The Corner House Wins award at Gold Coast Master Builder’s awards night

Sanctuary 28’s Don Cotterill has been recognised for building excellence at the annual Master Builders Awards for over 18 consecutive years. Now, Sanctuary 28 are popping the Champagne for yet another major industry gong, celebrating their latest architecturally designed display home, The Corner House.

The Corner House has just been awarded as the winner in the category of Display Home valued at over $551,000 in the Master Builders Gold Coast Housing Awards. Judged on its livability and design, innovation, workmanship and degree of construction difficultly, The Corner House more than ticked all of the boxes!

The unique residential development located on the busy intersection at 70 TE Peters Drive exemplifies Sanctuary 28’s ingenuity and craftsmanship - setting a remarkable new benchmark for the future of residential housing across the South-east Queensland and beyond.

Designed in consultation with Architect Paul Uhlmann, The Corner House sits on a 638 square meter corner block and features two floors of sun-drenched living space with four bespoke bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, expansive kitchen and entertaining areas, resort-style swimming pool, as well as an adjoining fully-contained living or work space – all under the one roof!

An impressive two-storey, landscaped courtyard/atrium lies at the centre of the 412 square metre home. This dreamy light-filled space creates a pristine vista enjoyed from all areas of the house whilst maximising family privacy. Following the regional Master Builders award win, The Corner House will now compete for the coveted State title to be announced in October 2020.

Currumbin Copperhouse

Copperhouse, designed by Paul Uhlmann Architects, Build executed by Sanctuary 28

Taking pride of place on Currumbin hill, overlooking the pristine creek and out to the surfers skyline is Copper House, Sanctuary28’s recently completed three-storey project. 

Renowned Architect Paul Uhlmann was commissioned to design a functional family home but with a signature style that would stand the test of time. 

The exterior facade is unique with its shapely curves.  Copper cladding is a standout feature, wrapping two levels.  Circular balustrade screening provides an artistic element as well as privacy to the carport.

Curves in all the right places

Timber is a dominant feature of this home, used extensively, inside and out.  The staircase wraps around a blackbutt feature wall, visually appealing when seen from the transparent lift shaft.  Level 1 is dedicated to sleeping.  Galley style rooms with slideaway walls has catered for this large family.  A locker style laundry cupboard assists with daily organization. The bathrooms are sleek and hotel inspired.

The top level is the heart of the home.  Dedicated to living.  A glass wine display takes pride of place in the dining room.  The timber curved ceiling adds depth and warmth.  The view is breathtaking, equally beautiful day or night.  This level has restaurant quality ambience, an entertainer’s delight.  Guests are in for a treat as they are also located on this level.

The ideal location paired with a striking facade sets this home in good standing to becoming one of the Gold Coast’s iconic homes.  Be sure to check back as we will have more photos of this beautiful home soon.

Luke Hines Kitchen wins award

Winner

KBDI Small Kitchen 2017

KBDI 2017 Winner

Designer of the year - Katia Slogrove

Huge shout out to our cabinetmaker Germancraft Cabinets and their talented designer Katia Slogrove.  Katia picked up an award at the Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute annual awards gala for her design work on Luke Hine's kitchen at our daybreak blvd project.   The judges were impressed with the ultra-functional, uber-cool design that packed a great deal of punch in the allotted space.  They admired the creative planning that skilfully met the client's brief, and loved the exquisite combination of finishes.

The night was made for Katia, when she also took out the prestigious title of "KBDI Australia Kitchen Designer of the Year 2017'.

For most people, the kitchen is the heart of a home.  Sanctuary 28's clients are in good hands when working with Katia to master this space.     

Sanctuary 28 Wins Award 2017 MBA Northern NSW

Welcome to 'Happiness House'.   Winner of ‘Best Contract House’ within price category.
A great result for our construction team, client and architect Scott Carpenter.
This home is located in the sleepy coastal town of Cabarita.  The home is a perfect blend of Industrial meets modern style.  As a photographer, our client Vanessa is always on the search for the right light. It is fitting that her two storey home has been designed so that key living areas are bathed in natural and filtered light.  

Storage Hot Tips

Tips to Make the most of Storage

During your new home build

For most people about to embark on the new home build journey, the process involves the sale of their own home and a shift into temporary accommodation whilst the new build occurs.   Usually the temporary accommodation is smaller and results in the need for storage.  

On the blog today, our friends at Kent Relocation group have provided their hot tips on how to make the most out of paid storage. 

