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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With an attitude that embraces any project, any scale and any budget, Vosterman Architects know that ‘good’ design is flexible and dynamic. It can even transform a small, south facing, steep site into a family home that functions perfectly and enjoys breath taking harbour views. This team of architects, with 28 years of experience, recognise […]
The conundrum for the owners of this Hawkes Bay property was how to maximise the coastal views, without being viewed by the other coastal occupants. Architecture HDT provided the solution. This house presents well to the street without oversharing and allows the homeowners all the delights of living with a view of the bay, without […]
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 award-winning home by Design Builders Hawkes Bay is a fantastic fusion of design, style and pure practicality. Made to attract lots of admiring looks, flow and spectacular views are foundations of the design. There’s an emphasis on style – including the dark exterior joinery. High ceilings and cleverly designed kitchen and bathrooms appeal to […]
Strong, striking and sturdy best sums up this palatial property near Napier, with its commanding hilltop position. Expansive views have been gained through ample glazing, and this ehaus Hawkes Bay property earned Welch Builders a string of awards including regional kitchen excellence and category winner at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards […]
This low maintenance home in Napier won Gearey Homes the East Coast Registered Master Builder House of the Year regional category (New Home $450,000-$600,000) in 2019. Private and super-secure, the twin-gable house with its open-plan living forms the nucleus of everyday life, designed for functional family times and indoor-outdoor entertaining. The scullery is a brilliant […]
Jennian Homes is the most awarded building group in New Zealand, and our display homes are a reflection of the craftmanship and workmanship that we put into each and every build we do. Our original display home is sophisticated Hawke’s Bay living at its best. It features multiple outdoor areas in which to relax, either in […]
A very high level of craftsmanship by JPW Builders earned this home south of Napier an NZIA Gisborne Hawkes Bay Architecture Award in 2020. This architecturally-designed home takes full advantage of its rural setting with extensive views over the East coast and local vineyards. Clad in cedar and Corten steel, this generous 400sqm home of […]
This award-winning Landmark Homes Gisborne property is truely something special and that’s why it caught the judges eye at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards. As you drive through entry gates and along the circular driveway leading to the portico entrance of this impressive home, you instantly know this place is something. […]
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 […]