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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

Of all the Stonewood Homes franchises in New Zealand, the Whangerei branch has been making headlines the past few years.  In 2021 the company was awarded Gold in the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards, recognised for its commitment to quality and service – in the Home Design and Build Services category, as voted by New […]

With its Te Kuiti stone fireplace, black asphalt shingle roof, and grey Linea cladding, this grand family home by Landmark Homes Waikato truly caters to every Kiwi’s dream country lifestyle and is sure to impress. The ‘Waihi’ Ready to Build plan has been upsized and modified to include extra storage, additional garaging, and a larger […]

Imagine the pleasure of waking up to these stunning harbour views every morning, while relishing alfresco living on multiple decks during the day and, gazing at magnificent sunsets in the evening. The Client’s design philosophy for this stunning newly built contemporary home, was born by her desire to create a bold statement of strikingly clean […]

Without a doubt, Matter Architects know the value of prioritizing the wants and needs of their clients. When tasked with creating a functional and private family home within a heritage zone, they knew they would have to challenge the status quo. With innovative thinking and problem solving they have renovated this 110 year old Ponsonby […]

An extraordinary opportunity to own Toroa Point, with arguably the finest water views on the North Shore, coupled with unrivalled privacy in the heart of the city. Our owners are relocating overseas, Inside, minimalist design meets luxury, with meticulous attention to light, texture, and materials. At the heart of the home is the oversized kitchen, […]

This passive house in Kumeu is another stunning example of high-end workmanship by Lewis Build. Situated just 20 minutes from central Auckland on an elevated rural site, the design of this 256 sqm eco-style home came from years of planning, by the owners wanting their own private sanctuary. In conjunction with Bonham Architecture & Interiors, […]

This stylish, sun drenched house hides a secret. From the street it looks compact and neat as a pin sitting on an elevated section, on stepping through the front door you realise the hidden secret is space. In fact this house has Tardis like qualities and is evidence that Adobe Homes knows how to build […]

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 […]

Paul McBeath and Mark Ward are the directors of Gray Brothers Builders of Dunedin since 2013, when they realised that by working together, they could continue the legacy of the Dunedin architecture community. We shared a passion for building Dunedin’s finest homes and for bringing young Dunedin builders into the trade. We wanted to pass […]

Design One is both a residential and a commercial interior design specialist company based in the Bay of Plenty. The company works closely with its clients to create beautiful, aesthetically pleasing spaces they can’t wait to show off. Proud to be professional members of the Designers Institute of New Zealand, the team’s experience speaks for itself […]

Andrew Gray had grand plans to build his own home in Matangi, and he and his wife had their eye on the rural section next door for a long time. Designed to be his family’s forever home, this labour of love was the builder’s first entry into the Master Builders House of the Year competition. […]

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 […]

Let us turn your vision for a new home into a reality. At Lehmann Building, we are leading new home builders in Waikato and the surrounding area. We have experience building all sizes and style of house, we’re fully certified, and our workmanship comes with a 10-year guarantee.     We will work closely with […]

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 […]

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 […]

Iconic Construction is immensely proud of its latest Waikato Region Master Builder’s Home of the Year Gold Award for the Matariki House. Also placing in the Top 100 Master builds in New Zealand cemented our achievement. We have worked hard to attain this level of building, and stand by our values of integrity, growth, creativity […]

Barbara Baker is an architect based in Napier, and has designed everything from woodsheds, air traffic control towers in both Gisborne and Tonga, and a small observatory for the Hawkes Bay Astronomical Society. Because she operates a small one person practice, she can be more focused, flexible and cost-effective, and is aware of people’s needs, […]

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 […]