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 […]
Word of mouth is often how many builders find their work, and this was definitely the case for Spratt Construct, building this rural property in Te Kowhai for friends. Kerrod Spratt and his wife returned home to New Zealand from the UK in 2015, and their soon-to-be clients bought some land and asked him to […]
Recladding an existing building can pose a myriad of challenges, but the complete reworking of five two-bedroom homes was something that Lobell Construction relished. This project won the company both the Registered Master Builders of the Year regional category for Waikato, as well as a Gold award for Renovations over $1 million. The project […]
Hugged by the Karangahake forests and the Kaimai Ranges, through the last bridge towards Waihi from Paeroa, this farmland home reminds us of the essence of living simply, the importance of our environment and quiet family moments. It signifies a humble architecture bravely holding its own on the hilltop, a return to our collective necessities […]
The reimagining of a once dilapidated rental property, into a multi-functional family home isn’t for the faint- hearted, especially when it sits on the cusp of New Zealand’s west coast. However, with 180-degree sea views and Kapiti Island in the near distance, the task was irresistible to a building crew who revel in taking on […]
With shoulders back and head up, this house stands proudly on a Korokoro rise looking out to green, lush native bush and insisting that the world looks back at it. The simple roofline, the mix of corrugated iron and timber cladding, is a reminder of tramping huts of old. This house is not a show […]
Chris Stewart Builder is a builder of quality homes – whether on a more modest budget or building a home of distinction, you can be confident your home will be built to perfection in every way. With a reputation built on quality, our attention to detail and our ability to complete projects on time and […]
Designed with ultimate functionality in mind, this generously proportioned Cambridge show home features expansive living areas which enjoy uninterrupted views across the garden and alfresco area. With a built-in bar area, this home is an entertainers dream and there is ample storage space throughout, with plenty of open shelving. At just 232sqm, this beautiful home […]
Located in the small coastal settlement of Langs Beach, this two storey home is stunning from the moment you arrive. Designed by Arcline Architecture and built by Hodz Building, this home acts as a showhome in the Blue Moon Rise subdivision, to set the standard for the style of house that can be constructed in […]
With a contoured site high on the Napier Hill and local council restrictions that could be described as inhibiting, Tess Fenwick Architects were challenged to create a private home in a tight situation. The final result lends itself to the often repeated, and the scientifically inaccurate quote involving diamonds, coal and pressure. This house, with […]
If you are looking for a rustic barn-style house in the country or something more sophisticated and stylist, then Van de Den Builders have the answers. Based in Whitianga and owned by Jamie (Vandy) and Candice Van de Ven, every project is managed by Vandy personally, and he is involved through all of the stages […]
This striking architectural home commands attention from its prime corner position on prestigious McHardy Street. Nestled among prestigious homes, this near-new, exceptional residence reveals its true scale and surprise the moment you step inside. Step into a world of space, light, and seamless flow, where suspended polished concrete floors lead you into a sun-drenched open-plan […]
Without a doubt, Matter Architects know the value of prioritizing the wants and needs of their clients. When tasked with creating a functional and private family home within a heritage zone, they knew they would have to challenge the status quo. With innovative thinking and problem solving they have renovated this 110 year old Ponsonby […]
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 […]
Anna Grace has been interested in interiors since she was child, and in 2016 she turned that passion into a business in Whangarei. Graduating with a Diploma in Interior Design in 2012, she developed close relationships with her suppliers whilst working in the industry, and many are still with her today. She helps people create […]
Inspired by his farming heritage, the owner of this Feilding home has created a modern yet rustic retreat. Builders Narley Construction did such a great job that the company won a regional award for Manawatu/Whanganui in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards in 2019. The vision was clear from the beginning; take […]
This stylish, sun drenched house hides a secret. From the street it looks compact and neat as a pin sitting on an elevated section, on stepping through the front door you realise the hidden secret is space. In fact this house has Tardis like qualities and is evidence that Adobe Homes knows how to build […]