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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE With the amount of building activity at a record high in most sectors of the industry in NSW, 2018 saw a number of major opportunities for the Master Builders Association (MBA), its members and industry to make a real difference on how we attract people to the profession of building.

The MBA’s focus on pre-apprenticeship courses for both new entrants and mature-age students, as well as strategies to attract, motivate and retain first-year apprentices, continued throughout 2018. New industry programs to attract more women and Aboriginal people to our industry, as well the introduction of a “Maths in Trades” course for high school students, were also undertaken. Further, in an exciting initiative between the NSW government and MBA, the association commenced a new training pathway “from Apprenticeship to Bachelor Degree” for a number of dedicated students.

Turning to this year’s awards, a record number of residential building projects were entered into the industry’s most prestigious awards program, the MBA Excellence in Housing and Pool Awards.

Our panel of judges faced the most challenging task of evaluating and selecting the very best projects from numerous categories, ranging from exhibition and contract homes to home units, house additions and renovations, aged care facilities, energy efficiency and secondary dwellings. This year, the judges inspected projects to a value of $1.4 billion — an extraordinary amount of work and an extraordinary feat for the judges.

On behalf of the MBA I congratulate all entrants and winners on the high standard of construction seen in so many projects and on very challenging sites. I also wish to thank our generous sponsors and industry partners, without whose support these awards would not be possible. And, of course, our dedicated judges who travel thousands of kilometres to personally inspect each and every entry.

Finally, congratulations to the Master Builder of the Year, EJ Constructions, and the MBA Young Builder of the Year, Mark Newman, from Newmark Constructions, for your outstanding achievements.

Martin Patience President, Master Builders Association of NSW

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CONTENTS President’s Message, Credits ........................... 4 Judging Panel ..................................................... 7 Master Builder of the Year .............................. 10 Young Builder of the Year .............................. 13 Awards Feature ................................................ 16 MBA Code of Conduct ..................................... 17 Winners’ and Merits’ List ................................. 18 Sponsors ......................................................... 319 Entrants’ and Advertisers’ Index ................. 322 Exhibition/Project Homes

Up to $250,000 .......................................... 20 $250,001–$300,000 ................................... 22 $300,001–$350,000 ................................... 30 $350,001–$400,000 ................................... 37 $400,001–$500,000 ................................... 45 $500,001–$600,000 ................................... 51 $600,001–$800,000 ................................... 54 $800,001 & over ........................................ 56 Design & Construct — House

Up to $500,000 .......................................... 60 $500,001–$800,000 ................................... 62 $800,001–$1 million ................................... 64 $1 million–$1.5 million ................................ 68 $1.5 million–$2 million ................................ 72 $2 million–$2.5 million ................................ 75 $2.5 million–$3 million ................................ 78 $3 million–$6 million ................................... 79 $6 million & over ......................................... 81 Contract Houses

Up to $500,000 .......................................... 82 $500,001–$650,000 ................................... 85 $650,001–$800,000 ................................... 89 $800,000–$1 million ................................... 92 $1 million–$1.5 million ................................ 98 $1.5 million–$2 million .............................. 103 $2 million–$3 million ................................. 108 $3 million–$4 million ................................. 110 $4 million–$4.5 million .............................. 112 $4.5 million–$5 million .............................. 117 $5 million–$6 million ................................. 119 $6 million–$7 million ................................. 121 $7 million–$8.5 million .............................. 123 $8.5 million–$10 million ............................ 124 $10 million & over ..................................... 125

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Town Houses or Villas/Dual Occupancy

Restoration

Up to $400,000 ........................................ 126 $400,001–$600,000 ................................. 132 $600,001–$800,000 ................................. 135 $800,001–$1 million ................................. 138 $1 million & over ....................................... 140

Open price category ................................. 264

Home Units

Affordable Housing

Up to $400,000 ........................................ 142 $400,001–$500,000 ................................. 150 $500,001–$700,000 ................................. 154 $700,001–$1 million ................................. 157 $1 million & over ....................................... 160

Open price category ................................. 271

Home Unit Renovation

Lifestyle Living Over 55s

Up to $500,000 ........................................ 163 $500,001–$1 million ................................. 166 $1 million & over ....................................... 168

Energy Efficiency Housing

Home Unit Renovation — External

Environmental Management Housing

Open price category ................................. 170

Open price category ................................. 284 Best use of timber .................................... 288 Best use of concrete ................................. 290

Granny Flats

Up to $100,000 ........................................ 171 $100,001–$150,000 ................................. 174 $150,001–$200,000 ................................. 183 $200,001 & over ...................................... 188 House Additions/Alterations/Renovations

Up to $250,000 ........................................ 191 $250,001–$350,000 ................................. 193 $350,001–$450,000 ................................. 195 $450,001–$550,000 ................................. 198 $550,001–$650,000 ................................. 204 $650,001–$700,000 ................................. 210 $700,001–$850,000 ................................. 215 $850,001–$1 million ................................. 220 $1 million–$1.2 million .............................. 226 $1.2 million–$1.35 million ......................... 230 $1.35 million–$1.5 million ......................... 233 $1.5 million–$1.75 million ......................... 236 $1.75 million–$2 million ............................ 238 $2 million–$2.25 million ............................ 240 $2.25 million–$2.5 million ......................... 242 $2.5 million–$3 million .............................. 248 $3 million–$4 million ................................. 251 $4 million & over ....................................... 254

Roof and Attic Conversions

Open price category ................................. 266 Adaptive Re-use

Open price category ................................. 267

Aged Care Buildings

Up to $20 million ...................................... 272 $20 million–$30 million ............................. 274 $30 million & over ..................................... 277 Open price category ................................. 279 Open price category ................................. 280

POOLS Traditional or Geometric Concrete Pools

Up to $50,000 .......................................... 292 $50,001–$100,000 ................................... 293 $100,001 & over ...................................... 297 Freeform or Natural Concrete Pools

Up to $100,000 ........................................ 299 $100,001 & over ...................................... 300 Display Pools

Open price category ................................. 302 Renovations

Open price category ................................. 303 Fibreglass Pools

Open price category ................................. 305 Lap Pools

Open price category ................................. 306 Spas/Portable Spas/Hot Tubs

Open price category ................................. 308 Residential Water Features

Open price category ................................. 309 Commercial Pools

Restoration & Addition

Open price category ................................. 310

Up to $1 million ....................................... 255 $1 million–$2 million ................................. 258 $2 million–$3 million ................................. 259 $3 million–$5 million ................................. 261 $5 million & over ....................................... 262

Commercial Water Features

Open price category ................................. 313

HOUSING AWARDS 2018 JUDGING PANEL ROSS FINNIE

Ross Finnie has worked in the construction industry for more than 40 years, managing projects of various types, sizes and complexity and specialises in health, safety, environmental and quality issues. He is a member of various organisations including MBA NSW, where he is a Gold member and a divisional ex-president of the Northern Suburbs Division. He is also a Certified Building Consultant and involved in Legal and Contracts plus Council of Management at MBA NSW, and the MBA representative on the WorkCover NSW Construction Industry Working Party and Standard Australia’s Construction Advisory Group. In addition, he is a member of Resolution Institute Australia and the NSCA — National Safety Council of Australia and has been secretary of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). Ross established his own business, TREW Enterprises, in 2012, which specialises in building, project management, restoration and heritage building works and as an expert witness and HSEQ and training consultant.

PAUL GIRDLER

Paul Girdler is a licensed builder with 48 years in the industry and a long-term member of industry associations. Initially working as a contractor, he obtained his Building Certificate in 1988, established his own business and undertakes projects across inner Sydney, specialising in residential renovations, extensions and restorations. He has been a part-time teacher designing and teaching Basic Home Maintenance for Petersham TAFE and teaching in the School of Building at Sydney TAFE.

experience in relation to solar and energyefficient house design, including energy utilisation in the domestic sector and thermal performance assessments. Max has been a committee member on a Standards Australia Review Committee BD/058 titled “Materials for the Thermal Insulation of Buildings”. He has been on the judging panels for the Building Designers Association Annual Design Awards, the Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing and Construction Awards, the Master Builders Australia National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards, and the Local Government Association Environment Awards.

Max is a founding member and former director of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA).

MICHAEL O’DONNELL

Michael O’Donnell is a licensed builder, accredited building consultant and is currently vice president of MBA NSW and chairman of the MBA NSW Housing Committee. He is the NSW representative on MBA Australia’s Residential Builders Council and is one of four industry representatives on the NSW Government’s Home Building Compensation Fund Underwriting Committee. Michael joined NSW homebuilder Huxley Homes in 1976 and in 1979 took over Huxley Homes’ new Regional Building Division. Michael left Huxley Homes in 1995 and established his own business, MKO Constructions, which specialises in the design and construction of residential extensions, renovations and first-floor additions. Michael has a Diploma in Building and Construction and Diploma in Workplace Training and Assessment.

PETER MASIA

Peter Masia is a building consultant and building designer, and former licensed building contractor, with more than 45 years in the design and construction of mainly residential projects ranging from alterations/additions/ houses to multi-dwelling/multi-level structures.

Peter spent 17 years appearing weekly on ABC Radio 702 answering listeners on building matters. He also featured on a Saturday morning program, The Woodies, for 11 years. He is co-author of the Don’t Do It Yourself Handbook, and chief consultant to Trade Secrets, Save $20,000 With A Nail, and Fix It Yourself.

Peter is a long-term member of the Master Builders Association, a former MBA Accredited Consultant and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macquarie University.

MAX MOSHER

Max Mosher is an energy consultant and has worked in the energy industry for more than 35 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and

Certificate. He is the director of Stream Constructions Pty Ltd, which specialises in architect-designed projects, domestic and commercial renovations. During his career, Stephen was a part-time teacher at Hornsby TAFE, teaching the building component of the Real Estate Certificate. He received the MBA Divisional Gold Member Award in 2012.

DANIELLE TOWNSEND

Danielle Townsend is a freelance editor at Universal Media Co, a well-known publisher of niche titles for the Australian and international markets. She has worked on numerous home titles including Grand Designs Australia, Pool + Spa, Australian Period Home Style, BuildHome, Poolside, Kit Homes Yearbook, Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing Awards Annual, Renovate, Kitchens and Bathrooms Quarterly and Home Design.

This is Danielle’s 15th year as editor of the Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing Awards Annual.

LEN TULLY

Len Tully completed a Bachelor of Architecture in 1975 and has more than 35 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, working mainly on projects in aged care, schools and churches. He has worked with several architectural firms in Sydney, including holding directorship positions. As part of his work, he managed designs through documentation to completed built projects. In 2012, he retired as director of T+E Architects but remains involved with the judging of the Masters Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction and Housing Awards.

SIMON PILCHER

Simon Pilcher commenced in the building industry in 1986, joining his family construction company. He completed his Building Certificate course in 1990. Simon is now managing director of C E Pilcher & Son Pty Ltd, a building company with more than 60 years of membership with MBA NSW and which undertakes residential, commercial and industrial construction work.

Simon is a past president of the Northern Suburbs division, a recipient of the divisional gold medal and has sat on the MBA of NSW Council of Management since 1994. Simon is currently deputy president of MBA NSW. STEPHEN RAYNER

Stephen Rayner has been a member of the Master Builders Association for 38 years.

He is a past president of the MBA Northern Suburbs Division and has been treasurer since 2008. Stephen holds a Carpenter and Joiner Trade Certificate along with a Clerk of Works

JOHN WORTHINGTON

John Worthington has been a member of the Master Builders Association of NSW since 1976.

He graduated from Sydney Technical College in 1971 and holds a building diploma. He also received a Timber Pest Certificate from TAFE in 1989, Master of Dispute Resolution from the University of Technology in 1998, Professional Certificate in Arbitration and Mediation from the University of Adelaide in 1999, Accredited Certifier Program (BSAP) from the University of Technology Sydney in 2004, and is an associate member of the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators. John was awarded national accreditation in 2008. He was chairman of the Building Consultants Council for nine years and a member of the Council of Management of the MBA for six years. John is currently engaged as a building consultant, acting as an expert witness in the Consumer Trader & Tenancy Tribunal and the court system in Australia.

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HEAVENLY HAMPTONS Gyllenpalm, an exquisite American Hamptons-style home of around 600m², sits on a Bronte site of approximately 1100m² with a 10m fall and has had significant landscaping works. There was a large amount of additional works and changes during the construction period yet despite this, the owners moved in for Christmas, 13 months after construction commenced.

There is extensive use of painted H3 LOSP-treated timber with banding, columns, beams, soffits and architraves externally; and internally with decorative ceiling beams and wall panels to achieve the Hamptons look. The floor finish throughout is an engineered roasted blackbutt oiled timber.

The windows and doors were changed from aluminium to painted rosewood timber as a just-in-time selection decision.

Considerable design detail changes were developed concurrent to the construction arising from this change.

The client had a significant amount of design detail selection ideas and requests to be determined during the construction period. The client and designer were on site every second day, using the workin-progress space to develop design selections in collaboration with the

builder, who also worked on developing the building detail with the trades and specialist suppliers. There were numerous set-out options and samples to achieve the verbally instructed desired outcomes.

