Building high on a small section in Greenhill Park has given this Friendship Builder show home space to really show off the company’s craftmanship. With just a 312 sqm section to work with, Friendship Builder has managed to build an impressive 261 sqm home that looks big and bold. Dramatic lighting inside draws the eye […]
A charming European-inspired country estate in the heart of the Tuki Tuki Valley, Hawke’s Bay. Nestled within the picturesque Tuki Tuki Valley, Tuki Meadows offers the ultimate retreat. This exceptional, gated country residence spans 12 acres (more or less) of gently rolling to flat land, with a river boundary providing peaceful access and an idyllic […]
Three houses in one was the theme of this high-end holiday home for separate families at Pohara in the Golden Bay area. Constructed by Steve Chamberlain of Golden Bay Builders, this award-winning build not only made the Top 100 in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year, but also took out the craftmanship and […]
Defined as classic Californian design, this Hawkes Bay beauty by Redmond Builders earned the company nine awards at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2019. Located in Havelock North, this spacious family home has all the extras and clean contemporary lines frame light-filled interiors. Modern technology makes life a breeze, and palm […]
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 […]
Welcome to 4A Charles Street – a true testament to exceptional design and meticulous craftsmanship, nestled on a 580sqm site and savouring a prime waterfront position in Westshore. Every detail from the carefully considered materials to the thoughtfully planned exterior, blend to create a home and lifestyle that holds unmatchable appeal. With uninterrupted waterfront views, […]
This elegant villa had all the hallmarks of classic Auckland character—ornate detailing, high ceilings, and generous proportions. Yet, when the new owners purchased it, one thing jarred dramatically with the home’s refined bones: the kitchen. Installed during a previous renovation, it was a slick, imported aluminium design more suited to a high-rise apartment than a […]
W Hamilton Building made the Top 100 and won a Regional Lifestyle Award for this Saint Clair beauty in Dunedin. The construction company is no stranger to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, taking out numerous titles over the years. This architecturally designed home was built to take in the stretch of beach […]
Introducing Sub-Penthouse Apartment 201: This stunning corner residence is better described as a luxury home, than an apartment. a spacious haven with its generous 314 sq m layout, described by those close to Customs Quay as the best penthouse remaining. Located facing north, you’ll enjoy an abundance of natural light and unparalleled vistas. Enjoy lounging […]
On an East-facing canal of the Whitianga Waterway features this Cove Construction home built for a retired Southland farmer and his wife. The owners brought their love of Central Otago schist north, and you’ll find it everywhere from the fireplace surround, internal-external feature wall and on the letterbox outside. Modernity meets rustic charm, and on […]
Houses on sloping sections such as this fantastic build are our speciality at Wellington Builders Ltd. Our company has been providing top quality services to its clients since 1988, building high spec homes. We understand that building projects are often stressful, and for that reason we aim to alleviate the pressure as much as possible […]
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 […]
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 […]
Western red cedar and New York-style recycled clay brick gives the exterior of this award-winning JA Bell Building home a sense of permanence and place. The company won a National award in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2022 for the Builder’s Own Home category. JA Bell Building also took out the […]
A beachfront house in Pauanui featuring natural timbers and an underground wine cellar was enough for Holah Homes to take out a Supreme award in the Waikato Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. Back in 2018 it was a great year for Holah Homes, taking out a massive seven awards for the project, including Supreme […]
This second featured project for Kanda Homes is also on Winstone House Road, Paerata Rise, and was originally designed by the clients. They wanted a home with no wasted space and a large living area. The home is 206m2 featuring a high 4.5m ceiling in the living area with over height joinery, creating lots of […]
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 […]
This Moana Road House on beach front Plimmerton is nestled perfectly into the bush, and has many stunning design features and uses a variety of external cladding materials. Designed by Pacific Modern Architecture, the Gisborne-based company is involved in a variety of work across new residential, housing alterations and commercial design. We’re a small practice […]