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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 […]

LOCHRYAN BUILDERS are fully licenced Bay of Plenty builders. Ryan, Rhys, Jordan and Kirt, leave a fantastic lasting impression in person and so do their finished projects. Ryan, has an eye for detail, high quality workmanship, professional project management and has a talented team to meet all your building requirements. This is what Ryans clients […]

Starting from the blank canvas of a steep Russell township site, Hatchard Builders tackled every aspect of bringing this challenging build to life, from siteworks to code of compliance.  Encompassing three different types of retaining – timber, block and rock, and laid out over four levels, it required close collaboration with engineers, architects and most […]

With a view like this overlooking Lake Hayes in the Queenstown Lakes district, no wonder the owners of this luxury home by YBL Building made outside dining a priority. Spectacular Southern lakes views are served up from this 260sqm home, and the full height windows with cantilevered deck, matched with a glass balustrade, really open […]

Another Top 100 build – these gems are hard to find, and making this level at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards is a huge achievement. This four-bedroom holiday home from Beck Building was made to suit several generations. The property also had to make the most of the beautiful Lake Taupō and mountain […]

Known for their ‘no cookie cutter’ approach to home design, Bosanac Builders teamed up with its sister company Heritage Homes (Auckland South) to create a truly unique home that ticked all the boxes for its professional performer owners With a love of musical theatre, it is no wonder that at the top of the list […]

Peter Warmington has been building houses in Northland for more than 20 years, and can visualise exactly what his clients’ project will look like even before the posts are in the ground. Having gained the necessary skills from his huge experience in the building industry over decades as a registered Master Builder, his workmanship and […]

Let us turn your vision for a new home into a reality. At Lehmann Building, we are leading new home builders in Waikato and the surrounding area. We have experience building all sizes and style of house, we’re fully certified, and our workmanship comes with a 10-year guarantee.     We will work closely with […]

With more than 50 design awards since 2003, Young Architects in Christchurch stays at the forefront of design excellence. Originally started as Life Style Architecture in 2003, we’ve recently changed our branding to Young Architects to reflect how our architecture has matured. This Merivale house has been modelled on a vernacular gable form seen widely […]

Demanding attention, this elevated Morrinsville home debuts a variety of cladding systems that cleverly enhance the overall design of the house. The impressive entrance has a wood-look BGC cladding feature wall, that stretches the full height of the home, flowing into the interior and creating a statement before you walk through the door. Within the […]

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 […]

Step into opulence and behold the grandeur of this exquisite front-row mansion crowned on the peak of Paritai Drive, with one of Auckland’s most enviable views. Every corner exudes luxury and sophistication, captivating your senses with its lavish marble walls and floors. The moment you enter, you are greeted by a magnificent foyer adorned with […]

With a contoured site high on the Napier Hill and local council restrictions that could be described as inhibiting, Tess Fenwick Architects were challenged to create a private home in a tight situation. The final result lends itself to the often repeated, and the scientifically inaccurate quote involving diamonds, coal and pressure.  This house, with […]

Wake up to the roar of the ocean in this modern new build, with an enviable position overlooking one of the world’s most hallowed beaches.   With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living areas, this spectacular home is the ideal size to accommodate extended family or friends for weekends or holidays. They’ll certainly be […]

Our Milldale show home is creating lots of attention within the North and West Rodney area, showcasing a range of interesting features. A mixture of weatherboard, brick, coloursteel and finished with stone pillars, this five-bedroom, four bathroom 335 sqm split-level townhouse is a real beauty. Landscaped with gorgeous greenery and rockery, it even features four […]

An inner-city Auckland garden bordering a neighbourhood park has been redesigned into a sub-tropical sanctuary by Seed Landscapes. Landscape designer Donna Stanish reconnected the house and pool by creating generous entertaining areas and stepped platforms floating above the garden. Kwila timber platforms link the family room on the lower level to the swimming pool, and […]

Blue Summit Construction was involved with this extensive architectural build in an inner city suburb in Christchurch. On this small 7.5 metre wide site, the clients wanted a pool, spa and sauna along with their new  house, as well as storage space. Working on a project like this is when you realise that good construction […]

The name Haigh has been synonymous with building in Northland for four generations. The current company of Haigh Developments Limited, is a family owned company that prides itself on customer satisfaction and a high degree of accuracy and quality, which is our motto; one cannot be achieved without the other.     Our work varies […]