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Congratulations to Alex Urena Design Studio, winner of the 2025 TIDA Australia Designer New Home of the Year – concrete features strongly in this sleek, contemporary new home

Congratulations to CplusC Architects and Builders, winner of the 2025 TIDA Australia Architect New Home of the Year – bold visual presence and forward-thinking design 

With architecture inspired by a diving whale's fluke and a glass-wrapped internal courtyard, this sculptural, cedar-clad home feels light, connected, and alive to its environment

Featuring a grounded masonry base and light timber upper level, this contemporary, social home celebrates natural light, optimised outlooks, and a sense of privacy

Off-form concrete is tamed by the warmth of wood in this contemporary Sydney harbour home that values calm, privacy and natural light along with optimised indoor-outdoor connection front and back

For this stand-out coastal home, the steep, challenging site was both a constraint and an opportunity, with significant engineering innovation required – the organic roof form tilts and folds into its dramatic setting

A fusion of classic French châteaux and modern architectural styles give this Beverly Hills home the presence and refinement of a grand, art-infused hotel – limestone facades give way to dramatic circulation indoors

This multi-award winning home celebrates views and natural light thanks to 42 windows & glass doors, some nearly 3m tall  – Altus® Window Systems supplied the advanced window / door systems that made this possible

Check out all the Award winners – new homes, renovations and interiors by leading architects and designers

See the Winners, Runners-up and Highly Commended projects in 2025 TIDA New Zealand Homes for Designer Homes

See the Winner, Runner-up and Highly Commended projects in 2025 TIDA New Zealand Homes for Architect-designed Homes

See the Winner, Runner-up and Highly Commended projects in 2025 TIDA New Zealand Homes for Group Home Builders

Congratulations to Landmark Homes North Shore Rodney and Shannon Pepper, winners of the 2025 TIDA Group Home Builder of the Year – refined and relaxed country living

Congratulations to Chris Tate Architecture, winner of the 2025 TIDA New Zealand Designer New Home of the Year – a home that seems to defy gravity

Congratulations to James Patterson of Walker Architecture, winner of the 2025 TIDA New Zealand Architect New Home of the Year – turning constraints into opportunity 

A modern, sustainably minded U-shaped home frames four distinct views – features include Shou Sugi Ban (charred) cedar cladding, naturally lit spaces, and a self-contained guest suite

This home's cantilevered, sculptural exterior gives way to an open, artistic interior with a dramatic concrete spiral staircase at its heart

This modern bungalow kitchen is designed as a social hub – an oversized concrete island and strong outdoor connections are leading elements, while the colourful rangehood has a nostaligic link

Strong material choices recommend this pared back kitchen, which balances family-friendly functionality with being a visual feature for the adjacent living spaces

An expansive and luxurious kitchen blends old Vegas glamour with modern functionality – features include a BlueStar dual-fuel range, brass accents, White Onyx, and Black Granite surfaces

A key part of a kitchen is what's immediately surrounding it – here, the designer simplified and lime washed the walls which dramatically contrast the minimalist black kitchen itself 

A character barn door separates off, or includes, the scullery in this marble-rich, modern country kitchen which is ideal for family living with door open and stream-lined for entertaining with door closed

This sunny kitchen hub boasts classic-look, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, including frost glass doors, and a generous scullery – the open layout means the chef can always keep tabs on the children

A guest bathroom doubling as a post-pool shower room while negotiating fixed plumbing and celebrating a masculine feel – a lot was required for this project where constraints were turned to advantages

A clean-lined tub sits graciously on a raised pedestal in this bathroom sanctuary, as much a pleasure to look at as it is to soak in – Patagonia Quartzite wall and floor surrounds complete the intended spa-like presence

Attention to room shapes, material continuity and connectivity transforms a run of bedroom, walk-through robe and bathroom into a serene, spa-like experience

A tranquil, nature-inspired family bathroom with stone-look tiles, a fluted bath, and a skylight – a bold, geometric water closet adds playful contrast

This bathroom charms with intricate light play on white surfaces and brass detailing while a dramatic Italian tile sets the scene – classic cabinetry detailing connects with the 1950s home's original character

As the only bathroom on the main living floor, this bathroom had to shine in terms of both convenience and creating a luxurious, relaxing experience for guests 

Congratulations to David Hicks, winner of the 2025 TIDA Australia Apartment of the Year – a penthouse with elevated sophistication

Congratulations to Mark Gacesa of Ultraspace, winner of the 2025 TIDA Australia Interior Design of the Year – an immersive architectural experience 

For this docklands penthouse makeover, a standard look has been replaced with a refined, flowing aesthetic that won't fall from grace over time

Warm tones, natural materials and a sculptural/artistic vibe – this home with feature central atrium is as bold and surprising as it is cosy

Congratulations to Jennie Dunlop of Dunlop Design, winner of the 2025 TIDA New Zealand Interior Design of the Year – uncluttered style with an eclectic edge

Congratulations to Nicola Manning of Nicola Manning Design, winner of the 2025 TIDA New Zealand Apartment of the Year – a celebration of industrial character

Amazonian flora and biodiversity preservation are celebrated in this sustainably minded design where residence is seamlessly integrated with landscape

This garden had to work beautifully at ground level while also providing allure from the home's first floor – dealing with a modest space, layers create height, movement, and a sense of generosity

Congratulations to Anthony Chan of Chan Architecture, winner of the 2025 TIDA Australia Architect Renovation of the Year – sensitive heritage renovation coexists with bold contemporary design

Congratulations to Janik Dalecki of &Dalecki, winner of the 2025 TIDA Australia Designer Renovation of the Year – a thoughtfully reworked Federation home for a family of five

A pole house renovation transforms a complex 80s design into a secluded, light-filled modernist home – features include improved access, a simplified form, and a focus on sustainability 

A century-old London townhouse is reworked and expanded into a modern, off-grid home – features include a sculptural steel staircase, a zinc-and-glass roof extension and dynamic play between old and new

Congratulations to David Chilton of Chilton and Mayne, winner of the 2025 TIDA New Zealand Renovation of the Year – a quiet, relaxed refuge from the bustle of daily life