Astute Build teamed up with with AJ Architecture on this renovation on the Te Atatu Peninsula, to overhaul this 1960’s family home.
The footprint of the existing ground floor was increased and a second storey added to create a four bedroom, two bathroom architecturally designed home, with inviting, double-height entry and stairwell, open plan interior living spaces that flow to the outdoor living areas.
Mixed use of materials were used for the exterior cladding. Traditional bevel-back weatherboards to match in with the existing dwelling, while the use of a vertical profiled metal cladding for clean lines and a modern aesthetic.
Originally from Hokianga, now based in Auckland, Jesse and Matt are two old mates who have over 30 years combined experience in the building and construction industry.
We are committed to providing the right team for the right job. We have a vast resource of sub-contractors, designers, suppliers and key specialists who we can rely on.
Jesse is a LBP carpentry Site 2 qualified builder and learnt his trade in residential and light commercial construction around Central Auckland. Specialising in additions and significant-sized renovations, he has wide knowledge of general construction and the New Zealand building code.
He lived in London for five years where he worked for an acclaimed high-end residential developer. Upon returning to New Zealand he worked as a site manager for well-known commercial company before going on to form Astute Build.
Matt is BCITO trained and experienced in architectural homes, high-end residential renovations and restorations, and complex builds.
In Sydney, he worked as a site foreman for a boutique builder specialising in bespoke one-off architectural homes. This specialised experience enabled him to learn a vast range of construction techniques whilst using a wide variety of building materials.
Also in Sydney, he worked on traditional Victorian and Federation buildings that require an understanding of traditional building methods and commercial fit-outs and demolition projects.
Back in New Zealand, Matt worked in Central Auckland on villa and bungalow renovations which helped him hone his attention to detail, and further his knowledge of New Zealand’s colonial and traditional finishing.