Much of the civil engineering external works scope and design was determined during the construction period with very low documentation. New or upgraded retaining walls were built to the five neighbouring boundaries, existing retaining walls were removed and replaced and underpinning required. The initially designed and additional core-filled reinforced blockwork retaining, boundary and underground tank walls were changed to approximately 700m² of Dincel structural formwork-reinforced concrete walls. This allowed for easier material handling on the soft, sandy, sloping site and quicker wall construction, which also set up level work areas faster. These walls were faced with sandstone block, granite façade or render.

The site has a 40,000-litre re-use water tank, 50,000-litre OSD tank and a 45,000-litre pool. The excessive crossfall on the driveway prevented delivery of the 500m³-plus of concrete supply by a standard concrete truck, so instead, many mini truck deliveries were required.

The airconditioning, plumbing and electrical services had to be designed and coordinated during the construction period. Later, a full advanced electronic system was added during the construction phase. Due to the timing of the decision, this needed to be fast tracked, so the cabling was installed and sheeted over before the design was completed and the ICT contractor was selected.

To manage the many scope additions, design changes, selection development and changing building details, additional resources, fast tracking construction before design completion and reliable contractors were required in order to complete the

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works within the original timeframe. These resources included the two directors having more involvement than usual in the project, such as in design management and project management.

The joinery trade was resourced with three joinery contractors and the timber window supplier was carefully selected for quality, delivery and detail development.

The regular, reliable EJ Constructions trade contractors were used to bring the project to successful fruition.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: There were many entries this year, and the final selection for the Master Builder of the

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Year award was a very difficult one due to the high calibre of entries. After careful deliberation and discussion the judges all agreed on the winner based on many different criteria, including design, craftsmanship and finishes. This home delivered in spades and is an exceptional build despite difficult access and timeline constraints. The builder delivered a home with supremely impressive attention to detail and quality control. The build also included the demolition of the existing properties. The landscaping and pool at the front of the property were also included. The builder's project team

demonstrated an overall desire to achieve excellence in management skills and delivery of exquisite carpentry and joinery installations. The level of quality to all finishes was faultless. It’s no surprise that all judges agreed to award EJ Constructions the Master Builder of the Year award.

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MAKING HIS MARK Thirty-eight-year-old Mark Newman of Newmark Constructions always wanted to own his own building company. His father ran a small business and it was always a matter of when, not if, Mark would open his own company. Knowing that, Mark was selective in the roles and companies he worked for.

Unless the role offered good experience and had good people willing to teach best practice, Mark wasn’t interested.

After 20 years of industry experience, when the opportunity came for Mark to form Newmark Constructions, he did so on the back of two decades of investment in learning about the industry from within.

During this time, Mark completed his carpentry apprenticeship and worked as a carpenter for a number of years before completing further study. Initially, he completed a Certificate IV and a Diploma, before studying at university.

After nine years in business, Newmark has built a reputation as easy, professional and organised builders, skilled in their craft, who pay attention to detail and know how to translate unique designs into unforgettable homes.

At the heart of Newmark is a deep passion for working with visionaries and Mark gets great satisfaction from the important role that the company plays in every project. “There is nothing more fulfilling than standing on a spot where there was once soil, and knowing we’ve played a significant role in bringing an imaginary home to life,” says Mark.

Newmark partners with elite architects because the company believes building

better homes will create better connections, build better communities and contribute to a better world. Mark has developed a few key relationships with architects he works with on an ongoing basis year after year and believes in investing in long-term relationships with his favourite architects. “My clients get the best outcomes and we get the best clients as architects want the best builder for their clients,” says Mark.

Quality workmanship underpins Newmark’s approach to every element of its projects and the way that Mark runs the business.

For Mark, quality of workmanship is not only the way things look and feel at the end, but also the quality of the unseen work, and the approach taken to the work by all team members, contractors and consultants.

Mark currently sits on the committee of the Master Builders Northern Suburbs division as the junior vice president, and has been on the committee for the past two years. He also regularly attends Master Builder meetings at the Manly Warringah division where he is able to discuss current issues with a wide range of other builders.

He enjoys the opportunity for industry and personal development that is offered by the MBA, such as the recent visit with 40 other builders and industry professionals to the Hyne Timber mill and XLam factory near the NSW/Victoria border.

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The exceptionally high standard of building work achieved by all the candidates for the Young Builder of the Year award in 2018 presented the judges with the unenviable task of choosing a winner from a formidable field of builders who are continually raising the bar in terms of refinement and sophistication in building. The judges never cease to be amazed by the high quality of the entries, including entries that have not managed to win an award this year, but are nonetheless of a very high calibre.

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THE BUILDING INDUSTRY’S NIGHT OF NIGHTS The Master Builders Association of NSW’s Excellence in Housing and Pool Awards is the state’s most prestigious residential building awards. It celebrates excellence in construction, innovation and quality in the building and construction industry in NSW The Housing Awards showcases the very best in residential construction and attracts a broad cross section of the residential building sector, including project home builders, contract builders, apartment constructors and contractors specialising in additions, alterations and renovations.

This year saw a record number of projects entered, with the judges not only recognising the amazing quality of construction, but also noting the challenges of the many building obstacles successfully overcome, while maintaining excellent relationships with clients,

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subcontractors and design teams. The MBA Excellence in Housing Awards is categorised into 22 divisions extending over a diverse range of residential projects. The entire residential building spectrum is covered — everything from multi-million-dollar design-andconstruct projects, exhibition homes and townhouse developments to the best use of timber, energy-efficient housing and environmental management.

The judging panel personally inspected every building project entry, a crucial part of the judging process.

The winners were announced at a gala presentation at The Star in Sydney on 1 September, with the black-tie event hosted by television personalities Johanna Griggs and Andrew Daddo, and entertainment provided by comedian Nick Cody and the After Party Band.

The MBA congratulates all winners and acknowledges The Master Builder of the Year, EJ Constructions, and the Young Builder of the Year, Mark Newman from Newmark Constructions.

The MBA thanks its dedicated panel of judges and generous sponsors.

THE MBA CODE OF CONDUCT AND FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICE

Consumers and homeowners who deal with members of the Master Builders Association of New South Wales (MBA) can take comfort in knowing that all members of the MBA are required to subscribe to the association’s Code of Ethics and Code of Business Practice By joining the MBA, members give a commitment to adhere to the following principles:  Deal honestly and fairly with clients.  Recognise that fair and genuine competition is a fundamental service to which prospective clients are entitled.  Maintain a high standard of work and comply with the plans and specifications in the execution of all works undertaken.  Comply with prevailing building and construction codes for construction and work towards their improvement in the interests of structural efficiency, safety, and health.  Deal justly with employees and with those with whom members contract.  Conduct business so the health and safety of employees, of those with whom they contract and their employees, and of the community, are safeguarded.  Avoid all conduct or practice likely to discredit or do injury to the building construction industry and the MBA.

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Cooperate in aiding the advancement of the building construction industry.

Take every opportunity to render community service.

In addition to subscribing to the Code of Practice, members who carry on a business are required to subscribe to a Code of Fair Business Practice. The guiding principles are:  Fair and equitable dealings with clients and other industry participants at all times.  Compliance not only with the law, but with the minimum industry standards of conduct prescribed in this code.  Accountability for any transgressions of this code.  Promotion of an efficient, competitive, and ethical building and construction industry.  Providing the client with the confidence that using an MBA member is a better way of building.  Provision of the framework to continue industry reform and, in particular, change the adversarial nature of commercial dealings to that of the partnering concept of

utmost faith and fairness in all such dealings.

MBA members commit themselves to:  Act at all times with honesty, integrity, and responsibility, and in the spirit of good faith and fair dealing.  Engage in no conduct that is unfair, harsh, or unconscionable.  Engage in no practice which might tend to lower the standards applicable in the building and construction industry.  Observe both the spirit and the letter of the relevant laws of the Commonwealth, states, and territories in which they operate.  Understand the principle of fair trading legislation, including, but not limited to, the Trade Practices Act, by ensuring that all key management participate in appropriate educative training and compliance programs.  Bring any known breach of the code by a member to the attention of the MBA without delay.  Seek to further the objectives of the code.  Observe the principles of the code.

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WINNERS AND MERITS MASTER BUILDER OF THE YEAR Winner: EJ Constructions YOUNG BUILDER OF THE YEAR Winner: Mark Newman, Newmark Constructions EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES Up to $250,000 Winner: Thrive Homes $250,001–$300,000 Winner: Masterton Homes $300,001–$350,000 Winner: Adenbrook Homes — Northern Rivers & Tweed Merit: McDonald Jones Homes $350,001–$400,000 Winner: Rawson Homes Pty Ltd $400,001–$500,000 Winner: Burbank Homes $500,001–$600,000 Winner: Mojo Homes Pty Ltd $600,001–$800,000 Winner: Metricon Homes $800,001 & Over Winner: Meadowbank Homes Pty Ltd GRANNY FLATS Up to $100,000 Winner: Granny Flat Solutions $100,001–$150,000 Winner: ANSA Homes $150,001–$200,000 Winner: Prescom Constructions $200,001 & Over Winner: Code Green Pty Ltd DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE Up to $500,000 Winner: Code Green Pty Ltd Merit: BlueTongue Homes Pty Ltd $500,001–$800,000 Winner: Peninsula Homes Pty Ltd $800,001–$1 Million Winner: Construction By Design Merit: Elo Silo Pty Ltd $1 Million–$1.5 Million Winner: Palazzo Designer Homes Merit: Millbrook Homes $1.5 Million–$2 Million Winner: RE Building Pty Ltd $2 Million–$2.5 Million Winner: Gremmo Homes Pty Ltd $2.5 Million–$3 Million Winner: CplusC Architectural Workshop $3 Million–$6 Million Winner: Uniq Building Group Pty Ltd

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$6 Million & Over Winner: J Group Projects CONTRACT HOUSES Up to $500,000 Winner: Avanti Projects Group Pty Ltd $500,001–$650,000 Winner: PAH Innovative Construction Merit: Antara Homes $650,001–$800,000 Winner: Viva Living Homes Merit: Contemporary Homes $800,001–$1 million Winner: Patterson Built Pty Ltd Merit: Coastal Construction Group Pty Ltd $1 million–$1.5 million Winner: GN Williams Builders Pty Ltd Merit: BHI Builders $1.5 million–$2 million Winner: Buildability Constructions Merit: Aspire Constructions Pty Ltd Merit: Technique Build Pty Ltd $2 million–$3 million Winner: New England Constructions Merit: Gremmo Homes Pty Ltd $3 million–$4 million Winner: Evolve Building Group Projects $4 million–$4.5 million Winner: A J Anderson Building Pty Ltd Merit: Atlanta Building Pty Ltd $4.5 million–$5 million Winner: Bellevarde Constructions $5 million–$6 million Winner: Bellevarde Constructions Merit: GNC Quality Pty Ltd $6 million–$7 million Winner: Innovative Building Services $7 million-$8.5 million Winner: EJ Constructions $8.5 million-$10 million Winner: Join Constructions $10 million & Over Winner: Horizon TOWNHOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY Up to $400,000 Winner: Pioneer Building Group Pty Ltd $400,001–$600,000 Winner: Elliott Projects Pty Ltd $600,001–$800,000 Winner: Micrah Projects Pty Ltd $800,001–$1 million Winner: M J Minard Pty Ltd $1 million & Over Winner: Impero Constructions

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HOME UNITS Up to $400,000 Winner: Kingscorp Pty Ltd $400,001–$500,000 Winner: Uno Constructions Pty Limited $500,001–$700,000 Winner: TQM Design & Construct Pty Ltd $700,001–$1 million Winner: Made Projects Pty Ltd $1 million & Over Winner: GNC Quality Pty Ltd HOME UNIT RENOVATION Up to $500,000 Winner: Arc. Merit: CMS Consulting Pty Ltd $500,001–$1 Million Winner: Seamless Construction $1 Million & Over Winner: Agia Projects HOME UNIT RENOVATION — EXTERNAL Open price category Winner: Buildcorp Asset Solutions HOUSE ADDITIONS/ ALTERATIONS RENOVATIONS Up to $250,000 Winner: Apex Alterations and Additions Pty Ltd $250,001–$350,000 Winner: Bluestone Homes Pty Ltd $350,001–$450,000 Winner: DC Construction Co. Merit: Customconstruction Pty Ltd $450,001–$550,000 Winner: Albert Hall Building and Carpentry $550,001–$650,000 Winner: Boom Build Pty Ltd Merit: Unistruct Building Pty Ltd $650,001–$700,000 Winner: Diamond Build Australia Pty Ltd $700,001–$850,000 Winner: Green Anvil Co. $850,001–$1 million Winner: Bakker Built Pty Ltd $1 million–$1.2 million Winner: Genuine Building Services Merit: AJP Constructions $1.2 million–$1.35 million Winner: HiSpec Constructions $1.35 million–$1.5 million Winner: Newmark Constructions Merit: Williams Building Company $1.5 million–$1.75 million Winner: Agia Projects $1.75 million–$2 million Winner: Paul King Pty Ltd $2 million–$2.25 million

Winner: Bau Group $2.25 million–$2.5 million Winner: Real Constructions Pty Ltd Merit: Build By Design Pty Ltd Merit: SKOPE Constructions $2.5 million–$3 million Winner: Join Constructions $3 million–$4 million Winner: Pacific Plus Constructions $4 million & Over Winner: Sydcon Building Services Pty Ltd

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT — HOUSING Open price category Winner: Blue Eco Homes

