New Homes

With strong, simple stone and burnt wood cladding, a stepped layout and stand-out design moments, this home combines functionality with flair

This bold v-shaped home has two pavilions – one public, clad in steel, and the other private, clad in plaster – offering soaring interiors and grandstand outlooks

Embracing nature is the name of the game of this mountain home that celebrates vistas trained on trees and wood as a starring surface

Biophilic design principles underpin this triangular courtyard home, including maximising natural light and natural connections with long glass-walled corridors

Looking like a giant Tiffany Princess-cut diamond, this home boasts faceted clerestory windows that float the roof above – optimising mountain views

The skylight or clerestory window in this living pavilion is all about capturing the sun from its most effective direction – hence the one-way orientation

This dynamic home leads you on an undulating shrinking and expanding journey from front facade through the interior to the wall of glass at rear 

Crisp white windows and doors on this classic-look new home pop against the dark stained weatherboard cladding and timber decks 

This home's semi-industrial street facade includes glass, steel and board-formed concrete – the concrete also runs indoors, creating a textured feature wall

An intelligent response to a tricky site, individualistic elements and flowing living spaces all contribute to this character family home

This showhome offers the best of everything in terms of materials and products – however, a winning handicap is not supplied as standard

This home reveals its architecture by degrees, with a stone facade giving way to bright, spacious interiors; a cantilevered pool reaches out to the lake

An engineered timber structure is the backbone of this simple cedar clad home, with the love of wood further celebrated on floor, ceiling and joinery

See Winners, Runners-up and Finalists in the 2022 TIDA International Home of the Year – new homes and renovations from leading architects and designers

No, not the wall art, the dramatic fireplace and surround – set on a stone hearth, the room-height heating source creates a leading feature

Come extreme winds, come quake, this home is up for it with exposed steel framing becoming both an interior feature and a reassurance

This eco-friendly home's 'mysterious' exterior is derived from the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, embracing the transience and imperfection of raw materials to evoke time passed

With her land at the ready and a clear vision for the house of her dreams, Shefali Pawar knew what she wanted – Landmark Homes’ dedicated team brought her aspirations to life

When a gathering point holiday home faces the best of the views and sometimes the worst of the weather, Dimond Roofing’s profile LT7 seals the deal

This homestead replaces another destroyed by earthquake –  a solid concrete base, timber framing and light weatherboard cladding safeguard the new home's future

An inverted pyramid roof allows this dynamic home to open up with clerestory windows, capturing mountain views that would otherwise be lost

Sustainability was high on the agenda for this bold yet understated home, strategically designed to see between the trees – a far greener option than felling them

A master ensuite has all the right touches thanks to interior design by Home Candy Interiors and some considered tile choices from The Tile Depot

This family-oriented G.J. Gardner showhome has a feeling of serenity throughout, with spaces organised for entertaining, outdoor living and privacy

No, a family member hasn't just walked the entire forest floor inside – rather an area rug with autumnal shapes and tones connects visually with the outlook

With the solid exterior of a Modernist concrete bunker, this private home opens up on the inside to an internal, elongated courtyard

How long ago did our biological precursors drag themselves out of water onto land? Now all we want to do is return to it – this tucked in pool a case in point

At one with its rural setting, this homestead celebrates the traditional barn vernacular – disciplined proportions, crisp detailing and sustainable aspects further inform the home 

Fair to say the environment provided inspiration for the materiality of this hardwood clad home with timber decking

Echoing the sunny Mid-century Modern Californian vernacular, this light-filled David Reid Homes courtyard-centric residence combines style with flowing family functionality

This stand-out showhome by Landmark Homes Taupō is all about relaxed family living, offering meticulous design detail and year-round alfresco living 

Natural materials and tones together with relaxed indoor-outdoor connections give this clean-lined showhome a warm presence

Your flooring choice can make or break an interior design – engineered oak flooring from Floorex is one way to dramatically up the ante 

There was a strong desire from the owners of this coastal home to feel like they were living on the water, looking out to the horizon from a ship’s deck

Like with the famous graphic artist's disorienting woodcuts, it's a bit hard to tell what's up and what's down with this refined timber staircase snapped up close

Black window frames add to the modern aesthetic of this G.J. Gardner showhome, with cushions and furniture also picking up on the accent tone

Not only is this grand new residence built right amongst mature oaks, it also boasts several integral wellness and sustainability strategies 

With worn brickwork indoors and timber floorboards (or similar) overhead, this interior forms part of a new home with many surprises

This hilltop home is a response to its setting – three pods, a central living area, over-arching roof and encircling deck comprise a sustainable design open to land and sea

Surprise reveal – it is only once you turn a corner and enter this home's living room that a tableau of the city, with the Auckland Sky Tower spiking up, emerges

For this new home – to an extent shaped by its situation – a simple roof form starts with a half gable at the street and folds to a full gable at the north

These concrete slabs split the formal living and functional areas of this coastal home – with sculpture and water views straight ahead

Staying faithful to neighbourhood architecture, but with a twist, this home flips traditional Queenslander style, bringing batten cladding up to the upper facade

Compact and low maintenance, yet luxurious and spacious with all the mod-cons, this Landmark Homes Auckland – South East showhome offers the best of both worlds

At David Reid Homes we build custom homes in developments and subdivisions throughout New Zealand – here are just three quality examples from across the country

Nestled in a spectacular setting, this home is shaped to maximise the outlooks while providing privacy from street and neighbours

Beautiful is high on the agenda for all Box design/build homes, closely followed by agile design, light-filled interiors, a cost-effective build process, and reassuring owner involvement

This home celebrates family, friends and artworks with a large central living space opening to contained outdoor spaces – private spaces are upstairs

