Ideal for coastal living and first homeowners, Haven Coromandel has a ‘Cube’ plan that is designed around the central living/dining/kitchen area. Inside, hard-wearing blonded Strandboard floors are teamed with crisp white interior walls. Large double glass sliders open the entire living area out to the deck. Blonde timber and clean white work beautifully together in […]
Waiuku-based d Build has been in business since 2007, and a large part of the team has been working on the new Castaways Resort villa development. Owner Deon Neville admitted he didn’t choose the best year to start in business, during the Global Financial Crisis, but his team has gone from strength to strength. Starting […]
A bush retreat at Piha earned Riggans Building recognition when Herbst Architects won the NZIA National Architecture Award in 2018 for the Home of the Year. The three-bedroom bach is set back off the beach in the surrounding native bush, and elevated to help optimise the sea views. The outside entertainment and living are set […]
This architectural home in the Te Aroha village was designed around maximising the views of the mountain and surrounding farmland. A Beeson Brothers project, this was the client’s second home built by the company, as they move on from dairy farming, and become more connected with the town. The 260sqm home also took out […]
Penny Homes has been building award-winning homes in the Taupo region for many years. In 2021 the company won the New Home ($450,000 – $600,000) category in Nukuhau.  The three-bedroom barn-style design has a separate wing that makes it so versatile – it can be shut off from the rest of the house to minimise […]
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 […]
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 […]
Imagine the pleasure of waking up to these stunning harbour views every morning, while relishing alfresco living on multiple decks during the day and, gazing at magnificent sunsets in the evening. The Client’s design philosophy for this stunning newly built contemporary home, was born by her desire to create a bold statement of strikingly clean […]
For many New Zealanders a dream of holiday involves sitting at the beach, under a pohutukawa tree on a hot day. Simple pleasures, simple needs. This Cove Construction house provides two of those elements. Located above one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful beaches, this Hahei house not only provides magnificent coastal views and the shade of […]
A new range of fixed hard roof canopy and awnings has hit the New Zealand market – made from structure grade aluminium, and not only stylish but affordable. Canopy Tech provides design and kitset products for installation agents around the wider Auckland and Canterbury regions. Smart Shade NZ is one of the installers of […]
Kae Interior Designs is based in Hamilton and services the Greater Waikato. Owner Kerryn was born and raised in Cambridge, moving to Hamilton 10 years ago when she and her husband built their second home; they are now raising our family of five on the outskirts of Hamilton in a home she designed to suit […]
A leading Waikato architect was used to design this beautiful ‘display home’ in the exclusive Cambridge subdivision of St Kilda. Built by Cambridge Building Services, the owners of this new home couldn’t be happier with the result.  They plan to add in a pool which will only add to this home’s broad appeal and […]
Located close to Sumner Beach, this family home has been rebuilt after the Canterbury earthquakes, and will now live on to serve new generations of the same family. The home that formerly stood here was crafted by the current owner’s father. Due to quake damage, it needed to be demolished but many of the materials […]
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 […]
One could be fooled into thinking this expansive Waitoki home is a holiday resort with all of the palm trees surrounding this large 550 sqm paradise. Built by Golder Residential, where once this was a rundown, lumpy paddock used by cattle, has now been turned into an expansive family home. The 10ha was transformed using […]
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, […]
Rooted into the hillside amongst the native manuka and overlooking the Bay of Islands, the breathtaking location for this new build demanded a similarly awe-inspiring finish. Timber and stone were utilised throughout the dwelling, honouring the natural surroundings and creating a sense of flow from the outside in. A simple mono pitch aluminium roof […]
At Customkit Buildings our timber framed Barn style buildings are a far cry from the draughty, bare boned, dirt floor barns of times gone by.  Todays versions are design-led, light filled spaces with as many modern creature comforts as you’d like whilst still in keeping with the raw beauty and nostalgia of a barn. Interiors […]