Articles

Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

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 […]

Mark May Villas, is family owned and passionate when it comes to renovation and restoring character homes built in earlier years. Mark, his son Hadleigh and the team at Mark May Villas, are immensely proud of playing their part in conserving a bit of history for the families who own them. Mark, Hadleigh and the […]

Basking on the banks of the Whitianga Waterways, we pay a visit to the new Landmark Homes Showhome. As you drive in to the picturesque town of Whitianga, you cannot miss this latest arresting build by Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki. Will Quigley – Director of Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki, has adhered to the […]

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 […]

Warm, healthy, energy efficient homes is what Third Little Pig Homes is renowned for. And the low long lines of this Mason & Wales designed home are clean and elegant – making it a prime candidate for a National Category win in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2020. The floating nature […]

With little imagination you could transport yourself to a Tuscan inspired Estate. Privately positioned, this distinctive Tamahere property is sculptured into its idyllic 1.1 hectares of established landscaped grounds. This high-end designed, Master Build homestead has undergone significant renovations, and is ready for its new owners. Villa Bella exudes a sense of poise and calm […]

This stylish, sun drenched house hides a secret. From the street it looks compact and neat as a pin sitting on an elevated section, on stepping through the front door you realise the hidden secret is space. In fact this house has Tardis like qualities and is evidence that Adobe Homes knows how to build […]

Based in Tauranga, Olivia Schwarz offers a staging service for people preparing their house for sale. Practical yet creative, styling has been part of her life since she was a child. Coming from a small medieval town in Italy, Olivia was influenced by a local interior designer and upholstery specialist, and by fabric and soft […]

This Taupo showhome is Design Builders’ modern take on classic New Zealand country house style. The expertly designed floor plan makes the most of spectacular views across the lake and beyond to Mt Tauhara.     Carefully positioned to maximise sun, the covered outdoor areas, on the east and north, extend the living space into […]

With expansive views over the Kaimai Range and harbour, this Tauranga home by Kuriger Builders oozes rustic old world charm, blended in perfectly with its high-end modern features. This 500 sqm home won the company both a Top 100 and the Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau New Home ($1.5 million – $2million category) Gold […]

Large and luxurious with stellar craftsmanship, this Taranaki beauty features stunning vertical cedar cladding that sets the tone. Step into the double-height entry and you’ll see a voluminous space with an exquisite floating staircase and steel screen through which morning sunlight shines. Floor-to-ceiling and carefully placed windows in the living areas provide panoramic views of 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 […]

Combining performance with luxury, this 360sqm home by Hofmans Builders in Taranaki blends the world’s most powerful Passive House design tools with clever construction and architectural finesse.   This home is built to the eHaus Euro standard and is a ‘certified passive home.’ Hofmans Builders hold the eHaus license for the Taranaki region. – eHaus are […]

van de Ven Builders

If you are looking for a rustic barn-style house in the country or something more sophisticated and stylist, then Van de Den 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 […]

Anita Thomas offers a thorough range of interior design and project management services with her AT Home business. Established in 2010 and serving the Wellington region, her interior design business ranges from working on single rooms, to full house lots in a huge range of different design tastes and styles.   Every project she treats as […]

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. […]

Specialising in architecturally designed homes, bespoke renovations and recladding, Cogan Custom Homes will also tackle any smaller jobs such as renovations and repairs.  We provide expert personalised building services across the Whangarei area, including the city and suburbs, One Tree Point, Marsden Cove, Bream Bay, Ruakaka, Waipu, Langs Beach and Mangawhai. While many building companies […]

Positioned on 4754 sq m (more or less) of land, this sun-filled elevated position is home to a spacious architecturally designed three bedroom residence. The heart of the home is a thoughtfully planned living, kitchen and dining area that connects to the luxurious lounge featuring a double-sided Spartherm elevator fireplace, and leads seamlessly to the […]