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Businesses extend a helping hand to Habitat for HumanityThe recent sale of a new Marklews house at the Peninsula Sands estate in South Rosebud marks the successful conclusion of a charitable building project that has raised substantial funds for Habitat for Humanity Victoria, benefiting families in need across the state.
The house was built with generous financial assistance from more than 30 suppliers to the home construction industry.
These valuable contributions from local businesses boosted the proceeds received by Habitat Victoria when the house
was finally sold.
Habitat is the world’s largest not-for-profit home builder. In Victoria, Habitat recently completed its thirty-fourth house,
in Aspendale. The Mornington Peninsula chapter has contributed six of these homes.
Typically each Habitat house is bought and occupied by a selected, qualified family. During the building of each home,
family members contribute ‘500 hours sweat equity’ – meaning that alongside volunteers, they help build the home they
will eventually buy.
However, the Rosebud house was not a typical project for Habitat. It was built for sale on the open market, not for a family in need. The project had its beginnings when Peninsula Sands developer Greg La Manna offered a heavily discounted block of land on the estate. So it was the generosity of spirit of the La Manna family that made possible the construction of a fund-raising home building project for Habitat on the Mornington Peninsula.
The home was designed and built by award-winning Peninsula builders Marklew Housing Pty Ltd. at net cost. The Marklew family has worked with Habitat for many years, managing several of Habitat’s affordable housing projects on the Mornington Peninsula, again at no cost.
Peninsula Sands is an undulating residential estate. The Habitat home makes the most of an east-west aspected sloping site. With a fall of some 3.5 metres over the length of the home, Marklews principal Brian Marklew says the challenges were to develop a home design that responded to the site, nestled into it and achieved an indoor/outdoor environment orientated to the north for energy efficiency and internal comfort.
The home design, developed in conjunction with architect Brad Hooper and Colours Interior Design, draws much from the philosophy and proportioned spaces of the builder’s Peninsula display home at 450 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud.
Externally, a long Colourbond skillion roof follows the contour of the block. A blend of external materials, colours and textures complement the architectural style and differentiate the home from its more conventionally styled neighbours.
The home layout steps up the site with two distinct level changes of about a metre and a half each. On the lowest level
is the garage, entry and master suite, with the mid level devoted to living areas and the top level to secondary bedrooms etc. Functional in layout, this home demonstrates the same attention to detail found in all Marklew homes.
As construction got under way, many supplier businesses generously kicked in with labour and product support.
Electrical services were provided by Colin Docking, of Colin Docking Electrics. “I’ve worked with Marklews as an electrical contractor for more than a decade and it’s been great to be involved on this and other charitable projects,” says Colin. “It feels good for a small business like ours to be involved with helping families in the local community.”
Trend Windows goes back some years with Habitat, having contributed windows to the first two Habitat houses on the Peninsula, at Cribb Point. Colin Sharples, General Manager (Victoria) for Trend Windows, is enthusiastic about Habitat. “We’ve had a 30 year supplier relationship with Marklews, so it was satisfying to join with other local businesses on another project, which produced a great return for Habitat in Victoria.”
Brian Marklew says working with Habitat is a perfect fit for his company. “It allows us to give back to the community by doing what has been our livelihood for more than 30 years,” he says. “Over the years we’ve seen firsthand how Habitat families blossom when they get access to home ownership. This applies especially to the children, who enjoy greater stability and improved educational and life prospects as a result.”
Brian says many businesses are looking for ways to contribute to their community. “There’s so much goodwill that I’m confident we could do another of these fundraiser projects. However, we have to start with the land. So I would love to hear from anyone who is willing to make a block of land available for another project at a price Habitat can afford.”
Contact Habitat for Humanity
www.habitat.org.au
Telephone 9872 3530
The house was built with generous financial assistance from more than 30 suppliers to the home construction industry.
These valuable contributions from local businesses boosted the proceeds received by Habitat Victoria when the house
was finally sold.
Habitat is the world’s largest not-for-profit home builder. In Victoria, Habitat recently completed its thirty-fourth house,
in Aspendale. The Mornington Peninsula chapter has contributed six of these homes.
Typically each Habitat house is bought and occupied by a selected, qualified family. During the building of each home,
family members contribute ‘500 hours sweat equity’ – meaning that alongside volunteers, they help build the home they
will eventually buy.
However, the Rosebud house was not a typical project for Habitat. It was built for sale on the open market, not for a family in need. The project had its beginnings when Peninsula Sands developer Greg La Manna offered a heavily discounted block of land on the estate. So it was the generosity of spirit of the La Manna family that made possible the construction of a fund-raising home building project for Habitat on the Mornington Peninsula.
