| 79 Significant framing replacement was necessary on the ground floor. Sketch Architecture and Build This T T Karen Phelps Leaky building remediations are projects that require specialist expertise. Sketch Architecture and Build This have created a successful collaboration to deliver both simple and complex re-cladding projects, make restoring a home a seamless process. A good example is the companies’ work on a home in Remuera, Auckland, which has just won an ADNZ regional commended award. The 285m² Remuera residence, erected in 1997, is situated on a crosslease site along with another property. Representing a common architectural theme of the 1990s, it embodies various styles prevalent during that era. Tony says the project posed complexities with its three-storey structure, each level set back from the one below. Significant framing replacement was necessary on the ground floor, accompanied by numerous alterations at the mid-level. Collaborating with Build This they were commitment to environmental consciousness, striving to preserve as much of the concrete foundations, plumbing, and drainage as feasible. Director of Build This Sam Patience says that typically re-clads present an amount of unknown remedial work so when planning methodology of the desired outcome and keeping it to budget it is a moving target that requires clear communication and a trusting and cohesive relationship between client, builder and architect and a focused approach of the vision and expectations. He says being part of a duplex consideration to neighbours and access to some areas was an on-going challenge, particularly as the project required a very structured programme for the building works, sub-trades and finishings. The home was reclad with vertical cedar and black aluminium cladding with new joinery. Other work completed included glass balustrading, adjustable and vertical louvres, resurfacing the swimming pool and adding a carport. “It was a brilliant working relationship with Sam and Build This,” says Tony. “We collaborated together, with the client, to result in a very successful outcome.” ARCHITECTURE Clear communication and trust key Sam says that as builders who practice craftsmanship - or purposeful practice – this was extremely important on this project. “Because to us, craftsmanship is not a skillset. It’s a mindset, put into action – an attitude in practice,” says Sam. Build This, established in 2010, is owned by Sam. The company completes a range of projects in Auckland including new homes, architectural builds, renovations, alterations, additions, reclads and everything outdoors. Sam says the team values transparency – an ethic is closely shares with Sketch Architecture. Founded in 2007 Sketch Architecture has offices in Auckland and Pauanui in the Coromandel and works on projects throughout greater Auckland and urban and regional New Zealand providing personal and unique building designs for residential and commercial projects. “Working alongside Sketch on multiple projects over the years has proved invaluable particularly on challenging projects such as the Remuera home,” says Sam. “Sketch is always available and approachable and has a very firm understanding of requirements in re-clad design limitations providing a design that minimises delays in the consent process and also detailing finishes in a way that builders can achieve efficiently within the code. They are involved in the project throughout and in tune with any extra required detail for council allowing clients to confidently tailor the design without fear of disrupting the critical path or receiving accurate and professional advice when asking questions and exploring new ideas. Together we have successfully completed numerous projects with many more to come.” Sam 021 712 937 | sam@buildthis.co.nz | www.buildthis.co.nz Building and renovation, home design & new homes Quality craftsmanship from the beginning. 02040753795 | fletcherplumbing@gmail.com
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