Auckland
Harry and Karen van der Putten have been around for what seems forever, winning many prizes at the House of the Year awards – the first back in 1993 and many more since, and building many beautiful architectural designed homes in and around the Franklin area. Harry and Karen have always been dedicated to backing […]
Bathroom renovation specialists EJ Building had two projects make the finals of the TIDA Bathroom of the Year awards in 2021. Owner Elliot Johnson received a Highly Commended for the renovation of a1920s home, where a change of layout allowed the inclusion of a larger, double shower zone. The copper tapware and floor tiles gave […]
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 […]
Lucy is the most recommended splashback creator nationwide. She is a surface designer, artist and founder of Lucy G Splashbacks & Lucy G Design. With over 15 years in the photography industry Lucy specialises in landscape, nature and fine art photography and is a Professional Commercial Photographer and Fellow of the NZIPP. Lucy […]
Complete Renovations is a quality building contractor specialising in home renovations and extensions, with over 20 years of experience. Our expertise ranges from highly complex architectural projects, such as adding a storey, or converting a basement, to bathroom and kitchen renovations, to home or room additions, as well as shop fit outs and light commercial work. These services are provided all […]
They say that first impressions last and Ian Neary, owner of Designer Plaster, makes it his business to ensure executive homes and workplaces produce a statement when people walk in. His hand-made bespoke walls and ceilings are more sophisticated than traditional plaster board linings, and his work has taken him into the homes of Sir […]
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. […]
Astute Build teamed up with with AJ Architecture on this renovation on the Te Atatu Peninsula, to overhaul this 1960’s family home.  The footprint of the existing ground floor was increased and a second storey added to create a four bedroom, two bathroom architecturally designed home, with inviting, double-height entry and stairwell, open plan […]
An inner-city Auckland garden bordering a neighbourhood park has been redesigned into a sub-tropical sanctuary by Seed Landscapes. Landscape designer Donna Stanish reconnected the house and pool by creating generous entertaining areas and stepped platforms floating above the garden. Kwila timber platforms link the family room on the lower level to the swimming pool, and […]
There is a good chance that when Mal Corboy designs a kitchen for his clients he’ll be invited back for dinner. The award winning designer with 25 years experience said many of his clients have become good friends – and it’s not just because he’s brilliant at his job, but that great design takes time. […]
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 […]
It’s really quite hard to believe that inside this 1900s villa is a Balinese-style oasis, complete with a sauna and its own pool house. And the best part is that the owners of Norwest Build have been invited back to enjoy it with the occupants, as their clients were known to them and have become […]