Ross Newman, Owner

Ross Newman co-founded an industrial technology company based in Zurich and Houston, Texas. He earned his MBA at Columbia University where he also studied in the architecture school. His past projects include the conversion of an historic turbine factory in Zurich to offices and an art gallery, and the interior fit-out of a new 3,200 square foot apartment in New York’s Chelsea district. Before returning to New Zealand with his family in 2017, Ross honed his culinary skills at Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris. Having known Barochan since his days as a student at nearby Kings School, Ross was inspired to restore the home to its former status as one of Auckland’s most important addresses. The renovation has been informed by Ross’ experiences in Switzerland and the United States, where he was influenced by some of the world’s most beautiful and well-constructed homes.

Cameron Cunningham, Good Brothers Group

Good Brothers is Auckland’s most reputable high-end residential home builder. With a legacy spanning over 60 years and more than 75 bespoke homes, Good Brothers has an established reputation for impeccable tradesmanship and integrity. Backed by their extensive experience in commercial construction, they apply commercial disciplines to deliver technically complex and detailed residential houses that are unmatched in quality. Good Brothers builds with New Zealand’s top Architects and Tradesmen and consistently delivers outstanding results.

Jack McKinney and Bryan Windeatt, Architects

Award-winning architects Jack McKinney and Bryan Windeatt blended their expertise in contemporary design to revitalize the home’s layout, seamlessly integrating the home with its gardens through stunning new stone terracing, and introducing a brand-new lower level of amenities perfectly attuned to the demands of a luxury lifestyle in the 21st century.

Jared Lockhart, Landscape Design 

Formerly associated with Jinny Blom Landscape Design in London, Jared has extensive experience creating high-specification private gardens and landscapes across the UK, Continental Europe, the USA, and New Zealand. Leveraging his engineering background, Jared embarked on a transformative journey to redesign the 1820 square meter site of the home, conceptualizing new terraces that harmonize with the natural contours of the volcanic cone upon which it sits.

Engineering: Mark Sullivan, Sullivan Hall

Acoustic Consulting: Christopher Day, Marshall Day Acoustics

Environmental Design: Paula Hugens and Denise Martin, EZED Engineering Zero Energy Design

Lighting: Kiki Lindskog, Bailey Shelley (Light Black), ECC

Surveying: Wilton Joubert Consulting Engineers

Heating, plumbing and drainage: Simon Collins and Lindsay Davy, Collins Plumbing

Cooling and ventilation: Warren Holmes, HVAC Management

Electrical and Security: Sam Coutts and Shayne Nixon, Advanced Electrical

Steelwork: Weldzone Engineering

Pool and water feature: Glen and Matt Jillings, Watchman Pools

Window joinery and doors: Jacobsen Renall and Secco Sistemi

Custom joinery: Grant Bailey and Marek Hromada

Leadlights: Ian Cooke, Glassarts

Roofing: Superior Roofing and The Virginia Slate Company

Copperwork: Gabor Gajdacsi

Brickwork: Todd Tatana and team, Eastside Brick

Stone sourcing: Libby Parkinson, Material Space

Stonemason: Gary Kowalewicz

Tiling: Robert Zielger, Kurt Gillard

Fireplaces: Steve Rumley, Phoenix Fireplaces

Solid Plastering: Kevan Rutter, Nexus Exteriors

Wallpaper and specialty finishes: Marek Hromada

Catering kitchen: Peter Yeo, Wildfire Commercial Kitchens

Appliances: Kouzina Kitchens