Perched high on a hill on the wind swept East Coast of Northland is this stunning build by LTD Architectural Design Studio. The driving storms and gale force winds that bear down on this remote site gave the team its most design challenges, creating a home that would withstand the pressures from this extreme environment. […]
Clad in contrasting honed concrete blocks and black steel, this two-storey build demands attention. Built by Avenue Construction and winning the New Home ($600,000-$750,000) category at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards in 2019, a towering steel-clad chimney enhances the home’s sense of proportion. An eye for detail is evident in the […]
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 […]
Situated in the growing subdivision of Pokeno, south of the Bombay Hills, is this warm and vibrant family home by Kingswood Homes. From the moment you enter you can instantly appreciate the spacious design.  Co-owner Jess Craggs is an interior and kitchen designer and has a lot to offer her clients.  The open plan […]
Imperial View takes the impossible and makes it possible when it relates to doorways and feature walls of your home. We specialise in unique projects, implementing engineering top high end solutions with provided long term guarantee. Michael Afon started this niche market business after 20 years as a master European joiner of engineered staircases – […]
Such an inviting entrance awaits you at this Pukekohe home by Bosanac Builders, with all of its gorgeous native ferns and grasses. This 305sqm exquisite rural property sits comfortably amongst the rolling landscape, and is set off perfectly by the Euro Grande Brick and James Hardie Oblique Vertical cladding. Step inside and you will find […]
This beach home sits just as comfortably within the landscape as the red shed across the river that inspired it. Built by North Coromandel Builders, this ‘Waipapa House’ is intricately clad in walnut-stained cedar inside and out. The T-shaped plan keeps pace with the sun throughout the day making the communal wing the warm, welcoming […]
A lot of forward planning went into building this personally customized home on the edge of the city in Hamilton. Everything from the negative detail in the timber ceiling, the polished structural concrete floor in the living spaces and the exposed bottle traps in the bathrooms have all been carefully thought out. JCC Build […]
This Contemporary Homes build overlooking Ruby Bay was placed in the Top 100 for the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2021. Also taking out the New Home $750,000- $1 million category for the Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast, the site overlooks Ruby Bay, with eastern views of D’Urville and Rabbit islands. A three-bedroom home with […]
Recladding an existing building can pose a myriad of challenges, but the complete reworking of five two-bedroom homes was something that Lobell Construction relished. This project won the company both the Registered Master Builders of the Year regional category for Waikato, as well as a Gold award for Renovations over $1 million. The project […]
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 […]
With 374m² (+/-) of impeccably crafted quality construction surrounded by mature trees, 4 Cardigan Street offers a private resort-style retreat in the heart of historic Arrowtown. The elegant, understated façade showcases bagged schist stone and cedar. Prepare to be wowed as you step inside, with the ground floor alone featuring a carpeted four-car garage – […]
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 […]
243 Lower Shotover Road is a fine large-lot residential property centrally located between Queenstown and Arrowtown within the popular rural-residential area known as the ‘Golden Triangle’. Sited on the beautifully manicured 6377 square metre site is an award winning Dravitski Brown designed, 440 square metre home consisting of two living areas, four bedrooms and four […]
With a cool inner city apartment vibe and smack bang in the heart of Hamilton, this four-bedroom family home is an effortless mix of lifestyle and liveability – with plenty of personality on the side. Cleverly occupying a relatively compact space that has been maximised to the nth degree, the home is the work of […]
An award-winning home in the heart of the Queenstown Lakes district, Owens Building did an impressive job of this Lake Wanaka architectural beauty. Designed by Rafe Maclean Architects to capture the stunning mountain views, the company won the Builders Own Home category in the Southern Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2022. Described by […]
A well designed urban haven in amongst the concrete jungle of Auckland’s suburb, Westmere. The clients had a strong appreciation for good design and quality materials which made this project a pleasure to be apart of. Entirely custom built cabinetry engulfs almost every room of this home, from the kitchen through to the living, […]
Discover the perfect blend of countryside charm and modern comfort at Threepwood Farm, a stunning 1.5 hectare (more or less) property nestled near the picturesque Lake Hayes. This exceptional rural retreat offers an idyllic lifestyle surrounded by breathtaking scenery and premium amenities. The home features five spacious bedrooms, three well-appointed bathrooms, and two versatile living […]