Making the most out of your storage is vital during your new home build. You need to know that all your valuables are locked up somewhere safe and sound. With this peace of mind, you can direct all your energy into the task at hand—building your dream home.

While storage might sometimes be considered an expensive option, if you know what you’re doing and understand the best way to maximize your secure storage space, you’ll be surprised at just how cost effective it can be.  

Check Your Storage Provider Carefully

There are so many storage providers out there it’s easy to make the wrong choice. Whenever you ring a provider make sure you put them through a vetting process before you sign on the dotted line. This means that you should confirm they hold all the relevant storage industry association memberships (like the Self Storage Association of Australasia). Confirm that they have extensive experience, and that they offer storage insurance. Ask exactly what types of items they’ll store and how they calculate their prices.

Choose a Secure Storage Option

Traditionally, self-storage is just a dusty room inside a big tin shed, with nothing more than a roller door to keep the burglars at bay—you may have your work cut out trying to keep your items safe. So, if you want your items to remain in top condition, you may want to find a more professional storage space and provider. You’ll want to be sure it offers options such as fire and security systems that are monitored 24/7, as well as climate control and protection against mould and mildew.

Pack with a Purpose

You must pack each of your items properly, keeping in mind that they will be placed into storage long-term; not simply moved from one house to another and unpacked within the week. This means wrapping and packing each item to ensure they aren’t damaged by moisture. Some items may need more care than others, particularly fragile items, refrigerators, and clothes.

Stack with a Purpose

One of the best ways to make the most of storage during renovations is to ensure that you stack your storage space in the most effective way possible. This means:

·       Lining the base of your storage unit with wooden pallets, effectively lifting all your treasures off the floor. This will help to protect your items if there is excess moisture or condensation inside the unit.

·       Using sheets of plywood between stacked piles of boxes to create ‘shelves’. This creates more room inside your storage space, and makes it a bit safer—piles of boxes are less likely to wobble around.

Book with Leeway for Extra Time

It’s never a good idea to book your storage dates so that you have to get everything out on the day your build is due to be finished. Your house home build might run over schedule, or you might decide that you don’t want to move in immediately. Make sure you and your belongings aren’t stuck without a home. It’s always a good idea to allow yourself a few weeks of leeway. Alternatively, you can select a storage provider who is flexible in terms of end-dates.

Ask About Extras

When you’re booking storage, you might think that all you just need is a place to store your belongings. However you may find that you need a little bit more help. Some storage providers offer a whole range of additional services, from professional packing and pick-up services (which can be a lifesaver if you find yourself running out of time), right through to the redelivery of your treasures.

If you use these tips, you’ll never regret your decision to invest in storage while your brand-new home is being built. A secure storage option really does eradicate so much of stress that can be associated with building your new home.

W: www.KentRelocationGroup.com  

Celebrity Chef Luke Hines gets a new kitchen

Well it has been an exciting day onsite at Luke Hine's residence in Casuarina. Today his new kitchen got installed.  Not only was it a big and exciting day for us but also for our cabinetmaker.  We catch up with Luke's very talented kitchen designer Katia Slogrove from Germancraft Cabinets.

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When building with Sanctuary 28, you get to work with award winning team members like Katia Slogrove of Germancraft Cabinets

Katia, you must be super pumped that your kitchen design for Luke Hines is coming to fruition.  Is this the first celebrity client that you have worked for?

Yes I can’t believe it’s finally happening. I have been crossing off days on my calendar for this day! To see your design come to fruition is my favorite part of my job. This is not my first celebrity client I have done joinery and kitchens for Olympic swimmers, athletes and tv celebrities. Don’t want to name drop but they were all really nice clients and I don’t treat them any different to our everyday clients we get.

Tell us about the kitchen design, what was your brief, what was important to Luke? 

I was lucky enough because believe it or not Luke has given me quite a lot of freedom in the design which I didn’t expect  from a professional Chef. When I was designing this kitchen I was pretending that I was a chef in my mind. I started thinking how I would use this space and where would my items and food be stored. The functionality of this kitchen was the most important thing and that was part of Luke’s brief. But one thing he did mention to me is that he has a lot of spices!

What are the materials/products to be used in this kitchen?

I have used Black and Ash white colour 2pak both in matt finish for my doors. However when you open your drawers or doors this is where it gets interesting because we have used Laminex Impressions “Sublime Teak to all carcass! After all it is Scandinavian concept and we thoughts it was a perfect area to introduce a bit of timber in to the scheme. I have also used mirror laminate to all his kick boards as I knew that he was going to have an amazing concrete flooring and by placing a mirror laminate on the kicks the floor will simply continue on and the kitchen will look like its floating!

