Why Choose Windowmakers

Bush Block. Titirangi

Nestled in the lush bush of Titirangi, this elevated home makes a bold architectural statement while treading lightly on the land. Raised on slender steel poles to avoid the floodplain and minimise ground disturbance, the compact footprint feels spacious and open thanks in large part to the extensive use of aluminium joinery. Large-format windows wrap the home, immersing its occupants in the native canopy, while full-height sliding doors open completely to the landscape. Slimline balustrades provide safety without interrupting the view, creating the sensation of floating among the trees. Awning windows beneath the main glazing panels enable passive cross-ventilation, supporting year-round comfort.

The home’s minimalistic exterior is clad in silvery pressed metal, creating a reflective surface that blends seamlessly into the green surroundings. The narrow, refined frames of the Residential Series were chosen to maintain the clean architectural lines without competing with the natural environment. Inside, a square hallway—bathed in light through generously glazed walls—enhances the sense of space and connection to nature. Paired with earthy tones and tactile materials like cork and macrocarpa, the high-performance aluminium joinery doesn’t just frame views; it anchors the entire living experience, bringing clarity, light, and balance to this peaceful bush retreat.

Prospect House, Mount Eden

This contemporary family home draws inspiration from the client’s childhood memories of her grandparents’ mid-century house. Designed around a series of internal courtyards, it uses aluminium joinery not only for performance but as a central architectural feature—framing views, enhancing natural light, and connecting spaces throughout.

Crafted with a refined palette of APL Metro and APL Architectural Series windows and doors, the joinery plays a key role. Coated aluminium finishes were selected to complement the home’s warm, tactile materials—cedar, stone, and native timber—creating a cohesive and timeless aesthetic.

Expansive aluminium sliding doors open onto eastern and western courtyards, featuring flush sills for a smooth indoor-outdoor flow. These openings invite garden views and dappled light inside, encouraging effortless movement through the home’s courtyard-centric layout.

A glazed link corridor offers a dramatic connection between living wings, using full-height glass to reflect the adjacent pool and reinforce a sense of openness. Meanwhile, a concealed pivot door—perfectly integrated into vertical timber cladding—disappears when closed, showcasing the project’s commitment to seamless design.

Kaiwaka, Northland

For one of our longest-standing clients, this project represents a professional relationship spanning nearly 20 years—one of the collaborations we are most proud of. Working with Windowmakers is not just a one-off supply; each interaction is about trust, collaboration and long-term partnerships. This project is just one of the several projects that show the great working relationship that we share. 

The windows and doors in this home feature the Residential Series ThermalHEART® range, which offer a balance of style and practicality, with clean lines and durable, economical aluminium profiles. Designed with thermal break technology, ThermalHEART® insulates the window system, keeping cold temperatures out during the colder months and reducing solar gain in the warmer months, making it perfect for this home, which experiences both summer heat and winter cold. 

A standout feature of this project is the custom triangular windows, which align seamlessly with the roofline above the sliding doors. These windows not only enhance the home’s architectural design but also frame the breathtaking views, flooding the interior with natural light and strengthening the connection to the home’s spectacular natural surroundings. 

Kingsview, Mount Eden

Completed by JRA Construction, this project transformed a 1980s dwelling into a light-filled, open-plan space, winning the Silver Award in the Master Builder’s 2024 House of the Year competition. Our high-quality windows and doors provided the perfect finishing touch.

A defining characteristic of this residential home is its earthy tones, enhanced by the installed vertical timber cladding. The choice of Residential Series aluminium doors and windows complements both the stylish and functional aspects of the design, aligning perfectly with the home’s modern yet natural aesthetic. Finished in Matt Flax Pod powdercoat, one of the most popular colour choices, the aluminium doors and windows maintain a consistent finish that harmonizes seamlessly with the rest of the home.