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Keep up to date with industry news, follow progress on our house builds and get an understanding of our unique approach to building homes in the stunning surrounds of Wanaka.

Truro Street Feature

Our final project before relocating to Wanaka in 2016, this renovation project provided the extra space required for a growing family of five. The 50m2 extension involved adding two bedrooms, a [...]

Insulation – Owens House Build Wanaka

Entering the new year we have block walls, gib board and colour swatches on the brain, but let’s take a step back… Insulation is an important part of any build in Central Otago and we have been [...]

Progress – Owens House Build Wanaka

As our home continues to take shape we appreciate even more the vision of our architect and the subtle design and layout decisions that work beautifully in the space. The window size and [...]

Superstructure – Owens House Build Wanaka

What is a ‘superstructure’ you ask? The superstructure is a term used for the part of the building that comes after the substructure, or foundations. This is the stage in which the house takes [...]

So it begins…. The Owens House Build – Wanaka

Welcome to the first instalment of the ‘Owens House’ build. Each of our projects is personal, and we take pride in that, but this one is especially so given it is our own home. With the builder [...]