Tent House

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This house by Chris Tate Architecture and photographed by Simon Devitt is a stunning example of how metal cladding can contribute to the aesthetics of design. The Tent looks simple too, which is how Chris wanted it: stark; uninviting, even. Clad in an elegantly fine-ribbed Metalcraft Metrib 750 roofing profile in black COLORSTEEL®, it squats low at the back, widening to thrust seven metres high at the front.

This house is Chris Tate's most recent project, on Waiheke and is his pad, a place to work, a shelter. Now affectionately known as ‘The Tent’, it resembles a giant cicada, hunched and ready to spring, although as buildings go, its footprint is small. Chris built it for himself so there was no pressure. “It simmered for five years in the design phase, took two to build and another one to do the finishing,” he says.

Tent House
Tent House
Tent House

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Metalcraft Roofing is New Zealand’s largest and most established privately owned building product rollformer and installer with an extensive range of Longrun Roofing profiles, Lightweight Metal Tiles and Rainwater System solutions. By installing its own product Metalcraft Roofing offers a unique solution to domestic and commercial clients for any roof or wall cladding project. 

Metalcraft Roofing’s wide selection of roofing and rainwater systems are manufactured from New Zealand Steel Galvsteel, Zincalume, Colorsteel Endura and Colorsteel Maxx.

With 12 branches nationwide providing unparalleled coverage, backed by solid manufacturing and installation warranties, Metalcraft Roofing offers a level of satisfaction and peace of mind unavailable from other manufacturers or installers.

Metalcraft Roofing manufactures and installs Longrun Roofing, Metal Tiles and Rainwater Systems for the New Zealand residential and commercial construction markets.  Metalcraft Roofing is a part of United Industries (www.unitedindustries.co.nz). United Industries is made up of nine companies serving various requirements to the New Zealand construction industry.

Metalcraft Roofing has been operating since the 1950’s and originated in Palmerston North. Expansion of Metalcraft Roofing’s operations since those days has been significant and there are now twelve branches nationwide servicing enquiries from Cape Reinga to the Bluff.