A stunning home overlooking the Tukituki River has taken out the New Home Over $4 million category at the Regional House of the Year competition.

FANCY YOUR CHANCES – Everything fell into place when these homeowners made the most of unexpected opportunities. They say you can’t plan for inspiration…

A striking black-clad home in Eskdale, designed for shelter, sun and easy living. With refined detailing, passive warmth and 200sqm of well-planned space, it is a standout example of Hawke’s Bay architecture and Davcon craftsmanship.

Davcon wins awards at the Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year for the East Coast, Manawatu and Whanganui regions.

House of the Year competition underway Click to watch NZ Herald Local Focus Judges assess Hawke’s Bay homes for Registered Master Builders House of the

Best Kitchen Awards page – Rabbitte Joinery Hastings winner Best Regional Award and Best Kitchen $15k – $30k A Davcon kitchen in the latest NZ Kitchens &

NATURAL MINIMALISM “Wanting a simple design and texture without detracting from the strong lines of the architecture, the owners of this minimalist kitchen decided to

PERFECTLY IMPERFECT A sympathetic renovation in Napier smartened up a compact home without erasing its quirks Words by Fiona Fraser, photography by Florence Charvin As

Space is fundamental to how we live. Even when homes aren’t larger they can be designed os they play tricks with the eye.  The eye