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Project: Modernist Pavilion Hardware: Charleston in Matt Satin Brass Architect: Dorrington Atcheson Architects – Tim Builder: Aaron Dodd Homes Photographer: Hazel Redmond x HOME Magazine This wine country Hawkes Bay home reveals breathtaking views of Te Mata Peak and the Tukituki Valley, sheltered by trees to the east, west, and south to minimise wind and provide further privacy and tranquillity in this remote location. Inspired by classic pavilion style, with a flat roof and ample glass, the home balances minimal detailing, materials, and footprint, maximising outdoor functionality to nearly double living space in summer. The outdoor area is close to a dramatic escarpment, with geotechnical factors shaping the pool placement and northern edge, ensuring seamless integration with nature. With social and private zones at opposite ends of the house, the design perfectly accommodates a family of three and offers flexibility for future additions. The Inspiration The clients and Architect reviewed past projects, selecting one as the design basis. Additionally, drawing inspiration from Toyo Ito’s Sendai Mediatheque, with its coloured voids penetrating through floor plates—a concept adapted here with timber blocks, forming the foundation for the home's design direction. The Hardware The Italian Charleston lever style was selected to complement the design intent, enhancing rather than distracting from it. Inspired by a minimal approach that emphasised the view and site, the hardware was selected to suit the simplified design, supporting and enriching the overall concept. The Match The home’s finishes align with a cohesive material palette, including white-painted walls, cedar-clad timber boxes, concrete floors, black joinery, and a striking red brick wall. The hardware also matched the Brushed Brass Plumbline tapware used throughout. Preferring a neutral foundation, allowing the client to introduce colour and character through furniture and objets d'art. The Challenge With expansive views, the home features extensive glass on its northern, eastern, and western faces. To prevent overheating in summer and heat loss in winter, Tim applied passive design principles, optimising eave widths and high-quality thermal solutions. The result is a comfortable home year-round by modulating the temperature through opening doors and lighting the fire, needing minimal mechanical control. Why Windsor Windsor had a great minimalist range that complemented the aesthetic of the house.

Always good to catch up with fellow Southland exporters and even better when you can do it on a golf course! Thanks to Southland Business Chamber and Export Southland for another fantastic event, this year in support of the Young Enterprise Scheme. Also, thanks to our Workshop Technician Ben McGregor for carrying the Windsor team with his golfing expertise!

We were honored to have the opportunity to support and supply hardware to Hope Home, a remarkable collaboration between Fowler Homes Limited and I Am Hope Foundation NZ, aimed at bringing awareness to the challenges of mental health. Learn more below! Hope Home Auction: Building a future for Kiwi youth through mental health support The Hope Home, a Fowler Homes passion project based in Queenstown, is now complete and ready for auction after more than a year in development. The home will be auctioned on November 1st, coinciding with Gumboot Friday – an annual event where communities across the country come together to take action, raise awareness, and support youth mental health through the Gumboot Friday free counselling service for young people. The Gumboot Friday service (run by I Am Hope) has experienced a significant surge in demand, highlighting the urgent need for youth mental health services. More than 450 mental health practitioners have applied to join the initiative in the past year alone, a record-breaking increase. This brings the total number of counsellors on the platform to more than 500, with plans to onboard an additional 150 to meet the growing demand. Having now facilitated more than 100,000 free counselling sessions for young people, the continued growth reinforces how essential this service is for young people seeking timely mental health support. As the day approaches, I Am Hope is committed to ensuring young people across New Zealand are aware of its Gumboot Friday service, especially as mental health challenges continue to grow. "It's incredible to see this house become a reality, and even more so knowing it will have such a positive impact on so many young people," said King. "We are truly amazed by the generosity of Fowler Homes and their support for the work we do at I Am Hope, especially at a time when so many kids are struggling." He added, "Our goal is to ensure that every young person knows that support is available, and they don’t have to face their challenges alone." By uniting the strength of the building industry with a deep commitment to youth mental health, the Hope Home project stands poised to create real impact. Every dollar raised will enable I Am Hope to extend its reach, delivering essential support to young people at a time when the need has never been greater. “This project isn't just about constructing a house; it’s about giving back to our community. We’re proud that the funds raised from this auction will go directly towards supporting the important work Mike and his team do at I Am Hope, helping young Kiwis navigate the challenges of mental health," said Fowler Homes managing director Jason McGirr. The Hope Home has been made possible through the generosity of more than 50 New Zealand suppliers and businesses, including key sponsors like Rinnai, James Hardie, and Bunnings Trade.

The new Solid Brass Knurled Pull Handle collection offers multiple applications such as entrance doors, hidden appliances, sliding doors and glass doors.

Our new Solid Brass Knurled Pull Handle collection comes in three textures: linear knurled, diamond knurled and plain. Whether you're after a more tactile product or something that blends seamlessly into the space this range has you covered!

