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The Most Unique Homes of 2024 as presented by HOME magazine

Once again in 2024, HOME celebrated our residential architecture with the HOME of the Year awards.

HOME Magazine
Last updated: 21 March 2025 | 5 min read
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The HOME of the Year awards 2024 celebrate New Zealand's most inspiring residential architecture. For the first time, a multi-unit project, Crosson Architects’ Boathouse Bay, won the top prize for its community-focused design.

Other winners showcase innovative solutions across various categories:

- A clever backyard minor dwelling by Strachan Group Architects

- A prefab tiny home series by Bonnifait + Associates Architects

- A sculptural bach by Nic Owen Architects

These award-winning homes demonstrate excellence in sustainability, creativity, and site-specific design.

The Most Unique Homes of 2024 as presented by HOME magazine

Home of the year

Rural home of the year 2024

Green HOME of the Year 2024

City HOME of the Year 2024

Alt & Reno HOME of the Year 2024

Small HOME of the Year 2024

Multi-unit HOME of the Year 2024

Readers’ Choice HOME of the Year 2024

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