WINNERS PROFILE
A custom build needs custom service PJH Constructions pride themselves on working collaboratively with clients to create unique, luxurious and award-winning homes SINCE founding the company in 2009, PJH Constructions director Paul Harms, and the team of 14, goes into each new build, extension and renovation he undertakes feeling privileged to have been chosen to help his clients make their home dreams a reality. The company’s entries in this year’s Master Builders Gold Coast Housing & Construction Awards are prime examples of the type of work PJH Constructions turn out, build after build. The entries included The Hamptons, Broadbeach Waters (Renovation Over $1M), Bajo El Sol, Burleigh Heads (New build $950K-$1.25M) and Coffeebush Crt, Reedy Creek (Best use of a sloping site). The Hamptons, Broadbeach Waters, was one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious waterfront homes, which was untouched since it was originally constructed in 1990 and was still immaculately kept for its age. The owner's brief was to transform this grand two-storey home into a glamourous Hamptons-inspired, coastal showstopper. Externally the existing heavily rendered walls were wrapped in weatherboard cladding for a Hamptons appearance. To create the desired look new windows and doors were installed, and white trims and feature trusses were also added to the gable ends. New timber arbour details, columns and quality natural stone features were added as was the installation of exposed rafters using a soft grey and crisp white colour palette. The unassuming front façade contrasts with the magnificent and extravagant home that can be viewed from the water; the final product is exquisite with classic high-end detail and luxury finishes. The home is enormous yet incredibly homely and would be considered an absolute dream home for most. Bajo El Sol draws inspiration from architectural elements from the Greek Islands, Mexico, Spain and Palm Springs while sympathetic to fitting into the Australian coastal suburb of Burleigh Heads. The brief was to design a family home with a resort feel with emphasis on raw locally sourced materials with texture and tone.
A subtle mesh of vertical paneling, timber awnings, bold curves and archways softened by rooftop greenery and lush boundary landscaping describes the front façade. Each perspective of this home differs from the other with unique features interlaced together to create a wholistic feel. Coffeebush Crt was constructed on a vacant sloping site located in an established area of the leafy suburb of Reedy Creek. The site, left untouched due to its challenging slope and solid rock base, may have deterred others previously but not that of mother and son clients and PJH Constructions. The brief was to design and build a large home with a bold and oversized façade utilising masculine materials and colour palette. The clients requested the home incorporate a modern flat roof, four bedrooms, pool, cook’s kitchen, games room and a fully enclosed basketball court. The sloped site posed difficulties due to the substantial rock base, poor access and steep incline.
More than 500 cubic metres of soil and rock needed to be removed following an extensive excavation with rock breakers. The construction process involved extensive crane use and hand labouring due to the access constraints. Although the project spans three levels, the build has been integrated into the slope to ensure a seamless and easy living home. From the front of the property the façade appears to be two levels and blends into the surrounding environment. A shotcrete retaining wall was also constructed surrounding a unique above ground pool. BCG Building Design worked closely with engineering consultants and PJH Constructions throughout the design phase to achieve the best outcome for all with this challenging sloping site while accomplishing the build within budget to create an impressive and unique home with high end features and luxurious finishes.
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