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View Road, Mt Eden

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The client came to us with an architects concept for a two storey house on their site. BCG ARCHITECTURE took the architects concept and brought together a well-defined two storey house along with moving the studio to be attached to the existing house. 

The client’s husband was experiencing some physical issues that meant the house had to be considered for long term medical care and also be able to accommodate their daughter’s family. 

The site was in two titles and the planning required to achieve an additional house on the property was quite difficult. The house concept was not what the Council officers were looking for in a historical zone. Quite a lot of time was taken ensuring that the design concept, materials, colours and planning rules were very specific and tailored to the philosophy of a historical setting. 

The Council were a particular hurdle that needed to be addressed as the historical zoning and the architectural concept were in direct conflict, so BCG ARCHITECTURE took action to address these concerns. We spent a considerable amount of time in discussion with Council officers to ensure that the concept was acceptable. Colour boards were provided along with a significant amount of resource consent documentation to ensure we got approval. The subsequent building consent process was very simple and efficient. 

BCG ARCHITECTURE had a great team of consultants involved to ensure that we got the Resource Consent (RC) through Council and then on to the Building Consent (BC) process. The client was extremely patient through the RC process and was ready to make amendments and changes to ensure that the ultimate design package still achieved their requirements. 

The client also spent a lot of time ensuring that the finishes and materials were going to suit their requirements. We have had to accommodate interior doors coming from the UK, along with kitchen cabinetry from Germany. 

Getting Resource Consent for the concept that we presented to Council has been a real highlight of the process. Our beliefs in responding to the historical ordinances and attitudes of the Council officers and ensuring that the product we devised was truly an outstanding design and a great result for the whole team. 

Proposed studio was built first. In keeping with the character of the existing house – timber weatherboard wall cladding with timber window framing and COLORSTEEL® roofing to match existing.  

The new two-storey house has 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms. A more modern/contemporary look – a mixture of white brick veneer, black aluminium Nu-Wall cladding and black aluminium double glazed windows. The two (2) high pitch roofs overlaid in corrugated iron roofing sheets with a flat membrane roof system between.  

Each level has its own deck, off the living room – first floor overlooks the city and iconic Sky Tower; ground floor deck sits just above lush gardens lovingly landscaped by the owner. 

Credit:  Photos & Video by SEN ART Visual Lab. 

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Voyager Drive, Gulf Harbour

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Russell had sketched a model of the house he wanted to build in Gulf Harbour but felt it needed some professional polish. He also needed a reliable team to build the home he had invested so much time and money.

To some extent you would say this is a fairly standard build on a patch of land with a gradual gradient – 2-storey, 3 bedroom house, media room, double garage, open plan kitchen, living and dining opening out to a large deck with a beautiful view of Gulf Harbour – all was not as it seemed.

Owning a plot of land and wanting to build on it in Gulf Harbour came with various ‘precinct’ covenants – which, if not adhered to, could prove difficult in obtaining local Council approval. For example, the standalone house designed for Voyager Drive sat in an apartment zone and therefore needed to comply with specific style, colours and materials that fit seamlessly in the precinct area and surrounding environment.

BCG ARCHITECTURE, BCG CONSTRUCTION and Russell joined forces to devise workable solutions to the precise covenants presented – deciding on terracotta roof tiles, vinyl wall cladding and window frames to match or blend in with all the other homes in the area.

Other factors which Russell put a lot of emphasis on included soundproofing the media room – here we used a double frame wall and concrete mid-floor instead of the standard timber style and the kitchen, dining and living to be enhanced with the installation of a skillion roof at a noticeable pitch of 45 degrees.

Divine, open, spacious, light filled, blends seamlessly into precinct and all covenants met.

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Totara Road, Manurewa

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Situated in the heart of Manurewa, Totara Terraces is an ideal abode for any first home buyer or investor, boasting a coveted freehold title in an untapped area poised for growth. With its strategic positioning and affordable price point Totara Terraces provides those who purchased a secure investment and a promising future in this burgeoning community.

Overlooking Manurewa South Primary School, plus an outlook of the Bombay Hills, Totara Terraces comprises eight generously proportioned, north-facing two-bedroom terrace homes* that surpass the average dimensions of terrace residences in the area. Each has an open plan layout designed for generous air flow, ample natural light, a courtyard and lush landscaping, plus a private carpark.

