Nick Holcroft, director of Holcroft Prestige is pretty elated with his team’s recent gold winning result in the house of the year competition, taking out the $1.5 million – $2 million new home category. Nick and his team over the years have been one of the top consistent contenders for the gold awards. His gold […]
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 […]
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 […]
This house is designed for a family who enjoys entertaining and sharing quality time with each other. Each space is thoughtfully laid out for maximum enjoyment and ease of living. Albert van Vliet Architectural has ensured that living well is a priority here. At the heart of the home is a resort style outdoor living […]
Specialists in architectural building and multiple award winners, when Auckland–based Lewis Build won the contract for this contemporary Takapuna build it was a matchmade in heaven. Designed by Mercer and Mercer Architects to the nth degree, it was up to Ben Lewis and his team at Lewis Build to bring their vision to life, and […]
Clad in contrasting honed concrete blocks and black steel, this two-storey build demands attention. Built by Avenue Construction and winning the New Home ($600,000-$750,000) category at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards in 2019, a towering steel-clad chimney enhances the home’s sense of proportion. An eye for detail is evident in the […]
Nick Holcroft, director of Holcroft Prestige is pretty elated with his team’s recent gold winning result in the house of the year competition, taking out the $1.5 million – $2 million new home category. Nick and his team over the years have been one of the top consistent contenders for the gold awards. His gold […]
From humble beginnings as a small café on the rugged west coast back in 2002, Castaways has seen massive growth in its journey to becoming a fully-fledged resort specialising in weddings and conferences. Nestled amongst lush native flaxes, Castaways sits atop the majestic cliffs of Karioitahi Beach’s sweeping coastline. An exciting next stage is taking […]
Combining performance with luxury, this 360sqm home by Hofmans Builders in Taranaki blends the world’s most powerful Passive House design tools with clever construction and architectural finesse.  This home is built to the eHaus Euro standard and is a ‘certified passive home.’ Hofmans Builders hold the eHaus license for the Taranaki region. – eHaus are […]
This riverside retreat on the Waikato River is a striking contemporary award winning home by Design Builders Waikato. There are so many options for places to sip your morning coffee watching the ever-changing views of the river in and around this 350sqm home. With a full-width deck and a dining nook just some of the […]
Imperial View takes the impossible and makes it possible when it relates to doorways and feature walls of your home. We specialise in unique projects, implementing engineering top high end solutions with provided long term guarantee. Michael Afon started this niche market business after 20 years as a master European joiner of engineered staircases – […]
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 […]
Hand-made feature trusses, solid oak timber flooring and Italian stone tiles feature in this award winning Mitchell Builders home in Paparoa. We are Master craftsmen builders with more than 40 years experience building exceptionally designed homes. We also specialise in commercial projects such as new offices, government infrastructure, as well as retail complexes and educational […]
A steep section overgrown in native bush had to be cleared to make way for this beauty on the banks of the Waikato River. The team at Holcroft Prestige thrive on these challenges, and after two months of land clearing, excavation and retaining walls the site was finally ready for a building platform. Owner Nick […]
Demanding attention, this elevated Morrinsville home debuts a variety of cladding systems that cleverly enhance the overall design of the house. The impressive entrance has a wood-look BGC cladding feature wall, that stretches the full height of the home, flowing into the interior and creating a statement before you walk through the door. Within the […]
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 […]
New inner-city architectural home for homeward-bound Kiwis. Tucked down a quiet inner city street alongside traditional 1930’s bungalows and villas, is this striking new architectural build. It’s the realization of a long-held dream for a New Zealand couple who were based overseas during its construction. WAH provided complete project management services and managed the build from […]
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, […]