A Flagstaff home and a Hamilton renovation taken out this year’s Supreme Awards in the Waikato Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year competition.
J A Bell Building Limited won seven regional awards for two homes at the competition. They were awarded the Waikato Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme House of the Year, a Gold Award and Category win for the New Home $550,000 - $700,000 Award for their Flagstaff build. The company also received the Craftmanship Award, the Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award and the Carpet Mill Interior Design and Style Award for the same home. They were also awarded a Gold Award in the Builder’s Own Home category for a home in Waihi.
Stewart Hanna Limited was awarded the Waikato Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme Renovation of the Year, a Gold Award and Category win in the Bunnings Renovation $500,000 - $1 million category. They were also awarded the Sustainable Home Award and the Heart of the Home Kitchen Award.
Judges said the winning House of the Year was a cleverly designed private home on an elevated site, which created several challenges for the builder.
“The design featured multiple cladding materials both inside and out, and understated bespoke detailing which required a high level of workmanship,” they said.
“Accuracy of detailing and construction was clearly showed throughout the completed home.
“The builder has executed the design perfectly with a high level of workmanship, creating an outstanding home for the owners.”
Judges said the winning renovation was a classic Huntly brick home which has been brilliantly transformed.
“This home features a light and sun-filled kitchen and living area, replacing the former garage and basement space. This enabled the home to open directly to the deck and outdoors,” they said.
"The architect and owner worked closely with the builder to select and re-purpose recycled materials. This has created a warm and comfortable home that functions well for the evolving needs of a young family as they grow.”
The results of the regional competition were revealed at a gala dinner on 14 July at the Claudelands Event Centre. The winning builds were celebrated by Waikato Registered Master Builders Association members and colleagues from the local construction industry.
There were 21 Gold Award winners from the Waikato region which will now be judged against Gold Award winners from around the country to find the National Gold Reserve finalists.
National category winners and the Registered Master Builders Supreme Awards for House of the Year and Renovation of the Year will be announced at a gala dinner on 25 November at SKYCITY in Auckland.
The Awards are made possible through the support of PlaceMakers, Master Build Services, GIB, Nulook, CARTERS, Plumbing World, Resene and Bunnings Trade.
For more information about the competition, visit www.houseoftheyear.co.nz.
ENDS
For more information, please contact:
Caitlin Kennedy
Acumen Republic for Registered Master Builders Association
P: 04 494 5146
M: 027 449 1107
E: ckennedy@acumenrepublic.com
Jennifer Brasch
Acumen Republic for Registered Master Builders Association
P: +64 4 494 5136
M: +64 27 260 8928
E: jbrasch@acumenrepublic.com
About the Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year
The competition is divided into two parts – the first is at a regional level, the second at a national level. Gold, Silver and Bronze Award winners are determined using a points-based system. These award-winners are announced at 10 regional events held throughout New Zealand during July and August.
The top local Gold Award winners become Gold Reserve National Finalists. The national finalists are then re-judged by a panel of judges who determine the overall national winners, which are announced at the National event in Auckland on 25 November.
WAIKATO REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS 2017 HOUSE OF THE YEAR |
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AWARD |
COMPANY |
PROPERTY LOCATION |
COMPANY LOCATION |
Resene New Home up to $450,000 |
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Gold & Category |
FV Design and Build Limited |
Raglan |
Hamilton |
Bronze |
Yeoman Homes Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
PlaceMakers New Home $450,000 - $550,000 |
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Gold & Category |
D & L Beeson Building Contractors Limited |
Te Awamutu |
Te Awamutu |
Gold |
Urban Homes NZ Limited |
Ngaruawahia |
Hamilton |
Silver |
Sentinel Homes Waikato |
Cambridge |
Hamilton |
New Home $550,000 to $700,000 |
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Gold & Category |
J A Bell Building Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Gold |
Downey Designer HomesLimited |
Pairere |
Hamilton |
Gold |
Urban Homes NZ Limited |
Cambridge |
Hamilton |
Gold |
Design Builders (Waikato) Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Gold |
Downing Construction Limited |
Te Kauwhata |
Taupiri |
Silver |
Kelvin Lalich Builders Limited |
Matamata |
Morrinsville |
Silver |
Jennian Homes Coromandel Limited |
Whangamata |
Whangamata |
Nulook New Home $700,000 - $1 million |
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Gold & Category |
Aspiers Building Limited |
Hamilton |
Te Awamutu |
Gold |
Karl Kampenhout Builders Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Gold |
Dan Fenwick Builders Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Silver |
Landmark Homes Waikato |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
CARTERS New Home $1 million - $2 million |
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Gold & Category |
Ardent Building Developments Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Gold |
Urban Homes NZ Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Renovation up to $500,000 |
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Gold & Category |
John Mourits Builder Limited |
Whangamata |
Morrinsville |
Renovation $500,000 - $1 million |
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Gold & Category |
Stewart Hanna Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
PlaceMakers Volume/Group Housing up to $450,000 |
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Gold & Category |
Urban Homes NZ Limited |
Cambridge |
Hamilton |
PlaceMakers Volume/Group Housing $450,000 - $700,000 |
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Gold & Category |
Urban Homes NZ Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Builder’s Own Home Award |
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Gold & Category |
Holcroft Prestige Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Gold |
J A Bell Building Limited |
Waihi Beach |
Hamilton |
Silver |
Peter Vossen Builders Limited |
Matamata |
Matamata |
Silver |
Dan Fenwick Builders Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
GIB Show Home Award |
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Gold & Category |
Sentinel Homes Waikato |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Gold |
Jennian Homes North Waikato Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Silver |
Landmark Homes Waikato |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Silver |
Downey Designer HomesLimited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Bronze |
Generation Homes |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Bronze |
Yeoman Homes Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Supreme Award and Waikato Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year |
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J A Bell Building Limited for a home in Hamilton |
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Supreme Award and Waikato Registered Master Builders 2017 Renovation of the Year |
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Stewart Hanna Limited for a home in Hamilton |
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Lifestyle Awards |
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Craftsmanship Award |
J A Bell Building Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Sustainable Home Award |
Stewart Hanna Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Heart of the Home Kitchen Award |
Stewart Hanna Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award |
J A Bell Building Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Outdoor Living Award |
Sentinel Homes Waikato |
Cambridge |
Hamilton |
Carpet Mill Interior Design and Style Award |
J A Bell Building Limited |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |