A house fit for a king – this stunner at Scott Point in Hobsonville was built by Viking Homes and stands proud on the Waitemata Harbour. With so much modern charm, this four-bedroom home features architectural louvres, bag-wash bricks and vertical cladding, with a cleverly hidden garage door. Situated right on the water’s edge, the […]
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 […]
This small two bedroom studio in rural Te Awamutu is positioned perfectly amongst the native shrubs, it almost looks as if the house has been there all along. Of course the owner of this Ridgeline Homes property is an avid gardener, who did all of the plantings herself, and the studio is just the first […]
This seaside house built by John Ross Architectural Builders for clients in Mt Pleasant won several categories at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2022. As well as making the Top 100, it also took out the Regional Supreme House of the Year award in the $750,000 – $1million category. The clients […]
This stunning home skilfully carved into the Central Otago schist landscape illustrates exactly the type of award-winning design and build work that Hunter and Craig is renowned for. Not only did the company take out the Supreme House of the Year – under $1 million in the Southern Registered Master Builders House of the Year […]
Re-defining ‘par excellence’ is this exceptional property in the most exclusive of Kinloch residential addresses, ‘The Fairways’. Only a home of this calibre matches up to this sublime location, a mere minute’s walk to the first tee on the internationally acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course; the only one of its kind in New Zealand. […]
Multi-award winning architectural home builders Maddren Homes won a Regional Category award at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2021, with this stunning show home. A suburban sanctuary and light-filled oasis that delights at every turn, Nu-wall aluminium cladding and rusticated cedar form a striking façade, the flush-mounted garage door concealed within […]
On the tenth floor of this Remuera penthouse, award winning designer Mal Corboy has worked his magic to bring this renovation to life. Having completed a kitchen makeover for these clients back in 2007, Mal was familiar with their eclectic taste in design, and knew exactly what they would love. They also share similar tastes […]
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 […]
The conundrum for the owners of this Hawkes Bay property was how to maximise the coastal views, without being viewed by the other coastal occupants. Architecture HDT provided the solution. This house presents well to the street without oversharing and allows the homeowners all the delights of living with a view of the bay, without […]
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 […]
One of the most luxurious show homes in the Waikato, this stunning example by market leader Davies Homes features schist stone inside and out. Sourced from the nearby Paradise Quarry, the stone used on the exterior is continued indoors, greeting you in the grand entranceway with a curved wall that draws the eye through into […]
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 […]
Refresh Renovations might be successful globally but it is our local South Auckland team that is delivering outstanding results. The Franklin and Manukau/Eastern Bays franchises, both owned by Kim Reiche, received three medals at the ‘People’s Choice’ awards in 2020. With branches now in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the success for […]
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 […]
Strong, striking and sturdy best sums up this palatial property near Napier, with its commanding hilltop position. Expansive views have been gained through ample glazing, and this ehaus Hawkes Bay property earned Welch Builders a string of awards including regional kitchen excellence and category winner at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards […]
High in the hills of Christchurch sits this renovated masterpiece by Williams Elvidge, earning it accolades at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2022. The four-bedroom home has wide views across the city and beyond, and renovations to the property have enhanced the post-earthquake integrity of the house, but have also transformed […]
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 […]