With a strong emphasis on team work, architect Michael Cooper specialises in both new builds and renovations – site responsiveness and fresh thinking are signatures of his work

Location is a key driver for any homebuyer and this modest-sized, contemporary home, by G.J Gardner, goes places many other house plans won't

This coastal home is clad with board and batten slats, setting up an exterior & interior palette of wood throughout – kitchen, ceiling and floor included

This contemporary home – comprised of a series of stacked metal-clad boxes – brings its own personality to a street featuring diverse home designs

Congratulations to Fletcher Hawkins of R Architecture, winner of 2022 TIDA Australia Architect New Home of the Year. See more of this elegant home on a steep slope

Congratulations to Alex Urena of Alex Urena Design Studio, winner of the 2022 TIDA Australia Designer New Home of the Year with a home that makes the most of ocean views

Congratulations to Garry Mayne of Studio 4 Architects, winner of the 2022 TIDA New Zealand Designer New Home of the Year – a modern family home that can be enjoyed all year round

Congratulations to Stacey Farrell of Stacey Farrell Architect, winner of the 2022 TIDA New Zealand Architect New Home of the Year.  See more of this distinctive holiday home on a tight budget

Congratulations to David Reid Homes Waitaki/South Canterbury wins 2022 TIDA New Zealand Group Home Builder of the Year with a crisply modern home with impressive detailing

With two prominent street fronts and a central lobby open to the sky, this individualistic apartment building balances solar access, privacy and outlook

This idyllically situated home reflects a French Country appeal dovetailed with industrial touches – David Reid Homes translated the owners' dreams into their dream home

A getaway that's as relaxing as the outlooks are beautiful – enjoy alfresco dining on the deck, or make the most of beach living with a kayak ride or beach stroll – shops and great eateries are also minutes away

Arts & Crafts architecture is given a dynamic, contemporary twist with this new-build family home that takes inspiration from local surroundings

Board-formed concrete walls with their tell-tale patterning meet oak stair treads and floorboards in this canyon home – the rugged materials a match for the setting

White is nice while black is best – and so it goes with these dark-toned homes where their moody cladding and sometimes roofing all contributes to drama or, conversely, quiet harmony in their own way

A quality rug will bring your interior to life with one gesture – Bremworth offers Custom, Readymade and Handcrafted rugs exclusively in 100% natural New Zealand wool 

Introducing just a single, double-glazed window on the south façade of this generally light-filled, modern home helps to combat heat loss

An expansive open living floor means guests to this G.J. Gardner home can look right through the impressive space to the wall of windows at rear

An intelligent response to a tricky site creates an L-shaped, glass-walled pavilion home – bringing sheltered sea views, strategic privacy and a relaxed lifestyle

Surrounded by exquisite views of Manukau Harbour, David and Brenda Banks’ holiday home in Big Bay, Awhitu is a relaxing, welcoming retreat 

In the desert, water is considered a luxury and in this grand home in Palm Desert, California the sparkling elixir of life can be spied from every room

While vents and fans are both now old school, the latter takes on a more classic air and draws the eye as a feature – here, the architect is hedging his bets

This home offers main level living with great indoor-outdoor flow – making the most of the sun, a pool and deck take pride of place beside the front entry

Polished concrete floors and white kitchen cabinetry both contribute to the light-toned palette in this Scandinavian feel home

This open kitchen is both practical and aesthetically pleasing – the latter thanks to a pairing of black splashback tiles and warm wood elements

A modest frontage belies the space and scenic enjoyment in this energy-conscious holiday home with an upper level that can be sectioned off as an apartment

Designed for contemporary living and boasting a stand-out aesthetic, this home packs a lot of entertaining and family enjoyment into an envelope suited to a variety of sites, including more desirable yet smaller options 

The ornate chandelier is a fitting inclusion in this soaring entertainment/dining/kitchen space – adding bling and drawing attention to the high ceiling

Timber cladding, a simple A frame design and steep snow-be-gone roofing – this holiday home all but disappears into its natural, unspoilt mountain scenery

Connecting with black cladding, window fenestrations and wood fire burner, this dramatic kitchen lays the white-kitchens-are-best adage to rest

This new Landmark Homes showhome in Palm Springs, Papamoa combines open, sun-filled spaces, great indoor-outdoor flow and a tropical resort feel

This grand, Hollywood Hills home pays homage to Mid-century Modern style while taking its design line cues from the Los Angeles city grid far below

The owners wanted Box to work their magic on their long, narrow section to maximise light and sun, offer open-plan living and to make the most of the views – the Box team adroitly responded

A leaf-like David Trubridge light provides a floating centrepiece to this two-level open-plan interior, while conforming to the earthy colour palette 

Designed for entertaining and drinking in the views, the interior of this warm, four-bedroom home is anchored by a blackened steel fireplace – there's also a tub on the deck

This grand entertainer is no shrinking violet – with expansive interiors exuding solidity and character, the G.J. Gardner showhome has the feel of an established Queenstown lodge

Extending the roof out past one end of this sustainably minded home not only provides a ready carport but also keeps this side of the house in the shade

Sited on a ridge which sweeps gently to a pristine native reserve, this design is an exemplar of how to settle a large home into a bush-clad section

On the odd sad day that the surf waves don't rise to the occasion, this seaside home includes purpose built board storage

A home that opens its arms to the elements yet has an internal focus that makes it homely in an instant – this is the owners' forever home, created by David Reid Homes

By following the natural contours of the site, the architects maximised the plan, pulled the building down into the site, and stepped the massing to follow the topography

On a native treed plot, this house engages with every element of its site – starting with locally sourced board and batten Silvertop ash hardwood cladding

