Wellington / Wairarapa

As far as show homes go, this two-storied Design Builders Wellington house is a beauty, perched on a ridge with three sides connecting with a reserve covered in native bush.  Not only an exemplar of good building practice, it also demonstrates what can be achieved on a tricky site, and how to beautifully settle a […]

In close proximity to this home the Porirua Harbour ebbs and flows, with a timeless tranquility often found along the New Zealand coastline. Classic Builders Wellington have designed and constructed a beautifully positioned home to make the most of this lush setting. The open plan living space is situated to capture all day sun and […]

You know this house is bold and brave as soon as you see the distinctive turquoise aluminium garage, jutting into the driveway on your arrival. However, it would be a mistake to judge the house on its exterior beauty alone. Mike Craig Builders have not only produced a finely crafted and expertly detailed house, it […]

SLC Builder’s founder Cory Carroll has had a passion for construction since he left school to work. Transforming ideas on paper to a tangible reality was something he found so satisfying.  This led to him firstly working as a labourer for a few years on a variety of residential and commercial sites where he dealt […]

On first viewing this Mt Victoria house you might presume that it has been in situ for a hundred years, it blends so beautifully with the other wooden villas and cottages in the neighbourhood. That presumption would be incorrect. This newly built house did replace a 1880s cottage, but the owners insisted that the replacement […]

Venture into the Mangaroa countryside to experience this wonderful rural 300sqm home set on 4.1 hectares.  Built by Thorner Construction, this stunning residence epitomises country style, with modern functionality. Upon entering this property through the front door, you will be greeted with the welcoming ambience created by the stunning pitched ceilings and wood-look porcelain floor tiles, […]

This stunning piece of  land facing the iconic Kapiti motu, deserved a beautiful house and Cameron Builders have more than delivered. The house sits lightly on its beachfront section, not overwhelming the natural environment, instead complimenting it with hazy blues and grey colour tones. The exterior is predominantly covered in cedar, with cedar battens used […]

To understand this house, you must read between the lines. The lines of the boardwalk leading to the front door hint at the excellent views of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour hidden on the other side. The horizontal lines of the shuttered concrete wall in the central living area passively absorbs solar energy and distributes the warmth […]

A Wellington design for a Lake Hawea house near Wanaka won Parsonson Architects an NZIA Southern Award for Architecture in 2019. The house sits on a large, gently sloping piece of land at the edge of Lake Hawea and was built to replace an existing cottage, which had been a lakeside crib.      The […]