HOUSE OF THE YEAR
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Take one magical beachfront site, add good design and quality construction and you have a recipe for success. For the team involved in the design and construction of this house, it was a formula that resulted in the property winning the Master Builder House of the Year Supreme Award in 2004.
Designed by Don Nelson Architecture, the house has a distinctive Mediterranean look - thanks to the free-flowing curves, wide loggias and substantial facade. But the house also has a New Zealand twist. Pohutukawa trees frame the building, and the Hauraki Gulf provides an idyllic backdrop. It was designed with New Zealand's relaxed, family-oriented lifestyle in mind.
The owners wanted the house to make a strong statement, hence the bold architectural lines. These are accentuated by lighting, water features, and landscaping.
To further enhance a sense of drama, large automatic gates are programmed to activate a gas flare upon opening. The flare, on top of a large column supporting a porte cochère, provides a visual focal point and a sense of welcome.