NZ House & Garden – May 2018
FANCY YOUR CHANCES – Everything fell into place when these homeowners made the most of unexpected opportunities. They say you can’t plan for inspiration…
NZ Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly Magazine – Volume 24
Best Kitchen Awards page – Rabbitte Joinery Hastings winner Best Regional Award and Best Kitchen $15k – $30k A Davcon kitchen in the latest NZ Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly, designed by Trudi Rabbitte of Rabbitte Joinery: “Wanting a simple design and texture without detracting from the strong lines of the architecture, the owners of this minimalist kitchen […]
NZ Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly Magazine – Volume 23
NATURAL MINIMALISM “Wanting a simple design and texture without detracting from the strong lines of the architecture, the owners of this minimalist kitchen decided to use floor-to-ceiling veneer board combined with beautiful granite benchtops. The kitchen’s minimalist palette consists of Australian blackbutt veneer, New Zealand blackbutt pilularis solid timber handle details, and Absolute Black granite […]
Kaimata Pool, Cabana & Hard Landscape
A wrap-around hard landscape redesign and extension has transformed this contemporary home set high above the ocean looking back to Napier. A shotcrete in-ground infinity pool and spa sits beside an expansive 70sqm Cabana with a large kitchen, indoor BBQ, and bathroom. Modinex wall and ceiling linings with negative detail and an invisible pivot door […]
Deco Renovation
The complete transformation of a small and very original 140sqm Art Deco house into a stylish, contemporary space required creativity, careful surgery and ongoing problem-solving. This type of renovation challenge demonstrates the successful synergy created by clever design and considered build solutions to regenerate a classic Kiwi home and take it from one century into […]
Taupo Lakehouse
Built in the classic Coltart style with black cedar board-and-baton cladding, custom timber exterior joinery with chant hardware and one-tonne South American timber beams, this 500sqm, absolute lakefront home exemplifies the best building traditions blended seamlessly and creatively with modern techniques. Architect: Andy Coltart Photographer: Sarah Horn
House of the Year 2014
Sanctuary in the Hills House of the Year 2014 Set high in Esk Hills with breathtaking views from Napier to the Kawekas, this award-winning home was carefully designed to reflect the lifestyle of its owners. Davcon Construction worked closely with architect Simon Clarkson to create a warm, welcoming retreat that balances style and practicality. At […]
Esk Hills Home 2
Architect: Graeme Weaver Interior Designer: Kelly Davis Photographer: Sarah Horn NZ Master Joiner Awards 2017 Category Winner – Best Kitchen $15k – $30k and Best Regional Award – Rabbitte Joinery
Esk Hills Home 3
House of the Year 2017 Picking up on the rural vernacular, this black-claddwelling riffs on a barn, profiling an unassuming gable that steals nothing from the stunning setting. At this coastal location, sea and sky merge on a bright blue day, while the cedar-clad home recedes into the landscape with its native planting. With a site this exposed to […]
Napier Hill Renovation 1
Designer: Don Pitt Photographer: Sarah Horn