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Matakana Barn and Marley Magnum

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Just one hour from Auckland and you’re in a different time zone. High on a hillside, nestled among native trees and acres of green fields you’re far removed from the long lines of city day trippers making their way to Matakana.

Peace and quiet reign in this piece of rural paradise on which the Matakana Barn, by SGA architects, takes pride of place. The barn references are evident on the exterior with corrugated iron roofing and cladding, and the carefully spaced rough sawn Totara vertical planks.

Marley Magnum® commercial spouting and downpipes powerfully frame the utilitarian design and create an eye pleasing separation between iron and timber.

Room with a view

A very clever outdoor room makes the most of the northerly aspect and the spectacular views of the distant hills. Translucent sheeting and Totara ceiling battens let in a beautiful soft light and large, pivoting doors either let you enjoy the full 180 degree view, or shelter you from the prevailing westerlies.

Indoor/outdoor flow

The Matakana Barn takes the much desired indoor/outdoor flow to a new level. You can effortlessly step from the main living area into the outdoor room, a sliding door is all that separates the master bedroom from the lawn, and the ensuite shower almost lets you to bare all to the outdoors.

A wide opening window in the shower cubicle creates the feeling of showering in the great outdoors.

It keeps getting better with age

While the interior of the Matakana Barn is all warm, natural Totara and honey coloured plywood, the exterior timber has weathered and continues to silver and soften with age. The initial investment in polished concrete flooring for thermal mass and solar panels for water heating is already paying dividends and the choice of commercial grade Marley Magnum® spouting has proved itself time and time again. The large round profile and generous 110mm round downpipes are more than capable of coping with the water flow from the long run roofing.

The Matakana Barn may have elements of rural design in its makeup but the finished product is every inch a sophisticated and elegant family home. It just so happens it’s in the middle of the countryside.

Photo credits to Jackie Meiring 

The McCallum Residence

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Five generations of luxury

If you would like to experience the life of the landed gentry, The McCallum Residence is the perfect place to do just that. This beautiful, grand family home was built in the 1930s and has been home to five generations of the McCallum family. It is in a very private bay on the Clevedon/Kawakawa highway just south of Auckland and sits on 4 hectares of landscaped grounds, which run all the way down to water.

Every room has a story to tell

The family worked closely with designers and tradespeople to retain as much of the spirit of the original home as possible. The restoration work has been painstaking. Nothing has been spared in an effort to recreate the ambience of a grand family home of that era. The furniture has been restored so that it is in many cases better than new. Old paintings have been lovingly brought back to life.

Even the original colour schemes have been faithfully matched.

Heaven is in the detail

Because the McCallum family were so particular in keeping to the original design of the house, they were going to install copper spouting and downpipes. But price proved to be a sticking point.
However, there was an alternative, a very good one; the Marley Stratus Design Series®. The copper coloured Typhoon® spouting and RP80® downpipes captured the desired look exactly. And they had the added benefit of not being affected by the salt spray the house is subjected to as it is so close to the water.

Enjoy a modern twist to yesteryear

You want the charm and magic of yesteryear, but don’t want the drafts or antiquated plumbing. That’s what the designers had to deal with here. Without an army of servants to take care of your every need some clever planning was needed to introduce modern day standards of luxury and comfort.
The large bedrooms all now have elegant ensuites, some of which provide you with spectacular views across the grounds and out to sea while luxuriating in a deep, hot bath.

It couldn’t be more accommodating

In summer, you’ll enjoy sea breezes wafting through large sash windows. In winter, you’ll be sheltered from the elements by massive concrete walls that have stood the test of time. There are nine sumptuous bedrooms, all different, all furnished with the highest quality bedding and linen, and of course with Dan the butler on call.

The perfect marriage

Restoration and renovation work is often a case of marrying the old with the new. And restoring a large manor house certainly threw up some major challenges. Yet the selection of long lasting Marley uPVC spouting and downpipes has proved to be an inspired choice.