ROOF & ATTIC CONVERSIONS Open price category Winner: Attic Group

POOL AWARDS TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS Up to $50,000 Winner: Elo Silo Pty Ltd $50,001–$100,000 Winner: Wright Pools NSW $100,001 & Over Winner: FreeStyle Pools

RESTORATION Open price category Winner: Platre & Deco RESTORATION/ADDITION Up to $1 Million Winner: Fix and Build Constructions $1 Million–$2 million Winner: Buildform Projects Pty Ltd $2 Million–$3 million Winner: Felsch Developments $3 Million–$5 million Winner: Sandlik Constructions Pty Ltd $5 million & Over Winner: Hi-Pac Constructions Pty Ltd ADAPTIVE RE-USE Open price category Winner: GNC Quality Pty Ltd AFFORDABLE HOUSING Open price category Winner: Growthbuilt AGED CARE BUILDINGS Up to $20 million Winner: Total Construction Pty Ltd $20 million–$30 million Winner: Cockram Construction $30 million & Over Winner: Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd LIFESTYLE LIVING OVER 55S Open price category Winner: P.R.A. Constructions Pty Ltd ENERGY EFFICIENCY — HOUSING Open price category Winner: Viva Living Homes

BEST USE OF CONCRETE Winner: Komplete Construction Pty Ltd Winner: Bellevarde Constructions BEST USE OF TIMBER Winner: Lighthouse Building Pty Ltd

FREEFORM OR NATURAL CONCRETE POOLS Up to $100,000 Winner: Tectonic Pools Pty Ltd $100,001 & Over Winner: Atlanta Building Pty Ltd DISPLAY POOLS Open price category Winner: Premier Pools Pty Ltd FIBREGLASS POOLS Open price category Winner: Compass Pools Sydney RENOVATIONS Open price category Winner: KMD Outdoor Construction LAP POOLS Open price category Winner: Wright Pools NSW Merit: Freedom Pools SPAS/PORTABLE SPAS/HOT TUBS Open price category Winner: Artesian Pools Pty Ltd RESIDENTIAL WATER FEATURE Open price category Winner: Premier Pools Pty Ltd COMMERCIAL POOLS Open price category Winner: Crystal Pools Pty Ltd COMMERCIAL WATER FEATURES Open price category Winner: Crystal Pools Pty Ltd

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES UP TO $250,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

LIGHT AND SPACIOUS The Sienna 22 is a beautiful home with a flexible open-plan design and generous alfresco, perfect for those who love to entertain. Its chic floor plan offers everything a modern family needs and makes excellent use of space while still maintaining a light and spacious feeling.

The thoughtful layout has been designed to promote cross ventilation, with the living and leisure areas on one side of the home and the bedrooms on the other. This allows for undisturbed rest after a busy week or a peaceful sleep for the kids while parents entertain guests.

Large windows in all rooms boost brightness, while the attractive Ascot façade ensures it stands out for all the right reasons.

Inside, the design and decoration features an on-trend neutral palette with timber accents, clean lines and well-proportioned fittings complementing the contemporary styling.

From the entry, the Sienna 22’s master suite is situated on the left, giving parents a sanctuary away from the kids’ bedrooms.

A large walk-in robe and ensuite adds luxury to this tastefully styled space. The other

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three bedrooms all follow, with the wellappointed family bathroom nestled towards the rear. All secondary bedrooms are generous in size and feature modern styling and built-in wardrobes for plenty of storage.

A kid’s lounge is also positioned in this part of the floor plan, allowing children their own space to entertain friends. For older children, this space could be used as a communal study area or teen retreat.

A feature-packed kitchen helms the home’s main living and leisure spaces, with an island bench overlooking the dining and living areas. A large walk-in pantry boasts excellent storage.

An architecturally inspired raked and paneled ceiling inspires a feeling of breadth and space complemented by the gorgeous glass stacker doors that flood the openplan living, dining and kitchen with natural light. Built-in cabinetry finishes the space, giving the whole room a clean look where everything has its place.

The Sienna 22’s covered alfresco area provides the perfect entertaining space and, in summer, an additional living space which

can be opened up to the home. Simple but tasteful decoration ensures a modern feel that balances the rest of the home.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Realising the dream of building a new home is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences a person can have. Thrive Homes exists to make those dreams a reality. The Sienna 22 on display in the booming south-west Sydney growth area of Airds is a classic family home comprising four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large feature-filled family dining and living area, together with a separate living space adjacent to the minor bedrooms. The home is being offered for just under $250,000, which is very affordable in this “thriving” Sydney new home market.

THRIVE HOMES

1 Homebush Bay Drive, Building F, Level 2, RHODES NSW 2138 Tel: 1300 921 383 Licence number: 301349C Design: Sienna 22 with Ascot façade

EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $250,001–$300,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

SWEET SYMPHONY Like the best orchestra, the Symphony series of homes brings together all the best aspects of design and blends them into one. The Symphony Executive is no different, adding even more extras to this remarkable floorplan, like a beautiful encore.

Just like the Symphony designs before it, the light-filled living area seamlessly entwines with the kitchen and dining space. Meanwhile, the home theatre is the perfect place to curl up to watch a good movie, and the master bedroom at the front of the home feels like an executive hotel suite.

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Cleverly divided between shared areas and personalised practical spaces, this home allows you to experience the best of both worlds.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: With the name Symphony Executive, this home is certainly characterised by a harmonious composition of the living areas. The design brings together all the best aspects of design and blends them into one remarkable floor plan. On entering the home, the judges were drawn into the light-filled living area, which seamlessly combines with the kitchen and dining area. The home caters for all the new

technology with a home theatre that can transport the owner into a new world and relieve the stress of the working week. It is cleverly designed so that shared areas and personalised trafficable spaces are separated to enable the owner to experience the best of both worlds.

MASTERTON HOMES

Corner Hume Highway and Sappho Road WARWICK FARM NSW 2170 Tel: 1300 446 637 Licence number: 35558C Design: Symphony Executive

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MASTERTON AGAIN PROVES THEMSELVES TO BE MASTER BUILDERS AT THE MBA AWARDS

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Each year the Master Builders Association (MBA) Building Excellence Awards recognises and celebrates the best builders, their teams and the projects they build. This year, Masterton have again proven themselves as master builders, taking away three prestigious MBA Housing Awards Southern Region of NSW as well as an award at the MBA-NSW Excellence in Housing, Pools & Spa Awards.

Winner for Best Display Home $200,000 – $250,000 The Symphony Executive MBA Housing Awards Southern Region of NSW Like the best orchestra, the Symphony Executive brings together all the best aspects of home design and blends them into one.

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Winner for Best Display $300,000 – $350,000 The Sanctuary Elite MBA Housing Awards Southern Region of NSW True to its name, this home truly feels like a sanctuary which you ^PSS UL]LY ^HU[ [V SLH]L ;OL :HUJ[\HY` ,SP[L JVTLZ Ä[[LK UV[ Q\Z[ ^P[O Ä]L SHYNL ILKYVVTZ I\[ ^P[O H SHYNL THZ[LY ILKYVVT and walk in wardrobe with a stunning balcony leading off the upstairs living area. There’s a small room that can be used for any purpose whether that be an added bedroom or a study. The downstairs area sports a large kitchen and living room perfect for having guests around as well as an impressive alfresco space.

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Winner for Best Granny Flat The Rose MBA Housing Awards Southern Region of NSW As lovely as its namesake, the Rose is a two-bedroom granny ÅH[ [OH[ ^PSS ^V^ MYVT [OL TVTLU[ `V\ ^HSR [OYV\NO [OL door. Its seamless design incorporates two well-proportioned bedrooms and a large open plan living area with a generously sized kitchen at its heart. There is ample bathroom and laundry space, as well as built in robes in both bedrooms THRPUN P[ [OL WLYMLJ[ MYLL Z[HUKPUN NYHUU` ÅH[ [V I\PSK ^OLU already building your main home with Masterton.

Winner for Best Display Home $250,001 to $300,000 The Symphony Executive 2018-19 MBA-NSW Excellence in Housing, Pools & Spa Awards Taking away yet another award, the Symphony Executive played the perfect tune for the judges. This single storey design home maximises space and is cleverly divided between shared areas and personalised practical spaces so you can get the best of both worlds.

Again recognised as Master Builders

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Masterton are proud of our achievements and it’s nice to see these achievements recognised by well-respected peers in the industry once again. Masterton is a rare example of a NSW business that’s been capable of enduring more than half a century’s worth of change and innovation—a period during which demand for housing has dramatically increased, technology has exploded and global economics has impacted on every facet of daily business. And that’s because Masterton are still committed to the same mission they started out with, to build tomorrow’s homes today.

You can see the Symphony Executive at Emerald Hills while the Sanctuary Elite and the Rose Granny Flat are on display at Warwick Farm.

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $250,001–$300,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

MASTERTON HOMES

Corner Hume Highway and Sappho Road WARWICK FARM NSW 2170 Tel: 1300 446 637 Licence number: 35558C Design: Harmony Exclusive

MCDONALD JONES HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 555 382 Licence number: 41628 Design: Essington Two

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $250,001–$300,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

MCDONALD JONES HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 555 382 Licence number: 41628 Design: Vienna

MOJO HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2765 Tel: 1300 006 656 Licence number: 269829C Design: Vibe 23

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $250,001–$300,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Bordeaux guest

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Moselle four with Grand Terrazza

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $250,001–$300,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

RAWSON HOMES PTY LTD

1 Homebush Bay Drive, Building F, Level 2, Suite 1 RHODES NSW 2138 Tel: 1300 223 345 Licence number: 33493C Design: Evoke 25 with Trend Façade

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $300,001–$350,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

LIVABLE & ADAPTABLE An impressive single-storey home design, the Orion features the Penrose façade and is one of Adenbrook Homes’ most popular designs.

The Orion is a livable and adaptable home design that effectively accommodates changing needs over a lifetime, without requiring costly and energy-intensive alterations.

The Orion is a design that transcends across a range of different demographics, as the multi-generational floor plan adapts to the growing and shifting needs of today’s families. Everything that you could ever wish for has been considered in the Orion or one of its clever design options.

Key features, finishes and fixtures were carefully selected not only because they are aesthetically suitable, but also achievable for cost-conscious clients.

A cleverly located study nook is positioned off the kitchen and bedrooms. The light-filled, open-plan kitchen, meals and family area optimise spaciousness. The Orion is also high accessible, incorporating space, wide hallways and seamless transition between various rooms.

A raised floor (3760mm x 1600mm) in the media room creates a cinematic experience.

Custom-built bespoke cabinetry features to the bar, media, family room, butler’s pantry, study, mud room and walk-in robe to match the kitchen cabinet joinery.

Quality Electrolux and Westinghouse appliances have been incorporated into the

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kitchen, which includes a Clark undermount sink, Dorf Vixen pull-down mixer, soft-close doors and drawers, J-Scoop finger pulls and drop-down door fronts to cabinetry. A walk-in butler’s pantry offers an abundance of storage. The 1000mm-wide kitchen island bench has base cupboards to the island bench front finished in 20mm essastone benchtops, including waterfall returns to both ends. The kitchen also features an appliance tower and feature LED strip lighting.

The contemporary façade is a mix of CSR PGH Cultured Stone, Hardies Primeline cladding, render and Colorbond, while inside is 100 per cent natural Cocomosaic White Patina internal wall cladding, made from eco-friendly coconut husks.

Porcelain 600mm x 600mm floor tiles were laid including to the entry and alfresco.

Innovative LED lighting is throughout including the kitchen, walk-in robe, courtyard and portico.

One specific challenge was the installation of the Cultured Stone, due to its distinctive handmade nature. The process was timeconsuming, as each individual piece needed to be meticulously laid to suit the random shapes.

This was a very similar process to laying natural stone, however, the finished result outweighs the labour-intensive installation.

Another challenge was the minimum habitable floor level in the area, due to the low-lying nature of the coastal development.

Construction levels had to be checked by a surveyor at site-cut, earthworks stage, and also at slab stage to ensure the required minimum heights were achieved.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The street elevation is modern and attractive, featuring a stone panel infill which complements but does not overpower the façade, along with louvred windows which give excellent ventilation. On entering the residence, the natural Cocomosaic White patina wall cladding made from ecofriendly coconut husks is a pleasing feature, along with the cleverly located study nook off the kitchen and bedrooms. The residence has a light-filled, open-plan kitchen, with the meals and family optimising space, along with the walk-in butler’s pantry that offers an abundance of storage. The wide hallways allow a seamless transition between various rooms such as the media room with its raised floor to create a cinematic experience, and featurepacked kitchen with Caesarstone benchtop and appliance tower.

