Altbuild

02/10/2025

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12/09/2025

02/09/2025

Legend has it the rainbow indicates where the 20pound+ snapper are swimming around. There’s a bit of magic happening under the tent as well, under the other side of the rainbow.

13/05/2025

Details that speak volumes, blending materials and textures to create a welcoming aesthetic for this family home.
🙌 Cedar cladding and soffits and that aluminium screen!
🌿Combined with such welcoming tropical landscaping..

07/05/2025

This stunning ensuite showcases the value of professional interior design - where detailed specifications meet quality construction.

Here's a sneak peek at how the Twill Interiors team created a comprehensive interior design spec for this incredible Mount Maunganui home, that guided the Altbuild team in executing this light-filled master ensuite retreat.

If you want to achieve a luxurious feeling space, then having a specialist interior designer involved (in partnership with the builder) will make all the difference.

What element of this ensuite bathroom design would you incorporate into your own home?

29/04/2025

Technical details make all the difference in coastal environments.

Working through the details for a re roof and re clad on a property prone to coastal weather extremes.

Any tiled roof has a higher level of risk for water ingress and all claddings have a lifespan so the details and products used should be designed to always protect the structure. Here, we are choosing to wrap the whole envelope in plywood and then seal it with a combination of vapour permeable Proclima products. This weather barrier allows insulation to perform correctly and any water that does get driven through the roofing or cladding is managed with the drained and vented cavities.

In 30- 50 years time once the cladding exceeds its life expectancy again the structure should still be protected.

Have questions about protecting your home against coastal weather challenges?

Working with Jon McAlpine Architecture on this project.

28/04/2025

Design details that elevate everyday living..

These full-height seamless interior doors have become a signature feature in our last three luxury projects. More than just beautiful, they transform how spaces connect and separate throughout your home.

When closed, they create serene, private retreats.
When open, they maintain the clean lines and flow that make a home feel spacious and thoughtfully designed.

Little touches like these are what turn a house into a sanctuary that perfectly suits your lifestyle. What architectural details would make your dream home more functional and beautiful?

31/03/2025

We sat down with our client to find out what its like to live in a beautiful, high-performing home. He spills the beans on what its really like to work with us.

https://altbuild.co.nz/client-perspective-creating-a-healthy-family-home-on-challenging-land/

23/10/2024

Summer feels like it’s here this week. Here’s a few finished pics of a second stage Reno we completed over winter. Rebuilt kwila deck and cedar wings, new guest bathroom, all new vantage metro thermal joinery with NZ heart Rimu jamb liners, insulated underfloor and a Damp Proof membrane installed to the ground. Client feed back “the thermal envelope improvements have made a huge difference to the internal comfort of the home” That’s what makes it for our team. Thanks Barbara! All ready to enjoy summer.

26/06/2024

A recently completed renovation amongst the trees after and before.