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 Davcon is now working in Taupō.Talk to us […]
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