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This riverside retreat on the Waikato River is a striking contemporary award winning home by Design Builders Waikato. There are so many options for places to sip your morning coffee watching the ever-changing views of the river in and around this 350sqm home. With a full-width deck and a dining nook just some of the […]

It was no straight forward renovation for this luxury home at Piha, that has set the standard for Passivhaus design in New Zealand. Some describe this astonishingly ambitious retrofit as simply extraordinary, and there is definitely more to this Eco-Bach than meets the eye. And as builder Terry Bryers of Bruyere Passive Homes explains, “the […]

It was a real family affair for Grant and Monique Jury with their latest retirement project in Morrinsville. The father and son build between Grant and Daniel also saw the young builder taking over the family business – Jury Design and Build, which has serviced the Waikato for 40 years. The Louvre-tech system on the […]

Making the Registered Master Builder of the Year awards Top 100 in 2020 was a huge achievement for Kallahan Builders with this Plimmerton renovation. Ryan Kallahan and his team also won the overall Renovation Award $500,000 – $1 million for the Wellington-Wairarapa region. The work consisted of a partial roof structure removal and rebuild with […]

The project featured in this article, is situated on high ranges not far from Cambridge. While this site is picturesque and enjoys panoramic views of the countryside. This design and build was not without it’s challenges. However builder Ben Shaw and Daniel Cullen from Cullen Keiser Architecture. Worked in skilled harmony to produce an enduring […]

Terry Bryers from Bruyere Passive Homes has embraced passive house building technology after frustration with New Zealand building systems and what he felt was a lack of accountability and the process. Terry and his team have never looked back. Fifteen years on, he and his team of Fully Certified Passivhaus Professionals at Bruyere Passive Homes […]

This stunning home in Pine Harbour has a modern theme with a rustic twist and has been fitted out with high-end materials both inside and out. Built by G Donaldson Builders, this project was our first entry in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, and custom-built houses with individuality are our specialty. […]

This Freemans Bay, Auckland renovation is a wonderful example of revitalising an existing lovely villa. This villa was completely modernised, transforming this home’s appeal but maintaining the look of the existing villa’s charm. The owners of this villa are also renovating the adjoining villa. They were clear they wished to keep the integrity of both […]

Welcome to 26 Mahoenui Valley Road Step into this unique home situated in an unsurpassed location, accessed via a tree-lined driveway with electric gates, offering privacy in a quiet oasis. This property boasts four double bedrooms in the main home. An open plan kitchen family and dining area and separate formal lounge with wood-burner: all […]

This stunning piece of  land facing the iconic Kapiti motu, deserved a beautiful house and Cameron Builders have more than delivered. The house sits lightly on its beachfront section, not overwhelming the natural environment, instead complimenting it with hazy blues and grey colour tones. The exterior is predominantly covered in cedar, with cedar battens used […]

This award-winning home by Design Builders Hawkes Bay is a fantastic fusion of design, style and pure practicality.  Made to attract lots of admiring looks, flow and spectacular views are foundations of the design. There’s an emphasis on style – including the dark exterior joinery. High ceilings and cleverly designed kitchen and bathrooms appeal to […]

Our family has provided premium bathroomware for New Zealand architects, homeowners, developers, builders, and plumbers for over 65 years. This experience has shown us the lasting legacy of quality.  From the durability and safety that comes from high quality base materials, to the superior functionality of German engineering. From the time-consuming hand-crafted finishes passed down […]

Grand and inviting, this Pukekohe home makes the most of the wonderful rural views and is beautifully landscaped to create the perfect finish. Our clients explored all of their builder options and did their homework before meeting us and viewing our work. Their brief was a generous sized architectural home of 420sqm including four bedrooms, […]

Here at A1 Homes Northland we pride ourselves on being one of the premier home builders servicing Whangarei and the Kaipara districts, with our ‘built home’ service and a ‘kit home’ supply which includes the Far North district. We are here to help you get your project started, and our knowledge and experience is backed by […]

In close proximity to this home the Porirua Harbour ebbs and flows, with a timeless tranquility often found along the New Zealand coastline. Classic Builders Wellington have designed and constructed a beautifully positioned home to make the most of this lush setting. The open plan living space is situated to capture all day sun and […]

This is an incredible location with stunning lake and mountain views. A simply spectacular Lake Taupo location. Opened in April 2008 Acacia Clis Lodge is a unique boutique lodge oering luxury accommodation in Lake Taupo. This luxury lodge was designed by New Zealand architect Kelvin Peck and combines the character of the original pole house […]

Hobson House’ – a magnificent and spacious mansion situated on prestigious Victoria Avenue in Remuera. With its prime location and impressive street frontage, this stately home offers the perfect blend of luxury and privacy. This historic property has had a fascinating journey. Originally built for a banker, it was later used as the US Naval […]

When you embark on a journey with Customkit Buildings, rest assured that we will be accommodating to your every need. There is no ‘one size fits all’ to how we go about building and creating your home, barn, cottage or equestrian centre – we are a design and supply company that specialises in timber.   […]