Kapiti Views
This thoughtfully designed 269m² home delivers a refined coastal aesthetic, balancing architectural presence with warmth and texture.
Kiln-dried bricks imported from Italy create a distinctive exterior statement, bringing depth, durability, and tonal softness that anchors the home within its coastal setting. Inside, a high-pitched cathedral ceiling with exposed trusses defines the kitchen, living, and dining spaces, creating dramatic volume and enhancing natural light through the heart of the home.
A board-formed concrete feature wall introduces sculptural texture and contrast, grounding the space with understated strength. Tinted polished concrete floors flow through the entry, kitchen, living, and dining areas, adding subtle coastal tones while also contributing to thermal performance and durability.
Expansive kwila decking extends from the main living spaces, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow and generous entertaining zones. The transition between interior and exterior has been carefully resolved, allowing the home to open confidently to its surroundings while maintaining architectural integrity.
The result is a home that feels enduring and effortless, where materiality, proportion, and performance combine to create a coastal residence of quiet impact and long-term liveability
These clients came to us with a very clear brief
They needed a section in Waikanae over 1,000sqm, something that would give them space, flexibility, and the right setting for what they had planned.
Through our relationships and local knowledge, we were able to secure more than just a suitable section. We found them an idyllic site that not only met their size requirements, but also delivered uninterrupted views out to Kapiti Island.
It is a great example of how the right connections and understanding of the local market can open doors that are not always visible, and ultimately lead to a far better outcome for our clients.
“Elevation Homes have been outstanding to work with from start to finish.
Our building journey started with a simple phone call while we were still looking for a section. Dayna was incredibly helpful at that early stage, offering practical advice and guidance before we had even committed to building. From there, the experience only got better.
We chose Elevation Homes for their reputation for quality and high-specification finishes, and they lived up to our expectations. The craftsmanship is excellent throughout, and Jeremy Clegg’s design at Topcat has created a beautiful home that perfectly suits our lifestyle.
Regan and Dayna lead a small, hands-on team, and that really showed in the way our build was managed. Communication was clear and honest, and we always felt informed. The project stayed generally on budget, and any variations were clearly flagged and costed in a timely way, so there were no surprises.
A particularly poor winter made the timeline challenging, especially as we were aiming to be in before Christmas. Despite the weather setbacks, the team pulled out all the stops to make it happen, and we really appreciated their effort and commitment during that period.
After moving in, any small snags were dealt with promptly and without fuss. The fact that we’ve maintained such a positive relationship with Elevation Homes post-build really speaks volumes about their integrity and the pride they take in their work.
We were thrilled that our home went on to win a Master Builders regional category award – Elevation Homes’ first award – which is a testament to the quality of their work and the strength of the whole team involved.
We would not hesitate to recommend Elevation Homes to anyone looking to build a high-quality, carefully crafted home with a builder they can genuinely trust.”