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Situated on the Southern Coast of Riverton, this architecturally designed two-level home by BJ Carter is mere metres from the lapping waters of Henderson Bay. The 380sqm floorplan has been designed to take full advantage of the uninterrupted ocean view and is positioned for maximum sun. The light and bright decor is enhanced with the use of […]
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 […]
Stroud Homes Auckland North has a display centre in Warkworth that clients can visit and receive expert advice on their building project. Builder Michael Rabey has a wealth of experience in the construction industry, having built homes for over 30 years. Most of this building was just north of Auckland so he knows the region well. Michael […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Ideal for coastal living and first homeowners, Haven Coromandel has a ‘Cube’ plan that is designed around the central living/dining/kitchen area. Inside, hard-wearing blonded Strandboard floors are teamed with crisp white interior walls. Large double glass sliders open the entire living area out to the deck. Blonde timber and clean white work beautifully together in […]
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 […]
Recognising an opportunity to showcase its stunning designs, innovation and craftsmanship, Davies Homes presents this wonderful showhome in the Rotorua area. Situated in the picturesque area of Hamurana near Lake Rotorua, this beautiful split-level home takes advantage of the area’s natural scenic charm. The property presents clients with a shining example of quality and design […]
Architecturally designed, energy-efficient homes. Proven to use 70% less energy than your standard New Zealand building code home. This article features Ebode’s latest showhome in Cambridge. Ebode was born from shared values and a passion for creating homes that truly matter. This vision brought together two experts, Tawa Architecture, led by Brooke Cholmondeley-Smith, and Higgs […]
This Contemporary Homes build overlooking Ruby Bay was placed in the Top 100 for the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2021. Also taking out the New Home $750,000- $1 million category for the Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast, the site overlooks Ruby Bay, with eastern views of D’Urville and Rabbit islands. A three-bedroom home with […]
Starting from the blank canvas of a steep Russell township site, Hatchard Builders tackled every aspect of bringing this challenging build to life, from siteworks to code of compliance. Encompassing three different types of retaining – timber, block and rock, and laid out over four levels, it required close collaboration with engineers, architects and most […]
No expense has been spared in the creation of this exceptional entertainer’s dream home tucked away down a private lane on the edge of the Waikato River. A category winner in the 2019 Registered Master Builder of the Year Awards (new home over $2 million), 8 Great Homes also received a Bathroom Excellence merit for […]
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 […]
Located on a prime section within the boutique subdivision of Coast Papamoa lies this very impressive multi-storied beach house. Maximising generous site covenants and drawing on the client’s wish to integrate strong geometric shapes, the house is a fusion of stacked traditional and functional forms using a sophisticated style of design. This was JBH Building’s […]
A Wellington design for a Lake Hawea house near Wanaka won Parsonson Architects an NZIA Southern Award for Architecture in 2019. The house sits on a large, gently sloping piece of land at the edge of Lake Hawea and was built to replace an existing cottage, which had been a lakeside crib. The […]
Spanning two impressive levels, this seaside architectural home shows a true commitment to quality and impeccable detail. Built by Page and Daley Builders, it comprises a staggered brick and block base with a cedar-clad top level featuring an ultra-modern flat room. The open plan living, dining and kitchen on the lower level is spacious and […]
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 […]