The external brackets on the spouting perfectly match the traditional design. And the fact that it is durable and easy to clean is a huge benefit. The Typhoon® profile is big enough to cope with sudden downpours, and Marley spouting and downpipes come with a 15-year guarantee.
All of which means, it is sure to serve the McCallum Residence for generations to come!

A huge thank you to the McCallum family (and Tofu the dog) for sharing their property with us.

Offering incredible facilities for weddings, conferences or special events, The McCallum Residence will deliver an unforgettable experience. If you would like more information about The McCallum Residence click here.

Turanga Christchurch Central Library meets Marley Akasison

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Behind the clean, uncluttered lines of the very stylish Tūranga Christchurch Central Library, is a highly efficient Marley Akasison siphonic roof drainage system.

And the beauty of it is you can’t see it.
It’s a revolutionary concealed system that rapidly drains water from a roof.

Steve Skidmore, Marley’s National Technical Sales Engineer, worked closely with Architectus and Southbase Construction to design and assist in the installation of a Akasison roof drainage system for this major project.

The Akasison system was ideal for the library as it gave the architects so much more freedom with their design.

The Marley Akasison system siphons water through small pipes installed close to the roof. These pipes can be installed horizontally with zero gradient and they can be routed with far more flexibility than traditional systems. This frees up more usable space within the building as well as giving designers more latitude.

Quite apart from the design advantages the Marley Akasison system delivers, it also stacks up for cost savings. Compared to traditional drainage systems, material and installation costs are reduced because a building requires fewer downpipes and far less groundwork. And it’s self-cleaning.

Because the Marley Akasison siphonic roof drainage system is so new and different to anything on the New Zealand market, Steve Skidmore is the man to talk to. He can offer you a Free trial of our in-house design service or he can come and visit you and determine whether the Marley Akasison system is right for your next project.

To arrange a time or for further information, email: steve.skidmore@marley.co.nz

See more Akasison projects here

House of the Year – Whitianga

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When Kirstin and Matt Castle were designing their new home in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula, they concentrated on what was best for themselves and their two young sons. Pleasing the judges in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition was the last thing on their mind. But please them they did! They won the gold award in the Placemakers New Home $450,000 – $550,000 category.

We were quite chuffed to win actually. It’s really nice to know that others also appreciate what we have done. And it’s a big tick for our company’s design studio – said a delighted Kirstin.

The ideal location, location, location

The Castle’s new house sits on a large, sunny, flat 4,035m site in Whitianga township. The beaches, marina, shops and restaurants are all within very easy reach. The site was completely bare when they purchased it in 2016 and HAMR homes took just six months to complete the project.

We’ve heard the horror stories of new builds. But HAMR took care of everything for us. It really was stress free and we totally enjoyed being part of the process.

Designed for easy living

This is a home that ticks all the boxes on a homeowner’s wish list. It’s got open plan living, indoor outdoor flow, a generous veranda, large decks, easy care native garden, loads of storage, bunkbeds for the holiday guest overflow, and even a games room.

As Kirstin said, We wanted this to be a home that had some of the elements of the traditional Kiwi bach and all the comforts of a modern home.

It ‘s a home you can open out in summer, or close in for winter. Clever use of Velux skylights and ventilating louvres lets you regulate the airflow, so you can avoid those sticky and hot sleepless nights in summer. In winter, the double glazing, fully insulated walls and ceilings, solar capturing concrete floors and super efficient wood burner all make for a very cosy and comfortable home.

It’s easy maintenance too. The exterior cladding is bevel-back cedar weatherboards coated with Resene Woodsman Tiri Stain. The roof is corrugated iron with Flaxpod powder coating and the Marley Stratus Design Series® Typhoon® spouting and RP80® downpipes are all hardwearing uPVC which won’t rust, so is perfect for the coastal location.

