"You wouldn't know there was an existing building there."
It's also more than just a supermarket - it acts as a community hub, he added. "One of the judges commented that the supermarket had become a meeting place."
Mr Borman said he was pleased to see it had won the award as it was up against multi-million dollar buildings.
Chris Ward, the supermarket owner/operator, said the business stood out because it was a modern building with a historic twist. He said it also added value to the Greytown community, which fulfilled one of the criteria for the award.
"I think it's how the building and business fits into Greytown, it was in dire need of the service."
"We provide this service, and the building keeps within the look and style of the town."
He said the supermarket had also been good for the town's employment.
Last year, it was anticipated that 60 jobs would be created but the numbers have been better than that, he said.
"We have just over 70 staff, seasonally it fluctuates a bit, but we currently have 72 to 75 people employed."
"We are one of the larger employers in Greytown."
Over three months, the judging panel visited the properties of 78 finalists and awarded 17 properties with 'something special', a Merit award.
Evaluation criteria included economic and financial factors, project vision and innovation, design and construction, owner and user satisfaction, and sustainability and efficiency of operation.
The supermarket practises sustainability by recycling and using efficient energy systems.
Mr Borman said the building was insulated and the refrigeration and air conditioning was linked so excess heat or cooling could be redistributed to the other areas of the building.
"The air flow and how the power is used is the most energy efficient it can be," he said.
The supreme winner of the awards went to the ANZ Centre Auckland.
