House of the Year finalists announced
National finalist and Gold Award-winning house by Scotty’s Construction, Wellington. Ian Athfield-designed home that required an extensive renovation. Architect: John Mills.
National finalist and Gold Award-winning house by David Reid Homes Counties in Papakura, Auckland. Architect: AD Architecture. Site specific and reflects the owners’ interests.
National finalist and Gold Award-winning house by Bain Construction in Gisborne. Architect: Kingsbeer Architecture. A meticulous renovation has transformed this home.
National finalist and Gold Award-winning house by High Country Homes in Canterbury. This Kowhai Barn House is eco-friendly and energy-saving.
National finalist and Gold Award-winning house by Jennian Homes in Tennyson Inlet, Marlborough. This bach is designed to take advantage of beautiful views over Tuna Bay.
National finalist and Gold Award-winning house by The Breen Construction Company in Wanaka. Timber-framed house, clad mainly in cedar and anchored by locally supplied schist.
A shortlist of 100 homes across New Zealand have been named as Gold Reserve Finalists in the the Registered Master Builders 2015 House of the Year competition.
Representing the top entrants in this year’s regional competitions that were held in July and August, the Gold Reserve National Finalists will now be re-judged by the national judging panel to find out who will take out the ultimate accolades of the Supreme Awards for House of the Year and Renovation of the Year.
Registered Master Builder’s chief executive David Kelly says there is real diversity among the finalists this year. “There’s an English style country home with grand stature, a 1970s beachfront bach that’s been given a new lease of life, and homes made of the most sustainable materials available. There are homes that exude wow factor, and others whose excellence is only visible to the trained eye.”
Finalists also have the opportunity to win one of the 12 national category awards, as well as separate awards for lifestyle categories such as best kitchen, best bathroom and best outdoor space. There will also be an award given out for the most sustainable home.
The results will be announced at a gala dinner in Auckland on Saturday, 14 November. For more information about the competition, see the website.
