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Humans throughout time have shown an overriding need to feel safe and secure, warm and sheltered from the rigours of life. Within this Waiheke home, designed by Cheshire Architects, those primal needs are met with simple materials used with expert care and creative flair. Sitting on a ridge line with sweeping views of the Hauraki […]

Without a doubt, Matter Architects know the value of prioritizing the wants and needs of their clients. When tasked with creating a functional and private family home within a heritage zone, they knew they would have to challenge the status quo. With innovative thinking and problem solving they have renovated this 110 year old Ponsonby […]

Anyone who has taken time to observe New Zealand’s Native Falcon, the Karearea on the wing, know the majesty and sublime beauty these birds possess. It is obvious that the designers of this villa, JTB Architects, also have an understanding of sublime beauty and how to make it a reality for their clients. The villa […]

A leading Waikato architect was used to design this beautiful ‘display home’ in the exclusive Cambridge subdivision of St Kilda. Built by Cambridge Building Services, the owners of this new home couldn’t be happier with the result.   They plan to add in a pool which will only add to this home’s broad appeal and […]

Becoming the first construction company to win this title as one of the fastest growing services businesses in the country, he hasn’t looked back. Spurred on by his company’s investment in property development, he expanded his construction business into creating subdivisions and offering house and land packages when land became scarce. Operating out of Te […]

Let us turn your vision for a new home into a reality. At Lehmann Building, we are leading new home builders in Waikato and the surrounding area. We have experience building all sizes and style of house, we’re fully certified, and our workmanship comes with a 10-year guarantee.     We will work closely with […]

It was a real family affair for Grant and Monique Jury with their latest retirement project in Morrinsville. The father and son build between Grant and Daniel also saw the young builder taking over the family business – Jury Design and Build, which has serviced the Waikato for 40 years. The Louvre-tech system on the […]

Our Milldale show home is creating lots of attention within the North and West Rodney area, showcasing a range of interesting features. A mixture of weatherboard, brick, coloursteel and finished with stone pillars, this five-bedroom, four bathroom 335 sqm split-level townhouse is a real beauty. Landscaped with gorgeous greenery and rockery, it even features four […]

Western red cedar and New York-style recycled clay brick gives the exterior of this award-winning JA Bell Building home a sense of permanence and place. The company won a National award in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2022 for the Builder’s Own Home category. JA Bell Building also took out the […]

A steep section overgrown in native bush had to be cleared to make way for this beauty on the banks of the Waikato River. The team at Holcroft Prestige thrive on these challenges, and after two months of land clearing, excavation and retaining walls the site was finally ready for a building platform.  Owner Nick […]

Gavin and Emma Brown’s new family home overlooking Mount Pirongia is their second build, with more focus on the internal design features this time around.

Located on a prime section within the boutique subdivision of Coast Papamoa lies this very impressive multi-storied beach house. Maximising generous site covenants and drawing on the client’s wish to integrate strong geometric shapes, the house is a fusion of stacked traditional and functional forms using a sophisticated style of design. This was JBH Building’s […]

Mastercraft Kitchens Wellington (by Your Kitchen Limited) is owned by Tony and Sue Hawes. Over the past 20 years the company has grown into the largest custom-built kitchen manufacturer in the Wellington Region. We service Wellington Central, Porirua, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Tawa, Petone, Naenae, Silverstream, Johnsonville, Te Aro, Newtown, Miramar, Rongatai, Wainuiomata, Pencarrow, Trentham, Timberlea […]

Gold Kitchens Ltd specializes in custom designed kitchens and cabinetry. ​We create your dream kitchen by using only the best quality hardware and materials sourced locally and from around the world. Your project will be managed right through the installation process so you can be assured everything falls into place perfectly.

Our designer stone baths, basins and outdoor tubs are handcrafted to fit into any New Zealand bathroom or outdoor space for pure indulgence. Eden Stone bathware is inspired by tropical Indonesia and created using reclaimed crushed quartz, marble and stone – found close to its natural source. We’re looking after the nature we love, and […]

Our family has provided premium bathroomware for New Zealand architects, homeowners, developers, builders, and plumbers for over 65 years. This experience has shown us the lasting legacy of quality.  From the durability and safety that comes from high quality base materials, to the superior functionality of German engineering. From the time-consuming hand-crafted finishes passed down […]

Bathroom renovation specialists EJ Building had two projects make the finals of the TIDA Bathroom of the Year awards in 2021. Owner Elliot Johnson received a Highly Commended for the renovation of a1920s home, where a change of layout allowed the inclusion of a larger, double shower zone.  The copper tapware and floor tiles gave […]

Donaldson Pools specialise in designer landscaped swimming pools that are in a complete world of their own. We will not only design and engineer a custom-made pool for family and friends to unwind, but we can also create natural rock waterfalls and other special features to completely transform your outdoor space.