Merivale

The homeowner’s desire was for a two-storey property built in a way that she could enjoy the view of the Southern Alps from her bedroom. She also wanted a calm outdoor space. On top of this, she wanted a builder who was easy to work with and receptive to her ideas. Jarrod from Simplexity Builders was an obvious choice. The architect and Jarrod had worked together on projects prior to this one, and they are both on the same page with their design philosophies. Jarrod saw his role as being the “glue” of this project. “Everyone does their part, and my team and I are always looking forward to keep the project on time and on budget,” says Jarrod. This build was challenging primarily due to the enclosed nature of the section. With eight adjoining properties, getting the support of neighbours was a significant undertaking for Jarrod and his team. And with the land labelled TC3, this meant the foundations needed to be of a superior standard. From the moment you walk inside this home, you are struck and delighted by the attention to detail and high-quality workmanship that went into building this home. There is undoubtedly a sense of being drawn in to discover the delights that lie within. The lounge, with its cathedral ceiling, is an example of the superior craftsmanship of Simplexity Builders. It is made with dozens of narrow planks of cedarwood. The close-knit team of builder, architect and homeowner worked seamlessly together throughout this build and met frequently on site to talk through any changes or upcoming work. The combined team took a lot of pride in their work, and it shows in the results. Photo Credit - Simplexity Builders & Michael Stephen Photography Architect: Noel Strez Arcitects