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 […]
Te Pakeke is located in the southern township of Wanaka surrounded by the lake and mountains, designed primarily as winter retreat. The house is set within a courtyard perimeter wall, providing layers of space for occupants as an extension of house whilst also providing shelter from cold prevailing winds. Solid concrete walls and glazed openings […]
This low maintenance home in Napier won Gearey Homes the East Coast Registered Master Builder House of the Year regional category (New Home $450,000-$600,000) in 2019. Private and super-secure, the twin-gable house with its open-plan living forms the nucleus of everyday life, designed for functional family times and indoor-outdoor entertaining. The scullery is a brilliant […]
A stunning mixture of schist both internally and externally was used on this Myross Bush rural property near Invercargill. Designed by award-winning architects Beattie McDowall, the structure of this home is impressive with its exposed trusses, timber ceilings and window frames. There is even an internal den completely lined in schist like an original gold […]
This superb property situated down a long driveway at the end of an exclusive cul de sac lane has cinematic vistas across the region to the Wairoa River in the valley below. Originally designed by the talented team at Ambienti, a recent and very extensive renovation has taken things a stellar next level in terms […]
Nestled along a bustling main arterial road, this remarkable property stands as a testament to thoughtful design and innovative architecture. Confronted by towering neighbors to the North and South, this narrow site demanded a strategic approach that would preserve privacy within the house, all the while basking in abundant sunlight from the North, taking in […]
David Reid Taupo’s architectural show home was a show stopper at the 2021 Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards. Winning the Bay of Plenty/Central Plateau Show home category for this two-storey house, designed with ultimate family living in mind, it features two separate living areas, three designer bathrooms and four generously sized bedrooms, […]
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 […]
Located on a prime section within the boutique subdivision of Coast Papamoa lies this very impressive multi-storied beach house. Maximising generous site covenants and drawing on the client’s wish to integrate strong geometric shapes, the house is a fusion of stacked traditional and functional forms using a sophisticated style of design. This was JBH Building’s […]
Rich warm tones of cedar on this Papamoa Beach house in Tauranga have been carefully crafted by Beachside Builders, to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Designed by Herbst Architects originally as a holiday home for the clients, so impressive was the build they now use their two-storied four-bedroom property permanently. The majority of […]
Welcome to this luxury, near-new home, offering the ultimate coastal lifestyle in the highly sought-after location of Ohope Beach. Positioned on a front section on Ocean Road, with only a road separating you from the sand and surf, this stunning property boasts unobstructed ocean, dune, Whale Island and White Island views. The vast upstairs area, […]
Based in Tauranga, Olivia Schwarz offers a staging service for people preparing their house for sale. Practical yet creative, styling has been part of her life since she was a child. Coming from a small medieval town in Italy, Olivia was influenced by a local interior designer and upholstery specialist, and by fabric and soft […]
This architectural home in the Te Aroha village was designed around maximising the views of the mountain and surrounding farmland. A Beeson Brothers project, this was the client’s second home built by the company, as they move on from dairy farming, and become more connected with the town. The 260sqm home also took out […]
At Mastercraft Kitchens Whitianga, we will ensure that your kitchen is everything you ever dreamed it would be. Owner/operator Carol and Tony have a showroom in Whitianga where you can view the latest in kitchen, bathroom and laundry design. Â Together we are able to create designs that incorporate your needs and desires with efficiency […]
Tauranga-based Ultimate Homes provides a range of beautiful house designs that are customised to suit your requirements. We take your home building seriously to ensure that you can build the home of your dreams. Our house builders and expert home designers work with you from day one to ensure that your home building plans go […]
Located in rural Morrinsville, the new Goatlands renovation by Daven Homes is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Featuring cedar sarking ceilings and a mixture of old and new Tawa flooring, half of the original homestead had to be demolished to make way for this brand new addition. This is DavenHomes’ fourth house for their clients, and a […]
Surrounded by amazing views of Lake Wakatipu and mountains, this Jacks Point Home by Dowling Construction and Design in Queenstown uses the very rocks gifted from the earth to build upon and create this estate. This design meets luxury and masculinity, with sustainable and tech-savvy solutions, which goes to show the amazing innovative craftsmanship of […]
The colour and strong lines of this builder-owner constructed home are a stand out feature of this masterpiece in suburban Hamilton. This cleverly crafted 359sq m Chartwell house makes a bold statement in the suburban neighbourhood, and veers away from the silhouette of other houses. Featuring four bedrooms, three bathrooms (one with skylights), […]