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Fifty tonnes of schist from Gibbston Valley were shipped to one of the classiest streets in Takapuna for this Cape Cod Home. Grand and rustic all in one, this house features a triple-pitched roof with luxurious lodge-inspired interior similar to the architecture the owners had seen at Huka Lode, Kauri Cliffs and Millbrook Resort. They […]

A stunning home on the Whangaparoa Peninsula designed by Strachen Group Architects (SGA) gave Carlielle Kitchens an accolade at the Trends International Design Awards in 2020. Carlielle was selected to manufacture and install the cabinetry for this home, which included the kitchen, scullery, laundry, wardrobes and also extended to the bespoke hallway unit, bunk beds, bathroom […]

An enviable property in the heart of New Zealand’s slow living capital, Bluestone Estate is a private compound that invites you to unplug from the hustle and sink into luxurious coastal living from the moment you arrive at its gates. The conceptual mastermind behind the significant build was Auckland-based practice, Neu Architecture, which was formed […]

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, […]

Light and bright is the simplest way to describe this house. To create a home with clean, modern lines such as this, takes expertise and attention to detail, especially in the finishing touches. It is crystal clear that A1 Homes Wellington knows how to create a streamlined home. With shades of Resene quarter foggy grey […]

Occupying a semi–rural site in Mangawhai, this 400sqm, five–bedroom builder’s own home is a clever study in luxury and liveability. Lying between the bush line and Mangawhai Heads, the property is the home of Nic and Sarina Foster of NF Construction, an architectural construction and development company focused on crafting high end architectural homes in […]

This stunning architectural build overlooking Omaha estuary features Abodo Eco-timber cladding

This project started from a bare paddock on a heritage farm near Mt Kakapuku, with the landscaping underway well before the house construction. The design was evolved around the architectural building plans and involved hundreds of massive feature rocks sourced off the nearby mountain, riverstone walling, an extensive natural style stream, waterfall, pond and swimming […]

It has been a great few years for Dan Anderson Builders with a Top 100 placing in 2018, and the Nelson Regional Supreme Renovation of the Year, followed by another regional category win in 2019. The new build of this modern Nelson home started with the demolition of their existing house, and gave the owners […]

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 […]

Angela Wynne’s exceptional eye for detail is obvious throughout this Morrinsville home. The Allure Interiors designer brings a classic but contemporary touch to her projects, and this proudly self-built home fits her niche perfectly. From the beaudoius off the master bedroom to the powder room downstairs, the inside of this home has a light feminine […]

The desire to be close to water, is strong here in New Zealand. It might be the calming effect of the ebb and flow, maybe the cleansing nature of water or even the knowledge it sustains all life, whatever it is a house that is flanked by water on two sides is blessed.  HAMR Home […]

Basking on the banks of the Whitianga Waterways, we pay a visit to the new Landmark Homes Showhome. As you drive in to the picturesque town of Whitianga, you cannot miss this latest arresting build by Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki. Will Quigley – Director of Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki, has adhered to the […]

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 […]

Hayden Roose Butcher doesn’t like being told something can’t be done – particularly when it relates to building.  So whether that is your dream home or his, the experienced builder of 18 years loves a good challenge. There were plenty of hurdles for Hayden when he purchased a steep bumpy section three years ago, but […]

The owners of this beautiful Stroud home live such a busy executive lifestyle, that when they are not working they like to entertain well. This means having an extra double oven in the scullery for when they need to call in caterers, and a laundry that doubles as a mobile dry cleaning service for weeks […]

E Bode Homes

Architecturally designed, energy-efficient homes. Proven to use 70% less energy than your standard New Zealand building code home. This article features Ebode’s latest showhome in Cambridge. Ebode was born from shared values and a passion for creating homes that truly matter. This vision brought together two experts, Tawa Architecture, led by Brooke Cholmondeley-Smith, and Higgs […]

This is an incredible location with stunning lake and mountain views. A simply spectacular Lake Taupo location. Opened in April 2008 Acacia Clis Lodge is a unique boutique lodge oering luxury accommodation in Lake Taupo. This luxury lodge was designed by New Zealand architect Kelvin Peck and combines the character of the original pole house […]