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Home of the Year 2018: Kawakawa House

Following a nationwide search HOME has announced the winner of Home of the Year 2018. 

Introducing the winner of Home of the Year 2018

We are delighted to bring you the winner of Home of the Year 2018. Kawakawa House by Herbst Architects

Floating amongst the pohutukawa on a tricky site in Piha, the Home of the Year 2018 is an elegant response to a tough site.

Find out more about this winning project that has won this prestigious award and a $15,000 cash prize thanks our award sponsors Altherm Window Systems.

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