Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 3 | Page 48

The good life Natural materials, crafted detailing, quality appliances and smart technologies all feature in this luxury home by Chancellor Construction Above and facing page lower: This high-end Albany showhome by Chancellor Construction is designed for a relaxed lifestyle, with quality materials and every technological advantage. The home has a dramatic street presence with a gliding metal gate, and hand-built rock wall. Cedar boards, timber weatherboard and plaster cladding, plus a shingle roof creates a classic exterior. The six-bedroom home includes a two bedroom granny flat at ground level. search | save | share at When designing a showhome, a design and build company will naturally include the best of everything, both to show off the firm’s resources and skills and to capture a buyer’s imagination. This home, however, takes it all to the next level. Experienced designer-builder and owner of Chancellor Construction Wayne Zeng says his firm has undergone a major shift – moving from building standard upmarket homes to working with high-end, one-of-a-kind luxury residences. “We’ve thrived in this market for over six years now. But lately there’s been a clear shift in customer interest towards top-end homes that reflect the highest quality in terms of functional design, natural materials, hand-crafted features, advanced home technologies, future-proofing – essentially, the best of everything,” says Zeng. “And our latest offering – a six-bedroom Albany showhome complete with granny flat is a showcase for what clients can expect from us.” The home is clad in a mix of plaster-over-brick, cedar, and timber weatherboards. It is roofed in CertainTeed shingles from Viking Roofspace. And the home is equally appealing inside. Offering great functionality, it’s organised with a grand entry, separate flat, three-car garage,