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Having a home built for you is a highly personal experience. Beyond building materials and construction methods, the finished project has to provide a family nest – a place that responds to your needs.

Platinum Homes has a long-standing reputation for creating individual homes that meet family requirements. One of this country’s most prominent group building companies, Platinum Homes has over 1300 homes nationwide to its name, including a number of show homes.

The company has designs to suit every

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Facing page, top: This Platinum Homes show home, The Corsica, is well suited to family life. In the lounge, a television is inset above the gas fire.

Facing page, lower: The kitchen has an extra-wide 630mm workable bench with a one-and-one-quarter stainless steel sink system. Fittings include Fisher & Paykel stainless steel double DishDrawers and a contemporary oven with fingertip control.

Above: Non-standard features on the home include the distinctive brick gable, which adds to its street presence. The house offers indoor to outdoor connections at several points.

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budget, from modest three-bedroom homes to grand houses of distinction, and can tailor plans to each client’s needs. The company specialises in single-level homes – preferring to use quality materials and finishes, rather than incur the expense of second-level foundations.

The Corsica show home gives an indication of Platinum Homes’ attention to detail. Nestled among million-dollar residences in the new Karaka Harbour-side subdivision south of Auckland, the property is just 10 minutes’ drive from

Manukau City. The 261m2 house needed to be sympathetic to the surround-ing coastal environment and maximise indoor-outdoor access. In fact, the whole front of this substantial home opens up to the outdoors with multiple sliding doors. This design suits any site where street appeal and access are important.

The enduring show home is built on a Rib-Raft floor offering superior strength and increased insulation. It is constructed from traditional 4 x 2 timber framing with two rows of nogs, ensuring a sturdy home.

Above: The Corsica has four spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom has a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom and an open-access walk-in wardrobe fitted with a custom-designed unit system. Similarly, a cavity sliding door accesses a semi-ensuite off the second bedroom. Both the ensuite and main bathroom feature tiled walk-in showers fitted with luxurious Methven Kiri Satinjet shower heads. The tub in the main bathroom features a new spout mixer combo unit.

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From a walk-in pantry in the kitchen to a walk-in wardrobe in the master suite, every aspect of a Platinum Homes design is closely considered. Other options reflected in the Corsica are a high 2.55m stud to create an even greater sense of space, and a gable of brick instead of timber, to further the home’s street appeal.

This house also features optional gas hobs and a two-way gas fireplace between the lounge and family room. The home’s DVS system comes as standard – keeping the air circulating and environment dry.

For complete peace of mind, every Platinum Home built also carries a full, independent, seven-year guarantee.

To get started, a glossy Platinum Book offers home building ideas and some of the company’s most popular plans.

For a free copy of the Platinum Book and a list of your nearest show homes, call Platinum Homes on 0508 752 846. Website: www.platinumhomesnz.co.nz

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Home at lastSpacious and solidly built, the latest house design from Platinum Homes offers an attractive, secure place to raise a family

The first thing to look for in a new home is solid construction. However, adaptable interiors and refined design features are also an important part of the equation.

The latest show home from Platinum Homes – the Canterbury – fulfils both these agenda. Located in Pegasus Town, a flagship development 30 minutes north of Christchurch, the Canterbury would also suit most rural or urban corner sites, says director Pauline Thorburn.

“The 266m2 house is ruggedly built, with kiln-dried, 4x2 timber framing that

Above left: A gabled roof entranceway with two feature pillars leads into the Canterbury show home from Platinum Homes. Its solid timber and brick construction mean a warm, safe residence.

Top and above: Besides a double garage with direct access to a covered exterior space, the house also offers several easy connections to the outdoor environment – ideal for an expansive rural setting. Platinum Homes has a plan to suit all lifestyles and budgets, including options for both investors and first-time builders. The company has constructed over 1300 homes nationwide, from townhouses to expansive, million-dollar retreats.


includes two rows of nogs plus a top plate for added strength and rain resistance,” says Thorburn. “In addition, all our homes use a cavity system between the exterior cladding and framework so any moisture drains away and the walls can breathe, creating a drier, healthier family home.”

