The Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards are like the Olympics of our industry, with entrants from across New Zealand vying to impress the judges. Design Builders has a history of big wins, and this year is no different. We received 1 Silver, 4 Golds, 1 Regional Category Winner, and 2 Top 100s.
Two of our homes have made it to the Top 100 in the Master Builders House of the Year competition and will advance to the National Finals, which will take place later this year.
Utsukushii Uchi | Design Builders Bay of Plenty
Category: GIB Show Home
Award: Gold
Utsukushii Uchi, which translates to ‘beautiful home’ in English, is the name of this Japanese inspired oasis of refined luxury that seamlessly blends form and function. Traditional Japanese materials and building practices have been used throughout and are clearly referenced from the outset with a garage door framed to look like a shoji screen. Sustainably grown yakisugi cedar cladding beautifies the facade that has a modern, mono-pitched roof and deep eaves with exposed rafters.
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The Rayburn | Design Builders Canterbury
Category: GIB Show Home
Award: Gold, Regional Category Winner, Top 100
Both its bold exterior and serene interior were built with meticulous attention paid to ensuring natural light, privacy and spatial harmony throughout. The heart of this showhome is its entertainer’s kitchen (complete with scullery), a luxurious combination of wood, marble and elegant up-lighting. A fireplace feature wall is a stunning focal point in one of the two living rooms, as is a stylish floating staircase to the second floor. Click here to view this home.
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Urban Loft | Design Builders Hawke’s Bay
Category: Carters New Home $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION
Award: Silver
This 247sqm Napier home epitomises a modern urban loft with double-height spaces, banks of windows, steel balustrades, a mezzanine floor, and industrial chic cladding of corrugated metal and concrete-look plaster. Its robust, low-maintenance exterior blends seamlessly with the commercial vibe of the neighbourhood, which includes a boardwalk, harbour, and bustling converted wool stores.
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Appeal Aplenty | Design Builders Waikato
Category: Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000–$1 million
Award: Gold
Nestled superbly into a rural setting on the outskirts of town, meticulous planning has ensured this house’s position and orientation capture and enhance all-day sun, along with views of the neighbouring reserve. Bold cladding contrasts accentuate the modern architectural theme, while horizontal shiplap cedar is picture framed by dark board and batten features. This clever design and orientation ensures this 250sqm, four bedroom, two bathroom property is the perfect rural family haven.
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Raising The Bar | Design Builders Waikato
Category: Carters New Home $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION
Award: Gold, Top 100
Smarts and style. You’ll find them in equal measure in this striking family home in the country. Smarts because when you build a house of this standard, you want to make the most of its environment. Maximising 360-degree rural and river views was key for the owners, so the floor level of the 286sqm home was raised up. Ease of entertaining was also a priority. Large doors offer exceptional flow from the open-plan living and kitchen to decking and barbecue areas.
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To view our past one-of-a-kind award-winners click here.
