Hamurana house strikes gold
Astunning Ōmokoroa home has won gold in the Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. Also making the Top 100 in the country, it goes forward to the National House of the Year Awards which celebrate building excellence, quality and craftsmanship in New Zealand.
When owners Pauline and Mike started planning their new build, they never envisaged they would be rewarded with more than a dream home.
“We are delighted. With the help of our builders Belco Homes, we were able to turn our dream into a reality,” says Pauline. “To come out with a gold medal was a lovely unexpected bonus.”
For Belco Homes, the result continues a strong tradition of medal-winning builds. Their craftsmanship has achieved accolades at the highest level, triumphantly securing awards for every House of the Year competition they have entered since 2004.
Entered into the Altus Window Systems New Home category, it was the eye-catching timber features that enabled the house to stand out. A traditional Japanese method of charring timber, Yakisugi or Shou Sugi Ban, was used on the Siberian larch of the custom gate, garage and western wing. The remaining contrasting cladding, oiled natural larch, has given the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home a warm look and feel.
Unique features include a concealed handle-free door to a guest wing and a hidden loft – perfect for storage or as a play area ideal for the grandkids. Blonded American oak on concrete ribraft adorns the floor while extensive LED designer lighting showcases the home’s many architectural features.
Mike and Pauline’s love of fine lighting, airy spaces and comfort shows in the all-weather patio, a soaring living-room ceiling and bespoke imported fittings throughout.
“For us, the recent lockdown wasn’t a hardship. We got to stay home, enjoy and admire all of the hard work that had gone into the build,” says Pauline. “I know many are experiencing significant challenges building during the pandemic. But the team at Belco were very supportive and managed all of the logistics for us and what transpired was a very stress-free build.”
The national Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards are announced in November.