For the past decade, Design Builders have swooped up Gold for the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards in the GIB showhome category. The results speak for themselves, our craftmanship is exceptional, innovative and world class. Our showhomes are in a league of their own creating the leading-edge inspiration for future home builders.
From expansive family abodes that make the most of spectacular rural views, to compact urban dwellings that showcase clean, modern architecture, Design Builders have created them all.
Take a look back over the past 10 years at our award-winning showhomes.
Taupo Highlight
Making the most of its vantage point, this Taupo showhome features expansive views of the lake and hills from its main living spaces. A grand entrance sets the tone. Four bedrooms provide ample private space. An open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas bring people together.
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Gold, Lifestyle Award (Bathroom)
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The Manor
This Auckland showhome is sited and designed to maximise expansive northern views from the Hauraki Gulf to the sky tower. Featuring thermally modified pine and Mansion brick cladding accentuated with cedar fascia and copper entry feature, there’s real attention to detail and quality materials throughout.
Category: GIB Show Home
Award: Gold, Regional Category Winner
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Natural beauty
A two-story home perched on a ridge falling away into native reserve. Built to maximize all day sun with high volume living areas, this home nestles well into it’s environment.
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Top 100 Gold, Regional Category
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Created for Living
Design Builders’ modern take on classic New Zealand country house style. The expertly designed floor plan makes the most of spectacular views to the east and south east across the lake and beyond to Mt Tauhara. Carefully positioned to maximise sun, the covered outdoor areas, on the east and north, extend the living space into the outdoors.
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Gold
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Original Masterpiece
Four bedrooms connect to a central open plan living area, and a beautiful master suite is separated from the bedroom wing for plenty of privacy. Kitchen and dining flow to the covered outdoor entertaining area, and the clever design makes it feel seamless.
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Gold, Regional Category
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A New Yorker in Hamilton
Design Builders Waikato is known for creating beautiful homes that showcase the best in New Zealand architectural thinking. And this is no exception. The third in a suite of exciting and unique showhomes, this one features styling inspired by the classic New York loft.
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Gold, Regional Category
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The Great Lake
This beautiful pavilion-styled home maximises space by using it efficiently and elegantly, indoors and outdoors. Floor to ceiling windows combine with skylights to fill the living areas with light. It’s also perfect for entertaining with a central hub that brings people together.
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Gold, Regional Category, Gold Reserve Finalist
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Country Charm
The style showcases the very latest in contemporary design. But this beautiful home does more than make a strong architectural statement. It’s also designed for living, with the focus on comfort, getting together and enjoyment. Along with cleverly interconnected living spaces, this inspiring home has excellent indoor/outdoor flow.
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Gold, Gold Reserve Finalist
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Parkhill
Class, sophistication, design and performance. The picturesque elevated site with panoramic views of rural & coastal HB at its best is the perfect partner to our latest showpiece.
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Gold
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Style & Surprises
Gable-ended roof structures combined with natural wood and stone materials, this architectural home showcases contemporary design with a Central Otago feel. Offering outdoor living with protection for the westerly wind, whilst capturing the lovely westerly views of the Gully beyond.
Category: GIB Showhome
Award: Gold, Gold Reserve Award
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