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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: BY CATEGORY
HERITAGE HOME RESTORATION: THE FERNHILL PROJECT
Fernhill was an intricate project where research and integrity were essential to reinvigorate and enhance the original beauty whilst maintaining the high quality of craftsmanship and heritage of the homestead
Fernhill, built in 1847, is a registered Heritage Home. The restoration included carefully chosen replacements, such as structural timber beams made with traditional mortice and tenon joinery. The original construction used only hand-forged blacksmith nails. It was crucial to source sustainable materials that maintained the quality of the original building. The Ensō Building firm thanks the Matthews family for trusting them with the restoration of Wellington’s heritage home, Fernhill.
“Ensō building did a superb restoration and refurbishment on our heritage listed house in Wadestown. They were good communicators, competent and well organised…sensitive and consultative about work that was needed” – Tina
INNOVATIVE NEW BUILDS IN WELLINGTON: FOREST HOME
Set in the tranquility of Ngaio Gorge this Forest home was designed by its owner, Joseph Nicholls. A challenging topography, this build was an exciting and well engineered solution to Wellington’s steep sites and unique landscapes. The special task of minimising the impact of construction on a site within a forest was a welcome challenge and it was a pleasure to tread as lightly as possible on this site alongside it’s owner.
A helicopter was used to deliver the majority of materials to the site as to avoid deteriorating the beauty of its trail access. It sits on six metre timber poles that sit on four metre rock anchors.
Many new build sites in Wellington present steep topography and design challenges. There are so many solutions to every problem and we are here to help you work through the logistics of getting the home you imagine without compromising the quality you deserve.
MAXIMISING VALUE THROUGH ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS: KARAKA BAYS
This additional dwelling, gracefully designed by Architect Tim Wernham, is located in Wellington’s iconic Karaka Bays has all the style and finesse of a luxury homestay. Used as an office for it’s owners and doubling as sophisticated lodgings for guests, an additional dwelling is an excellent way to improve not just your home’s value but your own lifestyle.
Unique attributes of this build included utilising exposed Macrocarpa internal framing and external PIR insulation panels.
ARCHITECTURAL RENOVATIONS: TRANSFORMING WELLINGTON HOMES
A small selection of a variety of the renovations and additions made to Wellington and Kapiti Coast homes by Ensō Building. There is no job too complicated, in fact the harder the challenge the better the reward. Contact us for a commitment free consultation today.
“The quality of their carpentry is excellent, and they manage other tradies to get the project completed. When unexpected issues come up, as they always do in work on old houses, they were excellent at working with us on different ways to solve the problem.” – Steven
“Sean is a highly experienced and skilled builder with a wealth of knowledge of sustainable and conventional materials and processes.” – Kate
“Sean did an amazing job on our lounge/kitchen/dining room renovation – we would recommend him for building projects 100%.” – Jimmy
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