This home's solid front door and sculptural entry garden already have visitors expecting the best when that door swings open

Black steel sliders bring indoor-outdoor flow for this architect's own home – they also perfectly frame the verdant backyard outlook

Casa Italiana is a leading light for New Zealand home design, offering a staggering array of flooring and floor and wall tiles, including the latest and best Italian brands

Reached by a long and winding access road, this home reinterprets local architectural and is oriented to give the homeowners their best life

This Matakana home is the picture of refinement with Floorex Engineered European Oak Leather wide plank flooring playing a starring role

From colour scheme to light fittings, planning your new home’s interior design can be complex. Find out how Landmark simplified the process – with outstanding results – for Auckland couple John and Ali Hackett

This sustainable home responds to its mature owners' needs for an aging-in-place design that connects with nature in reminiscence of their previous abode

You can have it all – stairs to upstairs and long views downstairs – just choose riserless stairs, as seen in this individualistic Manhattan townhouse 

For this home that celebrates wood indoors and out, the central courtyard is sheltered by the bedroom wing on the left and living pavilion to the right

Despite a narrow site, this light-filled family home offers an easy flow between designer kitchen & living spaces and a covered outdoor space

Attracted to a profession that's all about creativity, today experienced architect Paul Leuscke is director of his own agile practice – Leuschke Kahn Architects

The exterior of this home – with skylarks often soaring above – is cloaked in a rough sawn larch timber rainscreen, evoking the idea of a bird’s nest 

With differing profiles on different street exposures and separable upstairs and down stairs, this home also stretches out to its outlooks 

Clad in a local granite, with a green roof and sustainable mahogany windows, from a distance this house dissolves into its surroundings

A recalcitrant child might find that request a tricky one, given that this living space – with wall stackers rolling back – opens up to the outdoors and rolling hills

Take two rectilinear boxes, off set them, and a wealth of ancillary spaces are the result – such was the plan for this naturally cooled tropical home

This Landmark Homes Clevedon showhome combines large light-filled living spaces with a modern country design to create a welcoming and comfortable family home 

Santa Fe Shutters and Blinds' descriptor 'the shutter and blinds experts' is more than mere marketing, but rather a reflection of a 20-year journey with New Zealand homeowners

Despite a wall of windows stretching up into the gabled roof form at the rear, this home has strong green credentials and adaptable spaces for future needs

In contrast to the wood box that contains the public spaces of this home, the private wing is clad in Corten steel. Both materials sensitive to the surrounding landscape

What do you get when your bedrooms are all upstairs? Well, in this G.J. Gardner medium density-friendly design, you get a living space literally the size of the home's footprint

This façade on a contemporary home comes alive at night with the ability to backlight the polycarbonate façade with colour changing LED lighting

This dynamic home offers sanctuary for adults and upstairs freedom for growing children, while connecting to the landscape at every turn

Even before he knew strictly what an architect was, Pat de Pont wanted to be one – decades on and he is a director at leading city architecture firm SGA 

The times they are a-changing and although some Kiwis still might dream of the quarter-acre, many more are discovering that good things come on small packages of land

A new home replaces an old bach while echoing elements of its character – reinvented with warmth and sustainability in mind

Only the handles really give the game away on these doors, subsumed as they are into the beautiful indigenous living room wallpaper

Grand architectural moves – including gallery-like wall spaces – make this sustainably minded house ideal for its owners' art displays

Equal parts architects, designers and builders, Box creates highly liveable, loveable homes through inclusive team thinking, homeowner included!

When you love your location but not your house, a rebuild can be a great solution. But what if you could have a brand-new home on your existing property… at no cost?

Materials that age beautifully and a sense of togetherness over generations all come together in this sculptural, modern home

This contemporary G.J. Gardner showhome packs a lot of charm and relaxed living into a modest footprint suited to a range of sites

Dark stained timber weatherboards are contrasted with white-washed timber details on this passive heating- and cooling-focussed home

Open and spacious with the ability to be separated into zones as required, this airy, heart-of-light beach house is as relaxed as its setting 

Gabled roof forms on this home echo the mountain peaks behind – gabled roofs are ideal for an alpine climate where weighty snowfalls are never far

Shade, privacy, coolness, and winter warmth are the benefits of this operable screen fronting a unique eight storey home built in an industrial setting 

Faced with a variously occupied neighbourhood this home stands out in its black livery and presents as a series of stacked metal-clad boxes 

This home's street face is pretty low key apart from an artistic horizontal slash of red metal fascia that signals the location of the front door

Operating as a fire surround on the other side, this dark-stained cedar blade wall doubles as a space divider between living area and kitchen

A low key street presence belies the open, spacious feel in this single-level, ocean view home organised around a central, sheltered courtyard 

With wall-sized pocket sliders to left and right, cool breezes aren't a problem for this interior – part of a home that opens up to its canyon setting

This holiday home was custom built by Landmark Homes Taupō for two couples who wanted to enjoy the spectacular setting from a spectacular getaway 

A rustic red shed across the river was the inspiration for this wood-rich Coromandel bach with weather moderators built into the architecture

In pursuit of meeting council laws, this new concrete-clad home heads straight underground while a metal trellis shades what is left above ground

This living/dining/kitchen features a wall of windows stretching right up to the gabled roof line – a deep roof overhang mitigates solar gain

This sustainably minded family home on a north-south oriented site is designed to allow the northern sun to penetrate into all the living spaces

A Murano glass chandelier above the dining table was the inspiration for the design palette in this home where every view captures either nature or art

This welcoming family home by nationwide homebuilder G.J. Gardner boasts a run of living spaces from front to back, designer kitchen included, and character finishes 

This hilltop home is a response to its setting – three pods, a central living area, over-arching roof and encircling deck comprise a sustainable design open to land and sea

