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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 […]

SLC Builder’s founder Cory Carroll has had a passion for construction since he left school to work. Transforming ideas on paper to a tangible reality was something he found so satisfying.  This led to him firstly working as a labourer for a few years on a variety of residential and commercial sites where he dealt […]

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 […]

About The Project The site had big views, so the idea was to capture them in a big way. The outcome: a stunning two-storey five- bedroom home designed to make the most of the Coromandel Peninsula coastal vistas. Perched on a steep site overlooking one of New Zealand’s best-known beaches, the 326sqm north-facing house is […]

DEC Construction, have a lot of projects under their collective tool belts and have been providing clients with stellar building services for over 14 years. A reputation they are humbly proud of. The company was founded by Darren Ettritch and is going stronger than ever today. DEC Construction has been trusted by hundreds of local […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wake up to the roar of the ocean in this modern new build, with an enviable position overlooking one of the world’s most hallowed beaches.   With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living areas, this spectacular home is the ideal size to accommodate extended family or friends for weekends or holidays. They’ll certainly be […]

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 […]

Interiors or exteriors, renovations or restorations, Auckland Builders & Renovators have been in the job long enough to know how to absolutely nail any job they are given. Our experienced team of builders and project managers will ensure there is only ever one point of contact between our clients and the reputable contractors we use […]