The Master Builders Association Supreme House of the Year 2022 | WATCH

PHOTO: National Supreme House of the Year

The Master Builders Association has named its Supreme House of the Year and, again, it’s gone to a Christchurch build, which cost over four million dollars. What do you get for that? 

Sometimes big is also beautiful. It’s certainly the case with this 924sqm estate, which has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and three living areas. There’s also a bar, games room, an eight-car garage and swimming pool with changing rooms. Something so substantial is always in danger of appearing at odds within the landscape, but this home reclines elegantly across its 3,000 sqm site. The exterior is recessive in dark contemporary tones and low-slung rooflines with large cantilevered overhangs. Inside, you’ll finds signs of opulence everywhere, but in a timeless, classic way. Solid brass, herringbone timber, tiles, marble, stone, detailed wall panelling and textured wallpapers are just some of the features on show here. Given the house is the same size as some commercial properties, 50 tonnes of steel in-filled with glass and laminate timbers – and a good measure of skill – were required to build it. Services include systems for mechanical ventilation and flushing out the oversized gutters. From the lighting, joinery and plumbing to the craftsmanship, everything is top end. Yes, the scale is grand, but this home feels well balanced and in tune with its surroundings.

House of the Year 2022 Award Winners

Category Winners

Pink Batts Craftmanship Award
Framed Builders for a home in Tauranga
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Special Award
Urbo Homes for a home in Rotorua
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Platinum Award
Urban Homes
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New Home up to $500,000
Kit Markin Homes for a home in Cambridge
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New Home  $500,000 – $700,000
Buildcraft for a home in Wanaka
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Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 – $1 million
Arcbuild for a home in Cromwell
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CARTERS New Home $1 million – $1.5 million
Karl Kampenhout Builder for a home in Hamilton
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New Home $1.5 million – $2 million
Wilson Building for a home in Wellington
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Resene New Home $2 million – $4 million
Calley Homes for a home in Tauranga
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New Home over $4 million
Metzger Builders Ltd (MBL) for a home in Christchurch
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Renovation up to $750K
Urbo Homes for a home in Rotorua
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Renovation $750,000 – $1.5 million
Broswick Builders for a home in Auckland
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Bunnings Renovation over $1 .5 million
Roger Gilchrist Building Services for a home in Oamaru
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Builders Own Home
J A Bell Building for a home in Cambridge
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GIB Show Home
David Reid Homes Queenstown for a home in Queenstown
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Master Build 10-Year Guarantee Multi Apartments/Duplexes/Terraces
Christie Brothers Building for a home in Wanaka
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Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $500K
Anthem Homes for a home in Hamilton
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Volume/Group Housing New Home $500K – $750K
Sentinel Homes Waikato for a home in Hamilton
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Lifestyle Awards

APL Environmental and Sustainable Excellence Award
Bruyere for a home in Auckland
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Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award
Create and Construct for a home in Auckland
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Outdoor Living Excellence Award
Contemporary Homes for a home in Nelson
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Kitchen Excellence Award
Roger Gilchrist Building Services for a home in Oamaru
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You can also view all these award winning homes in our interactive map.

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