Case studies

2026 Southern Registered Master Builders House of the Year Gold Award | APL New Home $1.5m–$2m

A refined Central Otago home defined by architectural detail, natural materials and spaces designed to work beautifully every day.

2026 Southern Registered Master Builders House of the Year Silver Award | Altus Window Systems New Home $750k–$1m

A compact architectural retreat built around an established oak tree, with smart planning, warm materials and every space working hard.

When Breenhomes was contracted to build six Housing Trust houses in the Hikuwai subdivision, the brief was for attractive,warm, low maintenance homes. A Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust (QLCHT) initiative, these Wanaka homes are built well above building code regulations – with a reduced footprint, but to a high-quality standard. Client Liaison Manager, Cara Woods, ...

Update – 2023: NOW SOLD! Our finished home in Alexandra’s Dunstan Park boasts a sophisticated design, clever use of space, quality appliances and efficiency features making it ideal for a family. With a compact 165sqm footprint of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large single garage with attic storage, and an open plan living area, the ...

It’s another world inside Sue and Scott’s* new Breen home at Tarras – influenced by an old gold miner’s cottage, but on a much larger scale. There are surprises around every corner, including the large internal schist stone wall and the hidden linen cupboard, cleverly disguised by American Ash wall panelling. This is the couple’s ...

An idea on Pinterest sparked a lightbulb moment for Rory McLellan when he was designing his family’s new seaside holiday home in Hampden. Wife Karen’s family owned the original bach onsite since the 1990s, and it had been added onto over the years for all of the summer crowd. Thinking of their ever-growing group of ...

Design for Living | ODT | 26 June 2019 Breenhomes is a dedicated division of Breen Construction Limited, catering to residential customers looking to build great homes. With 80 years’ experience, we are renowned for our quality, attention to detail, and innovative and forward thinking. Breenhomes have a passion for perfection and a strong focus ...

Looking out over the Bannockburn sluicings in a semi-rural landscape is the Lewis residence – a complete ‘design and build’ service by Breenhomes. The 3-bedroom home with office, 2 bathrooms and a separate toilet, is split into two wings with an outdoor dining area in the centre for privacy and shelter from the elements – ...