ADENBROOK HOMES — NORTHERN RIVERS & TWEED

8 Kite Avenue BALLINA NSW 2478 Tel: 02 6686 6729 Licence number: 286000C Design: The Orion

NORTHERN RIVERS & TWEED

WINNER OF EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES THE ORION | 8 KITE AVENUE, BALLINA | $300,001- $350,000 Your local lifestyle builder of choice! √ AWARD WINNING DESIGNS √ EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE √ HIGHEST QUALITY FINISHES

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $300,001–$350,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

MCDONALD JONES HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 555 382 Licence number: 41628 Design: San Marino Executive 16

MCDONALD JONES HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 555 382 Licence number: 41628 Design: Bordeaux Urban

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $300,001–$350,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

MCDONALD JONES HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 555 382 Licence number: 41628 Design: St Tropez 15

NEW EDGE HOMES PTY LTD

Corner Hume Highway and Sappho Road WARWICK FARM NSW 2170 Tel: 1300 817 634 Licence number: 194617C Design: Argyle Elite

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $300,001–$350,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

BURBANK HOMES

3/88 Phillip Street PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 Tel: 13 BURBANK Licence number: 295627C Design: Kentmere 224

MOJO HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2765 Tel: 1300 006 656 Licence number: 269829C Design: Atrium 31

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $300,001–$350,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

EDEN BRAE HOMES

Level 3, 22 Brookhollow Avenue BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 639 468 Licence number: 120300C Design: Livingstone 22 Mk3

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Brunello four with Grand Terrazza

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $300,001–$350,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Chardonnay four

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Veneto 29 Guest with Grand Terrazza & Attic

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $350,001–$400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

HIGH-END FEEL A highly intelligent use of space means that although the Derwent has a narrow footprint and suitability for 10m-wide blocks, there is no compromise when it comes to design, inclusions and style.

This clever design boasts architectural features and finishes for a high-end feel complemented by sophisticated interiors and styling.

Clean lines in both the architecture and fixtures compel the eye to the simple beauty of natural elements such as timber, which is used extensively throughout the home, both in the living areas and bathrooms.

From the street, the rendered Regal façade is contemporary and promotes the feeling of light and space that is continued

inside by the use of large, strategically placed windows.

The two-storey design offers generous spaces throughout. This culminates in a large open-plan family space at the heart of the design that incorporates the large kitchen, living and dining rooms as well as access to a sizeable alfresco and separate rumpus room, which in turn leads through to one of five bedrooms. The astute positioning of this bedroom — which also features a built-in robe and private ensuite — ensures the Derwent can comfortably cater for extended families or multigenerational living.

Upstairs, the master suite is located at the front of the home and also boasts an elegantly appointed ensuite and

walk-in robe. A further three bedrooms are similarly positioned upstairs and all feature built-in robes and share the family bathroom.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The Derwent 27 with Regal façade exhibits a highly intelligent use of space on a narrow footprint which is suitable for 10m-wide blocks.

RAWSON HOMES PTY LTD

1 Homebush Bay Drive, Building F, Level 2, Suite 1 RHODES NSW 2138 Tel: 1300 223 345 Licence number: 33493C Design: Derwent 27 with Regal Façade

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $350,001–$400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

RAWSON HOMES PTY LTD

1 Homebush Bay Drive, Building F, Level 2, Suite 1 RHODES NSW 2138 Tel: 1300 223 345 Licence number: 33493C Design: Huntley 30 with Elite Façade

MASTERTON HOMES

Corner Hume Highway and Sappho Road WARWICK FARM NSW 2170 Tel: 1300 446 637 Licence number: 35558C Design: Sanctuary Elite

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $350,001–$400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

MCDONALD JONES HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 555 382 Licence number: 41628 Design: Miami 16

MCDONALD JONES HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 555 382 Licence number: 41628 Design: Castleton 34

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $350,001–$400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

MCDONALD JONES HOMES

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 555 382 Licence number: 41628 Design: Tulloch 31

FAIRMONT HOMES NSW

1/79 Lasso Road GREGORY HILLS NSW 2557 Tel: 4601 1981 Licence number: 113271C Design: Parkview 27

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $350,001–$400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Hayman thirty seven Twist

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Asquith thirty six

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $350,001–$400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Prosecco 34 with Grand Terrazza

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Piccolo thirty one with Grand Terrazza

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $350,001–$400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

EDEN BRAE HOMES

Level 3, 22 Brookhollow Avenue BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 639 468 Licence number: 120300C Design: Kew 27

EDEN BRAE HOMES

Level 3, 22 Brookhollow Avenue BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 639 468 Licence number: 120300C Design: Aria 28

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $350,001–$400,000 $100,001–$200,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL ACTRONAIR BRICKS

FOWLER HOMES PTY LTD

Suite 1D, 1345 The Horsley Drive WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 1800 606 675 Licence number: 113647C Design: Toorak 34

EDEN BRAE HOMES

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $400,001–$500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

SLOPING SITE STUNNER The goal for the Denman 257 was for a striking family home that caters for sloping land without compromising on style and functionality. Burbank Homes has certainly delivered on its intentions.

The workmanship applied in creating the home was immense, the project’s challenge laying in the attempt to create a visual wonder that still provides practicality, and all on sloping land.

The decision to create such a home was inspired by the atypical land in the ACT and regional NSW, which naturally has more fall than other growth regions around the country.

To create the floor plan, extensive collaborative research was undertaken by Burbank’s design team, who worked to ensure that everything required in a sloping design was considered and elegantly delivered.

The floor plan sits across two storeys, the first of which contains the perfect sanctuary for children or teens who crave break-out space within the family home. The space also provides a laundry, basement access, a rumpus and powder room.

As you walk up the staircase of stunning cantilevered stairs featuring a glass baluster,

visitors are greeted by a beautiful communal space that features a family and meal room, as well as an open-plan kitchen which looks out onto the cleverly placed study nook.

The family room opens out onto the alfresco, ideal for warm summer nights.

The room also features a built-in fireplace with vertical cladding that adds class to the living area.

All bedrooms are also on this floor, the standout being the master bedroom, which features an ensuite complete with a frameless shower screen and chic black tapware as well as spacious walk-in robes. Pendant lights create an immediate sense of warmth and modernity in the space.

When walking through the Denman 257, it’s easy to forget that the double-storey home was created for sloping blocks, its fine design cleverly masking the fact that its floor plan is so different to Burbank’s ‘regular’ home designs. The Denman’s quality craftsmanship, elegant aesthetic and liveability make it the ultimate family home for those with sloping lots in the ACT and NSW. JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Judges, when rating display home entries, place significant importance on how readily adaptable

the home is to suit multiple orientations, shapes and slopes of blocks. The goal of the Denman 257 was simple, and that was to create a striking family home that would cater for sloping land and provide access to the coveted winter sun to at least three sides of the home which is not dependent on the orientation of the owner’s individual block of land. The decision to create and display this home at Googong, a rapidly growing township just out of the ACT, was inspired by the typical block of land in the ACT and local Googong area, which tends to be more sloping than other growth areas.

When walking through the Denman 257 it’s easy to forget this is a home designed for sloping blocks of land as its initial feel is that of a typical double-storey home.

However, the design is in fact far from typical and reflects an elegant aesthetic and liveability, making it the ultimate family home.

BURBANK HOMES

3/88 Phillip Street PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 Tel: 13 BURBANK Licence number: 295627C Design: Denman 257

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $400,001–$500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

BURBANK HOMES

3/88 Phillip Street PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 Tel: 13 BURBANK Licence number: 295627C Design: Harlech 333

EAGLE HOMES

7–9 Norfolk Street LIVERPOOL NSW 2170 Tel: 9822 4755 Licence number: 66931C Design: Peacock

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $400,001–$500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

MASTERTON HOMES

Corner Hume Highway and Sappho Road WARWICK FARM NSW 2170 Tel: 1300 446 637 Licence number: 35558C Design: Brooklyn

ANSA HOMES

1 Winburg Drive EDMONDSON PARK NSW 2174 Tel: 1300 267 246 Licence number: 241220C Design: The Lellah

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $400,001–$500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

RAWSON HOMES PTY LTD

1 Homebush Bay Drive, Building F, Level 2, Suite 1 RHODES NSW 2138 Tel: 1300 223 345 Licence number: 33493C Design: Kingston 33 with Coastal Façade

GREENMARK HOMES

32 Azure Avenue DUBBO NSW 2830 Tel: 6885 3055 Licence number: 217655C Design: Greenmark Homes Display Home

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $400,001–$500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

MARKSMAN HOMES PTY LTD

PO Box 279 UNANDERRA NSW 2526 Tel: 4271 5200 Licence number: 3602 Design: The Lindeman Valley

BEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9616 0999 Licence number: 207765C Design: Piccolo thirty six with Grand Terrazza

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $400,001–$500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

FOWLER HOMES PTY LTD

Suite 1D, 1345 The Horsley Drive WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 1800 606 675 Licence number: 113647C Design: Republica 39

RAWSON HOMES

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $500,001–$600,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

RALPH LAUREN MEETS AMERICAN BEACH HOUSE The Enigma 46 is a magnificent home of grand proportions, offering five bedrooms and the essential upstairs casual lounge.

The design concept of the display at Billy’s Lookout took its cue from its proximity to the beautiful Lake Macquarie. A classic Hamptons feel has been adopted, starting with the grand Hamptons façade and continuing with the chic coastal look for the interiors (think Ralph Lauren meets American beach house).

The rear living area is a showstopper.

The combined kitchen, dining and living room, plus adjoining grand outdoor living area, really makes this home a true entertainer’s dream.

A beautiful textured stone-clad fireplace adds another dramatic element. The ceilings in the rear part of this home are much higher

due to the split-level nature of the block, all adding to the sense of drama and excess evident in Hamptons mansions.

The kitchen is a superb example of classic Hamptons style. The panelled doors, glass overhead cabinets, thicker stone benchtop and traditional coffered ceiling make this traditional-meets-contemporary-style kitchen a winner. Meanwhile, the coffered ceiling is a nod to the traditional homes of the Hamptons.

In the large outdoor living area is an an alfresco kitchen and dining area, plus a sitting area and firepit outside the living area window. This puts the finishing touch on the ground floor of this entertainer’s home.

Upstairs is the huge childrens’ activity area, a massive space that’s perfect for a kids’ play room or teen retreat.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: From the moment the judges entered this home, with its impressive foyer with a stunning staircases, they were aware that they were in a special home. The downstairs study can easily be

converted into a guest or sixth bedroom.

The ground floor has a home theatre, living and kitchen spanning the entire width of the design with an integrated outdoor room to accommodate the biggest of parties. A feature of this area is the beautiful textured stone fireplace which is complemented by a much higher-than-normal ceiling. The Hamptons feel has been adopted for this home and begins with the grand Hamptons facade and continues with the spacious freeflowing interiors. Care has been taken with the furnishing of this home, with the use of bright interiors, blue accents and textured surfaces all complemented by the golden oak timber floor that gives a nautical feel to the home.

MOJO HOMES PTY LTD

Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2765 Tel: 1300 006 656 Licence number: 269829C Design: Enigma 46

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $500,001–$600,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

EAGLE HOMES

7–9 Norfolk Street LIVERPOOL NSW 2170 Tel: 9822 4755 Licence number: 66931C Design: Princess Parrot

FOWLER HOMES PTY LTD

Suite 1D, 1345 The Horsley Drive WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 1800 606 675 Licence number: 113647C Design: Hemisphere 38

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $500,001–$600,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

FAIRMONT HOMES NSW

PO BOX 988 NARELLAN NSW 2567 Tel: 4601 1981 Licence number: 113271C Design: Balmoral 42

RAWSON HOMES PTY LTD

1 Homebush Bay Drive, Building F, Level 2, Suite 1 RHODES NSW 2138 Tel: 1300 223 345 Licence number: 33493C Design: Novera 34 with Elite Façade

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $600,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

CONTEMPORARY LIVING The Designer by Metricon Metro 31 redefines present-day urban living, combining stylish family living with a compact floor plan. The Metro 31 with Stamford façade at Calderwood, North Macquarie exemplifies the ‘affordable luxury’ Designer by Metricon range.

This four-bedroom, two-bathroom, double-storey home is available in three floorplans and is ideal for knockdown and new build projects. The Metro 31 is designed for narrow blocks just 10.5m wide and incorporates clever design elements that create a spacious, contemporary home.

The Hamptons-inspired Stamford façade is on-trend, yet timeless in design and is achieved through a harmonious combination of materials including cement render, Monier Atura roof tiles, and Scyon Linea cladding boards. The combination of external materials achieves an aesthetically attractive façade that is also resistant to the region’s harsh weather.

The moment you walk into the Metro 31, one is struck by the unexpected space and volume. A critical design element was ensuring that the home did not feel narrow and confined, despite its modest width.

Upon entry, the most obvious feature is the powerful and impressive void. The timber stairs are a focal point and have been designed to not face the front door, obeying the design rules of Feng Shui.

Adjacent to this area is the study nook.

The space has been designed to have some privacy (with a timber screen cleverly separating this area), but still provides access to family members who may be enjoying the other living spaces. The study nook also features plenty of natural light and a stunning view of the pool through an

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expansive and well-placed window.

At the rear, the open-plan living area emphasises free-flowing spaces and indoor/outdoor living. Large doors allow the outdoors to feel like an extension of inside, all year round. Stacker doors create a beautiful aspect to the rear, allowing that all-important seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The kitchen is large for a home of this size and the two-pack cabinetry finish with Shaker profile is a signature Hamptons design feature. There is also an abundance of storage and an island bench. The butler’s pantry accesses both the kitchen and laundry for extra convenience.

Upstairs is the double-storey void and two ‘porthole’ windows. Another nod to the Hamptons is the cladding finish to interior walls. The second level also features a second living space designed as a breakout space. The large leisure room has abundant natural light, is well

proportioned and has plenty of room.

The master bedroom, located to the back of the first floor for added privacy, boasts the feeling of a five-star hotel suite, with its spacious ensuite and walk-in robe.

This stunning display home effortlessly delivers a truly Hamptons-inspired living environment.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: On entering the residence, the judges were impressed with the volume of space, and the impressive void complemented by timber stairs. Metricon has answered the challenge of building a genuinely large home on a small block with the Metro 31 in both design and style.