Introducing our new Solid Brass Knurled Pull Handle collection. Coming to you in three lengths, three textures and six finishes. This range offers multiple applications such as Entrance Doors, Hidden Appliances, Sliding Doors and Glass Doors. Stay tuned to learn more 👀 Hardware: Linear Knurled Pull Handle

Project: Seaforth Hardware: NIDO Verge Plain in Graphite Nickel Location: Sydney Interior Designer: Lesley McClennan at The Design Consultant Photographer: Nat Spada The Seaforth project embodies a harmonious balance of modern aesthetics and natural materials, creating a home that feels both contemporary and timeless. Overcoming structural challenges, a centrally located kitchen links all areas, transforming a disjointed split-level into a seamless, inviting space. The thoughtful interplay of light and dark, smooth and textured, solid and sheer materials enhances the home's flow, resulting in a cohesive and luxurious living environment that balances elegance with warmth. The Inspiration To fuse modern minimalism with natural elegance, crafting a space that is both contemporary and timeless. Crisp white walls create a spacious backdrop, allowing elements like dark stained timber joinery and natural stone flooring to stand out. These materials add depth and connect the interior to nature, while light grey sheer curtains softly diffuse light, maintaining a tranquil, airy atmosphere. The Hardware The Graphite Nickel door hardware subtly enhances the design by providing a thoughtful contrast that complements the home's colour palette. It adds sophistication and modernity without overpowering other design elements. The Match The gunmetal tone of the Graphite Nickel door hardware complements the kitchen appliances, dark stained cabinetry and elements of feature light fittings. Why Windsor? “We selected Windsor for their high-quality, stylish designs, excellent customer service, and ability to provide custom finishes that perfectly matched the project’s aesthetic and functional requirements” – Lesley McClennan

Project: Stoney Creek Hardware: Italian Charleston in Dark Roman and Roman Brass Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Interior Designer: The Housing Lab Builder: The Housing Lab This home has been a labour of love that we first began designing over five years ago. The finished result has exceeded our expectations due to the beautiful products we were able to use within it. The quality selections we have chosen are a pleasure to use daily. The Inspiration Their vision was to design a family home that blends timeless elegance with modern sensibilities, creating a space that withstands the evolving trends of modern architecture while catering to the style of a young family. They often describe it as a modern farmhouse with a Danish influence. The Hardware They chose the longplate for their doors to make a statement, opting for Dark Roman Brass and Roman Brass finishes that complement the natural materials used throughout their home, such as dark matt oak flooring, aged brass tapware, steel feature doors, an oak kitchen, and wool carpeting. The Match The Dark Roman Brass matt finish coordinates beautifully with the steel hanging unit above the bar and the steel cabinet doors in the kitchen. They appreciate how these finishes, along with their Plumbline raw brass tapware, will naturally age and patina. Additionally, their wool carpet complements both finishes perfectly! Why Windsor We chose Windsor for their exceptional range of high-quality products and unparalleled finish options, which perfectly matched our project's aesthetic and functional requirements. Their commitment to durability and elegance made them the obvious choice, setting them apart as a leader in the industry.

Project: Hinkler House Hardware: Custom Half Moon Pull Handle and Charleston in a bespoke brass finish Location: Mount Martha, Victoria Homeowners: Toneya and Lochlan Tangas Interior Designer: Studio Griffiths and @Toneya Tangas Architect: DX Architects Builder: GRN Built Drawn to the Peninsula, city dwellers Lochlan and Toneya Tangas created an awe-inspiring home layered with texture, love and exquisite taste. The ground floor features living and dining areas, a guest room, and a children's wing with a dedicated living space. Upstairs is an adult sanctuary with a master bedroom, walk-in robe, ensuite, and office. Every inch is thoughtfully customised, balancing beautiful design with functional family living. Curves are a common theme, evident in the architecture, joinery, furniture, and fittings, creating a home that evolves with their family and is perfect for entertaining. Why Windsor? "Windsor's door hardware is the jewellery of the home. Their custom finishes matched our tapware beautifully, with samples quickly provided for approval. Fast local production in New Zealand, with lead times of just 2-3 weeks, made the process seamless and efficient." — Lochlan Tangas Read more about the project below: https://lnkd.in/gJ3mWcZd

Cheers to 40 Years! In 1984 Peter Hickmott, a fitter and turner by trade, needed a pull handle for his front door, but couldn’t find exactly what he had envisioned, so decided to engineer his own. He approached Smith City Market for feedback, and they commended his efforts, but their real need was brass cabinet knobs. Peter agreed to meet their request and the first Windsor Brass order was placed. During late nights and early mornings, Peter tirelessly crafted the cabinet knobs in a backyard garage utilising a friend’s lathe. Expanding to D Cabinet Handles, he then began to secure joiner customers in Christchurch and Auckland. By 1986, a pivotal order led him to resign from his day job at CWF Hamilton’s and Windsor Brass was born. Now Windsor Architectural Hardware is an award winning, international company supplying a full product range of door hardware and accessories to DIY and Trade Stores, Builders, Interior Designers and Architects throughout Australasia. We've grown to a team of over 50, with more than 10,000 product lines, supplying over 200 orders per day, and a warehouse capacity of over 2,000 square metres. Over four decades later we’re proud to remain locally owned and operated and are now the largest New Zealand owned hardware supplier in Australasia. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our loyal customers for trusting in Windsor for the past 40 years!