88 | Stunning home a blueprint for quality The exterior is clad in cedar shiplap and coloured steel, exuding a modern, yet timeless elegance. T T from page 86 “We love being here in the community. I don’t feel like we do heaps of amazing advertising. A lot of the time it’s all word of mouth and reputation, which is always really nice and humbling.” RDR Builders: Blueprint for Bliss BUILDING Across the link, four bedrooms, including a master suite with ensuite, and an office from which Nathan runs his architectural design business, provide privacy and comfort. Completing the picture are a separate laundry, family bathroom, powder room, double garage, and ample storage. Inside, polished concrete floors and timber panelling add warmth, and bold contrasts of moody slate-grey and pale neutral colours set the tone, punctuated by vibrant russet and green tiling in the bathrooms. The exterior is clad in cedar shiplap and coloured steel, exuding a modern, yet timeless elegance. Judges praised the home’s attention to detail, strong indoor-outdoor connection, and quality finishes. RDR Builders has a long-standing working relationship with Fat Hippo Design Group, says Alex. “He’s our go-to architect, and we’ve probably worked on over 100 projects together over the years,” she says. “We love being here in the community. I don’t feel like we do heaps of amazing advertising. A lot of the time it’s all word of mouth and reputation, which is always really nice and humbling. “Clients deal directly with Reece from the planning stage right through to handover. He’s not just managing from an office somewhere; he’s often on the tools and making sure everything is done right.” While award-winning custom builds grab headlines, RDR Builders’ services are wide-ranging. The company offers full designand-build solutions, renovations, alterations, decks, fences, and even occasional rural projects like farm sheds and farmhouses. Recognising that securing land can be a major hurdle for clients, RDR Builders Ltd has also become a developer, creating several pockets of house-and-land packages that simplify the process. Completed developments include a townhouse complex at 177 Queens Drive, and lifestyle sections at Millwood Glen, which has five sections available currently. “We also have a development coming up on Duke Street and another on Waihopai Street. We’ve got a few dotted around town,” says Alex. This includes the recent purchase of land on Tay St, where four three-bedroom townhouses are planned. “A lot of people don’t want the stress of finding land and dealing with consents. We take care of all that, so it’s a complete package whether you want a ready to move in home or would like to be involved in the building process – we can do it all in one.” This personal approach, combined with efficient project timelines and strong wordof-mouth referrals, sets RDR Builders Ltd apart from group home builders. The same approach extends to subcontractors, with whom RDR Builders has forged enduring partnerships. “Our subbies do an amazing job, and we’ve worked with them for years. They’re a loyal and skilled crew doing good-quality work. and ultimately that’s what makes the client happy, and that’s the aim of the game.” 18 Gorton Street, Gore Ph (03) 208 6750 www.aitkenjoinery.co.nz use...
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