A solid concrete tile roof adds to the reliable, all-weather resistance and the cladding is dense, baked-clay brick.

“Importantly, the Canterbury is built on a solid footing. A site-specific, engineer designed, Firth rib-raft floor features in

every Platinum home. The floor’s stiffness means that when ground movement occurs it is less likely to sag or hog under pressure as seen in the recent earthquakes in which this home suffered no damage.”

Living features of the highly adaptable design are also attractive to a new-home owner. The Canterbury is generously sized with multiple living areas that all flow to outdoor areas – making it easy to capture the sun and enjoy outdoor living.

The modern kitchen has ample storage, with a large scullery and a second pantry.

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Top: The separate living room offers outside access via stacker slider doors. An adjacent family room also boasts an easy connection to the outdoors. Above: The kitchen has an island bench with stainless steel sink, Fisher & Paykel double DishDrawers, ceramic cooktop and wall oven, plus an adjoining scullery – which can be closed off – with a second sink, pantry and single DishDrawer.

Right: An ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe feature in the master suite. The master bathroom includes a walk-in tiled shower and also a double-sized his and hers vanity unit.

The home’s five bedrooms are split between two wings – creating a variety of privacy and living options. Other advan-tages include a three-way bathroom, a double garage and separate laundry.

Platinum Homes has an independent seven-year Homefirst Builders guarantee.

For further details on the Canterbury, call Platinum Homes on 0508 752 846. Website: www.platinumhomesnz.co.nz.

Welcome smile This roomy family house presents a sleek facade to the street – the design is by Platinum Homes

A house with an extended front facade offers a double advantage to the owners. On the one hand it optimises the home’s street presence, while on the other it maximises interior views out to the front of the property.

This graceful Platinum Homes show home – the Wiltshire – presents a broad, welcoming frontage and finely finished exteriors to all who pass by. This large home is adroitly designed for contemporary living, says marketing director Pauline Thorburn.

“Platinum Homes specialises in single-level homes,” says Thorburn. “Our company prefers


This page: This substantial show home from Platinum Homes has a distinctive long profile, and adaptable interiors. The Wiltshire was built in solid clay brick but has been restyled using Austral Designa Schist and plaster over the brickwork. This combination allows the home to have an individual finish, while still being made from a durable, proven material.


to put the budget into dependable materials and finishes, rather than the structural expenses required for a two-storey residence.”

The Wiltshire is a case in point. This solidly built, sprawling residence is particularly suit-able for lifestyle properties or rural landowners.

Not only is the Wiltshire built to last several lifetimes, its interior design offers the flexibility required as families grow and evolve.

The 312m2 floor area is intelligently arranged and includes a semi-cavity system dividing the lounge and dining areas. This means the living spaces can be used as one impressive open-plan

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space or can be separated for individual uses and a sense of intimacy.

Further versatility comes with a rumpus room that can double as a home office, or be repurposed as a third garage.

Finished with extra-wide, highly durable work surfaces and served by a full walk-in pantry, the kitchen is a central feature of the home. The four bedrooms are spacious and the master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe that includes a custom unit system. Other pamper-ing touches include luxurious shower heads in the bathroom and master suite.

Everything in the Wiltshire is designed to optimise aesthetics, utility and space. There is even a dedicated room for storage.

Platinum Homes is one of New Zealand’s leading group building companies, offering a full, independent seven-year guarantee.

To request your free Platinum Homes book featuring some of New Zealand’s most popular plans, phone 0508 Platinum (752 846), or visit the website: www.platinumhomesnz.co.nz.

Top: The Wiltshire has a light, airy feel due to an extended run of living spaces with simple interior wall cutouts. The house is built on a Rib-Raft floor for superior strength and increased insulation. Its traditional 4x2 framing with two rows of nogs ensures a solid, sturdy end product.

Above: The kitchen includes the latest high-tech appliances, including an oven, a fingertip-control ceramic hob and stainless steel DishDrawers from Fisher & Paykel.

Contemporary angleThis sculptural residence suits both coastal and urban locations and offers a relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle – the design is by Platinum Homes


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Above left and top: Strong architectural angles give this Platinum Homes show home – the Whitianga – a distinctive presence. The design combines brick and a BRANZ-appraised timber fascia system to create a light and open aesthetic. Understated colours give the house a refined air.

