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The annual HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards and the HIA–CSR North Queensland Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom Awards recognise Housing Industry Association (HIA) members for quality workmanship, design excellence, professionalism and innovation, carrying on the strong legacy established by past winners.

The Queensland Housing Awards incorporate the winning entrants from the Brisbane, Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay and Gold Coast regions, while the North Queensland Housing, Kitchen

& Bathroom Awards pull together the regional winners from Cairns, Mackay/ Central Queensland and Townsville.

The quantity and calibre of projects entered into the 2022 awards program exceeded expectations across all categories, and this included many firsttime entrants. In 2022, there was also fierce competition from the Gold Coast, with entrants from this region taking out six honours in the Queensland Housing Awards, including Home of the Year.

The 2022 HIA–CSR Queensland Home of the Year, built by Mactech Constructions, is located in Palm Beach. The home exudes minimalist grandeur with its simple palette of materials belying the scale and complexity of the build. Off-form white concrete is the dominant feature and shapes virtually every aspect of the structure, from the thick slab roof to the smoothly contoured walls and floors. Flawless blackbutt shiplap cladding is used to great effect, curving along the facade.

Ash Moseley Homes was the winner of the 2022 HIA–CSR North Queensland Home of the Year for a stunning fourbedroom family home in Cairns. This home takes full advantage of its prized hillside position, with generous amounts of glass capturing panoramic city views and glimpses of lush rainforest at every turn. A home designed for entertaining, its outstanding visual appeal and clever design impressed the judges.

HIA members have a reputation for delivering quality projects that stand the test of time and the 2022 winners and finalists, some of whom are showcased over the following pages, provide proof of the high calibre of their work. Of course, the awards would not be possible without the support of the Queensland and North Queensland award partners and to them, HIA extends its sincere thanks. HIA also thanks its members for their participation in the 2022 awards program (the 50th held by HIA) and congratulates all winners and

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2022 HIA-CSR North Queensland Home of the Year: Ash Moseley Homes.

2022 HIA-CSR Queensland Home of the Year: Mactech Constructions.

Queensland’s finest Winners of the 2022 HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards

STEEL FRAME PROJECT: Kiadom Homes

INNOVATION IN HOUSING: Saltair Modular

KITCHEN OF THE YEAR: Urban Kitchens and Joinery

BATHROOM OF THE YEAR: Darren James Interiors

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN: Tapscott Build

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Bellevue Design & Constructions

APARTMENT COMPLEX: ARIA Property Group

APARTMENT OF THE YEAR: Mosaic Constructions

GREENSMART SUSTAINABLE HOME: Green Earth Homes

CUSTOM BUILT HOME OF THE YEAR: Mactech Constructions

DISPLAY HOME OF THE YEAR: Metricon Homes

OUTDOOR PROJECT: Dayne Lawrie Constructions

PROJECT HOME: Stroud Homes Lockyer Valley

RENOVATION/ADDITION PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Shoreline Constructions

SPEC HOME: Carmichael Build

SPECIALISED HOUSING: Alroe Constructions

TOWNHOUSE/VILLA DEVELOPMENT:

JTECH Design & Construct

TOWNHOUSE/VILLA OF THE YEAR:

Mactech Constructions

KITCHEN DESIGN: Darren James Interiors

BATHROOM DESIGN: Darren James Interiors

QLD HIA PROFESSIONAL SMALL BUILDER/

RENOVATOR: Watara Homes

QLD HIA PROFESSIONAL MEDIUM BUILDER/

RENOVATOR: Heisig Constructions

QLD HIA PROFESSIONAL MAJOR BUILDER:

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QLD APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR: Lorenzo Shrives

2022 HIA–CSR QUEENSLAND HOME OF THE YEAR: Mactech Constructions

HIA-CSR QUEENSLAND HOUSING AWARDS PARTNERS:

Spec Home: Carmichael Build.

Display Home of the Year: Metricon Homes.

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Achieving excellence

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CSR Queensland Housing Awards recognise the high level of skill, craftsmanship, design savvy and attention to detail you can expect from an HIA member. The awardwinning projects from 2022, some of which are showcased on these pages, were chosen because the judging panel considered the work to be of an exemplary standard. They ranged from modern villas to cutting-edge display homes.

Townhouse/Villa of the Year: Mactech Constructions.

Display Home: Metricon Homes.

Renovation/Addition Project of the Year: Shoreline Constructions.

Residential Design: Tapscott Build.

Apartment of the Year: Mosaic Constructions.

Spec Home: Carmichael Build.

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Specialised Housing: Alroe Constructions.

Outdoor Project: Dayne Lawrie Constructions.

Innovation in Housing: Saltair Modular.

Kitchen of the Year: Urban Kitchens and Joinery.

Bathroom of the Year: Darren James Interiors.

Apartment Complex: Aria Property Group.

