96 | Luxury homes fit the bill G Donaldson Builders has won multiple accolades for their meticulous work. G Donaldson Builders T T Kim Newth BUILDING Based in Beachlands, G Donaldson Builders is an award-winning custom and architectural home-build specialist in Auckland’s residential market with a reputation for quality, integrity and precision. Company founder Gary Donaldson brings 20 years’ building experience to every project, along with a deep passion for the industry. He and his team of four builders are committed to delivering every detail to perfection. “Our expertise is in large-scale luxury homes, designed and built to beautifully reflect our clients’ unique lifestyles and aspirations,” says Gary. “ We use premium-grade materials and are uncompromising on quality. Our unwavering commitment is to bring unique visions to life, crafting architectural masterpieces that will stand the test of time.” Across East Auckland, rural South Auckland and Central Auckland, G Donaldson Builders has a strong track record as a trusted building partner for discerning home owners. Those who already have an architect’s design can be confident that G Donaldson Builders can work with design plans to make them a reality. Gary and the team can also connect clients with an architect, if needed. Custom builds ensure that every detail can be crafted to fit lifestyle, preferences and needs, with opportunities to integrate modern technologies, energy-efficient solutions and high-quality materials. “We fully project manage every new build with care and consideration.” A building industry high flier, G Donaldson Builders has won multiple accolades for meticulous work. Last year, the company won Gold and a Top 100 Homes placing in the Master Builders House of the Year with a stunning new-home build in Maraetai. Light and spacious, this two-storey family dwelling boasts five bedrooms, a double garage, and living and entertaining areas that flow seamlessly outdoors to a swimming pool and generous outdoor area. A high level of craft can be seen in the negative detail ceilings, soaring to 4.5m, along with the home’s smooth pine exterior and tidy Vitex tropical hardwood decking. A massive stacker door system supports the home’s easy indoor-outdoor flow. An exquisite pavilion area, with a high ceiling and custom sound system, completes this gorgeous home. “We were thrilled to be recognised for this exceptional new home and are grateful to our amazing clients, as well as Master Builders and our whole team, who worked so hard to achieve this outcome,” Gary says. Adding to their success in 2023, G Donaldson Builders won a Gold at the Master Builder House of the Year Awards for a remarkable renovation that transformed a modest two-storey 1980s’ Beachlands bach into a contemporary 197sqm delight. The original spirit of the bach has been preserved, in spite of challenges including a tight floor plan and ageing structure. The exterior has had a grand facelift, while the interior has been thoroughly reconfigured (to a design by Reginald Baker Architects) and enhanced. The end result is incredibly liveable, exuding a perpetual holiday vibe. “The client is so happy with the high standard of the build that they now think of us as honorary family!” As well as new homes and renovations, G Donaldson Builders is available for crafted house alterations and additions, high-quality minor dwellings and sleepouts that offer smart functional solutions and custom decks and outdoor living areas that suit the Kiwi lifestyle.
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