New Zealand's top residential properties announced
A cliff-top home in Remuera and an exceptional renovation in Tauranga have taken out the Supreme Awards in the Registered Master Builders PlaceMakers 2012 House of the Year.
The national winners were announced at a black tie gala dinner attended by over 500 building and construction professionals held at the Langham Hotel in Auckland on Saturday, November 17.
House of the Year
The coveted title of the PlaceMakers Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders House of the Year went to PSL Construction Limited for its masterful development of a home in Remuera, Auckland. The home also took out the New Homes over $2 million category and the GIB Living Award.
Competition judges say the cliff-top beauty is a work of art and a place to enjoy, with outstanding craftsmanship and exceptional finishing.
“Built to perfection, this home more than deserves to proudly wear the mantle of House of the Year for 2012,” they say.
“The seamless connections between indoor and outdoor living, presented with a variety of materials and colour schemes, morph together to provide a superb back drop to the finishing touches by a very discerning owner.
“Innovative construction techniques give rise to features such as a floating concrete floor slab, while extensive effort has been made to integrate the double glazed sliding doors to give the appearance of large curtain walls.”
Renovation of the Year
Riordan Construction Limited’s three-bedroom renovation in Matua, Tauranga wowed the competition judges who say the home is exceptional. The builder was also awarded the PlaceMakers Renovation over $500,000 Award and the PlaceMakers Heart of the Home Kitchen Award.
“We were incredibly impressed with the creative enhancement of proportions to allow for the family’s changing lifestyle, without moving outside the original footprint of the home. Care has been taken to maximise the outlook of its stunning site,” judges say.
“The time and care spent to retain the old while introducing the new is evident in aspects such as the relaying of original roof tiles and cobble stones and the exquisite restoration of fireplaces and handrails.
“The finishing is second to none, incorporating a theme of oak throughout including custom made cabinetry tying in with the joinery, doors and stairwell detailing.
“The relationship between the builder and the owners was integral to the success of turning this much loved family home into a masterpiece of workmanship for future generations.
“This is not only the Renovation of the Year, but a renovation for many years to come.”
Registered Master Builders Federation chief executive Warwick Quinn says the House of the Year competition continues to showcase the work of the country’s best builders, and would not be possible without the support of competition sponsors.
“House of the Year sponsors have long been faithful cohorts of the competition, and we are grateful for their ongoing support, particularly given the changing structure,” Mr Quinn says.
“Without their help, we would not be able to celebrate our members’ high level of workmanship and dedication to the quality evident in the outstanding homes presented again this year.
“We are thrilled to own this competition, and our members should all be proud to be such a vital component of New Zealand’s building industry.”
John Beveridge, chief executive of principal sponsor PlaceMakers, congratulates all the winners and Gold Reserve Finalists.
"These builders are the leaders that will inspire and reinvigorate our industry through their example and commitment to excellence. We need to make the process of building a home enjoyable for the client and an enriching experience that encourages a renewal of interest in building your ideal house,” Mr Beveridge said.
"Recognising quality and premium building skills has never been more important in a climate when certainty is so difficult to come by."
The finalists – all National Gold Reserve winners – were selected from 12 regional competitions held throughout New Zealand during July and August.
The Awards are made possible through the support of PlaceMakers, James Hardie, Gib Living Solutions®, Nulook, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Future-Proof Building and Master Build Services Ltd.
For more information about the competition, visit the Registered Master Builders website www.masterbuilder.org.nz.
Registered Master Builders PlaceMakers 2012 House of the Year National Results
SUPREME AWARDS
PlaceMakers Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders House of the Year
· PSL Construction Limited for a home in Remuera, Auckland
PlaceMakers Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders Renovation of the Year
· Riordan Construction Limited for a home in Matua, Tauranga
CATEGORY WINNERS
PlaceMakers Renovation Award under $250,000
· Klein Builders Limited for a renovation in Taupo
PlaceMakers Renovation Award $250,000 - $500,000
· CJW Build Limited for a renovation in Chartwell, Hamilton
PlaceMakers Renovation Award over $500,000
· Riordan Construction Limited for a home in Matua, Tauranga
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Building and Housing
New Homes under $250,000
· Clive Barrington Construction Limited for a home in Merivale, Christchurch
Master Build Services New Homes $250,000 - $350,000
· Haimes Building Limited for a home in Taupo
New Homes $350,000 - $450,000
· Shane Stone Builders Limited for a home in Wanganui
New Homes $450,000 - $600,000
· Paul Jones Construction Limited for a home in Eltham
Westpac New Homes $600,000 - $1 million
· Harris Builders for a home in Monaco, Nelson
New Homes $1 million - $2 million
· Metzger Builders Limited (MBL) for a home in Saint Albans, Christchurch
New Homes over $2 million
· PSL Construction Limited for a home in Remuera, Auckland
Nulook Builder's Own Home Award
· Colin Thom Builder Limited for a home in Dunedin
James Hardie Show Home Award
· Abode Design & Build Limited for a show home in Highlands Park, New Plymouth
Sustainable Homes under $500,000
· Hybrid Homes and Living Limited for a home in Hope, Nelson
BRANZ Sustainable Homes $500,000 to $1 million
· Allan Wallace Builders Limited for a home in South Head, Rodney
Sustainable Homes over $1 million
· A J Saville Builder Ltd for a home in Cardrona, Wakatipu
LIFESTYLE AWARDS
PlaceMakers Heart of the Home Kitchen Award
· Riordan Construction Limited for a home in Matua, Tauranga
Future-Proof Building Energy Efficiency Award
· Allan Wallace Builders Limited for a home in South Head, Rodney
Outdoor Living Award
· Lite-House Limited for a home in Church Bay, Waiheke Island
PlaceMakers Bathroom Excellence Award
· Metzger Builders Limited (MBL) for a home in Saint Albans, Christchurch
GIB Living Award
· PSL Construction Limited for a home in Remuera, Auckland