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Woodsman in the colour Ash.
The rest of the walls feature
Resene Construction Systems’
Integra Lightweight Concrete, which provides a strong
and dramatic contrast to the
cedar. This was installed by JR
Exterior Plasters.
Sullivan says he chose the
Rockcote Integra lightweight
concrete panels for their durability and performance.
“We liked the fact that this

was quite a hard product, and
because the house has no eaves
on some sides, we needed a
quality product that would not
leak or crack.”
Rockcote Integra features
the very latest rainscreen
facade construction technology, including a 20mm or
40mm drainage cavity. What’s
more, it comes with a 15-year
performance guarantee.
“The surface finish also

enhances the solid aesthetic of
the house, which is anchored
by two tall chimneys.”
One chimney is the main
feature of a large mahogany
deck with a fire barbecue. The
chimney is connected to a
pergola that helps to define
this area as an outdoor room.
Not surprisingly, the main
living space inside the house
opens up to the deck, as does
the master suite. Sliders peel

Above left, top and centre: One of
a kind – this new house designed
by SS Homes and built by Aaron
Workman, comprises a series of
linked pavilions with gabled ends.
The exterior features a mix of
vertical cedar points painted in Ash,
and Rockcote Integra lightweight
concrete panels.
Above: LED downlights enliven the
front of the island in the galley-style
kitchen, which is positioned right in
the middle of the house.

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