Riviera revealed

A minimalist home set against a stunning ocean backdrop

Its design inspired by Brutalist architecture and radiating minimalist grandeur, this remarkable residence, dubbed Riviera and built by Mactech Constructions, won the highest accolade at the 2022 HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards — Queensland Home of the Year.

Claiming a sought-after location at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, this open-plan, uber-luxurious family home, designed by Brisbane architect Joe Adsett and completed in 2021, features a simple, pared-down palette of materials that the judges praised for “belying the scale of the project and complexity of the project”.

Class 1 off-form white concrete is the dominant feature and shapes virtually every aspect of the structure, from the thick slab roof to the smoothly contoured walls and floors. The home draws on the rough Brutalist beauty of concrete to make a strong design statement, yet counterbalances and softens the effect by the use of natural timber throughout.

Flawless blackbutt shiplap cladding is used to powerful effect, curving along the home’s facade and warming the communal and private areas of the five-bedroom, three-

bathroom one-storey abode. The same timber can be seen in the detailing of the precision-built custom cabinetry.

Mactech Constructions, under the guiding hand of director Nick McDonald, who was integrally involved every step of the way, cleverly elevated the home and used 3.5m-high recessed Vitrocsa glass sliding doors to ensure uninterrupted ocean views. An internal courtyard and pool subtly partitions the large kitchen, dining space and living area from the three-car garage and pool room, adding to the open feel of this spectacular beachfront property.

A home designed and built with a view to enjoying the finer things in life, including lavish entertaining against a stunning ocean backdrop, it also provides the family with everything they need for day-to-day living and more private activities. There is a cinema room for relaxed movie nights, a gym for staying trim, and a study for those business matters that can’t wait until the next working day.

Thanks to the generous size of the site (1194sqm) and frontage, it was possible to build the residence on one level, but due to the C-shaped design of the home, it is

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somewhat deceptive when viewed from the street. From kerbside, all you see are the off-form concrete gates but as you travel along the driveway to the internal courtyard, the ocean vista opens up and is all-encompassing.

It’s worth pointing out that while the simplicity of the offform concrete is what makes the architecture of the home so intriguing, the process involved in its creation is far from stress-free because the result you get is what you have to live with. When everything goes to plan and you get it right, as Mactech Constructions did here, the outcome is stunning.

The goal of the annual HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards is to acknowledge and celebrate the skill and commitment of the state’s builders and reward exceptional workmanship as demonstrated in a variety of projects that

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2022 HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards: Queensland Home of the Year and Queensland Custom Built Home of the Year

push the boundaries of design and construction innovation. Mactech Constructions — and Riviera — ticked these boxes, as did the project for which the company won the Queensland Townhouse/Villa of the Year award.

Mactech Constructions is an innovative, multi-awardwinning company specialising in the construction of custom luxury homes. Each individual home is tailored to meet the client’s unique needs and is delivered with the company’s customary personalised service, transparency and integrity. Mactech Constructions was founded over a decade ago and with its uncompromising commitment to quality and craftsmanship, it has developed a reputation for building some of the Gold Coast’s finest, most lavish homes, each displaying meticulous attention to detail.

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Place of retreat

Family living is at the heart of this luxurious modern home

Of modern, minimalist design, this sprawling custom-built home is a haven for owners Adam and Bec and their two teenage daughters. Designed to sit comfortably in its tranquil treed location in the once-rural town of Narangba on Brisbane’s outskirts, the low-set home is not just a place where the family can make memories, it’s the base for the couple’s business.

While it was imperative the new home incorporated an office from which to run their business, ensuring a sense of separation from the rest of the house was just as important. When the working day was over, they wanted to be able to shut the office door, enjoy the rest of the home and put business matters to one side.

They also wanted family living to be at the heart of their home so they worked with architect Ben Walters to create a distinctive H-shaped floor plan with a central zone where they could gather, entertain and enjoy seamless access to a landscaped outdoor space and inviting swimming pool.

“Our clients had built before with a project builder but this time around they wanted a custom builder who could provide the attention to fine detail required to bring their unique vision to life and give them the luxury family home they had long dreamed of,” says Jay Mostyn, owner of Luxury Lifestyle Homes.

Although Jay’s team were ready to go, commencement of the project was delayed due to COVID with the clients stuck overseas. When they did return, they worked closely with Jay, as well as interior designer Polina Radchenko, to ensure no detail was overlooked. In 2021, the four-bedroom home, which also features a cinema room, was completed.

“Every finish has been very carefully considered and professionally constructed. This includes the high ceilings and polished concrete floors that are a feature of this home. The same applies to the custom-designed joinery. From the butler’s pantry to the master bedroom, the cabinets and cupboards add to the feeling of luxury and complement the home’s minimalist architectural style,” says Jay.

