102 | BUILDING Bespoke Builds T T Richard Loader Specialists in complex, high-end homes Operating solely around Wanaka, Bespoke Builds focuses on high-end architectural homes. Within 15 minutes of meeting their client Jason Bint and Tristan Penrose, the co-owners of Wanaka based Bespoke Builds, just knew they wanted to embrace the complex but refined architectural project, and the feeling was mutual. “Every so often these projects come along that you just know are going to be special and this is one of them because of the client, the architect and the complexity,” says Jason. “We were introduced to the client by Threefold Architecture, and just instantly hit it off. We work very closely with Threefold who have a select group of preferred Wanaka builders and have a process where they match the client and project with the builder from that group.” The project is a high-end architectural two storey private residence, on Lismore Street right in Wanaka township, on a hill that overlooks Mt Roy and Lake Wanaka. The site has been in the family’s hands for over thirty years and until recently had operated a six-unit motel there. “The family are local Wanaka people, and decided the time was right to demolish the motel which was aging, and replace it with their dream retirement home. We’re very client focused. That the home really means something to the client, made it very special for us.” Bespoke Builds’ engagement included everything from the demolition work, engaging and controlling sub-trades, setting and controlling project timelines, and construction. “We really specialise in the complicated, says Jason. “Anything that people look at and say, that’s too hard, that’s what we like to get into, bringing to life what the architect has drawn. This is a serious build with a huge amount of engineering involved because the site is on a very steep hill. There’s also a lot of refinement and detail. There was also the complexity of having to demolish a motel safely and control that site with thirty-tonne diggers and trucks rolling in and out in the middle of Wanaka. This will be a 15 to 18-month programme, and we expect to be completed by Christmas 2025.” The house is being constructed on a steep 840sqm site, and will encompass 317sqm across both levels. The upper level includes the master-bedroom and ensuite, while an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, sprawls out onto the outdoor entertainment area which includes a patio, BBQ area and spa, from which the inground pool area flows. The upper level includes two bedrooms, serviced by a common bathroom, and a sitting room. A deck comes off the bedrooms taking in the magnificent views. Internal garaging is accessed from the upper level. As well an internal staircase, a lift travels between levels. “The client really wanted a subtle aesthetic from the street front. It’s a simplistic design but aesthetically refined. The exterior cladding is a low maintenance Sto plaster system, giving the client the leisure time to enjoy everything Wanaka has to offer. Internally, there are some cedar walls with secret doors, and timber lined ceilings throughout the kitchen and dining area. The windows frame the landscape, which becomes the artwork.” Bespoke Builds was founded in 2021 from the amalgamation of two successful companies, one owned by Jason and the other owned by Tristan, with both men complementing each other’s strengths. Operating solely around Wanaka, Bespoke Builds focuses on high-end architectural homes, engaged directly by residential clients or their architects. “Trista and I both have extremely high standards for outcome and building these high-end homes. We’re supported by a team of ten amazing tradesmen and apprentices who are a massive cog in our business. We also have a highly trusted group of subtrades that we work very closely with and don’t stray away from. We’ve assembled those subtrades over a period of time and we know they meet our own high standards.” PLUMBING • GASFITTING • DRAINAGE Proud to be working alongside Bespoke Builds • Tiling • Waterproo ing • Under loor heating 0210 241 0809 sublimetilingltd@gmail.com sublimetilingltd
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