Waite Road, Te Pahu

This home was built at the height of Covid, a time when the challenges on site, and behind the scenes, were immense. Supply shortages, uncertainty, and constant change made this one of the most demanding projects we’ve taken on.

Now, seeing the landscaping come to life and complement this one-off build on the edge of Porongia National Park makes it all worthwhile.

The house sits on screw piles, something new for our team at the time. With tricky ground conditions, they proved to be the best solution. Once installed, progress moved quickly, bearers, subfloor, and framing followed efficiently. For a difficult site, it was a smart and effective way to get the build out of the ground.

Veronica our client, a landscape architect, brought incredible passion to the project. She carefully researched and selected products to suit her vision, from OSB flooring and Australian hardwood decking and cladding, to the tongue-and-groove cedar ceiling flowing through the open-plan living spaces not to mention the plywood linings with bold negative detail.

This was a rewarding build during a very stressful period for our team. I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved when materials were scarce and timelines were uncertain. Strategic planning made all the difference, with timber secured and stored six months in advance, we were ready when it mattered.

A challenging project, a great result, and a testament to preparation and teamwork.

This project features thoughtful spatial planning and modern detailing.

House Concept and Design – Keucke Studio
Architectural Drawings – Joel Surridge Architecture
Site and Landscape Design – Keucke Landscape Studio