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The sense of luxury continues to the step-up cinema room, the guest bedroom with ensuite, and the master bedroom, which is a lavish parents’ retreat. The master features custom sheer and block-out drapes, a beautifully designed wardrobe, and an ensuite that includes a freestanding bathtub, heated towel rails, a double vanity and a shower with a skylight.

The young ladies of the home are also exceptionally well catered for. They each have their own bedroom which is fitted out with a custom wardrobe and desk, and have easy access to an adjoining double bathroom.

The kitchen is the hub of the home and boasts a raft of expertly crafted features, including the curved island bench and the splashback and benchtop finished in 20mm Super Natural Premium concrete-look SmartStone. Combined with the flush ZETR power points and brushed gun-metal tapware, the look is minimalist yet high-end.

To capture the maximum amount of light and encourage air flow, every window in the home has been thoughtfully chosen and positioned. You will find fixed-panel glass,

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2022 HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards: Custom Built Home $1–2 million finalist

louvres, sliding windows and bifolds, all complementing the spaces they frame. Breezeways throughout the home help to deal with the hot climate, along with ducted airconditioning and motorised block-out roller blinds.

As you would expect with such a distinctive custom build, there were challenges. “The ceilings in the main living area are more than 5m-high, which created challenges with the completion of the finishes,” says Jay. “Also, this was a large structural steel installation — the framing for the expansive outside opening doors spanned around 9.5m — so the engineering approval and installation of this structure required special attention.

“The systemised processes we use as a business ensured Adam and Bec were always kept updated with what was happening,” adds Jay. “They also had the option to use our online portal during construction to keep abreast of our progress. Our commitment to open communication gives our clients peace of mind and reassures them their dream home is in the best hands.”

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Light and bright

Good things come in small packages as this home proves

As you enter this property, you can’t help but notice how light and bright the interior spaces are. Your attention is also drawn to the stunning timber-look parquetry tiled flooring that leads you through the wide, light-filled passageway into the large, open-plan living areas.

Natural light floods through the internal courtyard into the kitchen and living areas as well as the master suite and passageway, connecting these spaces, drawing the outside in, and giving the home a spacious, airy feeling.

When choosing this home as the Affordable Housing winner in the 2022 HIA – CSR Queensland Housing Awards, the judges commented that the level of finish in this onestorey home was equivalent to that of the higher-budget custom-built homes they had seen.

Bellevue Design & Construction is a bespoke custom builder working in the Gold Coast and greater Brisbane areas. It specialises in new home builds and knockdown-rebuilds and also offers an interior design service.

In many parts of Queensland, lots are getting smaller which means designers and builders are having to think more creatively about how they provide compact homes without compromising liveability. The call for houses of more modest scale isn’t just as a result of dwindling block sizes, though. Some people prefer smaller houses for reasons of budget or because they want reduced maintenance.

This light and airy, Hamptons-inspired, single-level home isn’t just affordable, it’s a great example of a spacemaximising floor plan. The ideal dwelling for a range of buyers, from growing young families to retirees and emptynesters, this home from Bellevue Design & Construction shows just what is possible when you’re not blessed with an abundance of space, but you are in the hands of an experienced custom builder.

This home has been designed to utilise every centimetre of space to create open, liveable areas. It’s a home that feels big and luxurious thanks to an innovative, well-considered floor plan yet has been cleverly built on a small template — and for a very affordable budget.

2022 HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards: Affordable Housing

When choosing this home as the Affordable Housing winner in the 2022 HIA-CSR Queensland Housing Awards, the judges commented that the level of fi nish in this one-storey home was equivalent to the higher-budget custom-built homes they had seen. Bellevue Design & Construction is a Gold Coast-based bespoke custom builder working in the Gold Coast and greater Brisbane areas. It specialises in new home builds and knockdown-rebuilds and offers an interior design service.

Sense of connection

Relax and enjoy the good life in these luxury townhouses

There are many reasons why townhouse and villa living is so popular. It is a low-maintenance choice, it can offer increased safety and security, it is viewed by some as a new way of enjoying a sense of community without sacrificing privacy, you have a higher level of amenities and, usually, it ensures you live in a prime location. If it’s the Whyte & Onyx townhouse development in Burleigh Heads you’re talking about, then you can add the opportunity to live in the lap of luxury to the list.

Built by JTECH Design & Construct, this award-winning Gold Coast development was a collaborative effort between the Raunik Design Group and JTECH. A confident fusion of modern and coastal design elements, Whyte & Onyx, comprised of two dwellings, impresses as soon as you approach it from the street. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the amazing cobblestone driveway that leads you to the resident 50-year-old olive tree.

Custom-made pivot doors and polished concrete floors invite you into the stunning development. Both villas feature a doubleheight void with generous pendant lights that complement a grand double-height floor-to-ceiling stone feature wall.