The home was designed and built by award-winning Peninsula builders Marklew Housing Pty Ltd. at net cost. The Marklew family has worked with Habitat for many years, managing several of Habitat’s affordable housing projects on the Mornington Peninsula, again at no cost.
Peninsula Sands is an undulating residential estate. The Habitat home makes the most of an east-west aspected sloping site. With a fall of some 3.5 metres over the length of the home, Marklews principal Brian Marklew says the challenges were to develop a home design that responded to the site, nestled into it and achieved an indoor/outdoor environment orientated to the north for energy efficiency and internal comfort.
The home design, developed in conjunction with architect Brad Hooper and Colours Interior Design, draws much from the philosophy and proportioned spaces of the builder’s Peninsula display home at 450 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud.
Externally, a long Colourbond skillion roof follows the contour of the block. A blend of external materials, colours and textures complement the architectural style and differentiate the home from its more conventionally styled neighbours.
The home layout steps up the site with two distinct level changes of about a metre and a half each. On the lowest level
is the garage, entry and master suite, with the mid level devoted to living areas and the top level to secondary bedrooms etc. Functional in layout, this home demonstrates the same attention to detail found in all Marklew homes.
As construction got under way, many supplier businesses generously kicked in with labour and product support.
Electrical services were provided by Colin Docking, of Colin Docking Electrics. “I’ve worked with Marklews as an electrical contractor for more than a decade and it’s been great to be involved on this and other charitable projects,” says Colin. “It feels good for a small business like ours to be involved with helping families in the local community.”
Trend Windows goes back some years with Habitat, having contributed windows to the first two Habitat houses on the Peninsula, at Cribb Point. Colin Sharples, General Manager (Victoria) for Trend Windows, is enthusiastic about Habitat. “We’ve had a 30 year supplier relationship with Marklews, so it was satisfying to join with other local businesses on another project, which produced a great return for Habitat in Victoria.”
Brian Marklew says working with Habitat is a perfect fit for his company. “It allows us to give back to the community by doing what has been our livelihood for more than 30 years,” he says. “Over the years we’ve seen firsthand how Habitat families blossom when they get access to home ownership. This applies especially to the children, who enjoy greater stability and improved educational and life prospects as a result.”
Brian says many businesses are looking for ways to contribute to their community. “There’s so much goodwill that I’m confident we could do another of these fundraiser projects. However, we have to start with the land. So I would love to hear from anyone who is willing to make a block of land available for another project at a price Habitat can afford.”
Contact Habitat for Humanity
www.habitat.org.au
Telephone 9872 3530
Skillion Display Home Open in RosebudLocated on the Mornington Peninsula at 450 Eastbourne Road Rosebud, the Skillion display home is open every weekend from 2 – 5pm.
The Skillion design philosophy is uncomplicated and flexible, suitable to either a level or sloping block. It’s easily adaptable, suitable for a holiday retreat or contemporary suburban home. With its covered alfresco dining for shade and weather protection, this is stylish minimalism to suit Melbourne’s fickle climate.
450 Eastbourne Road Rosebud
Open weekends 2pm-5pm
or by appointment
The Skillion design philosophy is uncomplicated and flexible, suitable to either a level or sloping block. It’s easily adaptable, suitable for a holiday retreat or contemporary suburban home. With its covered alfresco dining for shade and weather protection, this is stylish minimalism to suit Melbourne’s fickle climate.
450 Eastbourne Road Rosebud
Open weekends 2pm-5pm
or by appointment
Interior Design Consultant Lisa Cull talks to Home MagazineQ&A WITH ANDREW BRASIER reprinted from Herald Sun Home March 10 2007
Mornington-based interior designer Lisa Cull discusses changing trends for inside the home.
Q: Why has the internal look of a house become more important to homeowners?
A: In our fast-paced lifestyle, our home has become a haven for us to unwind and recharge. Today’s home, more than ever, reflects the personalities of the people who reside there. It is filled with feel-good things and memorabilia of happy times. It has quiet spaces for reflection and inner peace and entertaining hubs where family and special friends converge in conversation and laughter.
We are, as a society, more in touch with our inner-selves. Therefore, the look and feel of our internal environment has become a major part of our everyday happiness and wellbeing.
Q: Is less more when it comes to a new home’s interior?
A: I recall from a very young age being told that it’s quality that counts. These words definitely ring true in interior design. The quality of the space, and how it is used, is more important than its size. The furnishings within the home are more useable and aesthetically more attractive with the less is more approach.
Large windows mean less artwork on the walls, but more of nature’s beauty blending the indoors with the outdoors and creating a lighter, brighter environment. Yes, less is definitely more when it comes to a new home’s interior.
Q: Why is colour such a major tool in your designs?
