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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

Privately nestled in the rolling hills of an exclusive neighbourhood, this stunning residence designed by architect Pierre Du Toit of Fat Parrot showcases grand proportions and panoramic views stretching to the ranges, offering an enviable lifestyle. Just minutes from the vibrant Havelock North Village and well-regarded schools, this property seamlessly blends refined resort-style living with […]

Lunix Homes’ latest show home oozes sophistication and exceptional quality – hallmarks of a company that places great importance on vision, innovation and attention to detail. The four-bedroom pavilion home incorporates striking features, that are evident as soon as you arrive – the Euro-style roofing, striking metallic brick paired with a dark vertical weatherboard, accentuates […]

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 […]

With 374m² (+/-) of impeccably crafted quality construction surrounded by mature trees, 4 Cardigan Street offers a private resort-style retreat in the heart of historic Arrowtown. The elegant, understated façade showcases bagged schist stone and cedar. Prepare to be wowed as you step inside, with the ground floor alone featuring a carpeted four-car garage – […]

Such an inviting entrance awaits you at this Pukekohe home by Bosanac Builders, with all of its gorgeous native ferns and grasses. This 305sqm exquisite rural property sits comfortably amongst the rolling landscape, and is set off perfectly by the Euro Grande Brick and James Hardie Oblique Vertical cladding. Step inside and you will find […]

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 […]

With a cool inner city apartment vibe and smack bang in the heart of Hamilton, this four-bedroom family home is an effortless mix of lifestyle and liveability – with plenty of personality on the side. Cleverly occupying a relatively compact space that has been maximised to the nth degree, the home is the work of […]

B & E German Kitchens are a boutique, bespoke cabinetry company that are dedicated to creating premium kitchens. Each design is as individual as the client. B & E German Kitchens has many years of experience within it’s team and is influenced by European design and functionality. Exquisite attention is applied to every detail and […]

Located close to Sumner Beach, this family home has been rebuilt after the Canterbury earthquakes, and will now live on to serve new generations of the same family.  The home that formerly stood here was crafted by the current owner’s father. Due to quake damage, it needed to be demolished but many of the materials […]

Harry and Karen van der Putten have been around for what seems forever, winning many prizes at the House of the Year awards – the first back in 1993 and many more since, and building many beautiful architectural designed homes in and around the Franklin area. Harry and Karen have always been dedicated to backing […]

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 […]

An earthquake rebuild on a hillside site with uninterrupted views of the surrounding Canterbury Porthills, this DJ Hewitt masterpiece made it into the Top 100 awards in 2019. Situated in the luxury suburb of McCormacks Bay, the quake of 2011 left their new home in ruins, and, like thousands of other displaced Christchurch residents,  found […]

So much gothic charm comes out of this church home renovation near Hamilton by JBeere Building. Jason and Anita needed a bigger property and there wasn’t much choice in the market, except this rundown old church that had once been renovated, and was left to rack and ruin by renters. They planned a dining room […]

Refresh Renovations might be successful globally but it is our local South Auckland team that is delivering outstanding results. The Franklin and Manukau/Eastern Bays franchises, both owned by Kim Reiche, received three medals at the ‘People’s Choice’ awards in 2020. With branches now in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the success for […]

An entertainers heaven, this Mastercraft kitchen is sleek and executive with stunning sea views and where everything has its place. Some of the more interesting features include overhead shelving with a specialised hinged joinery door, and a glass-fronted wine rack that compliments the fridge tucked subtly into the side of the bench.   Mastercraft Kitchens […]

Humans throughout time have shown an overriding need to feel safe and secure, warm and sheltered from the rigours of life. Within this Waiheke home, designed by Cheshire Architects, those primal needs are met with simple materials used with expert care and creative flair. Sitting on a ridge line with sweeping views of the Hauraki […]

An award-winning home in the heart of the Queenstown Lakes district, Owens Building did an impressive job of this Lake Wanaka architectural beauty. Designed by Rafe Maclean Architects to capture the stunning mountain views, the company won the Builders Own Home category in the Southern Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2022. Described by […]

Large and luxurious with stellar craftsmanship, this Taranaki beauty features stunning vertical cedar cladding that sets the tone. Step into the double-height entry and you’ll see a voluminous space with an exquisite floating staircase and steel screen through which morning sunlight shines. Floor-to-ceiling and carefully placed windows in the living areas provide panoramic views of the […]