Twin peaks
Intelligent layouts, quality materials and an experienced,
friendly team were all key to achieving these two
gabled-roof Fowler Homes designs
Above: Clad in durable autoclaved
aerated concrete (AAC) panel with a
fibreglass reinforced polymer finish,
this Fowler Homes residence is a
direct response to the owners’ needs
for a modern, low-upkeep home. The
traditional gabled, corrugated iron
roof includes three skylights that
flood the interiors with sunlight. The
decked areas feature timber beam
supports, adding to the character of
these year-round spaces.
A lot of wish fulfilment goes into your new
home – from the big options like the roof style
and style of cladding right down to the choice
of kitchen finishes or the inclusion of that extra
cupboard in the laundry. The best way to achieve
a high-degree of customisation to your planned
home is to be involved with the design from the
outset and right through to completion.
This close bond between homebuilder and
homeowner throughout the design and build
process is very much the Fowler Homes way, as
these two new homes reflect. The first house
featured here is specifically designed mainly on
one level to suit the owners’ needs now and into
the future, says Ivan Stanicich, managing direc-
tor of Fowler Homes Christchurch, the Fowler
Homes branch that undertook the construction
of both these contemporary homes.
“To this end, the spacious master bedroom
is on the ground level of the four-bedroom-plus-
study home. Plus there are two teenagers in the
family so, to provide a degree of separation, there
is a large 7.5m by 5m wide loft over the double
garage,” says Stanicich. “Because it is separate
from the main lounge and family room in the
home proper, it provides the ideal teen hangout