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Remodelled bungalows, a repurposed heritage distillery and isolated getaways were recognised in the diverse line-up of winners celebrated at the 2016 Otago/Southland Regional ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards.

A contemporary home of contrasts, a sun-bleached surfers' stay, a premier bar and grill restaurant and a Coromandel bush retreat were just some of the winning designs celebrated at the 2016 Waikato Regional ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards.

A cute compact house, a contemporary harbour home and a riverside marae featured in a diverse line-up of winning designs celebrated at the 2016 Bay of Plenty Regional ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards.

An historic worker’s cottage, a Chinese Methodist Church and a contemporary home inspired by mid-century modern architecture were just a few of the homes celebrated at the 2016 Canterbury/Westland Regional ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards.

A colourful home set among the vineyards and a home built on a challenging steep section were celebrated at the 2016 Nelson/Marlborough Regional ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards.