Our contemporary house plans

Modern living, redefined. Make your mark with a contemporary house plan built for the way New Zealanders actually want to live.

Our latest designs lean into the mid-century modern style that has come back into its own: clean lines, low-pitch rooflines, light-filled open-plan spaces, and an easy connection between inside and out. They are the heart of our new Modern Living Collection, and they sit alongside the established favourites our clients have loved for years.

With a focus on functionality, natural light and genuine liveability, our modern plan range is less a style choice and more a way of living.

Clean, considered design. Contemporary homes strip back the unnecessary. Simple geometric forms and uncluttered lines create a sense of calm that lasts, and put the focus on spaces that are a pleasure to live in rather than just to look at.

Light from every angle. Large windows, highlight glazing and open floor plans flood these homes with natural light through the day. It lifts the whole feel of a space, and it is one of the first things people notice when they walk in.

Spaces that flex with you. A family's needs shift over the years. These layouts are designed to adapt, a media room that becomes a teenager's retreat, a study that becomes a nursery, so the home grows with you.

Indoor-outdoor flow. Sliding doors, covered alfresco areas and decks on the sun mean the living space extends well past the walls. With our summers getting harsher, covered outdoor rooms are fast becoming the feature people ask for first.

Explore our modern and contemporary house plans below.

The Omaha is mid-century modern at its most assured. Straight lines and highlight windows pull natural light in from every angle, while a central internal courtyard, reached from the open-plan living, the hallway and the entrance, gives you a striking view right through the house the moment you arrive.

Three bedrooms, with a master suite whose luxurious ensuite opens from both the bedroom and the walk-in robe.

A separate lounge or media room sits quietly off the main living, still framing that northerly courtyard outlook. Class and function in equal measure.

228.1m² | 3 bed | 2 bath | 2 living | 1 garage. Explore the Omaha house plan.

A refined, smaller take on our mid-century Motutapu, the Rakino proves a compact footprint gives nothing away on elegance.

Three bedrooms, a separate laundry and scullery, and a clever well-zoned layout. The open-plan living and dining centres on a north-facing kitchen that fills the space with light, and the master enjoys a walk-in wardrobe with direct access to a luxurious ensuite. Smaller in size, generous in feeling, and an entertainer's dream.

192.3m² | 3 bed | 2 bath | 2 living | 1 garage. Explore the Rakino house plan.

Architecturally striking and effortlessly liveable, the Opito brings bold design to everyday family life.

Cerano plaster and timber weatherboard cladding sit beneath a confident roofline, setting the tone for a home that is modern and welcoming in the same breath.

Open-plan living flows onto a covered alfresco, layered natural materials add warmth throughout, and a separate media room offers a quiet retreat. The private master suite comes with its own secluded patio, while clever zoning and architectural screening keep the spaces open yet defined.

211.3m² | 3 bed | 2 bath | 2 living | 1 garage. Explore the Opito house plan.

The flagship of the collection. The Motutapu offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate powder room, with a master suite that is a true retreat: a large walk-in wardrobe and a luxe ensuite with its own full bath.

The expansive kitchen, dining and living area is bathed in light and warmed by a fireplace for winter nights, with sliders opening to north, west and east decks for indoor-outdoor flow on every side.

A separate media room keeps the family sorted. A timeless nod to mid-century style, designed to make the most of north-facing views.

250.6m² | 4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2 living | 1 garage. Explore the Motutapu house plan.

A spacious family home and an unapologetic entertainer's dream. The Pakatoa's modern mid-century lines and large windows draw in light and open the home to the outdoors, while Abodo Vulcan cladding and feature bricks give it timeless street presence.

Inside there are four bedrooms, a study, a second lounge and a guest powder room, with the master thoughtfully separated as a private retreat.

A practical run between kitchen, scullery, laundry and garage keeps daily life easy.

255.4m² | 4 bed | 3 bath | 2 living | 1 garage. Explore the Pakatoa house plan.

The Ngā Roto is a modern four-bedroom design made for family living.

Open-plan living opens onto an entertainer's kitchen and dining area that leads to both covered and uncovered patios, giving you options whatever the weather.

The master enjoys a luxurious ensuite with a freestanding bath and a large walk-in shower. Smart design and a fantastic indoor-outdoor flow make it a warm, easy home.

268.1m² | 4 bed. Explore the Ngā Roto house plan.

A true entertainer's home, the Kano pairs a spectacular kitchen and scullery with spacious open-plan living and several alfresco options.

The luxurious master suite sits on the lower level with its own ensuite and dressing room, while upstairs you will find three double bedrooms, a study nook and a family bathroom. Plenty of room for family and guests alike.

271.2m² | 4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2 living | 2 garage. Explore the Kano house plan.

With an exterior that evokes a bird in flight, the Tuahiwi offers a personalised living experience like no other.

An oriental-inspired interior garden brings in natural light as a design feature, and the kitchen is a showpiece, with fluted cabinetry and a generous butler's pantry. 

The master suite is a light-filled retreat with a walk-in robe and a beautiful ensuite. A statement home for those after something premium.

241.0m² | 3 bed | 2 bath | 2 living | 2 garage. Explore the Tuahiwi house plan.

Made for big families and people who love to host, the Waihi delivers five bedrooms and three living spaces, including a theatre, plus a separate family bedroom wing.

The master suite is positioned for privacy, and a second living area among the bedrooms flexes between play, relaxation and entertainment.

A spacious kitchen with separate laundry keeps everything running, and a sheltered outdoor area means you can enjoy it whatever the weather.

303.5m² | 5 bed | 3 bath | 3 living | 2 garage. Explore the Waihi house plan.

This two-level design captures luxury living from the moment you step inside. A striking feature stairwell sets the tone, leading you into expansive open-plan living where indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly.

Filled with natural light, the kitchen, dining, and family areas create a warm, inviting space that’s perfect for entertaining or relaxed everyday living. The master suite is privately positioned on the ground floor, complete with a generous walk-in robe and a beautifully appointed ensuite.

Upstairs, family or guest bedrooms are complemented by a light-filled study space at the top of the stairs, along with a spacious, elegant family bathroom that enhances the home’s sense of comfort and sophistication.

268.0m² | 4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2 living | 2 garage. Explore the Wainui house plan.