Listen "Ep 85 - New lease of life: award-winning historic home renovation"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Wendy and Bernard Hilhorst share the story behind their award-winning restoration of a historic 1920s Arts and Crafts-style home in Cambridge. Collaborating with G.D. Pringle Building, they undertook a stunning transformation that modernized the home while preserving its original charm. The renovation featured updates like retrofitted double glazing, recycled materials, and improved indoor-outdoor flow, earning accolades in the 2024 House of the Year competition, including National Category Winner and Regional Supreme Renovation of the Year.Join us as Wendy and Bernard reflect on the joys and challenges of working with a heritage property, the craftsmanship that brought their vision to life, and what these prestigious awards mean to them.Useful links:House of the YearMaster Builders Where else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVeg
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