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Sam Hall
Design Manager
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Sam is an Architectural Designer that currently leads the design team. He enjoys spending his own time on home renovation projects, which helps refine his practical, approach to design.
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Azman Lakhani
Architectural Designer
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Azman enjoys architecture as a blend of creativity and problem-solving, bringing plans to life and shaping spaces people love.
Braden Thomson
Carpenter
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Braden is a fully qualified carpenter. He is a good keen Waiuku lad who loves duck-shooting, white baiting, hunting & anything to do with the outdoors.
Hi, we are Craig & Nicky Lipscombe, and a very warm welcome to our website! We are Waiuku locals with 3 children, our eldest Cody who is a qualified Builder living the dream fishing in Exmouth, Tara who is studying Engineering at Canterbury Uni, and the youngest Keely who has just started her career in yachting.
After Craig spent nearly 20 years on the tools as a qualified Builder & Project Manager, and Nicky in
Accounts, we started Designmax in August 2006 to provide our Community with an experienced Design & Build construction solution, utilising as many of our local Tradespeople as possible. Over the years we have constructed well over 200 unique homes & sheds amongst other projects, and have built a strong, knowledgeable team around us, currently consisting of 1 Project Manager, 1 LBP Site Foreman, 2 qualified Builders & 2 Apprentices on site, with 1 in-house Draftsperson in the office.
Recently we rebranded as Designmax Homes to cement our place in the custom homes market and to have a fresh approach as we up our game for the future. It is often forgotten that by using local Tradespeople, you are not only investing back into your Community, you are ensuring you receive a service that will be backed up by a local.
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About Us
Meet
The
Team...
Louis Mercer
Project Manager
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​Louis co-ordinates all the subbies & materials for your build. He loves to keep you informed on how things are progressing & is on hand for regular site meetings.
John Van De Sandt
LBP & Foreman
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John has MANY years of experience in the building industry & excels in keeping things progressing on site. He is an avid surfer & nothing is ever too much trouble.
Liam Capes
Apprentice​
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Liam is in the 3rd year of his building apprenticeship. He is another of our good keen Waiuku lads who enjoys hunting & fishing. He also plays Rugby for Waiuku Rugby Club.
Taylor Murtagh
Apprentice
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Taylor is in the 2nd year of his apprenticeship. He also loves rugby & plays for Waiuku Rugby Club.
Archie Shuker
Apprentice
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Taylor is in the 2nd year of his apprenticeship. He also loves rugby & plays for Waiuku Rugby Club.