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Our clients asked their Architect for something different and fun and dramatic, but comfortable and private too. A house fit for entertaining with a strong connection to the outdoors using robust materials with lots of character….not your average build. 

Being in the yachting industry, our clients have always liked the scale and drama of industrial spaces, and the honesty of the materials and exposed structure. The pairing back to only those items which are essential, is endemic to the yachting industry and this was the approach taken to show cases the very materials that make the building. Nothing is hidden or glossed over.

The building is set out with a two storey concrete form along the south boundary to make the rest of the site private and sheltered. The roof extends over double height living and outdoor spaces with two storey chimneys completing the structure.

High open spaces add drama to an otherwise normal suburban setting. The large cantilevered roof protects 6 metre high steel doors from wind sun and rain, and a clerestorey lights the interior. The double height living spaces are served by two levels of private, bedrooms and bathrooms beyond. 

All materials retain their off form character and we weren’t to be fussy in selection. Unadulterated concrete block with deep square raked joints is off set with corten steel, bagged blockwork and solid timber floors. Marble tiles, kauri ply linings, and considered areas of colour make the home. Cedar battened ceilings and a full height velvet curtain softens the acoustics. The interior doors from the original state house were simply painted rather than refurbished, to retain their character and gloss paint was used for the same effect. Timber or concrete benches with waxed steel frames and knotty oak inlays complete the picture.

This city house is dramatic yet humble, bold but sincere, different and fun.

The result is so much more than our clients can ever imagined. It works as a modern architectural statement, highly durable, yet comfortable and private too.

Faulkner Construction
Auckland
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Professional

Faulkner Construction has been in the business of building dream homes for more than 35 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.