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 […]
These gorgeous Hillcrest homes on the North Shore have elegant curves, and the external design would make anyone driving past want to stop and have a closer look. The Urban Refinery was born in 2020 when two couples got together and combined their skills with a desire to make a positive contribution to Auckland’s suburban […]
An award-winning home in the heart of the Queenstown Lakes district, Owens Building did an impressive job of this Lake Wanaka architectural beauty. Designed by Rafe Maclean Architects to capture the stunning mountain views, the company won the Builders Own Home category in the Southern Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2022. Described by […]
There is something quite magical about this idyllic waterfront property, and the craftmanship involved in building this wonderful home is a talking point in itself. Perhaps it’s also the energy of the site that makes it so special, having originally housed one of the last remaining Auckland Tramcars many years ago. The House Company won […]
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 […]
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 […]
This stunning home skilfully carved into the Central Otago schist landscape illustrates exactly the type of award-winning design and build work that Hunter and Craig is renowned for. Not only did the company take out the Supreme House of the Year – under $1 million in the Southern Registered Master Builders House of the Year […]
One of the more recent contemporary additions to Birkenhead Point in Auckland, this splendid luxury home by TP Builders just proves why they are such leaders in the industry. Company Director Tony Pexton has been winning awards for years, but nowadays you’ll find him giving feedback on our regional and national winners, as a judge […]
With a view like this overlooking Lake Hayes in the Queenstown Lakes district, no wonder the owners of this luxury home by YBL Building made outside dining a priority. Spectacular Southern lakes views are served up from this 260sqm home, and the full height windows with cantilevered deck, matched with a glass balustrade, really open […]
Nothing has been spared in this luxurious beach house at Omaha by Brackenridge Builders, that embraces pure indulgence on all levels. From the in-house cinema completely soundproofed and featuring leather tiered seating, to the elaborate wine library and opulent outdoor pool, this weekend retreat has it all. Design Point Architecture set the scene and created […]
Another spectacular Registered Master Builders House of the Year Top 100 build for JA Bell – this company just continues to impress. The architectural home also won an kitchen excellence award in the New Home (over $2 million) section and is an entertainer’s heaven. High spec appliances including a Miele pressure steam oven, a remote-controlled […]
Building high on a small section in Greenhill Park has given this Friendship Builder show home space to really show off the company’s craftmanship. With just a 312 sqm section to work with, Friendship Builder has managed to build an impressive 261 sqm home that looks big and bold. Dramatic lighting inside draws the eye […]
There’s a new construction company on the horizon in the Waikato, that is branching out from renovations and extensions into home building packages as well. New Horizon Construction based in Te Awamutu, is now also trading as Cavalier Homes Waikato, and 2023 is an exciting year for builder/owner JP Liebenberg. The former South African started […]
With expansive views over the Kaimai Range and harbour, this Tauranga home by Kuriger Builders oozes rustic old world charm, blended in perfectly with its high-end modern features. This 500 sqm home won the company both a Top 100 and the Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau New Home ($1.5 million – $2million category) Gold […]
Bryce and Alannah Cowley decided to build themselves a new home in Morrinsville and showcase their construction company at the same time. BDC Homes new showhome in the town’s latest subdivision is a gorgeous mixture of modern meets industrial, and recently the public got to see just what this building company can do. Hosting a […]
One of the most luxurious show homes in the Waikato, this stunning example by market leader Davies Homes features schist stone inside and out. Sourced from the nearby Paradise Quarry, the stone used on the exterior is continued indoors, greeting you in the grand entranceway with a curved wall that draws the eye through into […]
Located in rural Morrinsville, the new Goatlands renovation by Daven Homes is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Featuring cedar sarking ceilings and a mixture of old and new Tawa flooring, half of the original homestead had to be demolished to make way for this brand new addition. This is DavenHomes’ fourth house for their clients, and a […]
When Nigel Donaldson walks onto a new client’s property, he can instantly visualise where their designer pool should be built. Specialising in landscaped swimming pools with natural waterfalls and rock features, Donaldson Pools are individually designed and engineered to fit the contours of your property. Completely transforming your outdoor space into an oasis for you […]