Master Builders House of the Year 2024 continues to deliver, with two of our houses making the Top 100. These homes achieve Gold Reserve status and advance to the National Finals.
Design Builders Canterbury and Design Builders Waikato are advancing to the National Finals after making the Top 100 with “The Rayburn” and “Raising the Bar.” We are thrilled for the regional owners and the Design Builders team involved and congratulate them on this incredible accolade.
The Rayburn | Design Builders Canterbury
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Top 100, Regional Category Winner, Gold Award
This four-bedroom showhome beautifully blends sustainability and smart design. The bold exterior and serene interior were meticulously crafted to ensure natural light, privacy, and spatial harmony. The entertainer’s kitchen, complete with a scullery, combines wood, marble, and elegant up-lighting. Bathrooms are luxurious, with three rainheads in the ensuite shower and deep soaking baths. A fireplace feature wall and floating staircase add style. Sustainability was a priority—100-year-old trees were protected, no plastic was used in the frames, and materials were recycled. Smart features include a PDL Wiser system, e-lock, and an outdoor louvre that retracts in the rain.
Raising the Bar | Design Builders Waikato
Category: CARTERS New Home $1 million – $1.5 million
Award: Top 100, Gold Award
This striking 286sqm family home blends smarts and style. Raised to maximise 360-degree rural and river views, it offers seamless flow from the open-plan living and kitchen to decking and barbecue areas. The dramatic black kitchen features a 4m-long island, Dekton benchtop, and hidden scullery entrance. A wine cellar is tucked behind large sliders. Cedar cladding on exterior and interior walls creates warmth and cohesion. The main suite includes a walk-in robe and ensuite, both opulent with moody hues and black fixtures. Despite dark features, light floods in through expansive glazing. Clever details include a built-in dog bed.
