Projects

A C Builders work on a wide range of different projects, from hillside bush havens, to beach side baches. Tourist lodges, and commercial.

To view a sample of many of the homes we have built, please see our photo gallery. Some of our projects are listed in more detail below; click on a moving image to see more information.

Twin Waters Tourist Lodge:

The innovative design concept enabled the new extension to be a separate entity, but still part of the original structure.

The lodge offers:

• Sustainable locally sourced timber cladding
• Flowing curved roofs that mimic the original structure
• Solar thermal collectors providing a clean renewable energy source
• Internationally themed guest rooms

Sustainable Lawson Cyprus timber cladding.	Solar water heating for sustainability	Covered entrance

A C Builders work on a wide range of different projects in Golden Bay.

Hillside Bush Retreat

Award Winning House with garage self contained flat and workshop - sits high above the Parapara Estuary set into the rocky outcrops and native bush.

• Energy-efficient, self sustainable home with a plethora of eco-friendly features.
• 'Off grid' solar power system, and solar water heating, and a Biolytix waste treatment system
• Extensive use of timbers in the interior, with 7 metre high vaulted ceilings
• Large farmhouse style kitchen and walk-in pantry, complete with Rayburn used for cooking and heating
• Low maintenance James Hardi Linea exterior, extensive covered concrete decks
• Self contained flat for family and guests
• Concrete tilt slab workshop maximising on the limited building area

Nestled high in the bush	High vaulted macrocarpa timber ceilings	Local artist's tiles and basin

Farewell Spit Views, An Award winning Home

This award winning home was built to enjoy the expansive views over Farewell Spit and all of Tasman Bay.

• Large window walls encircling the living area, to maximise the views
• Maintenance free brick cladding, double glazed low E aluminium joinery, extensive timber decks
• Basement garage maximises use of limited building space
• Under floor ducted heat pump/air conditioning unit, gas water heating

Stunning views out to Farewell Spit from the decks	Large picture windows ensure the beautiful views can be enjoyed	Bathroom with gas water heating

A C Builders in Golden Bay - Commercial Projects

Farewell Spit Eco Tours

Alterations to existing office/display storage area, plus extension to the building

The existing building was in need to repairs and required to be upgraded to incorporate new toilet and staff room facilities, a display and internet room.

The new improved display area and bathrooms were built by incorporating the previously unoccupied old garage/store room.

The front facade of the building was given a total face-lift, with the existing stucco removed and replaced with a more traditional weather board look, by using a James Hardi Linear product. To continue with the more traditional colonial look a curved roof veranda was fixed to the front of the building.

The interior is now spacious and light, with the incorporation of velux roof tiles in the display area, with a large reception desk constructed by builders on site using recycled timber from Farewell Spit.

Farewell Spit Eco tours new curved veranda roof.	Front facade with new linea cladding.	Timber reception desk

Aorere Centre, Collingwood

Construction of building for display of heritage memorabilia appointed by Golden Bay Heritage Aorere Trust. A small building of 61 sq mts situated in Tasman street Collingwood. Features a coloured slab base with corrugated Colorsteel cladding, with the interior having high ceilings and limited windows to enable large displays to be exhibited.

Collingwood Aorere information centre	Interior display area.	Construction started