METRICON HOMES

Building E, Level 4, 32 Lexington Drive BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 786 773 Licence number: 174699C Design: Designer by Metricon Metro 31

EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $600,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

FAIRMONT HOMES NSW

PO BOX 988 NARELLAN NSW 2567 Tel: 4601 1981 Licence number: 113271C Design: Celestia Grande 44

BLUETONGUE HOMES PTY LTD

3/85 Lasso Road GREGORY HILLS NSW 2557 Tel: 9046 8000 Licence number: 195792C Design: Flinders 35MKII

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $800,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

TRADITIONAL BUILDING METHODS The Harrington, a recently completed display home at the new HomeQuest Village, has been constructed using Meadowbank’s traditional building methods over every stage of construction. Construction for this project started with a unique footing, brickwork and infill slab engineered design.

This provides an extremely sturdy foundation for the home.

The frame is built from specially selected timbers, cut and assembled on site using a maximum stud spacing of 450mm, which provides an extremely strong and sturdy foundation for the roof area. To ensure that the roof is perfectly pitched, roof frames

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were cut and assembled on site using specially selected timbers.

Curved bricks and shutters on the front exterior façade add to the timeless grace of this home.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: When the judges viewed this home from the street they were impressed by the clear-cut lines of the façade, the smooth curved rendered brick sills and curved heads to the two windows adjacent to the entry. The judges were particularly impressed by the builder’s relentless attention to detail in all aspects of the construction and finish. The traditional methods employed by Meadowbank flow throughout the home, with all

joinery works being to an exceptionally high quality. Bathrooms, ensuite and laundry are functional, well planned and finished to the highest standard. The kitchen features the most magnificent benchtop, which is complemented by the layout of the kitchen cupboards and is a compliment to the designer’s careful planning and the meticulous workmanship displayed.

MEADOWBANK HOMES PTY LTD

1/53 Grandview Street PYMBLE NSW 2073 Tel: 9875 4411 Licence number: 39196 Design: Harrington

EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $800,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

HUME BUILDING PTY LTD

20 Pembroke Parade WILTON NSW 2571 Tel: 4630 8967 Licence number: 192907C Design: Hume 596

HUME BUILDING PTY LTD

20 Pembroke Parade WILTON NSW 2571 Tel: 4630 8967 Licence number: 192907C Design: Pacific 488

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EXHIBITION/PROJECT HOMES $800,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ACTRONAIR

METRICON HOMES

Building E, Level 4, 32 Lexington Drive BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 1300 786 773 Licence number: 174699C Design: Signature by Metricon Bordeaux 57

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TRADITIONAL TRANSFORMATION The design brief for The Cottage was to design and build a residence that resembled a traditional sandstone cottage. The building does indeed achieve the appearance of a relic from the past: a traditional sandstone building set in a picturesque bushland setting.

The client initially envisaged a timber cottage but, due to fortuitous circumstances with a nearby site excavating boulders that were ear-marked and destined for landfill, Code Green was able to have the oversized boulders delivered to site for recycling and re-use. The sandstone was meticulously hand cut and shaped into manageable sizes to create enough sandstone blocks for the construction of the home and the remaining off-cuts were used in the landscaping.

Inside is a light and open floor plan, seamlessly interconnecting the kitchen, lounge and bedroom. Topping it all off, most literally, is a classic roof design created via a separation between the dual roofs; one achieved via a weatherboard trim linking the weatherboard gabled ends; ensuring that the appearance of the metal roof didn’t overwhelm the mystique of the sandstone.

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A deliberate passive-solar design concept was used to achieve and exceeded the BASIX compliance and has garnered an esteemed 8.5-plus-star NatHERS rating, thus ensuring the creation of a reliable, topperforming dwelling.

Cross ventilation is an extremely important consideration in building design, especially in the instance of natural sandstone-style buildings. As the orientation of The Cottage was fixed facing south, the internal design was created with an opposing orientation in consideration of comfort levels. Windows were strategically located to allow for ultimate cross-ventilation performance.

The Cottage provides natural thermal properties emanating from the natural sandstone, boasting high thermal mass so that it absorbs heat during the day and releases the element at night; slashing heating and cooling costs. A fireplace was added for additional heat in winter, enough to heat the entire dwelling. Ceiling fans circulate the airflow in summer to eliminate mosquitos.

Every building material utilised in The Cottage was used with an eye toward eco efficiency.

The roof was insulated with R2.3 Anticon roof mat, while additional insulation was installed between the rafters to increase the insulation

to R4. The selection of glass on this project was critical, and Code Green selected highperformance Low-E glazing for all windows and doors, thus ensuring maximum thermal performance from all the windows.

The floor was a concrete slab built over an insulated polystyrene base that provided an insulative barrier between the natural earth and the concrete slab, allowing for natural temperature balance. The natural sandstone is an extremely dense stone, and able to withstand the effects of acid rain and other natural corrosive substances, and is tough enough to endure repetitive freezeand-thaw cycles.

This structure was built to endure just about any weather. A perimeter awning was installed around the dwelling, including the large carport; which acts as additional protection from the afternoon sun flowing inward from the west, to allow for yearround external entertainment and activities regardless of the weather.

Saving the sandstone boulders from being used in landfill, bringing them back to life through the use of old hand-crafted techniques and incorporating them into the build as well as the use of recycled bricks around the external areas allows for a beautiful transformation.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The builder met the clients’ brief, he not only designed the home but delivered a stunning one-bedroom sandstone cottage of open plan. Various building materials and techniques captured the surrounding environment with careful attention to detail, especially the re-use of materials, many recycled from site.

CODE GREEN PTY LTD

Suite 1, 6B Cowper Wharf Road WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011 Tel: 1300 766 889 Licence number: 209886C Design: The Cottage

DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE UP TO $500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

BLUETONGUE HOMES PTY LTD

3/85 Lasso Road GREGORY HILLS NSW 2557 Tel: 9046 8000 Licence number: 195792C Design: Sapphire 21 MKII

STROUD HOMES WOLLONGONG

4/12 Beverley Avenue WARILLA NSW 2528 Tel: 0431 176 036 Licence number: 292294C Design: Wildflower 216

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $500,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

BEACHSIDE FAMILY BEAUTY This winning home, adored by its owners, recently featured on the Channel 9 TV show, Open Homes Australia. The design needed to work to CDC regulations to allow for a large rear garage/shed to be built, to house the clients’ retirement project, the construction of a 1942 Boeing Stearman bi-plane.

The need for a side access driveway and large western side setback, due to a neigbouring council walkway, reduced the buildable envelope of the home significantly. Peninsula Homes designed the home with an open-plan flow through, from front to rear, to allow both airflow and ocean views to be enjoyed from all parts of the home. The floor level of the home was raised 300mm above the old home,

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which made a considerable difference to the views obtained from both the ground and first floors.

Passively designed, the predominantly lightweight construction, together with Earthwool bulk insulation, allows the home to react to the local environmental conditions by cooling down quickly with the sea breezes on summer evenings.

Similarly, the angled first floor deck allows winter sunshine to penetrate the glass door, warming the home when it’s needed.

Being a beachside family home, hardwearing Quickstep Impressive Ultra laminate flooring was specified. Complementing the laminate is rough-sawn recycled hardwood, which was skilfully used to clad structuralsteel posts, build window seating and a custom barn-style door.

Deceptively small in terms of square metres, this home provided excellent value for money, while still delivering on intrinsic design features, using industry-best products.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Peninsula Homes has designed and built a quality home to a tight budget on a fixed-price contract.

The home has been designed to take into account the spectacular water views from many areas. Exceptional finishes, both externally and internally. Carpentry works were undertaken by in-house craftsmen with excellent execution. Great value for money.

PENINSULA HOMES PTY LTD

Suite 2403/4 Daydream Street WARRIEWOOD NSW 2102 Tel: 9997 7248 Licence number: 216074C

DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $500,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

GREMMO HOMES PTY LTD

Unit 102, 7 Hoyle Avenue CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 Tel: 9894 1633 Licence number: 125862C

AVANTI PROJECTS GROUP PTY LTD

54 Bungarra Crescent CHIPPING NORTON NSW 2170 Tel: 0412 315 725 Licence number: 255877C Design: CASA Romeo

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

PROVINCIAL LUXURY Exclusive, private and sophisticated, the Hovell Way Residence is the epitome of provincial luxury and sits quietly and understated in a street surrounded by modern homes.

This two-storey, four-bedroom, threebathroom, two-car garage residence is a combination of light-filled living and vast proportions in a renowned tree-lined street.

The underlying principle of the design is to be as spacious as possible and to provide the opportunity for the owners to live both internally and externally with friends and family.

A distinguished façade introduces elegant interiors finished to high standards, highlighted by double-height voids which, upon entering the home, draw your line of sight through to the beautifully landscaped internal courtyard and rear yard.

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At the forefront of classical timeless design and sophisticated low-maintenance living, the perfect balance of formal, casual and entertainment areas is achieved across the two levels, which revolve around an elegant void wrapped in wrought iron.

A private study with French doors opens out to a secluded internal courtyard, formal living and dining rooms lead off the foyer and casual living rooms are bathed in northern light. The home offers exceptional space culminating in a family living and dining zone with a spacious stone kitchen with a concealed scullery drawing in light from the north and west. An internal courtyard brings the natural light and greenery of the private landscaped garden inside, with terraced areas for entertaining.

Reflecting the considered sense of space are four luxurious bedrooms and a main bathroom finished in quality stone.

The palatial master bedroom suite offers a large walk-in robe and ensuite boasting a double shower and spa. These private spaces are complemented with finely crafted bespoke joinery throughout the home, a simple luxury that will make life here a pleasure.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Great value for money. The two-storey home is more than 500m² with exceptional interior finishes, plasterboard, ceilings, tiling and painting.

The exterior showed great attention to detail. A worthy winner for under $1 million.

CONSTRUCTION BY DESIGN

11 Butler Avenue KELLYVILLE NSW 2155 Tel: 8882 9012 Licence number: 221981C

DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

ELO SILO PTY LTD

14/14 Polo Avenue MONA VALE NSW 2103 Tel: 0410 343 764 Licence number: 238652C Design: The Container

BUILDCRAFT CONSTRUCTIONS

46 Bruhn Circuit KELLYVILLE NSW 2155 Tel: 8814 7701 Licence number: 162141C

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

PIONEER BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD

Suite 288, 377 Kent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Tel: 0414 888 654 Licence number: 215847C

BUILDRITE SYDNEY

71 Grantham Road SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 Tel: 0422 252 044 Licence number: 237584C Design: Classical French Kellyville Home

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

GN WILLIAMS BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 1/20–24 Princes Highway YALLAH NSW 2530 Tel: 4256 8290 Licence number: 76321C Design: Coastal Indulgence

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

AT EASE This Elizabeth Hills residence appears completely at ease in its suburban atmosphere, while emitting elegance and everyday luxury in a comfortable setting.

This modest brick veneer home, located in Sydney’s south west, was designed as a double-storey dwelling in order to maximise the amount of external open space catering to outdoor living and landscaping. Stacked neatly over two levels, with the ground floor comprising of a split level, the design seeks to balance the relationship between the expansive views of the south, while taking advantage of the natural light from the north.

The lower level ground floor accommodates the entrance, office and guest room with ensuite and walk-in robe.

The upper ground floor comprises of the living, dining, theatre, kitchen and scullery.

Leading up to a fully cantilevered staircase,

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the first floor comprises of two bedrooms, three-way bathroom and a large master suite with his-and-hers robes and a large ensuite.

Due to the southern orientation of the block, the dwelling was designed to allow as much ventilation and natural light to flood the internal living areas as possible.

Atriums are located in the entrance and the middle of the dwelling, and corner glazed windows feature to the living areas on the northern elevation.

As energy efficiency was critical to the client’s needs, the entire first floor is wrapped in Dulux Exsulite cladding finished in polymer render, as the clients wanted to make sure that the building’s thermal and acoustic performance was paramount in creating a comfortable and sustainable dwelling. This also allowed for a higher quality of finish, while being economical as the project had to be completed in a timely manner.

The interior of the dwelling is

characterised by a robust use of materials from a limited palette and simple details. Extensive use of timber veneer and stone gives a contemporary yet sophisticated feel to the dwelling, creating a warm domestic atmosphere while also being practical and durable for everyday use.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: An excellent example of a quality project by a young builder of just 31. The level of detail, design concepts and execution of finishes was faultless. The builder also carried out much of the carpentry work himself.

A very well-deserved winner.

PALAZZO DESIGNER HOMES

8 McMaster Avenue MIDDLETON GRANGE NSW 2171 Tel: 0408 690 543 Licence number: 284083C Design: Elizabeth Hills Residence

DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

MILLBROOK HOMES

Level 5, 7–9 Irvine Place BELLA VISTA NSW 2153 Tel: 8015 7766 Licence number: 260570C

Building Excellence with Passion C O N TA C T PA L A Z Z O AT:

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

CAT22 CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

20 Bedford Street NORTH WILLOUGHBY NSW 2068 Tel: 0413 676 010 Licence number: 259660C

CLINTON BUILT PTY LTD

7/21–25 Monro Avenue KIRRAWEE NSW 2232 Tel: 0477 977 117 Licence number: 265724C Design: Greenhills Beach

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

CHATEAU ARCHITECTS + BUILDERS

Level 2, Chateau House, 56 Cecil Avenue CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 Tel: 9634 6888 Licence number: 6323

CHATEAU ARCHITECTS + BUILDERS

Level 2, Chateau House, 56 Cecil Avenue CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 Tel: 9634 6888 Licence number: 6323

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $1.5 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

FAMILY VALUES Designed by Gilsenan Associates and built

by RE Building, this decidedly modern knockdown rebuild project is located on a headland adjacent to a nature reserve, and remains sympathetic to its surrounding environment.

