Bayside Construction is a Whitianga based building company, specialising in new builds and renovations. With ongoing projects coming up including in the Whitianga Waterways, our recently-established, family owned building company specialises in high quality residential construction. Director Caleb Jennings has more than 20 years experience working both in New Zealand, Germany and Austria. The […]
Born and raised Aucklanders, Peter Robinson and Darren Maxwell, have brought together their 60 plus years of experience and expertise in commercial and residential projects delivering quality paving, concrete and landscaping. We are proud to be a brand that our business partners and customers trust and to be recognized across Auckland, Waikato and beyond. […]
An inner-city Auckland garden bordering a neighbourhood park has been redesigned into a sub-tropical sanctuary by Seed Landscapes. Landscape designer Donna Stanish reconnected the house and pool by creating generous entertaining areas and stepped platforms floating above the garden. Kwila timber platforms link the family room on the lower level to the swimming pool, and […]
With the shortage of accommodation options around the country, our patented build system fills a niche in the low-cost housing market. HouseIt was developed by experienced builders Alan Hockey and Giles Bayley, providing affordable, fully insulated accommodation solutions that can be transported to your site. Based in Te Awamutu, our homes and studio units are […]
One look at this property and it’s clearly apparent, it bears the aura of an estate more commonly associated with international VIP status. It begins with a private site covering around 5810 square metres of lush grounds in the lifestyle area of Tamahere’s Twin Oaks Drive. That alone sets the stage for exquisite park-like seclusion, […]
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 […]
With fabulous views over Gisborne and Poverty Bay, DStevens won a national category award for this ‘Fab One’ home in 2021. Judges of the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards said the hilltop views are a real standout of this well-located and functional home. It has been built with a 45sqm footprint and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wackrows has been providing quality timber and manufactured products for over 40 years. Based in Cambridge and servicing all of the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Auckland, Wackrows caters for all your wooden joinery requirements, specialising in doors, windows, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, wall units, shelving and more. With a focus on traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques, we […]
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 […]
The conversion of this historic church in Petone involved the skills of many skilled designers including Di Baker Interiors. Formerly the Wesley Church built in 1883, the exterior scheme for this unique project required careful selection of historic colours highlighting the beautiful lancet windows, intricate details of the church facade whilst ensuring a seamless blend […]
A bush retreat at Piha earned Riggans Building recognition when Herbst Architects won the NZIA National Architecture Award in 2018 for the Home of the Year. The three-bedroom bach is set back off the beach in the surrounding native bush, and elevated to help optimise the sea views. The outside entertainment and living are set […]
Architecturally designed, energy-efficient homes. Proven to use 70% less energy than your standard New Zealand building code home. This article features Ebode’s latest showhome in Cambridge. Ebode was born from shared values and a passion for creating homes that truly matter. This vision brought together two experts, Tawa Architecture, led by Brooke Cholmondeley-Smith, and Higgs […]
An impressive home renovation won the Smith and Sons Franklin team the renovation of the year award in 2020 and they have since gone on to multiple awards. Lane and Melissa van den Brink and their team turned this 1990s house into a brand new dream home for their client, who are now empty nesters […]
J Beere Building are custom builders in the Waikato, and Jason brings international expertise to his company, formed in 1989. Having worked in several countries abroad. Saying that Jason, has remained the down to earth guy that has make him popular to deal with when building. He and his team are highly sort after. The […]
Surrounded by idyllic Waikato countryside, this beautifully appointed 260sqm family home at Lake Karapiro is light and bright, both inside and out. The exterior is smart and chic in classic Linea weatherboard with attractive facings, including a gabled portico, and box corners. As you step inside, the entrance features a custom-built wine cellar that sits […]
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 […]