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 […]
Warm, healthy, energy efficient homes is what Third Little Pig Homes is renowned for. And the low long lines of this Mason & Wales designed home are clean and elegant – making it a prime candidate for a National Category win in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2020. The floating nature […]
As far as show homes go, this two-storied Design Builders Wellington house is a beauty, perched on a ridge with three sides connecting with a reserve covered in native bush. Not only an exemplar of good building practice, it also demonstrates what can be achieved on a tricky site, and how to beautifully settle a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teayoung Kim is the local Stroud Homes builder in Hamilton. With loads of experience in building, he knows how important a perfect finish is to new home buyers. This focus on quality ensures your new home meets only the highest of standards. With an eye for detail, Teayoung’s passions are interior work and finishing touches […]
Anita Thomas offers a thorough range of interior design and project management services with her AT Home business. Established in 2010 and serving the Wellington region, her interior design business ranges from working on single rooms, to full house lots in a huge range of different design tastes and styles. Every project she treats as […]
It was no straight forward renovation for this luxury home at Piha, that has set the standard for Passivhaus design in New Zealand. Some describe this astonishingly ambitious retrofit as simply extraordinary, and there is definitely more to this Eco-Bach than meets the eye. And as builder Terry Bryers of Bruyere Passive Homes explains, “the […]
This Canterbury masterpiece earned Mike Greer Homes a Top 100 place and a regional Gold award in the new Home $1 million – $1.5 million category at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition in 2022. Clean, razor-edge lines greet you when you walk up the driveway, along with the charcoal metal and […]
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 […]
If you have a bold vision for your dream home and want to deal with the best, talk to the custom home builders at Ryder Builders. Based in Paraparaumu, Ryder Builders has been in the building industry for over 10 years. In this time, we have successfully undertaken many complex builds on a variety of sites, including […]
The conundrum for the owners of this Hawkes Bay property was how to maximise the coastal views, without being viewed by the other coastal occupants. Architecture HDT provided the solution. This house presents well to the street without oversharing and allows the homeowners all the delights of living with a view of the bay, without […]
With a cool inner city apartment vibe and smack bang in the heart of Hamilton, this four-bedroom family home is an effortless mix of lifestyle and liveability – with plenty of personality on the side. Cleverly occupying a relatively compact space that has been maximised to the nth degree, the home is the work of […]
With a view like this overlooking Lake Hayes in the Queenstown Lakes district, no wonder the owners of this luxury home by YBL Building made outside dining a priority. Spectacular Southern lakes views are served up from this 260sqm home, and the full height windows with cantilevered deck, matched with a glass balustrade, really open […]
This remarkable architectural creation in Auckland, designed by Evelyn McNamara and overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, truly stands out. The owners, upon acquiring the spacious 2000 sqm plot, which initially housed a modest bungalow, envisioned a grand redevelopment of the property, making subdivision a logical step. Prioritizing the view, especially the panoramic sights of Rangitoto and […]
Known for their ‘no cookie cutter’ approach to home design, Bosanac Builders teamed up with its sister company Heritage Homes (Auckland South) to create a truly unique home that ticked all the boxes for its professional performer owners With a love of musical theatre, it is no wonder that at the top of the list […]
Wakeup to stunning sunrises with views stretching from Taradale to Cape Kidnappers, Te Mata Peak, and Mount Kahuranaki. This home, designed by architect Raiford Gardiner, overlooks vineyards/orchards, capturing the best of Hawke’s Bay. Enjoy wine from the cellar door or lunch at nearby vineyards, within reach of Havelock North and Hastings. If you’re a farmer […]
Another Top 100 build – these gems are hard to find, and making this level at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards is a huge achievement. This four-bedroom holiday home from Beck Building was made to suit several generations. The property also had to make the most of the beautiful Lake Taupō and mountain […]


