The original home had been in the family for 80 years and two generations had grown up in the house. Being an important part of the redevelopment of the family home drew RE Building to the project.

The home comprises of a concrete garage and first floor slab, brick-veneer first floor walls and a structural-steel outer frame with timber-frame infill and cladding to the top level. A main design feature, which, according to RE Building, was one of the most exciting parts to build, was the cantilevered first floor slab and timber-slatted off-form concrete balcony that turns the lower elevation of the building towards the commanding south-easterly ocean views.

Numerous ongoing measures to reduce environmental impact and running costs were implemented in the home’s design.

A solar heating system incorporates 6kw

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of panels, a 5kw inverter and a 10Kwh battery storage unit. To date, over the sixmonth usage period, the system has only used, stored and exported energy back into the grid. The evacuated tube solar hot water system has 25 evacuated tubes, a 250-litre storage tank and a gas booster.

Eighty per cent of the roof area is directed into a 10,000-litre water tank, which is connected to the irrigation system.

The house is positioned to maximise use of cooling north-easterly prevailing summer breezes through the generous door and window openings on both levels. Although the house does have air-conditioning, it is rarely required due to the passive cooling of the dwelling. Efficient design allows for maximum natural lighting throughout, minimising energy use.

Double glazing features to all south-westfacing windows and doors, with blinds that automatically deploy early afternoon and retract at sunset. Windows to the north-western elevation all have adjustable external louvre shutters to assist in blocking the western sun in summer, while allowing for passive heating in the cooler months.

The home reduces environmental impact by blending into the environment through the use of earthy external paint colours.

Resene Cool Colour paint on the exterior assists in reducing external thermal heating effects.

Overall, this project has a lowmaintenance approach with extremely good passive design and cost effectiveness for the owners.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Although a costplus project, budgets had to be met. It was a difficult build with stringent boundary restraints and deep excavation requiring 800m³ of soil removal. The structure has incorporated different building materials in the design to achieve environmental elements and visual aspects. Interior finishes highlighted excellent quality control.

RE BUILDING PTY LTD

PO BOX 1582 MONA VALE NSW 1660 Tel: 0402 913 081 Licence number: 238281C

DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $1.5 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

RE BUILDING PTY LTD

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $1.5 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

EAGLE HOMES

7–9 Norfolk Street LIVERPOOL NSW 2170 Tel: 9822 4755 Licence number: 66931C Design: King Eagle

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $2 MILLION–$2.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

SLEEK AND MODERN This home is the epitome of sleek and modern design. Its minimal form is enhanced by the use of stone, concrete and timber, which adds texture and simultaneously emphasises the sheer volume of the building. Despite its scale, the home maintains subtleness and the restrained colour palette reflects the elegant and stylish appearance.

A key challenge for the build was the concrete and masonry structure. While being unconventional to the area, it provides a naturally cool element to the living spaces. The build incorporates a four-storey design with seven individual but subtle levels in total. This includes a luxurious home theatre, gym, rumpus and games room, lift, bar, large living and

dining, all in open spaces.

The cohesiveness of the exterior and interior is evident as soon as you enter the home, with beautiful polished concrete floors and the monochromatic colour scheme. The concrete tread monostring staircase is an interesting feature and appears to float. The abundance of natural light is created with the use of large windows, elevated ceilings and open spaces. Design features of the home include architecturally square-set reveals and P50 shadow cornices, timber accents through screening and cladding and an injection of personality through painted internal black doors. While there is a restrained colour palette in this home, it still has a warm and inviting feeling, especially as you move through the home and

transition onto engineered oak floorboards that maintain the home’s sophistication.

A standout feature of the home is the master suite and its distinctive ensuite.

Encompassing an open concept plan, the space becomes one and enhances the minimal style of the house. The master suite has a luxurious ‘his-and-hers’ walk-in robe, creating an extremely lavish space for the owners.

The home is well appointed and features modern fixtures evident in all Gremmo designs; underfloor heating for an adequate temperature-controlled climate, ducted gas fireplace, camera system, Sonos music system, Easy Living Home Elevator and soundproof in-home theatre room with home theatre smart wiring. The photovoltaic system and a 10,000-litre water tank enhance the sustainable value of the home. All toilets, external tap and the irrigation system are reticulated through tank water, and the sun is used as a source of energy.

This entertainer’s home is not limited to the interior space, with large doors opening onto the alfresco areas creating an indoor/ outdoor room, perfect for parties.

Overall, the home has a complete feel from the front façade to the collaboration of landscaping and pool. Everything has been thoroughly thought through and executed to the highest standard.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Over the past years, Gremmo Homes has built many homes of varying designs and costs.

This year, Gremmo Homes has delivered a quality home with an excellent calibre of outstanding finishes. Both judges concurred a worthy winner.

GREMMO HOMES PTY LTD

Unit 102, 7 Hoyle Avenue CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 Tel: 9894 1633 Licence number: 125862C

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $2.5 MILLION–$3 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

A FUSION OF MATERIALS Iron Maiden House, located in the heart of Longueville, was constructed for a family of five. Designed to celebrate the Sydney climate, it has generous living and entertaining areas which have unobstructed connections to the outdoors while providing privacy for the owners on their exposed parcel of land.

The extruded profiles of the Iron Maiden House offer two closely linked building wings.

Reflection ponds that carve through the two forms separate the open-plan living area from the private spaces.

The construction demanded exactitude and ingenuity from the team, particularly the site foreman, due to the complexity of the form. Generated by the project architects in 3D in response to the exposed corner lot, the buildings’ roof and wall planes were compound mitred and sloping in two directions and the project contains multiple level changes. Additionally, the structure was built predominantly in steel. This meant good design and planning before delivery to site was essential. Uncommonly, the site team had access to a fully functional 3D model to

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refer to throughout the building process.

Iron Maiden House is a series of gabled steel portal frames that step down in height as you progress down the length of the site.

As the portal frames step down, the cladding treatment changes from completely enclosed internal spaces to partially enclosed outdoor rooms and finally to an unenclosed skeleton nearest to the swimming pool. These have the potential to become overgrown with creeping plants over time.

The resulting internal spaces are well crafted with cathedral-like proportions. The frameless appearance of the windows internally and externally was achieved through precise detailing to the steel structure. The oversized glazing panels demanded the steel frame was temporarily opened at parts to allow the smooth installation of the glass. To ensure junctions remained seamless, particularly around pond locations, internal and external corner details were well considered and required accurate, custom fitting by the door and window sub-contractor.

The project features concealed gutters that were incorporated into the roof structure to enhance the acute angles of the form.

Unique flashing conditions were required to

reconcile the various slopes of the wall and roof pitches across the two wings and CplusC worked closely with its roofing sub-contractor to achieve the finished outcome. Prototyping was carried out on the corrugated shingle wall in coordination with the roofing contractor.

A system of three typical sheet sizes was developed that would be used to efficiently clad the south-west elevation while achieving the desired aesthetic. On the same elevation, the tilt-up garage door required collaboration with the sub-contractor and custom detailing from the CplusC team to provide a seamless junction to the shingle-clad wall.

The cascading ponds were designed at different levels, requiring a unique solution to ensure continual water flow. To the front yard, the concrete waterfall edge of the pond was formed on site from bespoke formwork.

A double pump system was introduced to provide adequate circulation, maintaining the quality of the water while introducing the constant sound of water to the house.

Steel products were subverted from their usual applications, an intentional selection that appreciates the versatility of such products and shifts the perception of what is possible when building components are expressed rather than concealed. Steel grates conventionally found on elevated decking or in industrial developments clad the cantilevered walls to encourage creeping plants to grow over the building. Similarly, stainless-steel tensile mesh was used to encourage plant growth while satisfying falls prevention regulations on the raised external walkway to the children’s bedrooms. This allows views over the garden and swimming pool while inviting full solar access and natural ventilation.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A unique architectural design with some industrial tones. The build has taken into account the use of natural light, timber, glass, concrete, water features and steel. An excellent example of a melding of different materials and finishes. Although this design may not suit everyone, it met the clients’ brief and the quality of workmanship was faultless.

A worthy winner.

CPLUSC ARCHITECTURAL WORKSHOP

62 Ivy Street DARLINGTON NSW 2008 Tel: 9690 2211 Licence number: 173945C Design: Iron Maiden House

DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $3 MILLION–$6 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

RISE UP These clients dreamt of a modern entertainment quarter finished with sharp edges and glass surrounds to soak in the sunlight, with a flight of stairs taking you 20m from the boathouse to the highest level. This extravagant piece posed challenges, but where challenges arise, so does a space for opportunity. A work in progress, the high elevation required skill and navigation to rise the structure off the ground.

The first challenge was excavation on a steep incline, roughing through rock and dirt to stabilise the formwork on a steep hill. To overcome this slope, Uniq Building Group had to overcome the possibility of environmental impacts and additional costs.

The builder saw the opportunity to achieve good design and a place for innovation to create a sustainable home.

A major focus was placed on structure (topography, natural and artificial structures); environment (climate, health, bushfire, flood, cyclone, visual and acoustic parameters; space (size, shape and volume); location (remoteness, proximity and servicing) and ecology (ecological value and landscaping).

Specifically, Uniq focused on providing site solutions for the site slope, ground conditions and stormwater runoff.

Challenges faced throughout the project included materials handling, entry pond, logistics of joinery, lighting and practicality.

Difficulties with material handling arose with short-distance movement within the confines of the environmental barriers.

Due to the size of the tiles (3m x 1.5m), their handling, storage, control, transportation and installation proved difficult. Transportation of the sand and cement proved slightly more difficult than other jobs due to this being a five-level home. This extended with the handling of the windows and glazing, structural steel and timber flooring.

The entry pond posed a few challenges that had to be endured and overcome. The original design of this was a landscaped area, which had to be transformed into an entry pond as the construction began. Adjustments were made to make this happen. Once measurements and materials came into effect, Uniq was able to bring the entry pond to life.

The logistics of joinery was one of the major components that had to be executed with electrical, covered areas, glazing and technological features. The wine cellar, hallway entry, kitchen, cinema room and the main walk-in wardrobe all display the integration of features.

Lighting proved a challenge due to the combination of the different and new features with the installation and function of the C-Bus control system and the General Dynamic C4 systems.

This job required a large degree of composure, patience and reflection.

The efficient response to constant client improvements and adding physical features such as lighting extras extended the time of work. Hence, it was essential to find the right quality of craftsmen to carry out specific workmanship.

The project was structured in a designand-construct format, and the challenges of the long lead times for certain materials or trades to carry out the specialised work were overcome. Even though there were many challenges, Uniq says this just allowed more room for opportunities.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The street view presents as a simple build, however, difficult terrain required thoughtful design and structure to suit the landscape. The builder has delivered an excellent home with a variance of building materials and well-executed finishes.

UNIQ BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD

PO Box 171 PADSTOW NSW 2211 Tel: 0400 003 131 Licence number: 222090C Design: Kangaroo Point

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $3 MILLION-$6 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

UNIQ BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD

Inspired by a passion for unique construction. residential & commercial construction | renovation | development www.uniqbg.com.au @uniqbuilding

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCT — HOUSE $6 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

SIMPLY SUPERB The Newport House was an incredibly complex project to complete due to the high standards set by J Group Projects. A considerable number of factors contributed to the difficult nature of this build.

Access into the property was the first obstacle to overcome. A private driveway about 200m long was the only access point to the job. The largest excavator (13 tonnes) that could fit down the driveway was brought in to start demolition and build a turning bay for trucks to get in and out of the job. This turning bay had to be built because the incredibly steep site didn’t allow trucks to be able to turn around once they had made it to the site, which fell away 22m vertically over a distance of 85m.

J Group removed approximately 1500m³ of VENM (virgin excavated natural material) from site and poured more than 2000m² of concrete. A considerable number of truck movements were made down a private driveway just big enough for the trucks to enter the site.

Pouring concrete was the next big challenge and large quantities were a slow process. Turning trucks around on the turning bay and unloading 7m³ took around 25 minutes, so pouring 150m³ took more than nine to 10 hours.

Usually on a job of this size, a tower crane would be set up, but unfortunately, this was not an option. A tower crane would need a least a 100-tonne crane to erect it and the small private driveway wouldn’t fit a crane of this size.

Building materials would be stockpiled and then craned into position once a week. Poor quality of rock meant a considerable amount of extra resources went into building this house, including rock bolts, shotcreting embankments, larger and longer piers than first anticipated and a larger volume of concrete.

Materials were often delivered to the site via barge — fortunately the site was right on the foreshore of Pittwater. However, this also presented its own unique set of challenges.

Working around tides and other weather conditions required vigilance when it came to the right amount of resources being on site to accept deliveries. It also meant that haulage companies had to be incredibly flexible and understanding as specific delivery times were requested due to high tides.

