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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

J Beere Building are custom builders in the Waikato, and Jason brings international expertise to his company, formed in 1989. Having worked in several countries abroad. Saying that Jason, has remained the down to earth guy that has make him popular to deal with when building. He and his team are highly sort after. The […]

Surrounded by amazing views of Lake Wakatipu and mountains, this Jacks Point Home by Dowling Construction and Design in Queenstown uses the very rocks gifted from the earth to build upon and create this estate.  This design meets luxury and masculinity, with sustainable and tech-savvy solutions, which goes to show the amazing innovative craftsmanship of […]

A bush retreat at Piha earned Riggans Building recognition when Herbst Architects won the NZIA National Architecture Award in 2018 for the Home of the Year. The three-bedroom bach is set back off the beach in the surrounding native bush, and elevated to help optimise the sea views.  The outside entertainment and living are set […]

This stunning home in Pine Harbour has a modern theme with a rustic twist and has been fitted out with high-end materials both inside and out. Built by G Donaldson Builders, this project was our first entry in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, and custom-built houses with individuality are our specialty. […]

This is a one-of-a-kind property, relocated several years ago from Remuera to its current site. it was miraculously and seamlessly put back together by the expert crew from Brown Brothers Builders. As properties go this one has quite a story, eleven pieces were transported by road from Remuera to its current location, then reassembled and […]

Hobson House’ – a magnificent and spacious mansion situated on prestigious Victoria Avenue in Remuera. With its prime location and impressive street frontage, this stately home offers the perfect blend of luxury and privacy. This historic property has had a fascinating journey. Originally built for a banker, it was later used as the US Naval […]

There’s something about building a unique, iconic house – one where you can live the absolute life. We thrive on giving our clients customised designs, completely unique to them. Iconic Construction are incredible, award winning, bespoke builders in the Waikato. They build aspirational homes, that embody the home owners personality and lifestyle. They build differently […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Capturing this sense of informality was a key design driver in creating a small family home that felt like a retreat, but with simplicity and style.  Overlooking the Waikato River and Hakarimata ranges beyond, architect Dan Smith had the opportunity to really make something of his family home. Built by MacKay Construction in conjunction with […]

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 […]

Welcome to 26 Mahoenui Valley Road Step into this unique home situated in an unsurpassed location, accessed via a tree-lined driveway with electric gates, offering privacy in a quiet oasis. This property boasts four double bedrooms in the main home. An open plan kitchen family and dining area and separate formal lounge with wood-burner: all […]

With a brief for a modern, sharp, and edgy aesthetic, the exterior is striking in a monochromatic blend of split stone and dark stained cedar. As you step inside, the oak parquetry gives the first hint of the level of quality materials, skilled workmanship and design detail used throughout the home. The kitchens are a […]

A well designed urban haven in amongst the concrete jungle of Auckland’s suburb, Westmere. The clients had a strong appreciation for good design and quality materials which made this project a pleasure to be apart of.   Entirely custom built cabinetry engulfs almost every room of this home, from the kitchen through to the living, […]

It has been a great few years for Dan Anderson Builders with a Top 100 placing in 2018, and the Nelson Regional Supreme Renovation of the Year, followed by another regional category win in 2019. The new build of this modern Nelson home started with the demolition of their existing house, and gave the owners […]

Established in 2015, Coventry Construction began as a one-man operation led by founder Josh Coventry. In its early days, it was just Josh forging his path in a demanding environment that often felt like a pressure cooker, where every challenge sharpened his resolve, patience, and mental fortitude. It was under these conditions that he learned […]

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 […]