New Zealand's Supreme Homes Announced! 

14 December 2020

On Friday night we announced the National House of the Year winners for 2020. The competition started in early January and continued throughout the year with the judging of the 359 entries, 10 regional virtual awards, 16 Master Builders hosted watch parties, and culminated in the national virtual awards which were held on Friday night. 

It was a fantastic night of celebration with over 400 people from across the industry tuning in to watch. All up, over 3,000 people have watched the virtual regional  and national awards - a great outcome for a very challenging year. 

Supreme House of the Year
Triple Star Management Limited, based in Queenstown, took home the Supreme House of the Year Build for their Southern House. The build also received the Resene New Home over $2 million, and the Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence awards. 



Judges were impressed with the powerful presence of this well-built home, carefully positioned to take advantage of the lake and mountain views, growing into its landscape.

"This home is an outstanding example of the builder's attention to detail. Clever use of natural materials creates an intriguing home that has visual warmth and a harmonious balance. The geometry stirs the imagination with a dramatic use of steeply pitched roofs, sculptured shapes, and five interconnecting pavilions. It’s clear that this incredible home has been designed and built to successfully offer comfortable living.”

“The flawless implementation of these details proves this build was no easy feat,” said the judges.

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Supreme Renovation of the Year
Taupo based Haimes Building won Renovation of the Year. They also walked away with the Bunnings Renovation Over $1 Million award. 



Judges said this renovation, that was two years in the making, was an impressive example of collaboration between the passionate homeowners, a clever designer, and a craftsman builder.

“Renovations always present challenges, require great planning, and need lot of thinking along the way to incorporate the new, maintain the old, and create a seamless result. From the hinuera stone personally laid at the entry, to the endless straightening of the original structure to cope with the unforgiving new light from the atrium windows on the gib board, the workmanship has been executed beautifully. This is a wonderful alteration that the owners clearly enjoy and has been built to stand the test of time.”

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House of the Year 2020 Award Winners

Category Winners

Special Award
Steve Brown Builders for a home in Shirley, Christchurch
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Craftmanship Award
Steve Brown Builders for a home in Shirley, Christchurch
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Builders Own Home
Maddren Homes for a home in Kumeu, Auckland
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GIB Show Home
Eden Homes for a home in Hingaia, Auckland
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Master Build 10-Year Guarantee Multi Apartments/Duplexes/Terraces
Brownie Construction for a home in Christchurch
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New Home up to $450,000
Cove Construction for a home in Flaxmill Bay, Cooks Beach
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New Home $450,000 - $600,000
David Reid Homes (Kapiti) for a home in Ferndale, Waikanae
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New Home $600,000 - $750,000
LM Built for a home in Oxford, Starvation Hill
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Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 - $1 million
Petersen and Barnes for a home in Strandon, New Plymouth
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CARTERS New Home $1 million - $1.5 million
Totara Construction for a home in Otumoetai, Tauranga
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New Home $1.5 million - $2 million
Third Little Pig Homes for a home in Ocean View, Dunedin
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Resene New Home over $2 million
Triple Star Management for a home in Closeburn, Queenstown
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Renovation up to $500K
Alteration Specialists Manawatu for a home in Palmerston North
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Renovation $500,000 - $1 million
Hawke's Bay Construction Company for a home in Bluff Hill, Napier
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Bunnings Renovation over $1 million
Haimes Building for a home in Hilltop, Taupo
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Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $450K
Jennian Homes Wairarapa for a home in Masterton
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Volume/Group Housing New Home $450K - $750K
Legendary Homes for a home in Orewa, Auckland
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Lifestyle Awards

Outdoor Living Awards
Third Little Pig Homes for a home in Ocean View, Dunedin
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Kitchen Excellence Awards 
Triple Star Management for a home in Closeburn, Queenstown
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Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Awards
Triple Star Management for a home in Closeburn, Queenstown
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APL Sustainable Excellence Awards
Grant Stewart Building for a home in Tamahere, Hamilton
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We asked our sponsor to share their highlights

House of the Year is made possible through the support of all of our sponsors. We asked them to share their own thoughts on this year’s competition.

Altus Window Systems
“2020’s House of the Year entrants have made a distinctive move to more dark and notably black window joinery. The use of Protexture™ Black Flat has been emerging trend that really adds a modern contrasting look, with the benefit of being scratch and mark resistant. Available exclusively from our Fabricator network: Bradnam’s, Fisher, Nebulite, Nulook, Rylock & Vistalite”. 
- Nigel Owen, Marketing Manager, Altus Window Systems

CARTERS
“CARTERS is proud to continue to sponsor House of the Year and celebrate the success of our building partners. Each year we see the calibre of entries grow, reflecting on the quality of our craftsmen around our country. CARTERS continues to innovate to support our builders who are striving for perfection. Congratulations to the very deserving award winners.” 
- Mike Guy, CEO, CARTERS 

Winstone Wallboards (GIB)
“This year has seen the building industry, like the rest of New Zealand becoming increasingly flexible to meet the new market opportunities and challenges arising from the Covid-19. Its pleasing to see the House of the Year competition also evolve to both meet this new environment and also to see the high calibre of competition entries received from across the country. All of the finalists at this year’s event have demonstrated a high level of professionalism and skill and it’s great to see the excitement and pride of the winners as they are recognised by their peers. Congratulations to all this year’s finalists”. 
- Clara Sumner, Partnership Manager, Winstone Wallboards 

Plumbing World
“Another stunning array of homes for the 30th Year of House of the Year.  The bathrooms are once again stand outs as extra care is being taken to create truly beautiful spaces that tie in with the environment.  Loving seeing ‘black’ still being prominent for fixtures, joinery and external cladding.”
- Sarah Vining, Marketing Manager, Plumbing World

Resene
“At Resene, we’re always impressed by the quality of entries and the attention to detail in the finishing of the Master Builder House of the Year winning projects. This year we especially enjoyed the classic and timeless colour palettes that can be so easily dressed up with each owner’s personality and treasures. For most of us decorating our homes is a lifelong journey as our tastes and treasures change. These neutral backdrops are so versatile that owners can incorporate their favourite on-trend colours and fashion pieces over time without having to replace everything”.
- Karen Warman, Marketing Manager, Resene

Master Build Services
"House of the Year continues to showcase what is possible in home building each year, across all price brackets. We are delighted to play our part, supporting homeowners by protecting their investment during the build and for the next 10 years. Building guarantees are an essential part of the build process, and we are proud to have the most comprehensive product on the market. Our guarantee has protected more than 140,000 homes through all economic cycles of the past 30 years. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners – you’ve done our sector proud."
- David Kelly, CE, Master Builders

Bunnings
"At Bunnings Trade, we’ve been a proud sponsor of the House of the Year awards for many years. We always enjoy seeing the amazing homes being built right across the country, along with the innovation and passion that goes into these projects. Congrats to all the participants!"
- Hit Makan, Commercial Marketing Planner, Bunnings 

APL Window Solutions
“We were pleased how the House of the Year judging brought out the solid emphasis on thermal performance and air quality in leading-edge home construction. As sponsors of the Sustainable Excellence Award, APL was very happy with the number of homes entered in this category right around the country. Building smart like this makes financial sense as well as enhancing livability.”
- Brendon Pritchard, Market Development Manager, APL Window Solutions.