Auckland
Transforming kiwi backyards and turning the outdoor spaces of architecturally designed homes into landscaped masterpieces is all in a days work for Alexander McClew. The Auckland-based landscape architect has worked on many interesting projects over the past few years – including an 18th century miners cottage in Queenstown, but helping create people’s outdoor personal space […]
PJ Builders loved their new holiday home in Whitianga before they were permanently based there, and so did all of their friends and family. Owner Phill Holland said they initially built it as a showhome/holiday home, and was a great way of promoting the superb workmanship of the company. Everything about this four-bedroom house says […]
The aim of this beautiful North Shore project was to provide luxury and comfort for the owners of this beachfront luxury home. Design on James owner Lynette Lochhead is based in Tauranga and provides interior design consultancy and procurement for new builds and major renovations in the residential market. Her work covers right across […]
Interiors or exteriors, renovations or restorations, Auckland Builders & Renovators have been in the job long enough to know how to absolutely nail any job they are given. Our experienced team of builders and project managers will ensure there is only ever one point of contact between our clients and the reputable contractors we use […]
Refresh Renovations might be successful globally but it is our local South Auckland team that is delivering outstanding results. The Franklin and Manukau/Eastern Bays franchises, both owned by Kim Reiche, received three medals at the ‘People’s Choice’ awards in 2020. With branches now in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the success for […]
Multi-award winning architectural home builders Maddren Homes won a Regional Category award at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2021, with this stunning show home. A suburban sanctuary and light-filled oasis that delights at every turn, Nu-wall aluminium cladding and rusticated cedar form a striking façade, the flush-mounted garage door concealed within […]
An impressive home renovation won the Smith and Sons Franklin team the renovation of the year award in 2020 and they have since gone on to multiple awards. Lane and Melissa van den Brink and their team turned this 1990s house into a brand new dream home for their client, who are now empty nesters […]
This passive house in Kumeu is another stunning example of high-end workmanship by Lewis Build. Situated just 20 minutes from central Auckland on an elevated rural site, the design of this 256 sqm eco-style home came from years of planning, by the owners wanting their own private sanctuary. In conjunction with Bonham Architecture & Interiors, […]
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 […]
When it comes to interior design trends and creating some of the worlds most premium cooking spaces, the industry often looks to Germany for guidance. Its that attention to detail and precise approach that makes the work of B&E German Kitchens so in demand as designers, collaborating with clients the length and breadth of Aotearoa. […]
This classic New Zealand bungalow has had new life breathed into it thanks to NZ Builders, who picked up a regional category win at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2023. This was also the first time the Auckland company had entered the awards, and co-owner Blake Cooper said while optimistic, they were […]
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 […]