Moving to Wellington proved seamless for this family who worked closely with David Reid Homes to achieve the contemporary, detail-rich home they desired

Glass walls on the living areas provide spa pool users with a view through the home to the lake and scenery while sail shades keep things cool

This sculptural hillside home encourages occupants to look up as well as out thanks to an inverted pyramid roof which allows for clerestory windows that capture the iconic mountain rising above

The designer/homeowners both loved the homes they’ve previously owned, but there were things they would have done differently – Landmark Homes Tauranga & Bay of Plenty responded down to the finest detail

Operable louvres and a heater provide in-ceiling environment moderators for the feature indoor-outdoor garden lounge at the rear of this coastal home

This airy home offers an architectural reference to the area's history, tones with the hills behind and optimises estuary outlooks at every turn

Taking inspiration from surrounding eucalyptus trees, this home's cladding comprises lightly charred wood with the base in concrete and Corten steel

This green-minded home comprises a segmented design spaced by three courtyards connected to the central kitchen and a floating upper level

This home by popular homebuilders G.J. Gardner Homes offers everything that a growing family wants – starting with three separate living spaces

Clad in Cedar Vertical Shiplap Weatherboards, this mountain home's main entrance is defined by timber fixed louvres set in front of opaque glazing 

Receptive to the play of light of the changing seasons and times of day, this zoned home also has cladding that melds into surrounding trees

Nestled into a picturesque hillside in the Taupō suburb of Kinloch, Wayne and Anna Kirk’s unique and stylish home has been designed as a welcoming, relaxing retreat

Living spaces extend beyond this home's build envelope with giant glass sliders gliding away to make the modern indoor and outdoor living spaces one

Looking a little like a domestic fortress from below, this contemporary, cliff-hugging home also opens up to its natural environment in dramatic style

Welcome! Schist cladding is echoed by an interior schist column in this alpine home, while the front entry is underlit both for drama and safe footing

A central courtyard helps circulate breezes, keeping this interior cool over summer – over winter, a radiator contributes to snug, warm spaces

Two structures enfold a light-filled central courtyard to create this bach-like home that will naturally weather into its landscape 

Many things can inspire a home design, from aesthetics and ergonomics to environment, and even memories. This family home by Box draws on all of the above

An appropriate inclusion in a sculptural home, this feature, room-dividing, two-sided Escea fireplace shares more than warmth with the adjacent space

The next generation in sustainable cladding, made from compressed bamboo fibres – hard, durable and natural – comes with invisible clip/screw fixings – ideal for feature walls, fencing and much more!

This master bedroom exudes character, in part due to its dramatic wall tone – only a light-filled space, such as this parental retreat, can work with such a dark hue

Congratulations to the winners and finalists in the 2021 TIDA International Home of the Year –  top homes from leading architects and designers

Looking to buy a new home? These premier showhomes from leading NZ homebuilders reflect a staggering diversity and richness of design – from layout to cladding to features

Today's leading homebuilders have high quality practices from employing only the best contractors to honing efficient construction lines – what is never standardised, however, is sheer design and living diversity

This Manhattan townhouse represents an innovative approach to densification in a city challenged by housing shortages and skyrocketing prices

It's been a time of hunkering down at home – for this couple, careful crafting aspects of their David Reid Home meant achieving spaces they were happy to play and work in 

At the front of this home, one is greeted by mature trees, while the airplane hangar style garage door, finished with charred siding, 'disappears' when closed

Nestled into mountain foothills sits the larch-clad Skylark Cabin, shaped by purposefully framing views of the mountains, stars and, yes, swirling skylarks

With sandy tones, elegant soft touches and a flowing family-friendly layout, this G.J.Gardner Palm Springs showhome is all about relaxed, stylish living

When a surfer, in this case an All Black giant, builds a bach they want it to be chic, relaxed and low maintenance – this design, with key tile and flooring selections from The Tile Depot, delivers

Spacious and sumptuous, this grand home has an architectural presence while an earthy colour palette warms the exterior and interior

Part of a Modernist home, this interior boasts lavish living spaces – the sofa is upholstered in a plush natural chenille while the coffee table is an Yves Klein gold leaf limited edition piece

This new Taupō Showhome has been designed to offer a low maintenance lifestyle, without compromising on space – or style. Lock-and-leave? Not a problem

A new home for the owner at the rear of a block and renovated original house at the front for her son’s family – with a communal pavilion and garden between 

Simple, clever design gave this house a spacious feel on the inside – part of this is the giant sliders that open up to the sprawling deck and scenery beyond

This home exhibits great indoor-outdoor flow – and that includes the feature timber ceiling that continues seamlessly outdoors as generous soffits

Passive heating and cooling are features of this home which is designed to sit well with its neighbours – through sightlines pick up on mature trees 

Honey-toned Strip Allegro Oak Terra herringbone floors by Haro Flooring are just one of many stand-out features in this character-rich home

This kids' rumpus room complete with fun lighting is adjacent to the family room – so everyone's close, without toy chaos impacting the adult spaces

An expansive home with bronze anodised cladding set high on the Hollywood Hills heads underground to cool architectural spaces

While here, a plethora of windows bring out the soul of this light-filled modern ranch house that shines like a welcoming lantern at night

This sustainability-focused home features Timaru blue stone walls at the ground floor level, anchoring the house visually – cedar cladding features above

A bold aesthetic, robust materiality and relaxed indoor/outdoor connections give this thoughtfully detailed home a character all of its own 

Two airy Richmond showhomes side by side – these G.J. Gardner homes offer the very best in relaxed family living and you can visit them at the same time