Concrete bench seating provides a place to rest while a custom staircase with tongue-and-groove timber treads leads to the first floor where you will find the bedrooms. With their looped wool carpets and beautiful linen sheer curtains, the luxurious bedrooms offer a place of sanctuary. The palette of colours, materials and finishes balances the duality of dark and light to create distinctive interiors. Large-format floor tiles, stone feature walls and warm timber veneers enhance the extravagant internal spaces.

Established in 2007, JTECH Design & Construct specialises in the integration of bespoke designs with the narrative of a property’s location to ensure year-round liveability. The company provides a full service, from site acquisition, design and project management through to construction and completion.

JTECH Design & Construct’s philosophy is that a home is a place of connection: to the surrounding space, but also to the people living within it.

HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards: Townhouse/Villa Development

Green is good

This new home ticks the boxes for style and sustainability

This Hamptons home in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast is a dream come true for the owner. Dubbed The Forest House because the rear of the home and the alfresco look out over the rainforest, it cleverly blends style and sustainability.

Located at the end of a cul de sac, the home, which was designed and built by Green Earth Homes, immediately captures your attention with its detailed double-gable roofline and wrap-around verandah. The traditional facade, with its mix of materials (render, cladding and decking) and black front door more than fill the client’s brief for a Hamptons-style home.

When you walk through the front door, you notice the entry is lined with traditional VJ panelling which guides

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2022 HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards: GreenSmart Sustainable Home

you into the heart of the home. As you arrive in the living space, the cathedral ceilings open the home to the forest backdrop while the triangular windows bring the outside in. The kitchen is a true statement piece with its designer rangehood, stunning island bench and Shaker cabinetry. The lounge room and dining room also showcase Shaker cabinetry complemented by feature VJ wall panelling.

The floor plan was individually designed for the client. High on the list was a separate dining room with views to the forest, a well-equipped office space, a guest wing with a secondary master bedroom and plenty of storage. While the look and feel of the home were important, so was building the home with sustainability and passive solar design in mind. This home’s design ensures effective cross-ventilation and ample natural sunlight. Northern breezes flow through the home uninterrupted while high windows allow natural light and warmth to flood the kitchen and living spaces. No- and low-VOC paints were used to reduce toxins and natural timber floors were installed in the living areas and entry. There is also a 6kW solar system, an R1.3 Anticon blanket, R2.5 ceiling batts and R1.5 wall batts to all external walls. This home shows you can build sustainably on a standard residential block and be assured the abode will sit in harmony with its environment, even in an estate.

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Modular mode

Relax in the lap of luxury in these chic modular apartments

Modular homes are growing in popularity as more and more people realise the benefits, which range from quick delivery times to the kind of quality control and precision-building you can only achieve in a factory setting.

Today, there are very few limits to modular building. Homes are available in a diverse range of designs and there is a high degree of customisation. Modular homes can be of multiple levels and on a grand scale or a simple single-module studio; they can also be delivered to, and installed on, sites that would prove tricky for a traditional build.

Queensland’s Saltair Modular has, over the years, constructed everything from one-bedroom studios to five-bedroom, multi-level houses, not to mention offices, boutique developments and this impressive luxury apartment project at The Ridge in Maleny, for which it won the Innovation in Housing award.

Set among the rolling hills of the lush Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and claiming the highest point in West Maleny, The Ridge estate is comprised of 14 luxury modular-built cabins and the newly completed, award-winning modular Ridge Apartments. The apartments complement the boutique accommodation on offer at The Ridge and provide guests with a choice of three fully self-contained, air-conditioned one-bedroom apartments that sit amid leafy surrounds.

Each Scandinavian-inspired unit is beautifully appointed and features a living space with a fireplace, a fully functional modern kitchen and such welcome luxuries as a spa bath. Each also has its own outdoor living space perfectly oriented to make the most of the breathtaking mountain views.

Similar care was taken with the exterior design, which draws inspiration from mid-century style. The exterior is finished in James Hardie Stria and EasyLap cladding in Woodland Grey with a rustic, gold-coloured Shadowclad feature. The look is modern yet timeless.

Achieving the required fire rating was essential and the building’s thermal resistance rating was increased by using a 60/60/60 Parti wall between apartments.

The company chose James Hardie’s fire and acoustic Intertenancy Wall System, a lightweight system designed for conjoined walls in multi-residential developments.

Given the slope of the site, there were certain engineering challenges that had to be addressed, all of which were expertly handled by the Saltair Modular team. In fact, the modular nature of the construction made building on the site easier and the disruption to the pristine environment minimal. Modular building is often a more cost-effective build method for sloping and unforgiving sites, and this project is proof of that.

The company’s motto is “Redefining the way you build” and its commitment to innovation is undeniable.

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2022 HIA–CSR Queensland Housing Awards: Innovation in Housing

Saltair Modular’s inhouse team of architects and building designers has developed a range of standard designs but can just as easily create a custom design to suit any site or any set of lifestyle requirements.

