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Featured Project / Maunga Designs

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 […]

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 […]

The project featured in this article, is situated on high ranges not far from Cambridge. While this site is picturesque and enjoys panoramic views of the countryside. This design and build was not without it’s challenges. However builder Ben Shaw and Daniel Cullen from Cullen Keiser Architecture. Worked in skilled harmony to produce an enduring […]

With little imagination you could transport yourself to a Tuscan inspired Estate. Privately positioned, this distinctive Tamahere property is sculptured into its idyllic 1.1 hectares of established landscaped grounds. This high-end designed, Master Build homestead has undergone significant renovations, and is ready for its new owners. Villa Bella exudes a sense of poise and calm […]

Complete Renovations is a quality building contractor specialising in home renovations and extensions, with over 20 years of experience. Our expertise ranges from highly complex architectural projects, such as adding a storey, or converting a basement, to bathroom and kitchen renovations, to home or room additions, as well as shop fit outs and light commercial work.   These services are provided all […]

Grand and inviting, this Pukekohe home makes the most of the wonderful rural views and is beautifully landscaped to create the perfect finish. Our clients explored all of their builder options and did their homework before meeting us and viewing our work. Their brief was a generous sized architectural home of 420sqm including four bedrooms, […]

Tucked discreetly away from the street at the very heart of Remuera, this prestigious 3498 sq m (more or less) property is one of New Zealand’s most magnificent estates. This landmark northern slopes position borders King’s School and presides over dazzling views across Hobson Bay, Devonport, Rangitoto and beyond. Originally crafted in 1937, the 712 […]

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 […]

Mark and Anneke Freeman poured so much of their heart and soul into their new home that they decided to get married there as well. Built by Mark Price Builders, this large lavish 590sqm home situated between the Bombay Hills and Pukekohe is elevated just enough for expansive views out every window.   Built of […]

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 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.  The structure was essentially looking tired and not functioning as it should.  Our clients wanted to […]

Basking on the banks of the Whitianga Waterways, we pay a visit to the new Landmark Homes Showhome. As you drive in to the picturesque town of Whitianga, you cannot miss this latest arresting build by Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki. Will Quigley – Director of Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki, has adhered to the […]

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 […]

Three houses in one was the theme of this high-end holiday home for separate families at Pohara in the Golden Bay area. Constructed by Steve Chamberlain of Golden Bay Builders, this award-winning build not only made the Top 100 in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year, but also took out the craftmanship and […]

Our designer stone baths, basins and outdoor tubs are handcrafted to fit into any New Zealand bathroom or outdoor space for pure indulgence. Eden Stone bathware is inspired by tropical Indonesia and created using reclaimed crushed quartz, marble and stone – found close to its natural source. We’re looking after the nature we love, and […]

Fine Woodworking has been in business long enough to truly care about the end result they produce for their clients. Specialising in custom-made kitchens, they manufacture with care and attention to detail using quality materials and hardware. Nothing leaves the Te Kuiti workshop until it is perfect – because that is what their clients expect, […]

With little imagination you could transport yourself to a Tuscan inspired Estate. Privately positioned, this distinctive Tamahere property is sculptured into its idyllic 1.1 hectares of established landscaped grounds. This high-end designed, Master Build homestead has undergone significant renovations, and is ready for its new owners. Villa Bella exudes a sense of poise and calm […]

This project is a labour of love with friends and the resulting build. Oswald Homes have created with owners of Kaimai Roofing is spectacular. This home is really as unique, as the creative talent behind the build, Greg Oswald, owner – operator says “we are specialists in design, build and large scale renovations.”   We […]