Above: Generous outdoor living spaces are accessed from most areas of the home via stacking slider doors.

A strong street presence is on the wishlist of every new home buyer. However, behind this welcoming facade, the interiors have to live up to the first impression. An open-plan layout, a refined aesthetic and solid construction are all boxes that have to be ticked.

This show home – the Whitianga – reflects all the build quality and lifestyle features of a house designed and built by Platinum Homes, says marketing director Pauline Thorburn.

“The Whitianga is one of the company’s Beach Series, designed for coastal locations,” says Thorburn. “However, its contemporary


style and attractive architectural angles mean the Whitianga is also suitable for city-fringe and urban sites.”

The Whitianga is built to maximise the indoor-outdoor lifestyle offered in most New Zealand regions. Many rooms open directly to the outside through stacker-slider doors – two in the family-dining area. These allow optimum visibility, whether open or closed.

“Interiors are well thought-out in terms of design impact and functionality,” says Thor-burn. “For example, the lounge can be closed off from the rest of the living spaces with a cavity

Above: The kitchen, family and dining rooms are finished with contemporary floor tiles for easy upkeep. Neutral interior colour schemes allow owners to inject their own personality into their new home. The interior offers expansive outdoor views, giving the already large home an even greater feeling of spaciousness.


slider, and a three-way bathroom offers privacy between the WC, vanity and bathing areas.”

The kitchen features bifold windows, a Fisher & Paykel single DishDrawer, ceramic cooktop and a wall oven. A scullery provides a second sink and double DishDrawers.

The spacious 221m2 residence has three bedrooms plus a study, with the master ensuite accessed via the walk-through wardrobe.

In addition to great street presence and chic interiors, the Whitianga is built to last – and to promote a healthy living environment.

“The concrete tile, dual-pitch roof means

superior resistance against the elements, while the cladding is in tried-and-true baked clay brick – a material used on all Platinum designs,” says Thorburn. “Under the roof, the framing is 4 x 2 kiln-dried timber, with two rows of nogs plus a top plate for even more strength and weather protection. Platinum Homes builds all its framing in timber, as it is a proven, environ-mentally friendly material.”

Every Platinum residence has a BRANZ-appraised DVS system installed and a purpose-designed cavity system between the exterior cladding and framework – this ensures

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Top: The Whitianga’s up-to-the-minute styling includes a highly functional kitchen with appliances spread between the main kitchen and a walk-in scullery.

Above: The spacious master bedroom has warm, hard-wearing carpet, and stacker sliding-door access to the outside. It is reached by a dedicated hall for an increased sense of privacy.


your home can breathe, resulting in a drier, healthier environment.

Like all Platinum designs, the Whitianga is built on an engineer-designed Firth Ribraft flooring system, which is extremely strong and offers excellent insulation properties.

Platinum Homes specialises in single-level residential homes. The company has a vast library of innovative plans, from modest three-bedroom homes through to grand estates – all of which can be tailored to suit client needs.

“There is a plan to suit all budgets, including great options for both investors and first-time

builders,” says Thorburn. “Platinum Homes has constructed over 1300 homes nationwide – from townhouses to expansive, million-dollar country and coastal retreats.

“All Platinum Homes have an independent seven-year Homefirst Builders guarantee, so you can build with complete confidence.”

For further details on the Whitianga, call Platinum Homes on 0508 752 846. Or visit the website: www.platinumhomesnz.co.nz

Sense of permanenceThis gracious family residence features multiple living areas and a sprawling deck – high-spec, single-level homes are a specialty of Platinum Homes


In a diversified housing market, a home builder with a particular field of expertise can provide the best solution for a broad range of customers – in terms of aesthetics, functionality and value for money.

Platinum Homes is a New Zealand-owned, design-and-build firm with a specialist agenda, says managing director Pauline Thorburn.

