Wellington Master Builders wins houses built for wind-swept sites

The wood and the ceiling are spacious and open. "It allows to live outside areas that offer shelter from the sometimes extreme wind conditions.The use of natural products anchor this house to its site, (which is) well positioned for enjoy the sun all day long.This well detailed and finished house is a real example of the skill of the entrepreneur. "

Willie Davis Limited won the Supreme Renovation of the Year for work on a Eastborne house. The company has also won a Gold Award, the winning category for the $ 500,000 Bunnings Renovation – $ 1 Million Award and the Craftsmanship Award.

The judges said that this project was a complex renovation that was completed to a very high standard.

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Judges Roy Wilson (left ) and Bob Wheeler have praised the way the use of natural products helps to visually anchor the house to the site.

"Many interior and exterior walls, and the roof structure, were demolished.It took a lot of work to straighten and strengthen the existing walls, and it is impossible to differentiate the new from the existing one.

"The renovation has cleverly modernized the existing building, the design is creative, innovative and consistent both inside and out.This beautifully designed modern home is better insulated and maximizes the sea views. . "

Winners of the National Categories and Designers of the Year 2018 Supreme House of the Year and Renovation of the Year Awards Announced on November 24

Willie Davis Limited built this Eastborne house, which won the Supreme Renovation of the year for the Wellington – Reg Wairarapa ion.The original structure of the roof was demolished and replaced

Some interior walls of Eastborne House were also demolished and replaced to create a more functional home.

A protected bridge maximizes veiws across the harbor.