New Build
For many New Zealanders a dream of holiday involves sitting at the beach, under a pohutukawa tree on a hot day. Simple pleasures, simple needs. This Cove Construction house provides two of those elements. Located above one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful beaches, this Hahei house not only provides magnificent coastal views and the shade of […]
This Taupo showhome is Design Builders’ modern take on classic New Zealand country house style. The expertly designed floor plan makes the most of spectacular views across the lake and beyond to Mt Tauhara. Carefully positioned to maximise sun, the covered outdoor areas, on the east and north, extend the living space into […]
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 […]
This second featured project for Kanda Homes is also on Winstone House Road, Paerata Rise, and was originally designed by the clients. They wanted a home with no wasted space and a large living area. The home is 206m2 featuring a high 4.5m ceiling in the living area with over height joinery, creating lots of […]
This stylish, sun drenched house hides a secret. From the street it looks compact and neat as a pin sitting on an elevated section, on stepping through the front door you realise the hidden secret is space. In fact this house has Tardis like qualities and is evidence that Adobe Homes knows how to build […]
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 […]
Surrounded by idyllic Waikato countryside, this beautifully appointed 260sqm family home at Lake Karapiro is light and bright, both inside and out. The exterior is smart and chic in classic Linea weatherboard with attractive facings, including a gabled portico, and box corners. As you step inside, the entrance features a custom-built wine cellar that sits […]
There is something quite magical about this idyllic waterfront property, and the craftmanship involved in building this wonderful home is a talking point in itself. Perhaps it’s also the energy of the site that makes it so special, having originally housed one of the last remaining Auckland Tramcars many years ago. The House Company won […]
It was a real family affair for Grant and Monique Jury with their latest retirement project in Morrinsville. The father and son build between Grant and Daniel also saw the young builder taking over the family business – Jury Design and Build, which has serviced the Waikato for 40 years. The Louvre-tech system on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tucked away in Merivale with a sense of grandeur, this Fleetwood Construction award-winning build is striking and elegant. The entranceway, nestled beneath one of the cantilevered crowns, draws your eye, enticing you inside. Designed by O’Neil Architecture, the company concentrated on keeping the forms and detailing simple and well-proportioned. By opting for a ‘less […]
There’s a new construction company on the horizon in the Waikato, that is branching out from renovations and extensions into home building packages as well. New Horizon Construction based in Te Awamutu, is now also trading as Cavalier Homes Waikato, and 2023 is an exciting year for builder/owner JP Liebenberg. The former South African started […]
Avenue Architectural Builders won the Canterbury Registered Master Builder of the Year Renovation over $1 million award for this exquisite property with sea views. The renovation and extension of this earthquake-damaged home has created an expansive, ultra-modern residence that maximises panoramic water views. Future-proofing was top of mind in this build, with 40-plus solar panels […]
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 […]
Specialists in architectural building and multiple award winners, when Auckland–based Lewis Build won the contract for this contemporary Takapuna build it was a matchmade in heaven. Designed by Mercer and Mercer Architects to the nth degree, it was up to Ben Lewis and his team at Lewis Build to bring their vision to life, and […]
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 […]
This carefully constructed home was a two-year collaborative process between the homeowner, architect and builder, and was designed specifically with the owner’s extended family in mind. The project by Mike Campbell Construction won the Manawatu & Whanganui Registered Master Builders House of the Year award (New Home over $2 million) in 2021. The home spans […]