“We choose to create refined single-level homes rather than build multi-level residences,” says Thorburn. “Platinum Homes prefers to put a client’s budget into high-quality materials and finishes – an approach that saves on the expense

Above: This residence, The Monaco, is a single-level, four-bedroom Platinum Homes show home in Papamoa. A large deck connects to the living spaces and the master suite. With an insulated concrete floor and a concrete roof, the house combines a modern aesthetic with enduring construction techniques.


of the substantial foundations and scaffolding required for constructing a second level.”

This has clearly been a winning strategy for Platinum Homes – now one of the country’s leading building companies, with thousands of homes completed nationwide.

The four-bedroom Monaco, featured here, is an example of the attention to detail lavished on every project by Platinum Homes. This focus – backed up by a seven-year guarantee – is an important part of the company’s appeal.

Traditional four-by-two timber framing with two rows of nogs ensures a solid, sturdy

home. In addition, a Platinum home is built on a Firth RibRaft floor for added strength and warmth and has a Monier concrete tile system for the roof, bringing greater weather protection and superior insulation.

On a floor plan of 261m2, the home includes a covered entrance, a high-rise entry, four bedrooms, three-car garaging, a large family-dining-kitchen space and multiple storage areas.

“Thoughtful layouts and attention to the individual touches make all the difference to our homes,” says Thorburn. “This home, for example, has a huge deck that can be accessed

from the living areas and also the master suite.”Not all advantages are obvious at a glance.

A DVS system ensures the circulation of healthy air. Monaco’s master bathroom has an easy-to-clean tiled shower and the master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe.

A Methven Kiri SatinJet shower system is included in each bathroom – this uses twin jets that collide and turn into tiny droplets for a lux-urious shower experience.

Platinum Homes already has a tried-and-proven stable of designs on offer, but will also tailor plans to suit the individual needs of a

Above: Designs are highly adaptable – on the floor plan, this area was allocated to the dining area, but here it has become a family living area. Small divider walls help create more options and more intimate spaces.

Far right: The master bedroom offers direct deck access and features a custom-built walk-in wardrobe.


Top: Platinum Homes allows for multiple family living options. This second living area is separated off from the greater living spaces by doors with feature tinted glass panels.

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client. Customers are presented with several options to help stamp their own personality onto a design – for instance, an in-house colour consultant helps all clients choose the colours for their new abode.

To request your free copy of the Platinum Book, featuring some of the company’s most popular plans, contact Platinum Homes, phone 0508 752 846. For a list of show homes near you, visit the website: www.platinumhomesnz.co.nz.



Don’t fence me inWide open spaces, both inside and out, cater to the Kiwi lifestyle

With its temperate climate, low population and varied landscape, it’s not surprising that New Zealand fosters a lifestyle centred around the great outdoors. It is a lifestyle that has even determined the way in which we design our houses, says Jim Martin, director of Platinum Homes.

“As a country we’ve grown up with an attachment to the land around us, and the great


Above: Designed and built by Platinum Homes, The Egmont offers 300m2 of living space. Multiple access points lead to the expansive patio.

Left: The entry opens onto the separate lounge and leads to the open-plan kitchen, dining and family room. As with all Platinum Homes house plans, The Egmont can be customised to suit the individual needs of clients.

Kiwi dream of the quarter-acre section is still very much alive, as witnessed by the recent demand for lifestyle living.”

Design and build firm Platinum Homes caters to this growth area with homes such as The Egmont, featured in this article. Ideally suited to rural or lifestyle blocks, The Egmont combines spacious living with the practicality of a well-designed single level layout.


Top: Informal living areas are open plan to maximise the easy flow from indoors to outdoors. A covered patio is accessed directly from the kitchen, while the dining area leads to a covered alfresco space.

Above: The master bedroom features his-and-hers wardrobes and an ensuite with double-sink vanity and heated towel rails. Stacker doors permit access to the patio and promote natural ventilation.

homes to grand residences of distinction. Every home also comes with a full independent seven-year warranty.”

For more information and to find your nearest show home, contact Platinum Homes (NZ) Ltd, phone 0508 Platinum (752 846). Website: www.platinumhomesnz.co.nz.

“Flexibility is the crowning achievement in the design of The Egmont,” says Martin. “The open layout and multiple access points provide owners with many options to make the most of their surrounds.”

