On a small cliff-front section overlooking the town basin and Hundertwasser Art Centre, HMOA has designed a new three-storey, three-bedroom house with a pool and plenty of space for entertaining. Board-formed, in-situ concrete walls and stair core balance the extensive use of timber. In keeping with the Northland climate, the top level is predominantly for indoor and outdoor living. There’s also an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area and a separate TV lounge. A lift provides access from the entry. The second level houses the bedrooms and provides access to the pool terrace while the ground floor includes the garage, entry spaces and plenty of storage, including a wine cellar. “All the teams across the board made the experience easy and straightforward. If there were ever a sticky question, we would just say to John: What would you do?” Whangārei House clients.

House 19 Architect: Jestico + Whiles Client: Heinz Richardson Awards Won: RIBA South Award 2016 Photography Credit: Grant Smith House 19 is a two storey dwelling and by Using Shou Sugi Ban in multiple widths they have created a building which stands out for aesthetic detail rather than size. Incorporating corten steel around the windows and doors adds a contemporary vibe alongside detailed the flint work adding a traditionally local material to the exterior. Taking careful consideration with the impact of the building they reduced the height on the southern elevation to a single storey; this forms a very eccentric pitched roof. This has also been done to take full advantage of the photovoltaic cells; the integration of these is both subtle and elegant. This is a modest house that reflects the style and quality of the design. We worked with the Architect closely to achieve the finish they wanted with our bespoke Shou Sugi Ban. Enhanced Grain – Kyoka sa reta Kokumotsu was the chosen product allowing the effect of burnt timber aesthetics in terms of visual and textured appeal. When in reality this finish hasn’t yet seen a flame. venetia@exteriorsolutionsltd.co.uk www.shousugiban.co.uk 01494 291 033

Wyndham Beach House is the only Architecture house within Werribee South that has an attic floor. This attic floor brings the beautiful calming Wyndham Harbour view into the home. From the outside, it features cantilever and C-shaped Architecture form. Internally, full height doors with full height windows throughout instantly amplify the space. On the other hand, P-50 shadow-line all over give a fine touch to every corner. The highlight of this house laid on its floating stairs. Our Architect works intensively with the structural engineer in creating these stairs. Visually, each stair erected with only one side supported by tiny timber batten. They float from the ground floor right up to the attic floor, a total strand of 6.6m. Our Architect believes the good shall not be restrained inside the building. Hence, he reveals these stunning floating stairs from inside to outside through the continuous levels of full height windows. Overall, the design of the beach house is well articulated with material selection and placement. Thus, enhancing the various elements within the entire building.

A casual holiday home along the Australian coast. A place where extended family and friends from afar can gather to create new memories. Robust enough for hordes of children, yet with an element of luxury for the adults. Referencing the unique position between sea and the Australian bush, by means of textures, textiles, materials, colours and smells, to evoke a timeless connection to place, intrinsic to the memories of family holidays. Avoca Weekender - Avoca Beach House at Avoca Beach Architecture Saville Isaacs http://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/

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Rivestimenti e serramenti in legno di larice naturale. Manto di copertura in scandole di legno, lattoneria in alluminio nero. Pavimentazione esterna in piastre di porfido "incertum". Foto: Daniele Rodorigo

Rivestimenti e serramenti in legno di larice naturale. Manto di copertura in scandole di legno, lattoneria in alluminio nero. Pavimentazione esterna in piastre di porfido "incertum". Foto: Daniele Rodorigo

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Fotograf: Stefan Melchior Architekt: Möhring Architekten