Awards and recognition.

Take a high end residential builder with a total commitment to quality, an extremely ambitious design emphasising one-off, handmade details, and a setting in the rolling vineyards of Waiheke Island. Include an adequate budget and sufficient time, and the results are truly spectacular.

Judges Citation: Woodworking skills were put to the test on a large scale in this beautifully designed Herne Bay home. The particular attention to detail and exceptional standard of finish throughout was an absolute pleasure to judge. Hand crafted wall panelling, cabinetry and joinery in every room has made fantastic use of high quality materials, and a rustic French Oak timber floor throughout gives this house a lovely family feel. This builder is a master of his craft and fully deserves the inaugural National House of the Year Craftsmanship Award.