We’re excited to share our latest achievements at the 2023 Registered Master Builders – House of the Year Awards! The House of the Year competition is the residential building industry’s most prestigious competition, recognised as a competition of quality for those looking to build or renovate. The competition is judged by a team of experts who visit each home at least once, who assess each entry against a comprehensive marking criteria. Approximately 300 properties took part across New Zealand in 2023, so we’re very proud to have come away with our awards!
Spitfire Drive
The homeowners knew exactly what they wanted out of this new build. In fact, the design was based around their own sketches. They were after a warm and elegant, four-bedroom, three-bathroom family home that wrapped around a sheltered courtyard, where a spectacular pool is the star of the show. In one wing of the house is an insulated garage, office and main suite. In the opposite wing is a large bedroom and bathroom, as well as an extensive living area. This includes a large family kitchen with walk-in pantry, a useful laundry, dining and a sunken living room that leads out to decking and a covered alfresco area with outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Connecting the two wings is a second lounge and the children’s suite with two bedrooms, bathroom and plenty of storage, everything a family could need. Inside, the fresh grey, tan and white palette is cosy yet modern, and is warmed up by the use of timber and schist. The schist continues outside, too, teamed with painted brick and Abodo cladding. Landscaping is low-maintenance and modern with a welcoming Japanese-style garden by the entrance and, out the back, plenty of green space ideal for backyard cricket.