Vertical Shiplap Cedar cladding on this home is not just on show to neighbours and passers by – the textural finish is also enjoyed from indoors

This pavilion home is open to and celebrates its bush and water environment while providing privacy from neighbours and shelter from the wind

A fixed price, plenty of options and design advice are hallmarks that homeowners love about Landmark Homes – this home's dramatic kitchen is a case in point

As well as expansive outdoor living, this home's generous clerestory windows makes even the interiors feel at one with the landscape

Empathetic to Mid-century modern architecture, this home is laid out to strategically divide spaces while training its outlooks on a water view

This green-energy home sits on a concrete slab which absorbs the sun's rays during the day and releases the heat to the interiors come evening

This home is clad in a mix of no maintenance standing seam metal cladding and Cedar to both ground and soften the rear of the building

Set up for multi-generational family life, this long pavilion home settles into the land in terms of materials while revealing its outlooks by degrees

This stream-lined dressing area cabinetry forms part of the corridor flow – a great way to enjoy the long view while getting ready for work

Wood is widely celebrated in this home with a Japanese influence, timber window/door frames included – perhaps an echo of shōji screens

A  beautifully crafted small home in a coastal setting tops our list of New Home stories for the year

This home's distinct Cape Dutch architectural style and bagged brick and Wanaka schist cladding provided inspiration for the interior

A late change in design plans resulted in this Scandinavian feel home redolent with natural outlooks, light and a sense of both space and privacy

Congratulations to our Landmark Homes Franchisees for taking home 14 awards in the 2021 Registered Master Builders House of the Year – including this Gold-winning Gisborne home

Bamboo X-Treme decking – the next generation in sustainable decking; this durable, stable, eco-friendly decking, with 'invisible' clips/screws for quick installation, is now available throughout New Zealand

This Wanaka holiday home has been designed as a sculptural form in the landscape, with a series of timber-lined cut outs revealing access areas 

Cedar and zinc finishes make for harmonious cladding partners on this contemporary family home, created by house designers Box

White oak shiplap wall cladding references this home's mountain setting as do various pebble accents, including in the master bedroom fireplace

This relaxing G.J. Gardner showhome includes a private timber rear deck – an extension of the made-for-entertaining living spaces

As well as celebrating the owner's business in the timber trade, this home also showcases his furniture designer son's own pieces – chic display storage included

If you have a feature like an open staircase, draw attention to it – here, mesh pendants make for a safe assent while accentuating this airy part of the home

This modern architectural home flirts with the ocean setting – providing various outlooks, sheltered al fresco entertaining, and a pool that connects to the sea visually but is almost indoors

Balancing its simple, striking form, this home's raw material textures and natural colour palette avoid visual disruption to its lakeside setting

Located in Kenepuru Landing, an exciting new suburb just a stone's throw from central Porirua, this compact G.J. Gardner home offers relaxed family living

With passive solar heating to the fore, a simple wood burner handles secondary heating needs in this contemporary, hilltop home

This home finds the perfect balance between high design and a casual Californian aesthetic – creating magic on an already magical site

The interior of this home is black to create a cave-like aesthetic – and by contrast the colourful sea and land outlooks shine all the brighter

This coastal home downplays its size in deference to the wider setting – its stepped design and quiet render and polished plaster cladding both played a part

 It was love at first sight when Steven and Ingrid Painter discovered the section on which they would build their dream home with Landmark Homes

This home is clad in soft grey vertical cedar contrasted with a light clay-toned brick cladding, and the all grounded by dark plaster render

Congratulations to Steeg Banham of Banham Architects, winner of the TIDA Australia Architect New Home of the Year with a home geared to openness and views

Congratulations to Kelli Rieck of Rieck Building Design, winner of TIDA Australia Designer New Home of the Year  with this corner site home

Congratulations to Craig South of South Architects, winner of TIDA New Zealand Architect Home of the Year. See more of this surprising home

Congratulations to Ivan Stanicich of Fowler Homes Christchurch, winner of TIDA New Zealand Group Home Builder of the Year. Find out more about this coastal home with a view

Congratulations to Noel Jessop of Noel Jessop Architecture, winner of TIDA New Zealand Designer Home of the Year. See more of this dramatic family home

Concrete is a mercurial material with myriad applications from whole house construction to benchtops – pore over these diverse examples of its use

Want privacy? And want car parking, too? An operable front fence in the same finish as this home's distinctive cladding accommodates both

Split face textured brick cladding seen on this home’s street-facing cladding provides double the impact when also viewed from the interiors

The exterior of this Cape Dutch architectural style home is comprised of stone and brick cladding topped with a crisp, standing seam steel roof

Clever engineering lets this cantilevered home dodge the odd scenery-blocking neighbour to ensure dramatic outlooks from every window including the upstairs living spaces

In this beachfront  home, the master suite pavilion and living pavilion share similar walls of glass – both extending up to the gabled roof forms 

Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the ocean at Weiti Bay is a home as exceptional as it is versatile – read about the owners' journey to achieving their Landmark Homes dream home

This home boasts a sprawling, light-filled living space and there's a separate formal lounge – perfect for family and ideal for entertaining

This home nestles into its promontory site while topographical fingers flow back into the plan, expanding connection to the canyon setting

This sunny home in Huapai, Kumeu boasts crisp, modern finishes and great connections – the welcoming showhome is by G.J. Gardner Homes  

Strong green credentials, an open-plan, 3.5m high, north-facing social heart and rugged exterior come together in this character-rich home

This home blurs the line between refined interiors and elegant outdoors – the house was designed by Mark Wilson of MDS

A strong entrance form with copper clad door and copper detailing gives this the home a gleaming first impression

This modern, opulent home has a formal street presence that gives way to light, openness and intimate water views on the private side

A large roof surface with a 30 degree north facing area for solar panels was specified for this home – to feed a Tesla battery and a Tesla car.