We got lucky with the spouting. Marley released their Stratus Design Series® in black midway through the build so we had time to change to it.  It’s the perfect match for our colour scheme.

There is no doubt that dark exteriors are very popular right now, however we love the way the Castles have gone for white (Resene Half Merino) soffit and posts to offset the moody cladding and black Marley spouting and downpipes. Looks so good!

The half round Typhoon® spouting profile frames the house with a modern look, and the external brackets give some added detail, while also making it easier to clean the spouting out.

A new twist on the indoor/outdoor flow

Nothing quite says ‘beach house’ like an outdoor shower. It also means no more sandy togs in the bathroom, or sand on the floor. And nothing says indulgence like having a bath under the stars. The reconditioned bath is one of the most popular features of the home – it gets good use all year round from all members of the family.

Designed and made in Whitianga

The Castle home is very much a local product. Kirsten has her own architectural business, Studio 77 Ltd, which is based in Whitianga. The kitchen and bathroom cabinetry were supplied by Dimax, another local firm, and the Castles didn’t have to look very far to find their builders as HAMR Home are just down the road.

It’s great to be able to use local contractors and suppliers. You can’t beat the personal service and not one local tradie let us down. They were all great.

But wait, there’s more!

The most surprisingly thing about the Castle’s new home is the fact that it’s not really their home in the long term. It’s just stage one. In time, as the family grows a new house will be built on site and the house you see now will become the guest house/boat shed. So, watch this space for House of the Year 2020!

Natural Elements in New Plymouth

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Paul Russell’s New Plymouth home is a modern space, one that ties in with the surrounding nature seamlessly. The single-storey home pays homage to its surroundings, using plenty of glass, greenery, natural wood and polished concrete to create a sleek and modern oasis.

Paul found the empty site in July 2015, and was attracted to the area because of its close proximity to the ocean. The build took only eight months from start to finish – and was designed, managed and built by Paul himself – an impressive feat that only adds to the essence of this family home.

Bringing the outside in

Native plants have been used to withstand the harsh winds famously known in the region and Paul has really made a feature of them. Opting for a see through glass feature above the stove and bench instead of a splashback, the view is both inspiring and relaxing. The stunning feature garden in the living and dining area is Bauhaus-esque in its design. High glass sliding doors and parallel cladding frame the tropical and native plants, cleverly allowing an influx of natural light into the space, while adding to the modern open plan feel of the home.

Earth first

Choosing supplies and materials for the build was easy for Paul, because of his love for “natural, earthy products”. The exterior is parallel cedar cladding stained in Elm which adds length and depth to the home. This is simply framed by fascia painted Resene Ebony, black window frames and an Ebony ColourSteel® roof to really make the cladding pop. The Marley Stratus Design Series® Typhoon® spouting and RP80® downpipes in Copper complement the cedar, and the half round Typhoon® profile with external brackets adds a reflective feature to the outside of the home. This creates a positive balance between earthiness and modern and “(it) gives a lot more interest to the eaves as they generally look bland.”

Another huge benefit for Paul of the Marley Stratus Design Series® Typhoon® spouting and RP80® downpipes was their durability against the area’s rough winds and salty sea air. Being made from uPVC means that they can withstand the elements, hold their colour for longer, and most importantly – they won’t rust. This was paramount for the new build and its future as a family home.

Clever gadgets

Paul has included some modern and useful extras such as the central vac system from Rob Rhason, central gas radiators from Paul Garner, central air conditioning from Heatcool Taranaki, plus a cosy Escea gas fire – perfect for staying warm in the winter months.

The Russell family home seamlessly balances the natural, the modern and the homely. From Paul’s loving involvement through the whole process, to the large shared spaces, we can tell that this home will have many memories made in it.

Sentinel Homes, Millwater

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Spouting: Typhoon® half-round
Colour: Titanium
Bracket Type: Internal
Downpipe: RP80® 80mm Round Downpipe
Location: 2 Colonial Drive, Millwater

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