What is your favorite element?

My favorite part is probably all the Blum hardware I have put in.  We have 34 Legrabox Pure drawers! They are completely brand new to the market and are considered to be Best drawer systems in the whole world! Of course I have picked the Terra black matt and glass profile to tie it all in into the Scandinavian look. But they are not just normal drawers they are all on servo drive which means you touch them slightly and they open automatically! We have entire black wall where his VZUG appliances are all on touch servo drive system with automatic lights too! When he will open his pantries or spice pantries the light comes on automatically like a magic trick. The last and the most impressive Is the Servo drive Flex mechanism we have put on his Fully integrated fridge and freezer doors. Again completely automatic he touches the door panel and the fridge doors open and they also automatically shut by themselves if Luke will ever forget to shut his fridge!

What’s your advice for someone looking to design a kitchen? 

Design your kitchen layout early. Go and see a professional  to help you design your dream kitchen and then give your plans to the architect so he can integrate that kitchen design and layout into the floor plans. 

We talk to Anna, owner of 'Southern Belle' in Casuarina

Southern Belle, located at Casuarina is one of our favourite new home builds. Not only because we loved the style of the home (Hamptons) but also because of the client Anna Broomfield, affectionately nicknamed the pocket rocket.  

Anna loved building her second sanctuary 28 home so much that she is now helping other people with their building journey as a 'New Home' consultant for Sanctuary 28.  

Meet Anna

Sanctuary 28       Tell us about your family, who lives in the home?  I am from South Carolina and I married an Aussie 13 years ago in Australia. We traveled the world.  Landed in the USA and had our first child Kai. Not long after he was born we returned to the place where we were married Kingscliff and had our second child Grayson.  

Sanctuary 28       Tell us about Casuarina, what is it about that location that you love?  Everything.  Sandy toes, southern beaches which you can often find empty for miles, the salt air, the community.  A short drive to anywhere cool. 10 minutes to the airport to fly home. 

Sanctuary 28       Where did you get your inspiration from? tv / magazines /internet etc My childhood, the ideas  and images I have in my mind about a home and the need for it to feel welcoming and warm and full of love. Historic houses on the Beaches of South Carolina, the old Queenslander house. 

Sanctuary 28       What part of the building process did you enjoy the most?  Problem solving only to realize the solution turned out better anyway. Working with Don and watching something you have in your mind become a reality. 

Sanctuary 28       What was least enjoyable? Disagreeing with my Husband, but luckily in the end he just let me do whatever I wanted. 

Sanctuary 28       Which part of your home is your favourite? I love my rocking chair front porch.  My front door, and my bench seat nook in the kitchen. 

Sanctuary 28       Did you have any help with the design and selections?  I had lots of help.  I took advice from all but also trusted myself more the second time around.  I used Houzz idea-books alot to gather ideas of things I liked. 

 Sanctuary 28      Is there anything that you'd change? The windows in my children’s rooms are not big enough, and I need a few more electrical outlets but other than that no. 

Sanctuary 28       Advice for people considering building a home.  Create an ideas book on Houzz, really think about what isn’t working for you in your current home and how to solve problems with your new home. For me it was shoes, backbacks, laundry, surfboards, bikes.  All of these needed a place

Sanctuary 28       Would you build again? 100% yes!!!

A new home for the Browns!

It's not everyday that you get to build a new home for a photographer and we are absolutely loving having her capture and take us on a photo journey of the home building process.  In today's blog post we take a look at the progress so far and talk to our client Vanessa about how they arrived at building a new home.  Meet the Brown family.

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We moved from Sydney to Kingscliff 10 years ago and rented a unit while deciding on where we would most like to live!  Danny wanted to live within walking distance to his favourite surf break in Cabarita and found a 3 bedroom beach shack in the ideal location!

I wasn’t 100% convinced but he assured me we would just live in the house for 3 - 4 years and then we would demolish and build!

Nine years on and we have finally demolished that house and are underway with our build!

In retrospect I’m glad we waited, the house our Architect Scott Carpenter designed will grow perfectly with our family!

Our three children have grown up sharing the same room and more often then not the same bed. They are very good at sharing and compromise.  

“I absolutely love living in Caba and can’t wait to move into the new house…
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The Brown's new Cabarita home, designed by Scott Carpenter Architects

As the demolition loomed, the children were given free reign to create artwork on walls and roller skate in the halls.  A great distraction from the major changes that were coming.