Views, privacy and maximised internal volumes were achieved in this house which also reflects the owner's involvement in the timber trade

A sunny home that reflects a love of life and entertaining – this G.J. Gardner design boasts refined finishes and a family-friendly layout 

This home’s street face features a glass gallery bisecting wood-clad volumes  – checkout the dramatically different cladding that faces the sea

20 times more efficient than your home, the haus.me Autonomous Off-the-Grid Smart House makes the most of its window walls on two sides

Two wings on different axes comprise this home – together providing wind shelter, capturing the sun and creating fluid indoor-outdoor living

Renovating was considered by this couple but ultimately a new Landmark farmhouse with an industrial vibe provided the life-dream outcome 

High on a hill, views and sunshine are on offer – this home really makes most, with optimised outlooks, great solar penetration and passive heating

Dryden WoodOil is a water-repellent, non-filming, timber protector – a true migrating oil that penetrates deep into the fibres of the timber

This living area has opening doors for cross ventilation, as well as a double height space with high level windows to remove warm rising air

A classic Hamptons style weatherboard exterior gives way to modern open-plan living in this two-storey family home with relaxed indoor-outdoor flow

Character surfaces, fabulous entertaining and a family-friendly layout all recommend this luxurious four bedroom plus study home

Charred Larch timber cladding minimises upkeep and allows this home to appear as a dark volcanic rock, reminiscent of surrounding geology

Want to draw attention to your double height entry? Introduce an architectural feature that accentuates its lofty nature – in this case, an elongated window

Linear battens, linear magazine rack and linear operable shutters above – this outdoor room celebrates clean lines and all-weather enjoyment

With two homes destroyed by trees, this owner turned the other cheek creating a cutting edge sustainable (and tree-proof) house like no other

Indoor-outdoor flow goes next level in this home where a sunken living room off the open dining space opens to the back patio and garden

On this home, contemporary board-formed concrete cladding intentionally leaves the tell-tale texture that shows how it was constructed

For this home, rural farm buildings inspired several lean-to like forms opening to a central courtyard – privacy and connection to the land result

Boasting two light-filled living spaces, a sleek, modern kitchen and flowing interiors, this stylish Kaiapoi showhome by G.J. Gardner Homes is ideal for family life and entertaining

Why have the ground below near when you can simply hang out in mid air? These cantilevered designs provide outstanding examples 

A timeless charm and relaxed modern layout are just two reasons Landmark's latest showhome is the fourth version of this popular villa-style home

This sustainable home's deep overhangs passively mitigate the sun's rays, while a gravel roof filters rainwater entering the storm water system

Boasting great street presence, this showhome is just as impressive beyond the front door, with visual links through to large decks at the rear

If you love glamour, character, and space this luxurious four bedroom-plus-study character filled home by G.J. Gardner Homes might be for you

If visitors can tear their eyes off the views they might notice this home's change in wood floor type between blurred indoor and outdoor spaces

Three gabled roof forms suggest rural farm buildings or even the alpine peaks that this home looks to – inside, it's all about the views out

This living room's Natures Oak, Matterhorn Plank flooring is echoed by similar-look decking, as if the home is stretching out the landscape

Okay, no prizes for guessing – if you want a punch of colour on your exterior, why not make it earn its keep as a hard-to-miss wayfinder?

The form of this house – the architect's own – makes the most of a private north-facing outdoor living area while providing privacy to the bedrooms and living spaces within the home

Want a welcoming home that stands apart and reflects your personality? This G.J. Gardner Wanaka showhome – Northlake Lodge – offers just that. 

When you have great lakeside views it pays to make the most of them – an operable louvre roof lets the owners drink in the scenery from their deck year round 

Nestled into a canyon, this home seamlessly fits into its wooded locale while serving as a backdrop for a world-class art collection

Downsizing doesn’t have to mean downgrading. This beautiful two bedroom home shows how functional and spacious a smaller home can be, whilst not sacrificing on style. So if you’re retiring, looking to downsize, or simply want a home with a smaller footprint take a look at the gorgeous Orowaiti Treasure showhome from G.J. Gardner West Coast

This home makes maximum use of the available site and wraps around a private outdoor living space. Indoors, light and warmth abound

When the scenery is wild and so is the weather, a sheltered internal courtyard with through-room vistas to the landscape makes good sense

With generous open plan living, a stylish kitchen and 4 spacious bedrooms this G.J. Gardner showhome is filled with charm and character throughout

This contemporary, future-focussed home features plenty of spaces for the family to come together or do their own thing now and as they grow

Brave and daring, The Barnhaus has been innovatively designed to ensure that every room is used every day and no space is wasted.

For this long, narrow home, a modest frontage gives way to a double height central element followed by a beautiful indoor-outdoor pavilion at rear

Want a character home that stands apart from the crowd? This spacious showhome by G.J. Gardner has strong street presence matched by bold, moody interiors 

A clever architectural design has turned this home inwards to contemplate a central courtyard – the design brings together two families under one roof while maintaining a sense of freedom and a sense of privacy

This home looks out to a soaring mountain range, a skyline echoed in the gabled roof line. Solar roof panels reflect the home’s green focus

The striking angular lines of this two-wing, single-level home provide shelter and lead the eye out to distinct areas of a sprawling seascape

Exterior materials help define the interior use in this home – concrete indicates the public/living spaces, while cedar defines the private spaces

Materials in this children’s room – plywood lined walls and a rubber floor – add an industrial look and are easy to address if they get damaged

This holiday home's cross-shaped plan allows an extended family to enjoy a host of coastal activities – all within a relatively small footprint

