Prospect House
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Set on a generous site in Mt Eden, Prospect House is a thoughtfully crafted family home that balances openness, privacy and a strong connection to place. The design brief called for a home that felt relaxed and liveable, while also offering a sense of sanctuary and celebrating views to Maungawhau and the wider Mt Eden landscape.
Inspiration came from the client’s memories of her grandparents’ mid-century home – a house built around a central courtyard, with a warm, tactile material palette and a strong sense of atmosphere. These qualities have been reinterpreted in a contemporary way, with a consistent use of materials such as warm cedar, soft limestone, matt lichen-toned joinery and crazy paving that flows seamlessly from indoors to out.
The layout unfolds through a series of connected spaces centred on landscaped courtyards, including a pool area linked by glazed walkways. A two-storey atrium with clerestory windows brings light deep into the interior, balancing openness with privacy.
Detail and craftsmanship are evident throughout – from over 12,000 hand-laid limestone batons to 9,000 lineal metres of cedar. Exposed stained timber beams, complex concrete slabs and the excavation of volcanic rock under the site reflect the high level of coordination and care involved.
This project was a genuine collaboration between architect, interior designer and builder – a process defined by clear communication, a shared mid-century design sensibility, and a commitment to delivering quality at every level.
With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a focus on material richness and indoor-outdoor flow, Prospect House is a modern family home that quietly honours the past while looking confidently to the future.
Year of completion
2024
Price range to build
$3m - $5m
Professionals used in Prospect House
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Faulkner Construction has been in the business of building dream homes for more than 40 years and has earned a reputation for being one of the best.
A regular Gold Award winner in Auckland and nationally in the "House of The Year" competition.
Faulkner Construction is a family business with a history of success. Ross still gets great satisfaction in taking clients' dream homes from paper to reality. It's not just the physical challenge of the build that Ross enjoys, it's the whole experience. Getting to know people, listening to what they want and don't want, understanding their style of living, and how their family will live out their lives in that home. The ultimate success is delivering this to them.
Quality is Mantra
Quality is the mantra at Faulkner Construction. We view each home we build as if it was our own.
Ross has a very critical eye for quality and will not accept anything that compromises a quality finish. It's not just the quality of the build that Faulkner Construction take pride in, it's also the quality of their conduct on site. Clients tell us how much they like and enjoy the Faulkner guys working on their homes - how punctual they are, how friendly and tidy they are, and how they are basically a joy to have around.
Our Mission Statement
We have a mission that has guided our company from the very first day. We consistently commit our energy and resources to providing our clients with homes of outstanding quality.
Building Safe & Energy Efficient Homes
We are aware of the environment that we live and work in and are committed to ensuring that we do all that we can to create safe and healthy homes with energy efficient products and services including the use of recycled/salvaged materials where practicable.
We may make suggestions and introduce fresh ideas into your building project. We keep abreast of the latest technology in the building industry ensuring homes will be efficient.
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