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New build Built in Albany overlooking Lucas Creek the home is built on an elevated section. Read more
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Elevated family home in Albany designed for durability and comfort, featuring a blend of traditional materials and modern architecture by Alan Shanahan Architects.

New build

Built in Albany overlooking Lucas Creek the home is built on an elevated section. The owners wanted a 240 square home to be designed around their family interests and lifestyle. They also wanted a home that would endure, avoiding leaks or rot. Alan Shanahan Architects were commissioned to design the house using tried and tested bevel back weatherboards on a cavity with a colour steel roof.


The base construction was concrete block with compacted Gap 40 base course fill and concrete floor. The relief calling on the single storey is solid plaster on lathes again with a cavity system. The home is also designed with a generous soffit on all its perimeter walls. The owner's brief was also to include a void and gallery at the entrance. The external joinery was supplied by our preferred supplier Vantage North Shore and, to date, has been trouble-free.


The home has surpassed all its expectations and will continue to provide the family with comfortable, practical, and maintenance-free living for many years to come.

Architect: Alan Shanahan

Completion Date: May 2017

Location: Schnapper Rock

4760h 30m

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“Peter undertook a cost margin contract with me to renovate my 3B Craig Road, Milford, Auckland Townhouse. The duration of the arrangement was from June 2014 to April 2015. The property was essentially a ‘leaky house’ with design, materials and construction practices all having contributed to the problems faced. The house had to be completely gutted, materials replaced and poor construction issues corrected. Peter was systematic and thorough in his practices concerning these matters completing to the highest standards of workmanship. The project’s outcome met stringent council requirements and effectively addressed all problems and importantly met owner expectations concerning quality of construction and Finish. I have no hesitation in recommending Peter because he possesses the ‘old school’ knowledge and skills and, as importantly, the ethics to competently and professionally tackle projects of this nature.”

Lindsay Batley

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