New Build
This architectural home in the Te Aroha village was designed around maximising the views of the mountain and surrounding farmland. A Beeson Brothers project, this was the client’s second home built by the company, as they move on from dairy farming, and become more connected with the town. The 260sqm home also took out […]
Multi-award winning Jennian Homes Franklin are certainly no strangers to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, winning accolades year after year. In both 2021 and 2020 the company won an award in both the Show Home and Volume Group Housing categories, and in 2019 took out the New Home $1.5 million-$2 million […]
Attention to detail and expert craftsmanship is what makes this brand new home stand out from the rest. With an infallible reputation for innovative work ethic and their ability to venture outside-the-box, it’s no wonder that the team at Grant Stewart Building pride themselves on their ability to tailor any project to the client’s needs. […]
At Customkit Buildings our timber framed Barn style buildings are a far cry from the draughty, bare boned, dirt floor barns of times gone by.  Todays versions are design-led, light filled spaces with as many modern creature comforts as you’d like whilst still in keeping with the raw beauty and nostalgia of a barn. Interiors […]
Of all the Stonewood Homes franchises in New Zealand, the Whangerei branch has been making headlines the past few years. In 2021 the company was awarded Gold in the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards, recognised for its commitment to quality and service – in the Home Design and Build Services category, as voted by New […]
Three houses in one was the theme of this high-end holiday home for separate families at Pohara in the Golden Bay area. Constructed by Steve Chamberlain of Golden Bay Builders, this award-winning build not only made the Top 100 in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year, but also took out the craftmanship and […]
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 […]
Making the Registered Master Builder of the Year awards Top 100 in 2020 was a huge achievement for Kallahan Builders with this Plimmerton renovation. Ryan Kallahan and his team also won the overall Renovation Award $500,000 – $1 million for the Wellington-Wairarapa region. The work consisted of a partial roof structure removal and rebuild with […]
My home my castle you might be thinking when you view this beautiful Oamaru landmark. Built by Mike Spiers of ATM Builders, this massive five bedroom, four bathroom landmark won the Southern New Home (over $2 million category) at the Registered Master Builder Awards in 2021. There’s even an obligatory dungeon inside, as well as […]
This award-winning home by Design Builders Hawkes Bay is a fantastic fusion of design, style and pure practicality. Made to attract lots of admiring looks, flow and spectacular views are foundations of the design. There’s an emphasis on style – including the dark exterior joinery. High ceilings and cleverly designed kitchen and bathrooms appeal to […]
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 […]
A 1970s farm cottage has been transformed into a Balinese-style oasis by Henley-Smith Construction. Designed by HB Architecture, the outside features cedar cladding and band sawn posts, while inside sold timber benchtops finish the Balinese effect dreamed up by the owner. Attention to detail can’t be missed, from the gable roofing to the teak flooring, […]
Gavin and Emma Brown’s new family home overlooking Mount Pirongia is their second build, with more focus on the internal design features this time around.
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 […]
A smart design on a small footprint, this 300sqm house packs a lot of punch. Built by LM Architectural Builders and designed by Nic Curragh of Objects, the family home features pitched ceilings throughout, significant structural steel beams and detailed design features – including custom-made sill flashings around the windows. The clients were a lovely couple […]
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 […]
This stunning architectural build overlooking Omaha estuary features Abodo Eco-timber cladding (naturally modified pine), used to enhance and complement the overall design. Built by Steve Haycock Construction Ltd, the Warkworth-based company specialises in high-end architectural builds, and the staff thrive on new challenges. “We’re lucky because we have good relationships with architects and they recommend […]
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, […]