New Build
This Nixon Homes build showcases a range of interesting features that really bring the place to life, including quality native timber for the cladding and interior details. The clients were keen to build something different, and decided on using Macrocarpa with Triclad board and batten. This lovely native wood has also been used for much […]
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 […]
This small two bedroom studio in rural Te Awamutu is positioned perfectly amongst the native shrubs, it almost looks as if the house has been there all along. Of course the owner of this Ridgeline Homes property is an avid gardener, who did all of the plantings herself, and the studio is just the first […]
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 […]
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 […]
This home was built 7 years ago. The home itself comprises of 400 square metres of exquisite living space that is second to none. The 2.8 hectares the house is built on is part of Bream Tail Farm, which enjoys endless views of the Pacific Ocean. The current owners, fell in love with the region, […]
Located in rural Morrinsville, the new Goatlands renovation by Daven Homes is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Featuring cedar sarking ceilings and a mixture of old and new Tawa flooring, half of the original homestead had to be demolished to make way for this brand new addition. This is DavenHomes’ fourth house for their clients, and a […]
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 […]
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 heritage renovation in Hamilton is a complete hidden retreat with all of its special design features tucked away in the middle of the house. And the owners like it that way, according to Trendset Build because it subtly combines the old with the new. This 226sqm dwelling is a superb example of a progressive […]
Building outstanding houses in great locations is what Stroud Homes South Auckland is all about, and with over 140 plans to choose from all with various façade options, it is easy to see why they are a cut above the rest. All of their new homes now incorporate the Wise’s home automation system so everything […]
This stunning architectural build overlooking Omaha estuary features Abodo Eco-timber cladding
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 […]
One of the most interesting rural barn-style houses by Create + Construct earned the company a Gold award at the 2020 Registered Master Builder of the Year Awards. Visitors to this Clevedon home are greeted by a two-metre cedar pivot door, which is followed by full-height steel joinery and cedar ceilings as you walk through […]
With the amount of natural timbers used on this property both inside and out, this Urbo Home oozes warmth. It has been designed to capture all-day sun and provide all-weather living spaces that frame and celebrate the panoramic view. The kitchen/living area is a warm and inviting space, thanks to the high stud, over-height glazing, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Clad in contrasting honed concrete blocks and black steel, this two-storey build demands attention. Built by Avenue Construction and winning the New Home ($600,000-$750,000) category at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards in 2019, a towering steel-clad chimney enhances the home’s sense of proportion. An eye for detail is evident in the […]