The team is also always at the ready to show clients how a quality controlled factory build can substantially reduce construction times and material wastage. Combined with a light footprint and less than 20 per cent of works occurring on site, the modular process offers a highly sustainable solution to many of the current challenges facing the building and development environment. For those who want to know more, the company encourages people to tour the factory or pay a visit to a display home.

Saltair Modular is Queensland’s most awarded modular builder and has won the Innovation in Housing award six times, an impressive achievement by anyone’s standards.

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Address: 41 Quanda Road, Coolum Qld

Phone: (07) 5446 2113

Website: saltairmodular.com.au

Room for all

A feature-packed home designed with families in mind

The Aston 224 is designed for today’s lifestyle, packing so many features into well-thought-out spaces that work. Aimed at families who prize functionality, space and comfort, Stroud Homes Wide Bay focused on the areas that count when building this award-winning spec home.

Near the front of the home you will find a generous master bedroom measuring just on 25sqm. This boasts a dream walk-in robe and a spacious ensuite with an elevated window that welcomes in natural light. The three remaining bedrooms are located in the opposite corner of the design where they are grouped around the family bathroom. This separation of sleeping quarters creates welcome privacy for parents.

Also located at the front of the home, right next to the entry, is a light and airy room that could be used as an optional fifth bedroom, study or home office. Or its use could change over time as a family’s needs evolve.

The bright and breezy open-plan living and dining area in the middle of the home is ideal for entertaining.

Complementing this area is a large and inviting undercover outdoor living space, accessed via expansive sliding glass doors, that is perfect for leisurely weekend family brunches or a Friday-night barbecue with friends.

For those who like to cook, the galley-style kitchen is a dream. The kitchen includes a built-in pantry, stone benchtops, a double undermount sink, feature tiles and an island bench with a breakfast bar. This is great for feeding the little ones or pre-dinner drinks with friends.

Creating a cohesive look, stone surfaces are employed throughout the home, extending from the kitchen into the laundry off the butler’s pantry and the bathrooms.

For growing families looking for space, flexibility and comfort, this home has it all. You can enjoy great family times in the open-plan kitchen, meals and family room zone and, on a purely practical level, there is ample storage — there’s even an extra storage nook in the double garage.

Catering for all tastes and streetscapes, Stroud Homes’ Aston 224 is available in a choice of five facades: Coast, Mountain, Urban, Classic and, as featured here, Hamptons.

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Best of the best

2022 HIA–CSR

North Queensland Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom Awards winners’ list

KITCHEN DESIGN: CCW Cabinet Works

KITCHEN OF THE YEAR: CCW Cabinet Works

BATHROOM DESIGN: MyStyle Homes (Qld)

BATHROOM OF THE YEAR: John Munro Builder

SPECIALISED HOUSING: MiHaven

GREENSMART SUSTAINABLE HOME: MyStyle Homes (Qld)

OUTDOOR PROJECT: New Home Solutions Qld & Campbells Kitchen Cabinets

TOWNHOUSE/VILLA DEVELOPMENT: Ash Moseley Homes

TOWNHOUSE/VILLA OF THE YEAR: Ash Moseley Homes

DISPLAY HOME: John Munro Builder

Spec Home: M Homes Townsville.

Renovation/Addition Project: Boscon Constructions.

North Queensland Home of the Year: Ash Moseley Homes.

SPEC HOME: M Homes Townsville

PROJECT HOME: Designer Homes by Develop North RENOVATION/ADDITION PROJECT: Boscon Constructions

CUSTOM BUILT HOME: Ash Moseley Homes

PROFESSIONAL SMALL BUILDER/RENOVATOR: New Home Solutions Qld

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR: Dean Kenny, Lancini Homes

2022 HIA–CSR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOME OF THE YEAR: Ash Moseley Homes

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he annual HIA–CSR North Queensland Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom Awards continue to recognise and highlight quality workmanship, design innovation and building excellence within the home building, kitchen and bathroom industries. The winners of the 2022 awards displayed the same highcalibre work as shown by previous winners, proving the depth of building and design talent to be found in North Queensland. Here are just a few of the winning projects from 2022.

Outdoor Project: New Home Solutions Qld & Campbells Kitchen Cabinets.

Spec Home: M Homes Townsville.

Renovation/Addition Project: Boscon Constructions.

Project Home: Designer Homes by Develop North.

Townhouse/Villa of the Year: Ash Moseley Homes.

Specialised Housing: MiHaven.

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Bathroom Design: MyStyle Homes Qld.

Display Home: John Munro Builder.

Bathroom of the Year: John Munro Builder.

Custom Built Home: Ash Moseley Homes.

Kitchen of the Year: CCW Cabinet Works.

GreenSmart Sustainable Homes: MyStyle Homes Qld.