A greater-than-expected amount of money was spent on man hours, machine hours and consultants to control sediment from leaving the site during rain, primarily due to the slope of the block and the vast scale of the project. In total, the block of land was more than 3000sqm.

J Group Projects installed 650m² of stone

cladding over a two-year period, poured more than 2000m³ of concrete and installed 1700m² of marble tiles, 350m² of cobble stones and 500m² of aluminium screens. Six Pantec truckloads of joinery were required and three separate crane lifts were needed to lift in the glass that made up the majority of the facade on the west side of the house and the front door that weighs more than 700kg. In addition, J Group Projects utilised a helicopter to lift in and plant a feature tree on the pool deck. This project was a challenging but an incredible experience for the whole team.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The site was challenged by a steep slope with restricted access. Materials handling and the method of delivery required both excellent skills in project management and construction. The design took into account surrounding water views, landscape and the necessity for privacy due to its exposure to the bay. The level of quality workmanship and materials used are exceptional. A superb building.

J GROUP PROJECTS

PO BOX 787 NEWPORT NSW 2016 Email: info@jgrouprojects.com Licence number: 257772C Design: Newport House

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CONTRACT HOUSES UP TO $500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

RELAXED FAMILY LIVING CASA Marongiu is a contemporary family home that features large, open-plan, light-filled living spaces accompanied by 2.7m-high ceilings. The two-storey home is enhanced with a large, top-ofthe-range kitchen fitted with Calacatta marble benchtops, a breakfast bar and a buffet that opens onto an alfresco fitted with a functional barbecue, kitchenette and entertainment unit.

Alongside three comfortable bedrooms, the grand master bedroom includes a timber

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veneer feature wall, walk-around robe and ensuite fitted with his-and-hers showers and vanities.

A large range of custom-made joinery pieces is dotted around the home.

An eight-month project duration meant that precise management and organisation was required to ensure that the project was completed in the timeframe requested by the client.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Despite its seemingly basic design, this two-storey, four-bed construction provides all the

comforts and inclusions for relaxing family living. The build has high ceilings and openplan living complete with an outdoor alfresco barbecue area. Great value for money.

AVANTI PROJECTS GROUP PTY LTD

54 Bungarra Crescent CHIPPING NORTON NSW 2170 Tel: 0412 315 725 Licence number: 255877C Design: CASA Marongiu

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ADENBROOK HOMES – NORTHERN RIVERS & TWEED

8 Kite Avenue BALLINA NSW 2478 Tel: 02 6686 6729 Licence number: 286000C Design: The KERWIN

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CONTRACT HOUSES $500,001–$650,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

TRADITIONAL TOUCHES This classic-style residence has been a real crowd pleaser since construction commenced. The builder, PAH Innovative Construction, worked closely with the client from design to completion to construct a home that it is proud to have added to its portfolio.

Externally, the home is clad in Dulux Exsulite wall cladding with corbelled step-out and James Hardie Linea weatherboards. The skillion verandah includes exposed timber tails and is clad to the underside in timber lining boards. Eight Dutch gables with timber finials and rendered banding to the windows complete the look.

Hardwood blackbutt flooring, Georgianinspired tapware, 2.7m-high ceilings, picture rail, MODA doors and classic joinery achieve

a traditional look and feel throughout. The LOPI gas feature fireplace inside is encased in inbuilt cabinetry complete with mantle.

Storage is abundant throughout with ample linen storage, a drop zone and walk-in robes in each bedroom. The bathrooms and laundry feature in-floor heating for added comfort.

The master wing of the home includes a parents’ retreat and opens onto the large alfresco with inbuilt motorised screens, outdoor kitchen with wall oven and barbecue and an inbuilt wood fire.

The residence features double glazing to all windows, R3.5 batts to the ceiling and was constructed with a waffle pod slab. Two rainwater tanks with a combined capacity of 45,000 litres service the house.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The house is built on different levels to fit in with the contours of the block and to maximise the view. External materials are well blended, which makes the house stand out. Large-format tiles throughout the house have been well set out to minimise cut, with expansion joints well placed to not be obvious. The project was well finished throughout. Great job and great value for money.

PAH INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION

6 Florey Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Tel: 0412 299 853 Licence number: 245548C Design: 12A Kyeamba Avenue

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CONTRACT HOUSES $500,001–$650,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

ANTARA HOMES

11 Capebanks Drive HARRINGTON PARK NSW 2567 Tel: 0407 543 066 Licence number: 265939C Design: Bella 40

J.C. HAYES CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

12 Northcote Avenue CARINGBAH SOUTH NSW 2229 Tel: 0432 189 196 Licence number: 287987C

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CONTRACT HOUSES $500,001–$650,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

BUILDCRAFT CONSTRUCTIONS

46 Bruhn Circuit KELLYVILLE NSW 2155 Tel: 8814 7701 Licence number: 162141C

Contact Sophie 0438 609 904 \ info@antarahomes.com.au

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Merit Award Winner at the 2018-19 MBA NSW Excellence in Housing ‘Contract Houses between $500,000-$650,000’

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CONTRACT HOUSES $500,001–$650,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

HATTERS HIDEOUT

213 Chifley Road BELL NSW 2786 Tel: 0488 552 777 Licence number: 209732C Design: Carisbrook

J.C. HAYES CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

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CONTRACT HOUSES $650,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

NATURALLY HEALTHY This three-bedroom house is a good example of how site conditions can still result in an extremely energy-efficient home, despite challenging circumstances.

The site has many constraints to account for, including the adjacent train line to the east, the escarpment to the west, an E2 Sensitive Environment, a slope down from south west to north east, and bushfire. With views to the east and a house that wouldn’t quite orient to the north, this house still rates with a very high 8.1 stars.

The thermal comfort is such that no heating or air-conditioning is used, which reduces the energy use, with summer comfort supplemented by using ceiling fans.

Features that work together to make this house energy efficient include a small building footprint oriented for winter solar gain, cross ventilation and higher ceilings; internal

thermal mass walls increasing comfort levels; underfloor insulation to reduce unwanted heat movement in or out of the building; R4.0 ceiling insulation; exterior walls of 400mm straw bale with lime render rated at R7.1 and sealing draughts and any penetrations in the floor walls and ceiling.

The use of clay and earth renders also creates a breathable wall system that adjusts humidity within the home to be between 40 to 70 per cent. The windows and doors are double glazed, with the frames made from locally sourced timber. Lighting is provided by energy-efficient LEDs and fluorescent lights. An evacuated tube solar water heating system is used for hot water.

Water harvesting into a 24,000-litre storage tank, grey water recycling and a composting toilet lightens the load on energy use. Grey water recycling helps water the gardens and plants. The composting toilet system means that minimal energy is required for ongoing

use or maintenance. Water harvesting is such that the owners are self-sufficient in providing for their drinking, gardening and grey water.

This design and construction has resulted in a home that offers comfortable living, a healthy indoor environment, reduced operating costs and an investment in lasting architecture.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A first-rate design of an environmentally and energy-efficient dwelling. The basic construction of this home is made of straw bales finished in lime render.

The internal finishes have been excellently executed with exposed timber construction using timber dowels rather than nails.

VIVA LIVING HOMES

27 Hughes Avenue LAWSON NSW 2783 Tel: 1300 929 111 Licence number: 229457C

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CONTRACT HOUSES $650,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

CONTEMPORARY HOMES

21 Bowman Avenue ORANGE NSW 2800 Tel: 0414 635 526 Licence number: 231231C

cool in summer, cosy in winter

AWARD WINNING SUSTAINABLE HOMES vivahomes.com.au

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CONTRACT HOUSES $650,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

GREENMARK HOMES

32 Azure Avenue DUBBO NSW 2830 Tel: 6885 3055 Licence number: 217655C

CONSTRUCTION BY DESIGN

11 Butler Avenue KELLYVILLE NSW 2155 Tel: 8882 9012 Licence number: 221981C

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CONTRACT HOUSES $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS These homeowners approached Patterson Built in January 2017 with concept plans for their new house. They were after a custom builder who would listen to what they wanted and create a home built to their lifestyle and needs, with quality custom finishes. Importantly, one of their main requests was that they be in their new home by Christmas 2017.

Unfortunately, there were a few holdups with DA approval, which meant that Patterson Built couldn’t commence with the build until early August.

The couple was very impressed with the inclusions in their contract. They did, however, request a hidden doorway entry into the cloakroom, located in the

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main foyer. Patterson Built designed and implemented a feature wall to disguise a push-door entry into the cloakroom and the clients were blown away with the attention to detail on this.

Conventional frames and the pitched roof were built onsite. Patterson Built suggested a front entry upgrade to delete two brick piers and upgrade to a grander entry with hardwood to the front portico.

The design also incorporates wide 600mm eaves and semi-commercial e-glaze windows throughout.

Patterson Built was delighted to hand the keys to the couple on December 22, 2017 and as promised, they were able to spend Christmas in their new home, completed in just under five months.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This project of 480m² had a very tight timeline for completion and was built in only five months. The builder was able to construct a home of a very high standard with excellent execution of both internal and external finishes. Tight quality control was evident in this build. A worthy winner and excellent value for money.

PATTERSON BUILT PTY LTD

Unit 6/10–12A Wingate Road MULGRAVE NSW 2756 Tel: 8046 1311 Licence number: 277084C Design: Edmundson

Unit 3/10-12 Wingate Rd, Mulgrave NSW 2756 (02) 8046 1311 www.pattersonbuilt.com.au

CONTRACT HOUSES $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

COASTAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTD

130 Prince Edward Street MALABAR NSW 2036 Tel: 1800 904 044 Licence number: 221968C Design: Dacre

TOPAZ GROUP PTY LTD

Unit 21, 244–254 Horsley Road MILPERRA NSW 2214 Tel: 9772 3763 Licence number: 288754C

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CONTRACT HOUSES $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

RJW CONSTRUCTIONS

6 Sixth Avenue KATOOMBA NSW 2780 Tel: 0410 604 651 Licence number: 173196C

BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 4320 MANUKA ACT 2603 Tel: 6295 2928 Licence number: 31493 Design: Escarpment House Photography: Michael Nicholson

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CONTRACT HOUSES $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

SQ PROJECTS PTY LTD

2 Hoffmans Lane BALMAIN NSW 2041 Tel: 9555 5190 Licence number: 35585C Design: Balmain Residence

DURANT BUILDING PTY LTD

2 Zions Avenue MALABAR NSW 2036 Tel: 0411 208 601 Licence number: 282257C Design: Lilyfield House

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CONTRACT HOUSES $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

BUILDSENSE SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

GN Williams is a multi-awardwinning design and build company servicing the Illawarra and South Coast regions of New South Wales.

Established in 1996, GN Williams has built an enviable reputation for building high qualty homes perfectly suited to the local area including sloping blocks and coastal conditions.

With an in-house design team, GN Williams offers a fully custom design and build service that keeps the client front-and-centre every step of the way. An innovative approach sees clients enjoying sophisticated virtual reality technology and a cloud based project management platform.

EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING $1-$1.5M

VISIT OUR NEW DESIGN HOUSE STUDIO 14 Durgadin Drive, Albion Park Rail | 02 4256 8290 | www.gnwilliams.com.au

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CONTRACT HOUSES $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

IMPECCABLE DETAILS Upon entering the Bonville Parkway Residence, you can’t help but be impressed.

The impeccable construction detail provides a level of finish that the owners can be proud of now and well into the future.

The home has been carefully designed to suit the block that slopes steeply away from the road. A 2.7m-high spotted gum front entry door, suspended polished concrete front entry foyer and hallway and a two-storey-high matrix stucco feature wall sets the scene as you enter.

The house is stunning and despite being grand it is still a very warm and welcoming, functional family home. It consists of four bedrooms, two living areas, kitchen, dining, study, home theatre, rumpus, laundry, large cellar, four-car garage on a suspended slab and a very impressive pool.

The build was anything but straightforward.

The home consists of 11 different floor levels and six different ceiling heights ranging up to 4.5m high. It contains more than 20 structural beams and retaining walls to internal and external walls to suit the site constraints.

The pool is an impressive feature, which GN Williams constructed first. The pool is 2.5m below the natural ground level of bedroom one and the side boundary. As a result, it required 5m-deep, 400mm-diameter concrete-bored piers at 800mm centres along the side boundary and the base of bedroom one to support not only the structure of the project but also the two-anda-half-storey-high neighbouring property.

The rear of the home enjoys stunning views to the west over the Links Golf Course and to

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the Illawarra Escarpment in the distance. Large corner stacking sliding doors in structural walls on the upper living was another complex aspect of the build. This level of structural detail provides a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors. Energy-efficient glazing was used to meet the high thermal comfort ratings that this house achieved.

The stairs linking the kitchen/living area down to the rumpus room are an impressive feature.

They are constructed of a steel spine stringer with concealed fixings to the polished concrete floor, solid spotted gum treads and solid spotted gum feature slats that run vertically down one side, again all with concealed fixings in both the treads and the slats. The other side of the stairs looks over the pool through a 5.4m-high x 3.6m-wide window.

The kitchen is the envy of any gourmet chef or an enthusiastic home cook. The overall look is minimalist with sharp, clean lines, yet the inclusions are endless. An integrated fridge and freezer, multiple ovens/steamer, electronic kitchen sink mixers, a huge butler’s pantry and a combination of 100mm natural granite and 60mm Caesarstone benchtops set this kitchen apart.

