Nelson projects win big at House of the Year contest
Two Nelson homes have taken top spots at the Master Builders House of the Year competition, which recognises residential building and design.
Mike Greer Homes in Nelson won the Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $450,000 category. The two-bedroom home built by the company in Stoke was described by judges as ‘‘the complete package’’.
‘‘It offers well-balanced design and functionality, with good detailing, workmanship and appropriate material selections. The home demonstrates excellent value for money, with the builder achieving a great result for their clients.’’
Mike Greer general manager James Petersen said the result was ‘‘incredible’’.
‘‘We’re really proud of the hard work that was put in by everyone. It’s really a team award.’’
The ‘‘modern take on a villa’’ was an attractive, weatherboard home with beautiful gardens, Petersen said. The owner had put her own touches on the design, and was ‘‘over the moon’’ at the award.
A home by Inhaus Developments in Redwood Valley, Richmond won the Nulook New Home $700,000-$1 million category.
The 360sq m home was the result of a good collaboration between home owner, architect and builder, judges said.
‘‘This well-designed home, with a sensible approach to detailing by the builder, makes this house feel very special. This home was a real test of the builder’s skills, and a first-class result has been achieved.’’
Two Christchurch homes took out the top prizes. A house by Metzger Builders was named Supreme House of the Year, and the Supreme Renovation award went to an earthquake rebuild project by Takahe Construction.
Registered Master Builders chief executive David Kelly said House of the Year epitomised building excellence.
‘‘Residential building continues to fuel the construction boom, and while these homes need to be built quickly and costeffectively, it must not be at the expense of quality.
‘‘House of the Year sets the standard of what is possible.’’