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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

A stunning mixture of schist both internally and externally was used on this Myross Bush rural property near Invercargill. Designed by award-winning architects Beattie McDowall, the structure of this home is impressive with its exposed trusses, timber ceilings and window frames. There is even an internal den completely lined in schist like an original gold […]

Designed by Team Warburton Architects, showcasing unparalleled exterior and interior design. Imagine an elegant ski chalet that combines North American and European design with modern living. The home and cabin sit proudly on the 3,578sqm (approx) parcel of land; being just under an acre so close to the lake, this is a rare opportunity not […]

Tucked away in Merivale with a sense of grandeur, this Fleetwood Construction award-winning build is striking and elegant. The entranceway, nestled beneath one of the cantilevered crowns, draws your eye, enticing you inside. Designed by O’Neil Architecture, the company concentrated on keeping the forms and detailing simple and well-proportioned.   By opting for a ‘less […]

Peter Warmington has been building houses in Northland for more than 20 years, and can visualise exactly what his clients’ project will look like even before the posts are in the ground. Having gained the necessary skills from his huge experience in the building industry over decades as a registered Master Builder, his workmanship and […]

Alpha Construction is a family company that builds from Auckland to Kaitaia. We cover everything with our experienced team including high-end residential, commercial and right through to entry level Housing New Zealand standard homes. These fives homes featured are simple but practical and the open plan kitchen and lounge gives a spacious feel.   From […]

Great angles feature in this Moncks Bay home in Christchurch by Parsons Construction. This two-storey dwelling of mixed construction includes timber-framing, isolated steelwork and a concrete foundation. The house has four bedrooms and a total floor area of approximately 380sqm. The key design challenges revolved around the house being built on a TC2 site and […]

Fast Fox Construction is the name behind this remarkable new residence in Tapuae Country Estate, a showcase of contemporary design, expert craftsmanship, and enduring quality. Based in New Plymouth, the award winning building company is known for bespoke architectural projects that reflect each client’s vision, whether luxury homes or versatile cabin solutions. Their forward thinking […]

Recognising an opportunity to showcase its stunning designs, innovation and craftsmanship, Davies Homes presents this wonderful showhome in the Rotorua area. Situated in the picturesque area of Hamurana near Lake Rotorua, this beautiful split-level home takes advantage of the area’s natural scenic charm. The property presents clients with a shining example of quality and design […]

Long regarded as one of the area’s most admired and inspirational properties, 66 Dromara Drive is set among established gardens on the edge of Lake Rotokauri, supporting a wetland of national importance. A celebration of the art of living, this ultimate lakeside residence, in one of the most sought-after locations in the Waikato with access […]

Describing a house designed by Fraser Cameron Architects is difficult. It would be easy to focus on the creative use of raw materials, or maybe the sublime combination of mismatched elements grabs your attention. The multitude of national and regional awards are hard to go past as well, but these aforementioned factors  are only present […]

Surrounded by amazing views of Lake Wakatipu and mountains, this Jacks Point Home by Dowling Construction and Design in Queenstown uses the very rocks gifted from the earth to build upon and create this estate.  This design meets luxury and masculinity, with sustainable and tech-savvy solutions, which goes to show the amazing innovative craftsmanship of […]

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 […]

Signature Homes Northland is one of the leading residential home builders in the region, with hundreds of completed homes and many satisfied clients. Owners Craig and Leigh Dackers are proud of their ability to meet clients’ needs, no matter how big or small, and are happy to build both modest single or double-storey homes as […]

On first viewing this Mt Victoria house you might presume that it has been in situ for a hundred years, it blends so beautifully with the other wooden villas and cottages in the neighbourhood. That presumption would be incorrect. This newly built house did replace a 1880s cottage, but the owners insisted that the replacement […]

It’s really quite hard to believe that inside this 1900s villa is a Balinese-style oasis, complete with a sauna and its own pool house. And the best part is that the owners of Norwest Build have been invited back to enjoy it with the occupants, as their clients were known to them and have become […]

When Nigel Donaldson walks onto a new client’s property, he can instantly visualise where their designer pool should be built.  Specialising in landscaped swimming pools with natural waterfalls and rock features, Donaldson Pools are individually designed and engineered to fit the contours of your property. Completely transforming your outdoor space into an oasis for you […]

With a view like this overlooking Lake Hayes in the Queenstown Lakes district, no wonder the owners of this luxury home by YBL Building made outside dining a priority. Spectacular Southern lakes views are served up from this 260sqm home, and the full height windows with cantilevered deck, matched with a glass balustrade, really open […]

An impressive home renovation won the Smith and Sons Franklin team the renovation of the year award in 2020 and they have since gone on to multiple awards. Lane and Melissa van den Brink and their team turned this 1990s house into a brand new dream home for their client, who are now empty nesters […]