The creative juices must have been flowing when a fruit drink magnate's celebrated new house was on the drawing board.
Now, the talented people behind the elegant new home have been recognised in the Auckland Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
The Masefield Ave property part-owned by Phoenix Organics director and former Charlie's boss Stefan Lepionka, who made millions when he and former All Black Marc Ellis sold out of the company, was the big winner named last night.
WG de Gruchy Construction was recognised for its work on the 800sq m Herne Bay property, which features a seamless flow from outdoor to indoor living with spacious dining and entertaining areas - and a swimming pool.
WG de Gruchy won awards for craftsmanship and outdoor living, and the House of the Year title and a Gold Award for the category covering homes worth more than $2m.