Are you in love with a classic style of home? This showhome from Landmark Homes Bay of Plenty is a distinctive and elegant example of the Hamptons look

This green-energy house is well set up for warmth. The main level sits on a concrete slab, which absorbs the sun's rays during the day via generous glazing and releases the heat back into the interior come evening

He wanted a contemporary house with simple detailing, she wanted an informal beach house on the water – both desires were met in this relaxed, light-filled residence where material connections and views to the water are around every corner

Views that go on forever in one direction, but only a few feet to your neighbour's lounge in another? A slatted screen at the end of this home hides near neighbours, while the solid wall beyond mitigates the afternoon sun

Breathtaking views of Lake Taupo and Mt Tauhara are only the beginning with this designer family home by respected homebuilder David Reid Homes

This Fowler Homes Waikato showhome is all about fun and function, boasting a designer kitchen with scullery, great outdoor living, and hidden master suite with a spa-like ensuite

Expat owners return from bustling Hong Kong to a crafted new family home oriented for sun and fun and nestled on their own gently sloping patch of the green, green grass of home

A rare piece of real estate, great contractors and some fantastic materials from The Tile Depot, come together to create a wonderful family home in east Auckland.

Presenting a sculptural, staggered facade of standing seam zinc panels to the street, this expansive home opens up to embrace nature on the other side

Cedar battens predominate on this home's clean-lined exterior but the architect didn't drop the batten there – slatted wood also runs through the interior

With Scandinavian and Japanese influences, this house is designed around a central courtyard for a 'transparency feel'. An important two-word directive that formed part of the brief

The top level of this sculptural home takes in beautiful terraced landscaping. The lower level – complete with indoor pool – dives into the hillside

Three strong gable forms give this home a presence on the land while a vein of stone leads you into and through the home  

No-upkeep standing seam metal cladding and passive temperature control give this home a green ethos. Even the timber access stairs are eco friendly

Love the outdoor life but don't mind the comforts of a roof over your head? This forest home strives to be at one with its unspoilt natural surroundings

So how do you showcase a broad range of elements in one harmonious showhome environment – this user-friendly design achieves just that

Attention to the finer points makes the exterior of this classic-look villa shine. Inside, a variety of quality tiles from The Tile Depot contribute to a more contemporary character

Check out all the winners and finalists in the 2020 TIDA International Home of the Year – from New Zealand, Australia, US and India

In a home designed to follow the sun, an operable roof over this outdoor room seems a logical inclusion. A window wall complete with vertical timber slats further filters the sun's rays

Despite its modest footprint on steep topography, this engaging, sustainable family home makes the most of its internal spaces while elegantly framing its spectacular outlooks

It can be tricky trying to keep your favourite tipple at the right temperature at home. Not so in this house. This substantial wine room in a luxurious Perth home displays wines in the best possible light (and temperature).

This sculptural lakeside home combines natural, low maintenance materials with sustainable heating and seamless thresholds. In effect, the home is future-proofed for its mature owners 

Set on a modest footprint, this see-through, three-level home climbs to the sun and views and is so well ventilated, the heat pumps were done away with 

Exterior doors on both sides of this kitchen can be pulled back to connect with the private pool courtyard on one side and spectacular sea views on the other 

This house blurs the lines between indoors and out. A floating pavilion roof hovers over the interior and exterior spaces while sliding glass panels and corrugated concrete walls define its courtyards

This home takes its design cues from the surrounding coastal environment. Elements include an earthy palette, softly rounded cladding curves and a fun glass-sided pool

This home responds to the owners' every need, great and small. A non-typical rural house with presence, great connections to garden and pond and even a place to groom their dogs

The premise for this design is quite unusual: a visual artist who paints with fire buys a house on Blackwood Street and builds his studio using burnt wood cladding

Perched on a cliff, this home is ideally situated to enjoy spectacular views. However, the limited building footprint brought with it challenges of meeting a brief for a much larger site

Known as the ‘black barn’, this family home explores the use of contrast and volume. From asymmetric lines to large vaulted spaces, discover how all the design details in this home tell a story

A welcoming street presence, functional layout and flowing indoor-outdoor spaces makes this resort-like G.J. Gardner showhome perfect for those who want to recreate the feeling of being on holiday at home

This simple, high-quality home nestled amongst the sand dunes at Little Brighton Beach expands on the idea that a carefully designed small home can have big-house functionality

Fabulous plans with flexible options – our new Landmark Homes Waikato showhome in Te Kowhai is a modified ready to build 'Waihi' plan. Choose from more than 100 plans and get your dream home underway

This dynamic new home offers a bold face among its eclectic neighbours. The design reflects strong, simple forms with great connections and spatial planning. The result is a flowing interior and a seamless progression to the rear garden and attractive pool

Through design form, orientation and a strong material palette, this long, low-set home makes the most of its dramatic alpine setting in every way

High ceilings, wall-sized windows and flowing connections give this industrial-accented home a light-filled, welcoming appeal

This home's entry building features colourful character elements right from the entryway. Then the visitor moves through to a second dynamic building with giant operable shutters opening to walls of glass. There's also covered outdoor living with pool alongside

Gabled pavilions used in new home design help overcome planning and site restrictions

With flowing, well connected living spaces, and generous alfresco dining on the central, sheltered deck, this GJ Gardner showhome is perfect for a relaxed family lifestyle and effortless entertaining

This property came out tops as our most popular new home story of 2020. Read on to find out more. 

Built in among rocky outcrops and with a material palette that connects to the forest beyond the windows, this home reflects the architect’s desire to promote the ecological use of renewable materials.

