Standing in the Dunedin Town Hall, waiting to speak in front of a full house of designers, builders, and industry peers, I felt something familiar return - the same nerves that derailed my regional awards speech a couple of months earlier.

A refined coastal residence that marks a new chapter in Mount Maunganui’s architectural landscape.

This recognition celebrates how colour can shape mood, enhance connection with place, and elevate architectural experience.

For the Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau – New Home $1.5 million – $2 million category