By Stonecraft NZ
The Pukenui swimming pool project is a great example of working collaboratively with great clients and contractors.
StonecraftNZ was involved in supplying design and technical information from the beginning of the project which enabled a smooth construction process to get the desired outcome for our client. A swimming pool such as this has a high degree of complexity to create an overall simple minimalist effect. Most of this is hidden, including the automatic pool cover that operates out from the floor of the pool.
In adverse weather conditions, the pool water level can be lowered into balance tanks to bypass the infinity edge. This pool has custom-designed swimmers built in to enable exercises and is also chlorine-free. Sanitation is provided for by the Enviroswim system. Pumps are variable speed to save electricity and the filter media is glass providing excellent filtration. This pool is finished in Royal Blue Quartzon against a dark blue glass mosaic tile band giving it a deep blue hue. Heating is provided for by 3 phase Heatpumps built by Hotwater Heatpumps.
All in all a beautiful home and pool, a pleasure to work on with all involved.
StonecraftNZ is a unique New Zealand construction firm specialising in high-quality swimming pools and masonry construction. They have successfully competed for standout projects throughout Aotearoa and up into the Pacific in over 45 years of operation.
“We love what we do and are committed to giving our clients the best of what we provide in knowledge and experience, “ says Mike Mitcalfe the founder and Managing Director of StonecraftNZ. “We employ a staff of 25 tradespeople and a nationwide network of subcontractors working with us. All of them are great people and skilled in what they do. “
Mike runs the swimming pool sector of the company and also works as a consultant providing IP to a wide variety of projects. He lives at Shipwreck Bay in Northland with his wife due to their passion for surfing and a coastal lifestyle. Mike is joined by two friends and business partners; Ross Blithe and Jody Hunter.
Ross and his team run the concrete construction and infrastructure sector of the company. He is a specialist in all things concrete with years of experience. Jody runs swimming pool projects and contracts requiring a high level of attention to detail and management. He is a versatile and knowledgeable tradesman and leader
Management in construction projects, building, brick and block laying, and stone masonry is provided by Colin Gillies and his teams. This has seen the successful completion of numerous commercial and infrastructure-related contracts over the years.
StonecraftNZ is a fully resourced and stable company able to transform ideas and vision into reality in a way that transforms clients into friends.