Mount home wins House of the Year

The national House of the Year winner in Mount Maunganui, built by Shaw Builders. Photo/Supplied

A new home in Mount Maunganui has been named the Registered Master Builders 2015 House of the Year.

Mount Maunganui firm Shaw Builders won the supreme title last night at a gala dinner attended by more than 550 guests from the building and construction industry held at the Langham Hotel in Auckland.

Shaw Builders won the coveted title of Registered Master Builders 2015 House of the Year with their striking beachside mansion, along with the Craftsmanship Award and the Westpac New Home over $2 million category. The company have a track-record in the national competition, having won awards for the last seven years.

The competition judges said Shaw Builders' winning house of the year was a well-designed home that exuded luxury with views and sun, polished Turkish stone tiling and superb negative detailing throughout.

"The well-designed upper-level outdoor area can be closed off from the prevailing winds with strategically-hidden sliding doors and a remote-controlled louvered roof. The luxurious ambience upstairs is complemented by a stunning, large gas fireplace."

Another standout feature was the ensuite with its polished marble tiling offset against dark-stained cabinetry enriching the light-filled space.

"This large, elegant home is well-balanced with a superb palette of materials, and has been designed and built for comfortable living. A beautifully crafted home that meets the needs of its owners. Shaw Builders must congratulate themselves on achieving this fantastic result."

Registered Master Builders chief executive David Kelly said the number of top-quality homes entered in the competition this year has been fantastic, reflecting the high standards maintained by its members in the Association.

All supreme, lifestyle and category winners were selected from 100 gold reserve national finalists, which were all involved in the 11 regional competitions held throughout New Zealand during July and August.

Registered Master Builders 2015 House of the Year results

SUPREME AWARDS

* Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders 2015 House of the Year

Shaw Builders for a home in Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

* Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders 2015 Renovation of the Year

Glover Homes for a home in Albany, Auckland

REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD

Shaw Builders for a home in Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

CATEGORY WINNERS

* Master Build Services Renovation Award up to $250,000

Mossman Construction for a home in Palmerston North, Manawatu

* Mitre 10 Renovation Award $250,000 - $500,000

Alteration Specialists Manawatu for a home in Palmerston North, Manawatu

* SafetyMate Renovation Award over $500,000

Glover Homes for a home in Albany, Auckland

* ITM New Home up to $300,000

Pepper Construction for a home in New Plymouth, Taranaki

* PlaceMakers New Home $300,000 - $400,000

Todd Starkey Builders for a home in Rangiora, Canterbury

* PlaceMakers New Home $400,000 - $500,000

Euro Construction for a home in Hamilton, Waikato

* James Hardie New Home $500,000 - $650,000

Arnott & Arnott Builders for a home in Foxton, Manawatu

* Nulook New Home $650,000 - $1 million

Dunlop Builders for a home in Wanaka, Otago

* Carters New Home $1 million - $2 million

Metzger Builders (MBL) for a home in Clearwater, Christchurch

* Westpac New Home over $2 million

Shaw Builders for a home in Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

* Builder's Own Home Award

Metzger Builders (MBL) for a home in Clearwater, Christchurch

* GIB Show Home Award

Gudsell Designer Homes for a home in Matamata, Waikato

LIFESTYLE AWARDS

* Resene Sustainable Home Award

Hybrid Homes for a home in Atawhai, Nelson

* Heart of the Home Kitchen Award

Sugrue Construction for a home in Merivale, Christchurch

* Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award

Ainsworth & Collinson for a home in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay

* Outdoor Living Award

Faulkner Construction for a home in Clevedon, Auckland