Building projects you’ll love, and love building together – since 1980.
Project of the month
Manly Apartment I
Sitting high above Manly beach, with breathtaking views, we present Manly Apartment 1.
Transforming this uniquely shaped apartment floor plan from a two-bedroom to a spacious one-bedroom was no small feat. Every inch of the unconventional design was put to good use. Custom joinery, meticulous material transitions, and exquisite seaside lighting create a warm, homely atmosphere, enhanced by timber accents and natural stone throughout. The floor-to-ceiling Vitrocsa sliding doors blur the lines between the indoors and the spectacular beachfront view, amplifying the open-plan sensation.
Our Class-2 construction expertise and unique materials handling challenges, including using only one crane lift, made this project particularly intriguing. We’re immensely proud of the stunning transformation and thrilled that our client now enjoys a beautiful new home.
Architecture by Design King Company
Photos by Luke Butterly
Engineered by Patridge Engineers
Blog
Is your biggest asset properly insured?
Some clients of ours recently had their home valued by their bank, as they sought to use it as security for an investment. The home was completed 6 years ago. The bank came back with a valuation, but as part of their own due diligence, advised our clients that their insurance was inadequate for the cost of rebuilding the house.
They had used the build cost they paid 6 years ago as a basis for the insurance premium, and had never really thought about it again, as many of us would do in our busy lifestyles.
They asked me to comment on the sum, and to their dismay, I agreed with the bank and told them that they would likely need to almost double the amount they were insured for, when considering that the demolition and removal of the old house, plus consultants fees etc would need to be factored into the payout sum, if G_d forbid the house did indeed burn down, and would need to be designed and rebuilt from scratch.
General consensus is that building prices themselves have risen 50-60% in the last 4 years alone. Whilst the greater the sum you insure your home for, the higher the premium is likely to be, at the end of the day, that’s what insurance is for – you don’t need it until you need it!
If you have any queries at all about what your home should be insured for, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’d be delighted to try and help.
Best regards,
David.
Employee of the month
This month we meet Oliver “Oli” Collins
How long have you been at Horizon?
Since the start of 2016.
What do you love about your job?
Being challenged everyday. What are you working on at the moment?
Renovations at Lang Rd, Centennial Park.
What do you enjoy about working with architects and designers?
The complexity of the houses we build and the interconnected relationship we have with them.
Where were you born?
Sydney, Australia
What has been your greatest professional achievement to date?
Working 9 years with the same company.
What’s the most useful thing you’ve learned throughout your career?
How to build and manage at a high end. Three people you’d have over for a BBQ?
Opera, Ellen and Dr Phil.
Favourite dessert?
Ice cream
What do you do outside of work?
Spearfish, catch up with friends and work.
Recent news
Proposed NSW Building Reforms
The NSW Building Commission has proposed various reforms to be introduced, starting in 2025. They include having classifiactions for permissable works, based on categories of building works, experience in the industry, and qualifications for the Directors. Severe penalties have also been proposed for builders working outside of these licencing parameters.
Additionally, there is a proposed change to make Waterproofing a Specialist Trade Work Licence category, where all waterproofing work must be carried out by a licensed Waterproofer, regardless of the value of the work.
Horizon Golf Championship
There is still time to make a reservation for our annual Horizon Golf Championship event, being held next week 14 November at Macquarie Links International Golf Club!
We can’t achieve the great success we have over the years without our generous sponsors! See below, and if you get a chance, give them the opportunity to get involved the next time you’re in need for their particular services!
Cool Products
Hosting a pizza night with family and friends is a breeze with the Gozney pizza oven. This compact oven heats up quickly, letting you make delicious pizzas in just 60 seconds.
Its portable design means you can set it up almost anywhere, whether in the backyard or on the patio. The best part? Everyone can join in on the fun by customising their own pizzas with their favorite toppings.
Under Construction
Our Potts Point project on Macleay Street is in the final stretch. This extensive renovation involves two penthouse apartments, with an additional floor being added and balconies extended for stunning views. The site has been buzzing with activity, featuring multiple cranes and skilled abseilers hard at work. Stay tuned for the grand reveal of these beautifully transformed residences! Design by Alexander Kidd & SDA Structural.
Huge renovations are underway in Point Piper. This project is receiving a complete makeover, featuring a pool renovation, a landscaped courtyard, and upgrades around the pool and tennis court. Inside, we’re updating four bedrooms, each with an ensuite, along with three walk-in wardrobes, a modern kitchen, dining room, living room, and formal sitting room. We’re excited to collaborate with Thomas Hamel & Structural Engineers to complete this beautiful family home with stunning views.
The Vault
Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse completed in 2015. Designed by MHN Design Union & Partridge. Awarded Concrete Institute of Australia Awards for Excellence in Concrete 2017.
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