Architect Belinda George designed her own Pukapuka Road house based on inspiration from the surrounding rural landscape. Built by CJ Spurr Builders, this was very much a labour of love in collaboration with her furniture maker husband David White. The exterior resembles a large barn, particularly with all of the galvanised corrugated iron cladding, but […]
A significant renovation of this 1960s home by Fairburn Builders earned the company huge accolades at the Registered Master Builder of the Year awards 2021. With magnificent views of Tauranga’s harbour and looking out to Mount Maunganui, the renovation consisted of an entire reclad, new joinery, kitchen, bathroom and ensuite, interior plaster and paint, as […]
With an attitude that embraces any project, any scale and any budget, Vosterman Architects know that ‘good’ design is flexible and dynamic. It can even transform a small, south facing, steep site into a family home that functions perfectly and enjoys breath taking harbour views. This team of architects, with 28 years of experience, recognise […]
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 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 […]
Lastly featured is our ‘Black Beauty’ home situated on Te Paea Avenue, in Paerata Rise.  Proudly situated on a corner site overlooking the reserve, the design of this home had to be well thought out before we started, because corner sites aren’t always the easiest. We wanted to create a decent outdoor living area […]
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 […]
On the banks of Lake Karapiro sits a house built with precision and style, exemplifying everything Mason and Mason Building Contractors aim to achieve when completing a build. As Cambridge craftsmen, we have been building homes in the Waikato region for the past 18 years and as first-time entrants in the Registered Master Builders House […]
Multiple award-winning architect Ken Crosson and his team in the Coromandel gained international accolades for this Light Shaft house. An NZIA national architectural winner (2021) and also a finalist in the World Architectural Festival 2021, this house is an exploration of strong sculptural forms that represent the mine shafts of long abandoned gold mines within […]
Scott Mackenzie runs a successful family building business based in Thames, covering the entire Coromandel Peninsula and Waikato areas. His wife Holly works behind the scenes of the running of the business, and they have both enjoyed family home by renovating old to new and modern. Our point of difference is that honesty is at […]
Beautiful natural schist stone is the standout feature of this Arends project designed by Square One Design in Dannevirke. Set in a rural location, there are many stone features both in and around this gorgeous property, and the craftmanship is extremely high-end. Owner Glen Higginson is a multi skilled, licensed designer who has also spent […]
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 […]
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 […]
Te Pakeke is located in the southern township of Wanaka surrounded by the lake and mountains, designed primarily as winter retreat. The house is set within a courtyard perimeter wall, providing layers of space for occupants as an extension of house whilst also providing shelter from cold prevailing winds. Solid concrete walls and glazed openings […]
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 […]
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 […]
My home my castle you might be thinking when you view this beautiful Oamaru landmark. Built by Mike Spiers of ATM Builders, this massive five bedroom, four bathroom landmark won the Southern New Home (over $2 million category) at the Registered Master Builder Awards in 2021. There’s even an obligatory dungeon inside, as well as […]
A very high level of craftsmanship by JPW Builders earned this home south of Napier an NZIA Gisborne Hawkes Bay Architecture Award in 2020. This architecturally-designed home takes full advantage of its rural setting with extensive views over the East coast and local vineyards. Clad in cedar and Corten steel, this generous 400sqm home of […]