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High above the Tutukaka coastline in Ngunguru you’ll find the Bone House, a spectacular structure that embraces its elevated coastal views. The open plan design by Tennent Brown Architects has well thought out indoor living areas while large pivot doors open out to beautiful sheltered outdoor spaces for entertaining or enjoying the coastal climate year-round. Clad with locally sourced rough sawn Lawson Cypress timber, the bones of the home are formed by ten rectangular black steel portals which allow for the bone-like structure formation between the two main structures.

Sustainability was front of mind during design and construction, with passive solar, thermal mass heat absorption and storage, and water collection tanks all contributing to the home’s recognition as the winner of the New Zealand Institute of Architects Sustainability Award, and its feature in Home Magazine.

AWARDS
2013 NZIA Branch Award - https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/3478#!

PUBLICATIONS
Featured in Home Magazine NZ Feb/ Mar 2012

Architect
Tennent Brown Architects

Build Time
14 months

RHJ Builders Ltd.
Northland
Bone House - Ngunguru
Bone House - Ngunguru
Bone House - Ngunguru
Bone House - Ngunguru
Bone House - Ngunguru
Bone House - Ngunguru

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Whether you’re after an architectural coastal build or a home renovation, RHJ has you covered. Honest, transparent and here to deliver high quality and finishing on your dream home. The RHJ team will work with you every step of the way to create a home you love.   

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They’re experts, with decades of experience. RHJ knows how life-changing a new home build or property renovation can be. The RHJ team is led by Richard Hilton-Jones and includes 10 qualified and apprentice tradesmen, all dedicated to delivering a top-quality finished product, no matter how big or small the project. A team that prides itself on good communication and building a great relationship with the client, architect, sub-trades and everyone else involved in the project - you’ll enjoy working with RHJ.  

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