A: I love colour. In fact, I’m passionate about it. Colour gives a home personality. It articulates space, creates mood, blends areas, accentuates details, provides balance and harmony, can project a fashion trend, be bold or subtle, warm or cool and will always make a statement.
Colour is such a powerful medium. It must be used carefully. Few people are trained to understand the design aspect and psychology of colour and how great an impact it can have on our homes and on our lives. Too much colour, or too many shades in one area, can detract from a room’s aesthetic qualities. Too little colour can make a home feel cold and barren. But colour, used wisely, can become the definitive factor in a home’s interior design.
Q: What are the major emerging trends in interior design?
A: As we strive for a slower pace, for greater happiness and for easy living in our everyday environment, new trends will emerge. Once an interior design professional was seen to used only by the rich, but design advice is now accessible to everyone.
Design trends will see space and light remain a priority. But energy usage will influence heating and cooling, resulting in better zoned living, perhaps with movable walls for different seasons and occasions.
The alfresco area will continue to be big. We will push to use this space all year, so screening for outdoor spaces, heating and specialised lighting, will be a priority. We will also look more carefully at creating useable space in our homes. We will focus on designers and builders who can customise our homes to suit our lifestyle.
Mornington-based interior designer Lisa Cull discusses changing trends for inside the home.
Q: Why has the internal look of a house become more important to homeowners?
A: In our fast-paced lifestyle, our home has become a haven for us to unwind and recharge. Today’s home, more than ever, reflects the personalities of the people who reside there. It is filled with feel-good things and memorabilia of happy times. It has quiet spaces for reflection and inner peace and entertaining hubs where family and special friends converge in conversation and laughter.
We are, as a society, more in touch with our inner-selves. Therefore, the look and feel of our internal environment has become a major part of our everyday happiness and wellbeing.
Q: Is less more when it comes to a new home’s interior?
A: I recall from a very young age being told that it’s quality that counts. These words definitely ring true in interior design. The quality of the space, and how it is used, is more important than its size. The furnishings within the home are more useable and aesthetically more attractive with the less is more approach.
Large windows mean less artwork on the walls, but more of nature’s beauty blending the indoors with the outdoors and creating a lighter, brighter environment. Yes, less is definitely more when it comes to a new home’s interior.
Q: Why is colour such a major tool in your designs?
A: I love colour. In fact, I’m passionate about it. Colour gives a home personality. It articulates space, creates mood, blends areas, accentuates details, provides balance and harmony, can project a fashion trend, be bold or subtle, warm or cool and will always make a statement.
Colour is such a powerful medium. It must be used carefully. Few people are trained to understand the design aspect and psychology of colour and how great an impact it can have on our homes and on our lives. Too much colour, or too many shades in one area, can detract from a room’s aesthetic qualities. Too little colour can make a home feel cold and barren. But colour, used wisely, can become the definitive factor in a home’s interior design.
Q: What are the major emerging trends in interior design?
A: As we strive for a slower pace, for greater happiness and for easy living in our everyday environment, new trends will emerge. Once an interior design professional was seen to used only by the rich, but design advice is now accessible to everyone.
Design trends will see space and light remain a priority. But energy usage will influence heating and cooling, resulting in better zoned living, perhaps with movable walls for different seasons and occasions.
The alfresco area will continue to be big. We will push to use this space all year, so screening for outdoor spaces, heating and specialised lighting, will be a priority. We will also look more carefully at creating useable space in our homes. We will focus on designers and builders who can customise our homes to suit our lifestyle.
Delfin invites Markews for Innovative Housing Partnership.Delfin, one of Australia’s largest residential land developers has selected Marklews in a partnership Inner Urban Style Housing Village.
Charity Begins At HomeMarklews have joined with Habitat For Humanity in designing and building an innovative spec home. When sold, the proceeds will be used to build at least two further homes to help needy Mornington Peninsula families.
To date, our own campaign has already resulted in two new houses for Habitat For Humanity. Right now, support is being sought for more houses in Mornington. These new homes encourage behaviour change and promote a path out of the poverty cycle trap for partner families.
Check back to see the difference you are helping us to make as we track the progress of our donations. Read about other programs in current need at www.habitat.org.au
To date, our own campaign has already resulted in two new houses for Habitat For Humanity. Right now, support is being sought for more houses in Mornington. These new homes encourage behaviour change and promote a path out of the poverty cycle trap for partner families.
Check back to see the difference you are helping us to make as we track the progress of our donations. Read about other programs in current need at www.habitat.org.au
Residential Designer Of The YearIn an almost unprecedented judges decision, Marklews Interior Design Consultant Lisa Cull took out the coveted Residential Designer of the Year Awards at the Victorian HIA Top Homes Awards for 2006/2007.
