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Featured Project / Maunga Designs

Specialists in architectural building and multiple award winners, when Auckland–based Lewis Build won the contract for this contemporary Takapuna build it was a matchmade in heaven. Designed by Mercer and Mercer Architects to the nth degree, it was up to Ben Lewis and his team at Lewis Build to bring their vision to life, and […]

This iconic home in Mahina Bay was an award winner in the 1980s and had an extensive renovation 20 years later. John Mills Architects was commissioned to refit the entire exterior and interior to be reminiscent of a luxury lodge. There are many hidden surprises with this house.   A panel opens to reveal a secret […]

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 […]

 This multi-level sophisticated award winning architectural build in Cambridge has set Daniel Cullen a cut above the rest. Based in Tauranga, Cullen Keiser Architecture was a National finalist and also received the Waikato Regional Residential New Home over 300 sqm title in the Architecture Design New Zealand awards in 2022. Built by Ben Shaw and […]

This stunning home in Pine Harbour has a modern theme with a rustic twist and has been fitted out with high-end materials both inside and out. Built by G Donaldson Builders, this project was our first entry in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, and custom-built houses with individuality are our specialty. […]

Capturing this sense of informality was a key design driver in creating a small family home that felt like a retreat, but with simplicity and style.  Overlooking the Waikato River and Hakarimata ranges beyond, architect Dan Smith had the opportunity to really make something of his family home. Built by MacKay Construction in conjunction with […]

Jennian Homes is the most awarded building group in New Zealand, and our display homes are a reflection of the craftmanship and workmanship that we put into each and every build we do. Our original display home is sophisticated Hawke’s Bay living at its best. It features multiple outdoor areas in which to relax, either in […]

Bayside Construction is a Whitianga based building company, specialising in new builds and renovations.  With ongoing projects coming up including in the Whitianga Waterways, our recently-established, family owned building company specialises in high quality residential construction. Director Caleb Jennings has more than 20 years experience working both in New Zealand, Germany and Austria.   The […]

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 […]

This Nixon Homes build showcases a range of interesting features that really bring the place to life, including quality native timber for the cladding and interior details. The clients were keen to build something different, and decided on using Macrocarpa with Triclad board and batten. This lovely native wood has also been used for much […]

Sitting on a gorgeous, elevated, and extremely private site in the rural hills of Tauranga, this Whakamarama property is blessed with ever changing coastal views. This is the third property interior designer Terry Walsh has helped his clients with, which he describes as having a “less than perfect” feel about it. “We never set out […]

Matisse is New Zealand’s leading supplier of world-class designs that create inspirational places to live and work.  With over 30 years of experience in dealing with the international furniture and interior fit-out supply sector, Alan and Jeanne Bertenshaw have forged a long standing reputation and network of connections with the world’s foremost manufacturers, designers, and […]

Graphite Architects specialises in high-quality, contemporary residential design throughout New Zealand, and are well known for clever, functional and pragmatic architecture. Owner Glenn O’Connell has an open approach with clients, involving them and their own ideas from inception, keeping them in the forefront of their project, and thereby instilling a sense of true ownership of […]

Multi-award winning architectural home builders Maddren Homes won a Regional Category award at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2021, with this stunning show home.  A suburban sanctuary and light-filled oasis that delights at every turn, Nu-wall aluminium cladding and rusticated cedar form a striking façade, the flush-mounted garage door concealed within […]

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 […]

Donaldson Pools specialise in designer landscaped swimming pools that are in a complete world of their own. We will not only design and engineer a custom-made pool for family and friends to unwind, but we can also create natural rock waterfalls and other special features to completely transform your outdoor space.

Located at the northern end of Auckland’s picturesque Takapuna beach and with uninterrupted, 270 degree views across to Rangitoto Island and beyond, this legacy property was purchased by the owners from family who had enjoyed and recognised its extraordinary position for many years. Originally designed by award–winning architect Jack McKinney over sixteen years ago, the […]

Blue Summit Construction was involved with this extensive architectural build in an inner city suburb in Christchurch. On this small 7.5 metre wide site, the clients wanted a pool, spa and sauna along with their new  house, as well as storage space. Working on a project like this is when you realise that good construction […]