With more New Zealanders looking to express their individuality through interior design, CuCo Design creates copper art installations for all of the functional areas in the home. Professional artist Jasmine Keir teamed up with sales and marketing manager Michelle van der Park to produce unique integrated installations that extend into every area of the home […]
This house is designed for a family who enjoys entertaining and sharing quality time with each other. Each space is thoughtfully laid out for maximum enjoyment and ease of living. Albert van Vliet Architectural has ensured that living well is a priority here. At the heart of the home is a resort style outdoor living […]
We are a property development company made up of a team of expert quantity surveyors, construction industry experts, qualified carpenters, second-generation builders, qualified joiners, frame and truss experts, estimating and trade service fields’ experts, as well as licensed building practitioners. We design, plan, and build properties with purpose and passion. The majority of our […]
Stylistically, it is difficult to pin this beautiful house down. JMAC Architecture have managed to combine traditional elements with the innovation of 21st Century design, resulting in a house that alludes categorisation. The materials used throughout the building are raw, yet expertly crafted and entice you to reach out and touch every surface. The robust […]
Penny Homes has been building award-winning homes in the Taupo region for many years. In 2021 the company won the New Home ($450,000 – $600,000) category in Nukuhau. The three-bedroom barn-style design has a separate wing that makes it so versatile – it can be shut off from the rest of the house to minimise […]
Another Top 100 build – these gems are hard to find, and making this level at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards is a huge achievement. This four-bedroom holiday home from Beck Building was made to suit several generations. The property also had to make the most of the beautiful Lake Taupō and mountain […]
David Reid Taupo’s architectural show home was a show stopper at the 2021 Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards. Winning the Bay of Plenty/Central Plateau Show home category for this two-storey house, designed with ultimate family living in mind, it features two separate living areas, three designer bathrooms and four generously sized bedrooms, […]
Haimes Building transformed a simple bach into a stunning home in 2020 that earned the company the title of National Supreme winner of a Renovation (over $1 million). The company is no stranger to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition, claiming multiple national titles over the years – this being the first […]
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, […]
Describing a house designed by Fraser Cameron Architects is difficult. It would be easy to focus on the creative use of raw materials, or maybe the sublime combination of mismatched elements grabs your attention. The multitude of national and regional awards are hard to go past as well, but these aforementioned factors are only present […]
This cabin stands alone, nestled in a patch of native bush, with punga ferns acting as sentinels and the hustle and bustle of modern day living a distant memory. The simplicity of the design is intentional. This award winning cabin, thoughtfully designed by DCA Architects, distances itself from civilisation and with a pared back footprint, […]
W Hamilton Building made the Top 100 and won a Regional Lifestyle Award for this Saint Clair beauty in Dunedin. The construction company is no stranger to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, taking out numerous titles over the years. This architecturally designed home was built to take in the stretch of beach […]
Warm, healthy, energy efficient homes is what Third Little Pig Homes is renowned for. And the low long lines of this Mason & Wales designed home are clean and elegant – making it a prime candidate for a National Category win in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2020. The floating nature […]
Set high in the foothills of Mt Pisa, overlooking the Grandview Ranges and the mighty Clutha River, rests Rangi Kahu. Designed by architect James Stockwell and built by Spearhead Developments this multi-award winning home with its multi-faceted ceiling, is inspired by Japanese astrophysicist Koryo Miura’s ‘Miura fold’. The home was a huge technical challenge and […]
Paul McBeath and Mark Ward are the directors of Gray Brothers Builders of Dunedin since 2013, when they realised that by working together, they could continue the legacy of the Dunedin architecture community. We shared a passion for building Dunedin’s finest homes and for bringing young Dunedin builders into the trade. We wanted to pass […]
Surrounded by amazing views of Lake Wakatipu and mountains, this Jacks Point Home by Dowling Construction and Design in Queenstown uses the very rocks gifted from the earth to build upon and create this estate. This design meets luxury and masculinity, with sustainable and tech-savvy solutions, which goes to show the amazing innovative craftsmanship of […]
Situated on the Southern Coast of Riverton, this architecturally designed two-level home by BJ Carter is mere metres from the lapping waters of Henderson Bay. The 380sqm floorplan has been designed to take full advantage of the uninterrupted ocean view and is positioned for maximum sun. The light and bright decor is enhanced with the use of […]
My home my castle you might be thinking when you view this beautiful Oamaru landmark. Built by Mike Spiers of ATM Builders, this massive five bedroom, four bathroom landmark won the Southern New Home (over $2 million category) at the Registered Master Builder Awards in 2021. There’s even an obligatory dungeon inside, as well as […]