A house built on the site of a home destroyed in the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes has been named the supreme winner at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
The Fendalton home, built by John Creighton Builders, won the National Supreme House of the Year over $1 million award, and left judges in awe.
“This unique single storey captivates from every angle. The home sits on a flat site and rises out of the ground like a landmark with its dominant vertical appearance. The structure is cutting-edge, with three wings in the shape of a Z," judge Faye Pearson-Green said.
"The living and kitchen area make up one wing, bedrooms in the second wing, and garage, gym, and wine cellar in the third. The high-end materials and fit-out leave you spellbound with the high level of specs and finish throughout. the craftsmanship throughout this home is of the highest quality. “
The judges observed several trends amongst this year’s entrants including strong mid-century modern architectural influence, the integration of the home office, and a rise of the window seat.
Pearson-Green said: “Mid-century modern architecture is having a resurgence, we saw this a lot through the selection of materials, as people are gravitating to timber and plywood for their interior linings.
"This influence was clear in many of the kitchens we judged, which featured plywood kitchen joinery and more in-built furniture throughout, rather than stand alone."
Supreme House of the Year under $1 million went to FV Design and Build for the home they built in Raglan.
"The expert craftsmanship is evident throughout, with concrete heated floors and plywood walls. The attention to detail in this build is truly remarkable," judges said.
Taking home the Supreme Renovation of the Year and and the National Renovation over $1.5 million category was Glenbuild in Auckland.
Judges said: "This remarkable renovation showcased an unwavering commitment to architectural integrity and seamless transitions."
Along with the Supreme Winners, an additional 12 category awards, a craftsmanship, two special, and three lifestyle awards were announced.
Other winners included:
- Form Construction (Lake Hayes)
- W. Hamilton Building
- SJR Builders
- Maridale Construction
- Moore Construction Company
- Lakes Building Co
- The House Company
- Capital Homes
- Willie Davis
- Hay Construction
- Legendary Homes
- Greenland Homes
- Gudsell Designer Homes
- Glenbuild
- Frost Architectural Builders
- Hodson Construction
- Contemporary Homes
- Kane Build Group
- Davcon
Chief executive of Registered Master Builders David Kelly said the association is "extremely proud" to be showcasing New Zealand's top residential builds.
"Every year we are blown away by the quality of work entered and this year is no different. The competition is a great way to showcase some of the best builders in the country and recognise their efforts to build quality homes in Aotearoa, New Zealand."
The full list of winners can be found here.
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