Townhouse/Villa Development: Ash Moseley Homes.

Hillside haven

Capturing breathtaking views and claiming an enviable, up-on-high location, this luxury residence built by Ash Moseley Homes was awarded North Queensland Home of the Year for 2022 — and deservedly so.

Located in City View, Mooroobool — a mere 10-minute drive to Cairns’ CBD but a world away in terms of peace, privacy and pristine views — the impressive four-bedroom home is a testament to the prowess of the builder, Ash Moseley.

Embracing a wide hillside block, this stunning family home takes full advantage of its position, with generous amounts of glass capturing panoramic city views and glimpses of lush rainforest at every turn.

Contrasting textures and colours are elegantly balanced throughout. Note the cool tones of the porcelain tiles and

stone-clad walls against the warmth of the spotted gum flooring and the kitchen’s impeccably finished oak joinery.

Four separate slab levels create an undulating and stepped feel across the residence, while a skillion roofline adds volume and space. Maximising the tropical location, indooroutdoor living is encouraged through an expansive living and balcony area that includes a bar and a swimming pool that seems to be suspended in space. Several rooms provide access to this entertaining area, which is at the rear of the home.

A complex design built on a challenging site, the home is a confident mix of timeless and elegant finishes combined with coastal elements, such as the natural stone and timber cladding used in the living and entertaining spaces. It’s also a home built to keep its occupants comfortable in the tropical climate, hence the inclusion of such features as Hi-Lite louvres for cross-ventilation.

Photography: BWRM

Embraced by greenery, this Cairns home is picture-perfect

Expansive view-capturing glazing is a key feature of the home as are the glassed walkways that link the stepped levels of the four bedrooms with the living areas. A home built to cater for the family’s every need, it also includes a study, media room and gym.

For those hot and humid North Queensland summers there is the centrally located pool looking out to a tranquil view of distant hills, while for year-round entertaining there are extensive covered alfresco living spaces for lounging about, dining or sharing a drink with friends.

Awards

2022 HIA–CSR North Queensland Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards: North Queensland Home of the Year and North Queensland Custom Built Home

The kitchen is the heart of the residence. Boasting fine finishes, it includes a large island bench which anchors the space and is the gathering point for family and friends. The kitchen also features timber slatted fretwork, stone mitred benchtops, glass splashbacks and ample storage space.

Established in 1990, Cairns-based Ash Moseley Homes is run by owners Ash and Michelle Moseley who work as a team and are integrally involved in every project. Ash Moseley Homes has won multiple awards in the last three decades, living up to its motto: “Excellence in building”.

Contact details

ASH MOSELEY HOMES

Address: 37 Mount Milman Drive, Smithfield Qld

Phone: (07) 4038 3911

Website: ashmoseleyhomes.com.au

Go with the flow

A thoughtful design that is ide ally suited for narrow blocks

Designed to make the most of Townsville’s tropical climate and provide the ideal setting for relaxed indoor-outdoor living, the Stella display home from John Munro Builder is bright, light and full of thoughtful details.

Created to sit comfortably on a narrow block, thanks to clever design the interior feels spacious and inviting. This is achieved by the inclusion of extra-high square-set ceilings, open-plan living spaces, a colour palette predominantly comprised of fresh white, soft neutrals and timber tones, and the establishment of a seamless connection between inside and out.

From the light and airy interior living zone, the home flows directly out to the rear deck and the inviting entertaining area

Award

2022 HIA–CSR North Queensland Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards: Display Home

equipped with an outdoor kitchen. Access to this impressive alfresco space is via expansive sliding glass doors.

Perfectly positioned, the deck was designed to take in views of the adjoining bushland and gullies. Referencing the earthy natural beauty of the bushland, the alfresco area features a wall finished in random stone cladding which provides a backdrop to the Plungie pool. Affectionately known as Plungies, these pre-cast, prefabricated concrete pools are the perfect solution for compact outdoor spaces, serving as a means for cooling down on a sultry summer’s day and acting like a large water feature when not in use.

Inside the home, the kitchen is the social hub and the focal point of the open-plan living zone. Offering a splash of luxury, the kitchen boasts an island, benchtops and splashbacks in Calcutta marble; also, fixtures with a gold finish, warm-hued joinery and integrated appliances. The effect is sophisticated; the look streamlined.

From the street, the home makes a strong first impression. The white brickwork and shiplap cladding on the facade gives it a clean, modern-coastal look. A little warmth is added by the use of a timber door and portico ceiling.

Open seven days a week, the award-winning, beautifully styled, four-bedroom Stella can be viewed at the Harris Crossing Estate display village in Bohle Plains, which is located just 12km from Townsville.

