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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

A perfect blend of nature and design Edged with rich native bush flush with manuka and kanuka the home blends wonderfully with the natural landscape. As to not take away from the stunning beauty of the bush, the architects specified red beech exterior panelling paired with Long Run cladding for durability. Inside, a simple palette […]

With its Te Kuiti stone fireplace, black asphalt shingle roof, and grey Linea cladding, this grand family home by Landmark Homes Waikato truly caters to every Kiwi’s dream country lifestyle and is sure to impress. The ‘Waihi’ Ready to Build plan has been upsized and modified to include extra storage, additional garaging, and a larger […]

Andrew Gray had grand plans to build his own home in Matangi, and he and his wife had their eye on the rural section next door for a long time. Designed to be his family’s forever home, this labour of love was the builder’s first entry into the Master Builders House of the Year competition. […]

Smith & Sons Taranaki are your local renovation builders specialising in home alterations and extensions.  Owned and operated by local builder Paul Hamlin, a fully qualified certified and licensed builder with 20 years experience in construction, you can rest assured that Smith & Sons Taranaki are the perfect choice for renovation builders in the region. […]

This award-winning Landmark Homes Gisborne property is truely something special and that’s why it caught the judges eye at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards. As you drive through entry gates and along the circular driveway leading to the portico entrance of this impressive home, you instantly know this place is something. […]

This bespoke residence promises a seamless partnership between quality and functionality. The restrained silhouette – a balance of timber, Oamaru stone, and glass – establishes the framework for an interior of extraordinary refinement. Envision a sanctuary of sophistication crafted across a single level with its scale accentuated by a soaring stud and cathedral ceilings. The […]

White Wood Homes knew exactly what it was doing when it received a Gold award in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2022. This delightful residence entered the Builder’s Own Home category for Waikato, and the personal touch on this property is obvious throughout. Designed by Architecture Bureau, the stylish 488sqm home features reclaimed […]

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 […]

Designed by Team Warburton Architects, showcasing unparalleled exterior and interior design. Imagine an elegant ski chalet that combines North American and European design with modern living. The home and cabin sit proudly on the 3,578sqm (approx) parcel of land; being just under an acre so close to the lake, this is a rare opportunity not […]

With more than 50 design awards since 2003, Young Architects in Christchurch stays at the forefront of design excellence. Originally started as Life Style Architecture in 2003, we’ve recently changed our branding to Young Architects to reflect how our architecture has matured. This Merivale house has been modelled on a vernacular gable form seen widely […]

Timeless and elegant – this Whitianga Waterways American bungalow-style home by Coastal Construction Whitianga is truly one of a kind. It even has an American shingle roof and Perma Deck composite decking imported from the States as well. The old family bach that had been onsite for the past 40 years had to make way […]

This Tutukaka home built by Richard Hilton Jones Builders is something spectactular, and won the 2020 New Zealand Institute of Architects regional award. Designed by Herbst Architects, and with views to the Poor Knights Islands, the home sits comfortably amongst the surrounding bush. Made from a natural balance of different building materials, including rammed earth […]

An extraordinary opportunity to own Toroa Point, with arguably the finest water views on the North Shore, coupled with unrivalled privacy in the heart of the city. Our owners are relocating overseas, Inside, minimalist design meets luxury, with meticulous attention to light, texture, and materials. At the heart of the home is the oversized kitchen, […]

An inner-city Auckland garden bordering a neighbourhood park has been redesigned into a sub-tropical sanctuary by Seed Landscapes. Landscape designer Donna Stanish reconnected the house and pool by creating generous entertaining areas and stepped platforms floating above the garden. Kwila timber platforms link the family room on the lower level to the swimming pool, and […]

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 […]

Providing both the real deal when it comes to grass, and the superior alternative artificial grass in Hamilton, Cambridge and Auckland, Seemax Lawns and Landscape guarantees the highest of quality in greenery. Our services don’t just stop there.  Is your overgrown garden around your home or workplace getting out of control?  Seemax Lawn and Landscapes […]

Graeme Farrell Builders is no stranger to the build industry, with close to 50 years of experience. Owner Graeme Farrell is a Morrinsville based builder, born an bred and has built all types of projects from new builds, renovations to light commercial. This is a team whose experience comes from very much a hands on […]

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 […]