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, […]
This Mount Maunganui beachfront property was purchased with the intention of updating a piece of iconic local architecture. While the general form of this building was clean, the materials and junctions had lacked maintenance for a number of years. Â The structure was essentially looking tired and not functioning as it should. Â Our clients wanted to […]
Surrounded by idyllic Waikato countryside, this beautifully appointed 260sqm family home at Lake Karapiro is light and bright, both inside and out. The exterior is smart and chic in classic Linea weatherboard with attractive facings, including a gabled portico, and box corners. As you step inside, the entrance features a custom-built wine cellar that sits […]
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 […]
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 […]
This striking home is another Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki success story. This gorgeous large elevated, light and architecturally designed home makes the most of the picturesque canal waterways. Will Quigley (director) and his team at Landmark Homes based in the Coromandel are proud to have worked with these discerning clients and have been integral […]
This home was built 7 years ago. The home itself comprises of 400 square metres of exquisite living space that is second to none. The 2.8 hectares the house is built on is part of Bream Tail Farm, which enjoys endless views of the Pacific Ocean. The current owners, fell in love with the region, […]
Penny Homes has been building award-winning homes in the Taupo region for many years. In 2021 the company won the New Home ($450,000 – $600,000) category in Nukuhau.  The three-bedroom barn-style design has a separate wing that makes it so versatile – it can be shut off from the rest of the house to minimise […]
From beach houses to award-winning architecture, Circle D Construction in the Bay of Islands achieves it all on every scale. As a Northland Construction company, we have an extensive background and knowledge in all aspects of custom homes. Working together with the architects and our clients to create and achieve something special, we specialise in coastal homes and building in step […]
High in the hills of Christchurch sits this renovated masterpiece by Williams Elvidge, earning it accolades at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2022. The four-bedroom home has wide views across the city and beyond, and renovations to the property have enhanced the post-earthquake integrity of the house, but have also transformed […]
One look at this property and it’s clearly apparent, it bears the aura of an estate more commonly associated with international VIP status. Radiating contemporary architecture and enduring sophistication, this home has been sympathetically and meticulously rebuilt with premium materials.Automated gates open to a tree-flanked driveway featuring a water fountain in a circular turning and […]
The conversion of this historic church in Petone involved the skills of many skilled designers including Di Baker Interiors. Formerly the Wesley Church built in 1883, the exterior scheme for this unique project required careful selection of historic colours highlighting the beautiful lancet windows, intricate details of the church facade whilst ensuring a seamless blend […]
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 […]
They say that first impressions last and Ian Neary, owner of Designer Plaster, makes it his business to ensure executive homes and workplaces produce a statement when people walk in. His hand-made bespoke walls and ceilings are more sophisticated than traditional plaster board linings, and his work has taken him into the homes of Sir […]
This rustic stunner, set high up in the hills, features, some wonderful features, such as the shuttered concrete walls and a chimney with a woodgrain texture lending to this homes organic and robust finish. Ink Architecture having successfully understood their clients desire, for inspired and creative spaces to maximise living and enjoyment of their surrounding […]
The Takahe House won Designgroup Stapleton Elliott the NZIA Wellington Architecture Award 2021. Located on the edge of a protected coastal reserve supporting a large number of animal, insect and plant species, the proposed design looks to respect this and seeks to integrate the built form into this unique ecosystem. Materials for the exterior have […]
Creating a home that you’re proud of should be an exciting prospect. But, without proper planning and industry knowledge, the process can be stressful, intimidating and challenging. Refresh Renovations was established to alleviate homeowners of these stressors caused by the many common pitfalls of renovating. At Refresh, our approach is founded on thorough planning and […]
When Nigel Donaldson walks onto a new client’s property, he can instantly visualise where their designer pool should be built. Specialising in landscaped swimming pools with natural waterfalls and rock features, Donaldson Pools are individually designed and engineered to fit the contours of your property. Completely transforming your outdoor space into an oasis for you […]