With formal and informal living spaces, The Egmont is built for entertaining. The scullery with secondary sink makes food preparation easy, while the spacious outdoor

area invites alfresco dining. Stacker doors slide back to create indoor-outdoor flow.

“Locally owned and operated, Platinum Homes specialises in building single-level homes using quality materials and proven building practices,” says Martin.

“With show homes across the country, Platinum Homes has designs for every budget, from modest three-bedroom

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Married to the landThis substantial, solid, single-level home offers generous living spaces and a highly versatile layout – Platinum Homes had the vision and then built the reality


When site limitations are not an issue but a high-end, user-friendly residence is, a single-level home allows your budget to be spent on quality materials and finishes – not on the foundations required to hold the weight of a second level.

New Zealand-owned Platinum Homes specialises in designing and building dramatic, single-level residences. The company has a reputation for intelligently designed family houses suited to lifestyle or rural properties.

As one of Aotearoa’s leading building

Above: Platinum Homes offers a plan for every situation and client requirement. The Plymouth show home is finished in coloured brickwork with Linea feature wall elements. Behind the solid brick facade, the design offers large dividable living spaces, multiple egress points and four bedrooms, plus rumpus. A central corridor connects most rooms in the home. The house also has a double garage tucked under its traditional gable roof. Platinum Homes’ single-level dwellings sit low on the land and complement, rather than protrude from, their surroundings.


groups, with over 1000 homes to its name, Platinum Homes has sales centres and show homes across the country.

The standard of design and build on the Plymouth show home featured here is typical of any Platinum Homes residence from Dunedin to Whangarei, says director Jim Martin.

“Designed for a generous-sized site, the sleek, single-level Plymouth presents 308m² of comfortable, open-plan living,” says Martin. “The contemporary colour-brick exterior by Austral has a permanent


staining process with a 25-year colour-fast warranty, and the classic gabled tiled roof ensures the house offers an attractive wel-come and at the same time nestles into the surrounding landscape.”

Platinum builds with traditional 4 x 2 timber framing, with two rows of nogs – joinery support elements – ensuring a solid, sturdy home. Homes are built on a RibRaft floor, an innovative concrete floor-ing system which offers increased insulation, strength and durability.

Besides build techniques designed to

ensure the house will last for generations, every interior aspect of the Plymouth is designed to optimise the owner’s lifestyle. In the living area, sliding doors provide access to a large covered front porch. All bedrooms are doubles, with the master opening out onto its own deck, forming a close connection to the surroundings.

“Internal connections in this home are just as carefully thought out,” says Martin. “A cavity sliding wall between the living and dining rooms allows these areas to be combined into one large entertaining

space, or separated as required. “This wall can be acoustically treated,

so a dinner party in one area won’t disturb children watching television in the other.”

Versatility is a theme in this adroitly configured home. The entertainer’s kitchen works equally well catering to thirty or to three – features include a large walk-in pantry, ample storage and close proximity to the living and dining spaces.

A rumpus room also gives many options and can be used as a home office, or a fifth bedroom. Platinum’s attention to

Above left: The living room, dining room and family room can combine to create a dramatic space for entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen, featuring a walk-in pantry and the latest Fisher & Paykel appliances, is ideally placed for serving meals or cocktails.

Top: Natural wood floors, tasteful, understated furnishings and a restrained colour scheme provide a neutral backdrop for the owner to introduce his or her personal style.

Above: The light-filled master bedroom has a sense of being set apart from the rest of the home.

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detail carries through to the private areas of the home. The master bedroom, set apart from other bedrooms and the public spaces, connects to a spacious ensuite and two walk-in wardrobes – a Platinum Homes innovation.

The entire home is snug and healthy all year round – a DVS system means fresh air is circulated constantly.

This residence is only one in a range of options. The Platinum portfolio includes over 1200 plans, catering to every site and owner expectation. The company can also

tailor plans to suit individual needs.“Strength, intelligent design, and fine

materials and workmanship are all inte-gral to the Platinum Homes brand,” says Martin. “Every Platinum Home carries a full seven-year guarantee.”

For a free copy of the Platinum Homes book featuring some of New Zealand’s most popular plans, call 0508 752 846. Website: www.platinumhomesnz.co.nz

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