Contact details

JOHN MUNRO BUILDER

Website: johnmunrobuilder.com.au

Taking it inside

Thanks to the close, collaborative relationship between the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and the Interior Design Association (IDA), the design and building industries joined forces to celebrate and recognise some of the state’s finest interior designers and stylists, cabinetmakers and builders at the 2022 HIA–IDA Brisbane Kitchen & Bathroom & Queensland Interior Design Awards — Awarding the Industry’s Best.

When assessing the 2022 award entries, the judging panel looked for innovative and creative interiors. It also paid particular attention to the creation and intelligent use

of space, whether proper planning had been employed, the use of furnishings and finishes as well as aesthetic presentation. For the interior design projects, additional consideration was given to the way in which the interior structures of the buildings were modified.

Highly regarded by industry members and consumers alike, the annual HIA – IDA Brisbane Kitchen & Bathroom & Queensland Interior Design Awards provide a vehicle for showcasing the latest in quality workmanship, value for money, inventive design, skilled use of materials and consumer desirability. Here, we present just a few of the innovative projects from both winners and finalists.

Renovated Bathroom of the Year: Darren James Interiors.

Kitchen Design finalist: Kitchen Gallery.

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Residential Interior Decorate up to $50,000 finalist: Bearcanvas Interiors.

Qld Bathroom of the Year finalist: Mactech Constructions.

Residential Interior Design over $200,000 finalist: KJK Interiors.

Kitchen Design: Darren James Interiors.

Display Home Interior Design & Decorate: Stylemaster Homes.

Renovated Bathroom $40,000-$100,000 finalist: Baihn & Ballie Constructions.

STYLEMASTER HOMES HIA+DIA AWARD WINNING OCEANVIEW DISPLAY HOME – BRIDGEMAN DOWNS

Those considering building a double storey home will agree, Stylemaster’s breathtaking Oceanview home design offers Queensland families a stylish approach to modern liveability and comfort.

As Queensland’s most awarded HIA builder, with an extensive history of impressive industry accolades for quality Bathroom, Kitchen, Housing and Interior Design projects, Stylemaster Homes are the experts when it comes to envisioning, designing and building unique luxury homes.

An architectural masterpiece offering many innovative features for the style conscious buyer. The dramatic curved staircase, double height entry void with skylight features, spectacular gourmet kitchen with deluxe butler’s pantry, podium level great room with media, games and bar areas, generous alfresco entertaining zone and a world class master retreat complete with award winning ensuite are just the beginning of the Oceanview’s key attractions. The stunning Oceanview display home is open for viewing in the Lomandra Park Estate, Desertrose Cres, Bridgeman Downs.

Visit stylemasterhomes.com.au for opening hours and display home details, latest offers, along with Stylemaster’s full home design range and stunning inclusions. Looking for advice on knock-down rebuilds or wondering how to begin your new home building journey – Stylemaster’s friendly and experienced new home consultants are ready to help.

Head Office – 07 3368 9700 www.stylemasterhomes.com.au Level 12 / 301

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Residential Interior Decorate up to $50,000: Earthborne by Design.

Residential Interior Decorate Project of the Year: Darren James Interiors.

Residential Interior Design Project of the Year: JTECH Design & Construct.

Residential Interior Design $50,000$100,000: Rome Design & Construction.

Renovated Kitchen of the Year: Urban Kitchens and Joinery.

Qld Kitchen Design finalist: Marble & White.

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Palm Springs vibe

Old and new meet in this sophisticated home renovation

Interior designer Karen Kunst of KJK Interiors and her team worked closely with Emmit Builders, as well as architectural firm, The Artificial, to renovate this 1921 California bungalow, giving it a Palm Springs vibe in the process and seamlessly integrating a new addition.

The goal was to transform it into a five-bedroom home with extra living spaces and all the amenities a modern family needs. “By re-orientating the kitchen we were able to accommodate a butler’s pantry and laundry behind,” says Karen. “And by eliminating the linen closet, we were able to add a bar area as well as extra shelving to the opposite side of the room. Changing the orientation didn’t just increase functionality, however; it maximised the uninterrupted Brisbane city views.”

The kitchen appliances are by Gaggenau and Liebherr with the addition of a Pitt cooker. Karen designed an oversized overhead exhaust for visual impact and to allow enough clearance for the cooker. The butler’s pantry was designed to provide ample storage (open and closed shelving) and include an integrated dishwasher, steam oven/microwave, undermount sink, and extra workspace.

“We designed a wine cellar, which was built into the natural fall of the block, TV cabinetry, an office desk, kitchenette and powder room to the separate living area downstairs. Turning this into a self-contained space futureproofed the home, enhancing its resale value,” she says.

“In the master bedroom, we incorporated a walk-in robe and an ensuite, both with high arched entrances. We also introduced subtle arches to the hallway, bar area and wine cellar. Skylights were also included in several key locations — the kitchen area, master ensuite and main bathroom — bringing more natural light into the home’s interior.”

