Waiheke Wonder

E1

Plans for an elegant “empty nest” home on Waiheke Island are swamped by a sea of mud and a tsunami of rising construction costs.

Lake Ōhau

E2

A cherished family holiday home at Lake Ōhau is rebuilt after destruction and near-death experience.

Concrete Californian

E3

A concrete, steel and glass citadel above a popular Auckland beach combines austere functionality with luxury living.

Waikanae Rammed Earth

E4

The dream of a sustainable rammed earth house at Waikanae risks crumbling in the face of building delays and steadily rising costs.

Lake Tahoe

E5

Two psychologists undergo their own stress tests building a Mountain Modern home overlooking Otago Harbour.

Tennis Court

E6

An old tennis court in Paraparaumu is set to become a couple's new family home but the project lobs up a series of backhanders.

Loburn Lifestyle

E7

A couple with peaceful retirement in mind, plan a rustic retreat in North Canterbury inspired by a Stealth Bomber fighter.

Whanganui Mid-Century

E8

A rambunctious retired bricklayer builds one final house, for himself and his ever-patient wife on their farm near Whanganui.