The latest episode of Grand Designs NZ showcased Sjy Mason's dream home on the remote Slipper Island.
Building on the un-serviced island meant the building team had to cross the dangerous Tairua sandbar in sometimes rough weather, while all building materials and tools - from timber to large equipment, like diggers - had to travel from the mainland by barge.
But it was all worth it.
"There's just a feeling of being in paradise," says Mr Mason.
"Architecture is not just about structure, form and space - it's also about transformation," says host Chris Moller.
"What Sky has done here is not only build a new home, he's also built a new life for himself and family. Living on a remote island means reconnecting with the elements and disconnecting with the larger world. Sky is searching for the perfect balance and here he has a chance to find it."
The full episode can be viewed at ThreeNow.co.nz, while a photo gallery of the home is featured below.
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