74 | Faulkner Construction T T Karen Phelps Skill, craftsmanship and innovation ““It required careful handling to ensure the preservation of the heritage while infusing a contemporary aesthetic.” T T to page 76 BUILDING In the competitive world of the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition, where each project is a testament to skill, craftsmanship and innovation, Faulkner Construction has emerged as a trailblazer. The Auckland and Tauranga-based construction company added another feather to its cap by securing victory in the 2023 competition clinching not just one but two distinguished awards - the Regional Supreme Renovation of the Year award and the coveted Regional Pink Batts Craftsmanship Award for the Auckland/Northland/Coromandel region along with being named a Regional Category Winner and taking home a Regional Gold with the project making it into the Top 100 nationwide. Working collaboratively with the team at MAUD, with MAUD principal Natasha Markham also being the client on the project, Faulkner Construction undertook the formidable task of updating a Victorian villa in a Call the office: 09 274 8500 Email: office@mcwatt.co.nz www.mcwatt.co.nz McWatt Group Ltd provides a dynamic mix of machines, trucks and aggregates. We can expertly take on any of your earthmoving projects. Special Character area. Ross Faulkner, one of Faulkner Construction’s directors, says this was no ordinary renovation: “It required careful handling to ensure the preservation of the heritage while infusing a contemporary aesthetic. The homeowners sought a more modern interior and improved access to the outdoor space at the rear,” he says. The result is a single-storey heritage home that seamlessly marries the historic charm of the Victorian villa with a modern and vibrant rear addition. The street-side elevation has been meticulously restored to blend seamlessly with its historic surroundings. A basement garage, cleverly integrated into one side of the raised garden, features a flush garage door that complements the white timber exterior. Inside, the original house has been transformed into a haven with three bedrooms, a study, a bathroom, and a lounge. The rear addition boasts a modern aesthetic, with a kitchen and living area built using recycled brick and kauri from the original home. The brick floor adds character to the kitchen’s dark aesthetic, and corner sliding doors open up to a paved patio, pool, and garden, creating Quality Masonry BLOCK LAYING EXPERTS – NORTH SHORE & AUCKLANDWIDE 021 844 331 www.qualitymasonry.co.nz phil@qualitymasonry.co.nz Quality Masonry has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of block laying, including both architecturally designed residential and commercial construction. The team at Quality Masonry offers its clients a friendly, professional and efficient end-to-end service at very competitive rates. We deliver on time, every time. a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. A new stairway connects the two-storey addition, housing a main bedroom with access to a private balcony. The ensuite, adorned with quality tiles, features an archway leading to a fully tiled shower. The success of Faulkner Construction since its inception in 1981 in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition is not an isolated achievement. Specialising in architecturally designed homes and renovations, the company has won numerous accolades at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition over the years including National Outdoor Living awards, Gold Reserve awards, Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. Operating out of Auckland and Tauranga, Ross says that Faulkner Construction has become one of the most decorated Master Builders in New Zealand due to its unyielding commitment to quality.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDc2Mzg=