Rendered stairwell walls and designer pendants adorn the beautiful entry which leads to the bridge connecting the old with the new while hand-blown designer wall lights feature in the hallways and wet areas, providing a subtle glow in the evening. Outside, the pool house and crazy-paved pool surrounds complete the Palm Springs-inspired picture.

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Contact details KJK INTERIORS Website: kjkinteriors.net

Photography: Andrea Nicolaou Award

HIA–IDA Queensland Interior Design Awards: Residential Interior Design over $200,000 finalist

KJK Interiors is an award-winning Brisbane-based interior design studio known for its creativity, high end finishes and attention to detail. KJK Interiors is a fast-growing studio, specialising in creating striking residential and commercial projects.

Colour your world

A bathroom design c ombining panache and practicality

Luxury combined with liveability was the apartment owner’s goal when she decided to update her tired old bathroom, recalls Kirsty Duncan, founder of Bearcanvas Interiors, who has more than 27 years’ experience across a variety of design platforms.

“The overall look was to be fun and exciting with loads of colour, and no expense was spared to achieve her goal,” says Kirsty, “but as this was the only bathroom in the two-bedroom apartment, I had to plan things extremely well with the builder so she wouldn’t be displaced from her home for too long.

“While she was prepared to forgo a shower and some storage, this bathroom also housed the washing machine

Award

2022 HIA–IDA Queensland Interior Design Awards: Residential Interior Design up to $50,000

and this needed to stay. The 1970s block/brick walls posed a challenge if the services were to move but the apartment was on the bottom floor with garages underneath, so having underfloor access helped with this.”

Kirsty enlarged the bathroom by adding in the toilet space. “Turning this into a shower room gave the bathroom more length and extended it into the wasted space of the hall,” she says. “By chasing the pipes into the wall, the now-enclosed toilet door end provided a framed wall for the twin shower and a niche. A nib wall was built to hide and house the plumbing needed for the bath and toilet.”

Instead of tiling it in white like the other walls, Kirsty made the nib wall a feature to visually link it to the shower. “Another small plumbing channel was needed along the vanity,” she adds. “This was made as small as possible, hidden behind the end of the bath, and tiled in white.”

The selection of finishes and fittings includes Meir tapware in Champagne with tile trims to match, custom Polytec Prime Oak Woodmatt cabinetry, a Smartstone Calacutta Manhattan benchtop, feature Zellige-look emerald-green tiles and sealed Bisazza Butterfly floor tiles.

“The final bathroom was a triumph with the owner saying she now never wants to leave the room!” says Kirsty.

Contact details

BEARCANVAS INTERIORS

Mobile: 0413 155 992

Email: kirsty@bearcanvasinteriors.com.au

Photography: John Downs Photography

Bearcanvas Interiors strives to create timeless beautiful spaces.

By taking your family’s personality, likes and dislikes and the way you move about your day into consideration, we develop concepts to ensure the home is not only comfortable and functional but aesthetically pleasing. We aim to create spaces that speak to your unique individuality, after all, no two people are alike, so no two designs should look the same either. All while making luxury an affordable reality in today’s world. This is what I love to do!

www.houzz.com.au/pro/bearcanvasinteriors

Photography by John Downs

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2023 HIA Award entries open

HIA Awards recognise the exceptional work undertaken by HIA members and reward excellence in workmanship, innovation and the design of homes, kitchens and bathrooms.

The best residential projects and superior business management are acknowledged through a diverse range of categories. Whether it’s an outdoor area, bathroom, multi-dwelling development, business acumen or a whole house, we’ve got an award category to enter in.

What will you enter?

• Homes, kitchens & bathrooms

• People & Business Awards (NEW)

• Apprentices and hosts

• Green homes

• Interior and building design

Index

Alroe Constructions .................................13

Andrew’s Custom Cabinets ......................41

Antech Constructions ...............................4

Aria Property Group .................................11

Ash Moseley Homes.................................44

Bearcanvas Interiors .........................60, 61

Bellevue Design & Construction .......24, 25

CCW Cabinet Works .................................39

Designing Interiors ..................................55

Direct Portable Buildings ........................67

Domayne Hire & Property Styling Qld .....56

Earthborne by Design ..............................53

Front Porch Properties .............................7

Green Earth Homes ...........................28, 29

Harvey Norman Commercial ...................43

Housing Industry Association ..................64

Interior Design Association .....................49

John Munro Builder ...........................46, 47

JTECH Design & Construct.................26,27

KJK Interiors ......................................58, 59

Luxury Lifestyle Homes .....................20, 23

Mactech Constructions ......................16, 68

Osnem Projects......................................... 2

Saltair Modular ..................................30, 33

Stroud Homes Brisbane North ................15

Stroud Homes Wide Bay ....................34, 35

Stylemaster Homes .................................51

Termimesh ...............................................62

Varian Construction ..................................9

Weathertex ...............................................63

Watara Homes .........................................36

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