*Options – 2 bed + 2 bath or 2 bed + 1 bath.

Timeless Design

Totara Terraces have substantial windows to optimise natural light, all homes are spacious and open plan, with a focus on modern living and take advantage of the surrounding environment. The view over the vast field means the ample living only has more room to breathe, so you can wake up to a wide open space every day, without the sacrifice of privacy.

Every detail of the terrace homes has a deliberate intention, prioritising the provision of ample space for residents while employing materials known for their durability and aesthetically pleasing designs. This meticulous approach reflects a commitment to creating an environment that not only endures the test of time but also enhances the overall quality of life for those who inhabit them. From the layout of spaces to the selection of materials, every decision made with the resident’s comfort and well-being in mind, resulting in spaces that not only stand resilient against wear and tear but also exude a sense of inviting elegance.

The homes architecturally designed for north-facing sun and to give as much space as possible into the home making it feel bigger than an average two-bedroom home. Focusing on a modern contemporary style allows the home to maintain value and be timeless for years to come.

The chosen materials have the sturdiness and strength to suit a young family or an investor looking for a strong house with solid foundations. Additionally, the communal lemon trees and stunning landscaping will build the community of neighbours at Totara Terraces.

The external features comprise of Ribraft concrete slab foundations, walls clad in dark Linea Oblique weatherboard, light grey brickery with roofs constructed using timber trusses and corrugated COLORSTEEL longrun metal roofing with trapezoidal profile. All units built using powder coated aluminium joinery on external doors and double glazed external windows. In terms of landscaping – site is fully planted with a mixture of native and exotic plans, grasses and trees, outdoor areas with paving, grass lawns and shrubs.

Interior features – the kitchen has modern stainless steel appliances including an electric four element cooktop, a rangehood extraction, oven and dishwasher, standard engineered stone benchtop. Bathrooms are well ventilated and fitted with a heated towel rail, mirror, soft close toilet and chrome bath fittings, showers are tiled floor to ceiling with nib entry and frameless shower glass. Laminated timber flooring installed on the ground floor, whilst first floor carpeted throughout, use of natural materials evident in the timber staircases with timber balustrades.

Totara Terraces project, exclusive terrace housing in Manurewa designed for the surroundings and constructed to New Zealand healthy home standards, complete with a Master Builder 10 Year Guarantee.

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Awaroa Road, Sunnyvale

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Homes for the communities. This Kainga Ora development has been thoughtfully designed and built, making sure the goal of making New Zealand a great place to live is achieved!

The Awaroa Homes are a combination of three vigorously designed blocks. While the two-storey houses with opening living space situated at the ground level idea are identical across the blocks, Block A accommodates larger families with its four-double-bedrooms and a shared bathroom on the first floor, while Block B and C are decent for majority people’s need to a three-bedrooms houses.

With the idea of establishing a low-maintenance and sustainability homes, this development has been meticulously planned from the design phrase to the material and specification selections. To ensure that the houses are energy efficient, healthy and comfortable to live in, these homes are built with the standard of 6 Homestar NZGBC rating and completed with exceeding the minimum points requirement.

Colorsteel metal roofing, contrasting dual colour brick cladding, concrete driveway and carpark enabled the future building maintenance requirement to be lowest. Moving towards the main entrance is a ramp built to assist with accessible admission, sensor light indicating visitor’s present and peephole to further enhance security.

Private spaces in the house such as kitchen and bathrooms are designed not only to have adequate size for the occupants, but more importantly, focusing to be safe and minimise risks. Stainless steel and high-pressured-laminated kitchen benchtop not only distinguish the wet and dry bench area, but also ensure the durability and increase lifespan, while the tall pantry design and designated space for waste and recycling have caringly considered users’ need and created ample storage space.

The idea of safety and low-maintenance home is continued to the flooring section, with slip-resistance and easy-to-clean vinyl flooring to the kitchen, dining room, laundry and bathroom and 100% solution dyed nylon fibre loop-pile carpet to all bedrooms. To guarantee the house have enough natural light, all habitat rooms are designed with good-sized window(s). The restrictors stays specially added to all windows further encourage natural ventilation all the time while home safety is promised.

The overarching concept of design and construction centres on the individuals residing within and how they interact with the spaces, ensuring their well-being, comfort and happiness. Ultimately contributes to enhancing Kainga Ora’s mission and reputation in delivering exceptional living conditions for New Zealand communities.