedule software.