THE Skyline Buildings STORY

a skyline for every situation

THE ORIGIN

Skyline was started by Cantabrian Ernest Lindsay Cook (Lin Cook) in the early 1950’s. Lindsay Cook was a house builder who had a vision of producing quality garages at affordable prices so he established Skyline in Auckland. The first advertised use of the name “Skyline” was in the New Zealand Herald in March 1956. Skyline was the original mass producer of garages in New Zealand. The original Skyline garages were made with fibreboard cladding, and wooden panel doors.

THE SKYLINE PACKAGING

Lindsay Cook’s most innovative feature was the Skyline packaging. The entire building is contained in a timber box for easy transport. All components of this box are used in the construction of the building. It is common for customers to comment “a timber box has turned up, where is the rest of the garage?”, only to be amazed that it’s all there.

THE SKYLINE GARAGE

The concept of Skyline is to create attractive buildings that withstand the harshest New Zealand conditions. All Skyline garages are custom designed. (Lots of customers think that they are pre-made, and kept on shelves but your garage is made just for you). Each building can comprise of up to 1000 components and is produced to customer requests.

THE SUCCESS OF SKYLINE

Skyline has become an iconic household name throughout New Zealand, with over 150,000 Skyline buildings been produced for the New Zealand market. Skyline buildings have also been exported to over 40 countries around the world, including diverse places such as the Falkland Islands. 

Skyline Buildings are an iconic part of New Zealand’s landscape.