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 […]
Great angles feature in this Moncks Bay home in Christchurch by Parsons Construction. This two-storey dwelling of mixed construction includes timber-framing, isolated steelwork and a concrete foundation. The house has four bedrooms and a total floor area of approximately 380sqm. The key design challenges revolved around the house being built on a TC2 site and […]
A smart design on a small footprint, this 300sqm house packs a lot of punch. Built by LM Architectural Builders and designed by Nic Curragh of Objects, the family home features pitched ceilings throughout, significant structural steel beams and detailed design features – including custom-made sill flashings around the windows. The clients were a lovely couple […]
Tucked away in Merivale with a sense of grandeur, this Fleetwood Construction award-winning build is striking and elegant. The entranceway, nestled beneath one of the cantilevered crowns, draws your eye, enticing you inside. Designed by O’Neil Architecture, the company concentrated on keeping the forms and detailing simple and well-proportioned. By opting for a ‘less […]
An earthquake rebuild on a hillside site with uninterrupted views of the surrounding Canterbury Porthills, this DJ Hewitt masterpiece made it into the Top 100 awards in 2019. Situated in the luxury suburb of McCormacks Bay, the quake of 2011 left their new home in ruins, and, like thousands of other displaced Christchurch residents, found […]
Clive Barrington Construction won the 2021 Master Builders Canterbury Supreme New House of the Year Award for a house that steps outside the square to create an artwork in itself. The Fendalton, Christchurch house captures the changing light, sun and shadows beneath a roof that soars and swoops over three separate wings. The design created […]
Located close to Sumner Beach, this family home has been rebuilt after the Canterbury earthquakes, and will now live on to serve new generations of the same family. The home that formerly stood here was crafted by the current owner’s father. Due to quake damage, it needed to be demolished but many of the materials […]
Blue Summit Construction was involved with this extensive architectural build in an inner city suburb in Christchurch. On this small 7.5 metre wide site, the clients wanted a pool, spa and sauna along with their new house, as well as storage space. Working on a project like this is when you realise that good construction […]
Avenue Architectural Builders won the Canterbury Registered Master Builder of the Year Renovation over $1 million award for this exquisite property with sea views. The renovation and extension of this earthquake-damaged home has created an expansive, ultra-modern residence that maximises panoramic water views. Future-proofing was top of mind in this build, with 40-plus solar panels […]
With a contoured site high on the Napier Hill and local council restrictions that could be described as inhibiting, Tess Fenwick Architects were challenged to create a private home in a tight situation. The final result lends itself to the often repeated, and the scientifically inaccurate quote involving diamonds, coal and pressure. This house, with […]
Beautiful natural schist stone is the standout feature of this Arends project designed by Square One Design in Dannevirke. Set in a rural location, there are many stone features both in and around this gorgeous property, and the craftmanship is extremely high-end. Owner Glen Higginson is a multi skilled, licensed designer who has also spent […]
Defined as classic Californian design, this Hawkes Bay beauty by Redmond Builders earned the company nine awards at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2019. Located in Havelock North, this spacious family home has all the extras and clean contemporary lines frame light-filled interiors. Modern technology makes life a breeze, and palm […]
This Moana Road House on beach front Plimmerton is nestled perfectly into the bush, and has many stunning design features and uses a variety of external cladding materials. Designed by Pacific Modern Architecture, the Gisborne-based company is involved in a variety of work across new residential, housing alterations and commercial design. We’re a small practice […]