Auckland
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Te Pakeke is located in the southern township of Wanaka surrounded by the lake and mountains, designed primarily as winter retreat. The house is set within a courtyard perimeter wall, providing layers of space for occupants as an extension of house whilst also providing shelter from cold prevailing winds. Solid concrete walls and glazed openings […]
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 […]
A house fit for a king – this stunner at Scott Point in Hobsonville was built by Viking Homes and stands proud on the Waitemata Harbour. With so much modern charm, this four-bedroom home features architectural louvres, bag-wash bricks and vertical cladding, with a cleverly hidden garage door. Situated right on the water’s edge, the […]
The team at Warwick Gair Builders 1979 Ltd or WGB have over 5 decades of experience and it is a reputation they take great pride in. They have always maintained keeping their clients objectives, as the number one priority, is a key reason they continue to grow in success and are a trusted name in […]
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. […]