The upstairs in the central block of this home takes in spectacular mountain and lake views – and fair to say there's more than a nod to the many trees on the site

Butted up against a basalt cliff face, this home responds with rugged board-formed concrete cladding. Inside, family and guests are given close up reminders of the setting

Modern and stylish family living has never been easier, as this GJ Gardner showhome reflects. Top quality materials merge with simple contemporary design to create this functional and spacious family home

Right from the approach this expansive, light-filled home exudes a classic-meets modern air. Owned by a high profile couple, the grand home also reflects a sustainable heart, while a rustic barn across the property offers, among other things, a charming guest retreat

A dwelling that sat lightly on the land was the fundamental idea for this holiday home by Box Build. The home's upper storey cantilevers beyond the lower level by 4 metres – stretching out to the Northland views before it

This family home combines a wealth of lifestyle features with arresting elements such as a rugged natural stone wall focal point and a raised pool. The contemporary home, by Daniel Lomma Design also takes in river and ocean views from most of its well-connected spaces

Tall and spacious despite a tricky riverside site, and with New York loft-inspired, crafted interiors, this dramatic home by Design Builders Waikato celebrates strong, rugged materials for a smart, semi-industrial aesthetic

This strong and surprising architectural home by Wolf Architects responds to the emotional needs of the owner and the sustainable imperatives of our planet

“Working closely with our clients we've created a home ideal for escaping to on the weekend and making memories with family and friends.” – Jason McGirr, managing director, Fowler Homes Queenstown

This alpine home elegantly resolves the dichotomy that an idyllic site with gorgeous views often also comes with variable weather. Designed by Condon Scott Architects, the sculptural home opens up to the landscape and views on one side while shutting down to inclement conditions and achieving privacy on the other

The cantilevered roofs on this home protect and define the outdoor living and dining terraces that overlook the adjacent bay. 

So where do you start when designing a home that isn't constrained by budget? Starting with what you love is a good way to begin. The owner's love of a particular Turkish limestone inspired the exterior of this home

With a focus on style and substance over size, this Barnhaus pays homage to the principals of Mid-Century modernism and Industrial design over today's obsession with McMansions. 

Designer FuTung Cheng combined board-formed and fair-faced concrete with reclaimed redwood cladding to help define the five structures that make up this 560m² family home.

Not sure how to clad your home? One effective way forward is to take local inspiration. This mountain home boasts geometric and angled larch rain screen upper cladding that references the site's many Kanuka trees

In contrast to the wood box that contains the public spaces of this home, the private wing of this home is clad in Corten steel. Both materials show a sensitivity to the surrounding landscape, which is dry and brown for much of the year.

Boasting an efficient footprint on a site with rear lane access, this warehouse-character home is designed for family life and entertaining  

Featuring local schist and looking to Lake Wanaka and Treble Cone skifields, this gable-roofed home is fully immersed in its scenery.

Standing tall amongst mature trees, this home on an awkward site, boasts simple, robust materials; an adroit layout, with minimal site disturbance; and several sustainable strategies

This family home was designed with a sharply angular roofline to capture views out to the harbour and beyond. Find out how a minimalist material palette was used to achieve a modern aesthetic 

With living spaces and bedrooms neatly divided and a feature kitchen and main bathroom, this Nelson showhome by GJ Gardner Homes is ideally set up for both family life and entertaining

Opening up to its environment with seamless indoor-outdoor connections, this transparent, sustainability-focused family home by Borrmeister Architects achieves privacy where it needs it

With glass sliders opening to decks at every turn and generous, open-plan interiors, this home matches a minimal footprint with maximum enjoyment

Before choosing a company to build your home, take the time to ask them these seven questions first

Whether you live in the country or simply dream of it, this four-bedroom home reflects a classic country feel but with all modern conveniences included

In our Behind the Design series we talk to renowned architect Paul Clarke of Studio2 Architects about his journey, the design process and what makes New Zealand architecture so good   

What does luxury living mean for you? Well, this home by Urbane Projects probably has it covered. Sea views from everywhere, two garages, a cinema room and a wing for the grandchildren are just the start ...

With design nods to early settler cottages and leading spaces trained on the views, this snug, modern home is all about embracing its mountain setting

This luxury, resort-style home features a bespoke  Corten steel cladding system – the character residence is by Fowler Homes Waikato

Environments don't come more rugged and beautiful than the surrounds of Lake Wanaka in the Southern Alps. This home design echoes that ruggedness while offering cosy interiors to beat the mountain weather

Relaxed and spacious with fabulous indoor-outdoor flow, this GJ Gardner-built home offers a resort-style ambience

Featuring local schist and looking to Lake Wanaka and Treble Cone skifields, this gable-roofed home is fully immersed in its scenery

Many homes aren’t fortunate to have a large – or any outdoor space. When that’s the case, your only choices are to accept your fate or find a creative solution. The designers behind this home chose the latter.

An industrial modern home for a family of eight cleverly caters for everyone to be together or in their own individualistic spaces

High quality tiles from The Tile Depot provide the finishing touches to this well designed and constructed home by Generation Homes NZ - Auckland South

This walk-up apartment split into two-levels was designed on a ‘no-design’ basis and it was about finding spaces for the different interests of the couple

Long recognised as warm and natural, wool and its benefits are now looked at with fresh eyes amongst millennial consumers, says a nation-wide Bremworth study  

Why wouldn't you make the back of your new home a wall of glass when this inviting pool is captured in the picture? 

The redesign of this home preserves the existing structure but transforms it into an open, daylit home – rethinking the windows played a big part

On this lux seafront home, the steel stair hit an expensive hiccup as council dictates meant it had to be craned in from the far side of the home

Organising the space planning in a Y or propeller shape ensured this home met all of the owner’s specific requirements while making the most of the spectacular views