A smart design on a small footprint, this 300sqm house packs a lot of punch. Built by LM Architectural Builders and designed by Nic Curragh of Objects, the family home features pitched ceilings throughout, significant structural steel beams and detailed design features – including custom-made sill flashings around the windows. The clients were a lovely couple […]
Discover the epitome of modern living in the highly sought-after locale of Kawaha Point. This remarkable home embodies contemporary elegance both inside and out. With a single-level design, this property prioritises comfort and convenience, offering the ideal lock-and-leave lifestyle. The journey begins with an open-concept floor plan that welcomes you into a sleek black kitchen. […]
Established in 2015, Coventry Construction began as a one-man operation led by founder Josh Coventry. In its early days, it was just Josh forging his path in a demanding environment that often felt like a pressure cooker, where every challenge sharpened his resolve, patience, and mental fortitude. It was under these conditions that he learned […]
Specialists in architectural building and multiple award winners, when Auckland–based Lewis Build won the contract for this contemporary Takapuna build it was a matchmade in heaven. Designed by Mercer and Mercer Architects to the nth degree, it was up to Ben Lewis and his team at Lewis Build to bring their vision to life, and […]
Basking in all-day sunlight and boasting breathtaking views, this exceptional property in the prestigious Havelock North hills offers an unparalleled lifestyle of comfort and elegance. Whether hosting gatherings, watching the children enjoy the lush lawn, or unwinding with a drink as the sun sets over the ranges, this home promises an idyllic retreat. Upon entering, […]
If you are looking for a rustic barn-style house in the country or something more sophisticated and stylist, then Van de Ven Builders have the answers. Based in Whitianga and owned by Jamie (Vandy) and Candice Van de Ven, every project is managed by Vandy personally, and he is involved through all of the stages […]
Anyone who has taken time to observe New Zealand’s Native Falcon, the Karearea on the wing, know the majesty and sublime beauty these birds possess. It is obvious that the designers of this villa, JTB Architects, also have an understanding of sublime beauty and how to make it a reality for their clients. The villa […]
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 […]
Bayside Construction is a Whitianga based building company, specialising in new builds and renovations. With ongoing projects coming up including in the Whitianga Waterways, our recently-established, family owned building company specialises in high quality residential construction. Director Caleb Jennings has more than 20 years experience working both in New Zealand, Germany and Austria. The […]
This home was built 7 years ago. The home itself comprises of 400 square metres of exquisite living space that is second to none. The 2.8 hectares the house is built on is part of Bream Tail Farm, which enjoys endless views of the Pacific Ocean. The current owners, fell in love with the region, […]
Describing a house designed by Fraser Cameron Architects is difficult. It would be easy to focus on the creative use of raw materials, or maybe the sublime combination of mismatched elements grabs your attention. The multitude of national and regional awards are hard to go past as well, but these aforementioned factors are only present […]
Nick Holcroft, director of Holcroft Prestige is pretty elated with his team’s recent gold winning result in the house of the year competition, taking out the $1.5 million – $2 million new home category. Nick and his team over the years have been one of the top consistent contenders for the gold awards. His gold […]
Becoming the first construction company to win this title as one of the fastest growing services businesses in the country, he hasn’t looked back. Spurred on by his company’s investment in property development, he expanded his construction business into creating subdivisions and offering house and land packages when land became scarce. Operating out of Te […]
With fabulous views over Gisborne and Poverty Bay, DStevens won a national category award for this ‘Fab One’ home in 2021. Judges of the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards said the hilltop views are a real standout of this well-located and functional home. It has been built with a 45sqm footprint and […]
About The Project The site had big views, so the idea was to capture them in a big way. The outcome: a stunning two-storey five- bedroom home designed to make the most of the Coromandel Peninsula coastal vistas. Perched on a steep site overlooking one of New Zealand’s best-known beaches, the 326sqm north-facing house is […]
Our modern colonial show home in Paerata Rise shows just one of the many building options that Navigation Homes can offer. This property is a taste of villa-meets-modern design perfection, offering loads of living space with the addition of home + income separation upstairs. Navigation Homes has been operating in the Counties area since 2007. […]
When Nigel Donaldson walks onto a new client’s property, he can instantly visualise where their designer pool should be built. Specialising in landscaped swimming pools with natural waterfalls and rock features, Donaldson Pools are individually designed and engineered to fit the contours of your property. Completely transforming your outdoor space into an oasis for you […]
Soaring above Lake Hayes, the Wakatipu’s finest landscape reaches out from this remarkable residence and its elevated front row platform. Conceived to offer holiday and income options, the elegant schist and timber home is complemented by additional accommodation with an entirely separate self-contained one bedroom cottage. The unique property is located in an area with […]