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Spearhead Developments took a trio
of top awards for the Hawk House – “No ordinary bach”.
Otago takes out the House of the Year
FIRST-TIME ENTRANT, Spearhead Developments of Central Otago took the top award for their work on the Hawk House.
The new build also took out the Craftmanship and CARTERS $1-1.5 million New Home awards.
“No ordinary bach”, the judges acknowledged this home to be “a technical challenge in every respect”.
Further north, Spice Build’s restoration of an historic 135-year old Lower Hutt church took out the Supreme Renovation
and Bunnings Renovation over $1 million awards.
“A fantastic collaboration between the owner and builder”, the project demonstrated “a vision that is nothing short of exceptional”, said the judges.
A Special Award category was introduced last year to recognise outstanding projects or build elements and it was Urban Homes which claimed this award for its home in Kaipaki, Cambridge.
Tasked to create a home reminiscent
of a DOC hut, hidden away on an idyllic riverside site, the judges said: “The unassuming yet sophisticated home has managed to blend its beauty appropriately with the neighbouring natural environment.”
The Awards are made possible through the support of PlaceMakers, Master Build 10-Year Guarantee, GIB, CARTERS, Plumbing World, Altus Window Systems, Resene and Bunnings Trade.
See the full results at the URL below.
www.houseoftheyear.co.nz
Urban Homes’ “DOC hut” styled home was 2019’s Special Award winner.
Spice Build’s 135-year old Lower Hutt church – “a fantastic collaboration” – was this year’s best reno.
6 NZHJ | DECEMBER 2019
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