Spotted gum soffits to the front entry and external balconies, feature rust garage door and privacy screens, spotted gum flooring, shadowline cornices, shadowlines to all door jambs and skirtings, recessed skylights to the laundry with full custom cabinetry, photovoltaic solar system, automated home system, individual-room climate-control air-conditioning, bronze feature wall to the cellar and frameless glass doors are all of the highest quality.

The owners have spared no expense on the inclusions to the home theatre located on the lower floor. Its raised floor, custom bulkheads for audio-visual equipment and speakers, sound insulation plasterboard, large custommade cavity sliding solid core door and a starlight panel ceiling make this state-of-theart home theatre any movie buff’s dream.

The bathrooms all feature 2.4m x 1.2m x 6mm-thick porcelain wall tiles. The mathematical set-out of the tiles to work symmetrically on each wall required every tile to be individually cut to size. Once each tile was cut on a customised work bench, it then required two master tradesmen for installation. The sheer size of the tiles and the planning required true craftsmanship.

There were so many challenges and so much detail to digest and then construct in this home, but the result is most definitely worth it.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This project is excellent value for money. The quality of workmanship from all trades was faultless, in particular the variance in delivery of painting techniques and tiling. The build included the pool and some hard landscaping. The builder was able to achieve the high demands and expectations of the client which required special design modifications and materials delivery and execution. Worthy of an award.

GN WILLIAMS BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 1/20– 24 Princes Highway YALLAH NSW 2530 Tel: 4256 8290 Licence number: 76321C Design: Bonville Parkway Residence

CONTRACT HOUSES $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

BHI BUILDERS

21 Rainforest Drive MITCHELLS ISLAND NSW 2430 Tel: 0414 780 710 Licence number: 233226C Design: Myalup Beach House

MERIT AWARD CONTRACT HOUSES $1M - $1.5M BHI Builders are very proud recipients of the MBA Merit Award for Contract Houses $1m - $1.5m category.

Architectural and custom home building specialists for the Manning Valley NSW. Dallas Brown: 0414 780 710 dal@bhibuilders.com.au Mitch Brown: 0422 064 648 mitch@bhibuilders.com.au PO Box 280 Old Bar NSW 2430

www.bhibuilders.com.au

Project: Myalup Beach House Redhead Architect: Mark Lawler Architects Builders: BHI Builders Old Bar NSW

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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUILDERS PTY LTD

37 Mellor Place BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS NSW 2177 Tel: 1300 792 702 Licence number: 149792C

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUILDERS PTY LTD

37 Mellor Place BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS NSW 2177 Tel: 1300 792 702 Licence number: 149792C

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CONTRACT HOUSES $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

GREMMO HOMES PTY LTD

Unit 102, 7 Hoyle Avenue CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 Tel: 9894 1633 Licence number: 125862C

BERKELEY CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

Suite 106, 120 Bourke Street WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011 Tel: 8540 2982 Licence number: 255440C Design: The Glass House

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CONTRACT HOUSES $1 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AUSTRAL BRICKS

PMD BUILD PTY LTD

Unit 27, 76B Edinburgh Road MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204 Tel: 9558 6530 Licence number: 209194C

HP CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

9 Alma Street CLONTARF NSW 2093 Tel: 0400 516 096 Licence number: 282978C Design: Urunga House

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CONTRACT HOUSES $1.5 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

ABOVE THE REST Upon initial inspection, the design of this stunning new South Coogee home appears relatively simple. It’s composed of several square box forms with a very minimalist aesthetic. The complexity of the design becomes more apparent when taking into consideration the minimal tolerances that exist between the structural components and the custom finishes, not only in plan but vertically between floor levels. There was simply no opportunity to get either wrong or Buildability would not be able to rectify mistakes at a later date.

Structurally, it also appears straightforward, with minimal columns and supporting internal walls, however, this could only be achieved via some very carefully executed construction methods and controlled tolerances. Buildability utilised post-tensioned slabs to the first floor, awnings and roof to enable the use of thinner slab sections, which also maximised ceiling heights. The columns and mid-level concrete ring beams also work to create the large window and sliding door openings, an essential design element for a home with such great ocean views. These vertical and horizontal column and beam elements are perfectly aligned, both horizontally and vertically, requiring meticulous setout so finishes remained plumb and square. This was one of the greatest achievements as there was no room for error.

Adding to the complexity was the slope of the block, all on soft sand, which required the use of 70 steel screw piles 6m deep. The works were then staged from the lower rear of the block for the construction of a pool, then working forwards to create terraced platforms on which Buildability was able to build from.

The property shares its boundaries with six neighbours and being a sloping site there were many areas on the boundaries that required underpinning and shoring. This was further complicated due to the house being built close to all boundaries, therefore limiting access, storage and working space.

Neighbour management and communication with the six neighbours also played a key part in the success of the project.

The beautiful finishes in the home were an enjoyable challenge, such as the largeformat custom-made terrazzo flooring with minimal tolerances and setout with structural elements. Showers were completely clad with single-piece marble slabs and the marble-clad joinery and integrated joinery throughout all required meticulous planning, measuring and execution in installation.

The external perforated screens were designed and built by Buildability, with only basic design intent provided by the architect.

Buildability had to source suitable options for cladding materials (eventually deciding on Equitone panels for longevity), design the structural support framing, create prototypes

of the hinging and operational components and finally co-ordinate the six separate suppliers before Buildability assembled everything on site.

Accoya timber was used for the large sliding doors and windows along with the garage door and façade cladding.

There are no visible services in the building, with all downpipes and service lines run within structural columns. This again provided no room for error with placement of reinforcement and concrete pouring, not to mention lack of access once the pour occurred.

The home represents outstanding value for money for a complete knockdown rebuild with custom high-end design elements, finishes, fixtures and fittings. The architecture and structural design was exacting and required careful and considered execution.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: An exceptional home that's family friendly, functional and open plan. The builder met the clients' brief and the quality of workmanship was abundantly evident throughout. The custombuilt joinery, tiling, painting and overall finishes set this home above the rest in its category.

BUILDABILITY CONSTRUCTIONS

108/55 Jones Street ULTIMO NSW 2007 Tel: 9566 1122 Licence number: 132158C Design: South Coogee

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CONTRACT HOUSES $1.5 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

ASPIRE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

95 Venezia Street PRESTONS NSW 2170 Tel: 0433 122 729 Licence number: 221063C Design: Blakehurst

TECHNIQUE BUILD PTY LTD

48 Arthur Street RODD POINT NSW 2046 Tel: 9719 9993 Licence number: 273283C Design: Five Dock Residence

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CONTRACT HOUSES $1.5 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

URBAN BUILD PROJECTS

13 Myrtle Street PRESTONS NSW 2170 Tel: 0403 234 904 Licence number: 255290C Design: Sandy Point Custom Design

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CONTRACT HOUSES $1.5 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

LAWSON & LOVELL BUILDING SERVICES

34 Beach Street CURL CURL NSW 2096 Tel: 0414 998 697 Licence number: 233629C

BUILD PLATINUM PTY LTD

8/98 Queen Street BERRY NSW 2535 Tel: 0415 376 874 Licence number: 291011C

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CONTRACT HOUSES $1.5 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

MARDINI CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

Suite 50B, 23 Norton Street LEICHHARDT NSW 2040 Tel: 0419 714 719 Licence number: 168676C

BACUSS CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

41 Bardo Road NEWPORT NSW 2106 Tel: 0418 698 338 Licence number: 180438C

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CONTRACT HOUSES $2 MILLION–$3 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

STANDING PROUD The Bellevue Hill Private Residence was the first residential project undertaken by New England Constructions in six years. The team met with the client and identified the non-negotiable requirements of their build — maximum soundproofing between levels; inclusion of heavy materials and elements including doors, windows and joinery; to consider every finish as critical and address overland flow issues. They also discussed the strategy for delivering the project with minimal disruption to the surrounding neighbours and prep school.

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of a cul-de-sac. Mature street trees and overhead power cables made it impractical to use a crane, thus a majority of deliveries were unloaded by hand. Scheduling of deliveries was also done outside school pick-up and drop-off times.

The client was very active in the construction process, often making amendments to the design. Their 323sqm dwelling was constructed with timber framing, structural steel, lightweight cladding and a slate roof.

Refined quality was the design intent for the façade, achieved by pulling together quality materials that draw attention to the front door rather than detract. Clad in

shiplap primed pine board, the façade was relatively efficient in construction.

A key design element is the substantial front door with a large presence from the street. To achieve this, the architect designed a custom-made 400kg hardwood pivot door constructed off site in one piece.

The stairs form the heart of the dwelling, with natural light that washes over the timber staircase via the low-e double-glazed skylight. The curved handrail aligns with the curvature of the stairs.

A significant amount of locally sourced walnut timber was used in the joinery throughout the home. All windows and doors were custom made with New Guinea rosewood to achieve the “heavy” design brief.

Continuity of materials throughout the house was a key design feature. The kitchen, bathrooms and laundry all feature Carrara marble, with an additional layer of stone added to the kitchen island bench.

Changes were made to the wall and floor construction to achieve maximum acoustic independence between levels. The whole setout of the house was modified to accommodate 140mm-thick walls with commercial-grade Gyprock to enhance the home’s acoustic properties.

It was the client’s initial intention to keep the mature trees on the back boundary, which were maintained and protected throughout demolition. During the final stages of pool construction, the client changed his mind, requesting the trees be removed. New England was then able to raise the retaining walls and tie the wall into the pool construction; creating a homogenous mass which was poured and tanked together.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A deserving winner for this category. The overall exterior presented well with consideration to detail of the materials used. The interior finishes were exceptional — great tiling, stonework, plasterboard and timber linings. The kitchen and butler's pantry design incorporated a superb combination of timber and marble.

This build also included the exterior landscape and pool.

NEW ENGLAND CONSTRUCTIONS

GPO BOX 1967 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Tel: 9369 1241 Licence number: 30639 Design: Bellevue Hill Private Residence

CONTRACT HOUSES $2 MILLION–$3 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

GREMMO HOMES PTY LTD

Unit 102, 7 Hoyle Avenue CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 Tel: 9894 1633 Licence number: 125862C

NEW ENGLAND CONSTRUCTIONS

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CONTRACT HOUSES $3 MILLION–$4 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

THE BEAUTY OF BOOKS A calligrapher handed three books to his wife, who placed them in a random stack on the table. “We want The Books House,” they said. The architect, Luigi Rosselli, understood that the books were not only a reference to a home he had previously designed named The Six Degrees of Separation, but also to the ledges and shelves of Sydney-Hawkesbury sandstone outcrops that surface on the steep escarpments of the northern side of Sydney Harbour, including the block of land owned by this calligrapher and businesswoman.

Weathered rock stratums have been replaced by off-form concrete slabs with soft edges, scissoring above a monolithic sandstone storey for the house. An elliptical concrete stair forms the pivot point of each floor of the house, anchoring them to the steep escarpment. The stair also wraps around a lift core that descends mineshaft-like to link the rest of the house to the garage level.

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Both the living room and the calligrapher’s study have views of the rock face, with its gently curving set of steps expertly carved from the stone that climbs to an old Frangipani tree. They also look out over a small swimming pool and a cave excavated into the cliffside, perfect for meditation.

The concrete structure of each floor is oriented differently to suit the views, and also maximise the distance from neighbours on each side. The layers are reminiscent of a stack of books, piled up on a ‘table’ of sandstone.

The sandstone was excavated and quarried from the site and later painstakingly chiselled into shape by the stonemason.

The home was designed following a reading of The Importance of Living by Lin Yutang. This explains the ‘dragon’ path, expertly constructed by William Dangar, that meanders to the front door. It’s not just necessary to make climbing the steep hill less laborious, but also to soften the approach to the house and abandon the

straight geometry of the road.

Architects Luigi Rosselli and Kristina Sahlestrom have learned much from the Chinese building culture over the course of this project’s development, and The Books House is an embodiment and crystallisation of this ancient culture in stone and concrete.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A spectacular home consisting of various building materials and design concepts including pool and hard landscaping. The exposed off-form concrete and stonework including the level of interiors is magnificent. The interface between structural elements, detailed joinery and the quality of finishes exceeded most expectations.

EVOLVE BUILDING GROUP PROJECTS

1/4–5 Gurrigal Street MOSMAN NSW 2088 Tel: 0414 905 620 Licence number: 205614C Design: The Books House

CONTRACT HOUSES $3 MILLION–$4 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

HORIZON

Level 1, 737 New South Head Road ROSE BAY NSW 2029 Tel: 9388 1050 Licence number: 50218C Design: Bellevue Hill Residence VIII Photography: Brett Boardman

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CONTRACT HOUSES $4 MILLION–$4.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

spaces by forming a series of level, flat areas on the sloping site.

The form of terraced house required significant removal of sandstone from the site. Stone was carefully cut and removed in reusable blocks for landscaping retaining walls at locations nearby.

High retaining walls were reduced in impact through terracing, planting and screening. A glass-edged swimming pool assists in the main courtyard.

In terms of the home’s sustainability measures, external operable louvres control the westerly sun, while sunken courtyards to the north and south of the lounge and study spaces allow natural cross ventilation.

Externally, insulated solid masonry construction provides a large amount of thermal mass.

JUDGES' COMMENTS: A J Anderson Building has delivered a home of exceptional standard and excellent value. The design incorporates many different structural elements and building materials without compromising quality. The combination of the different materials used for the interior was also impressive, in particular, in the level of detailing between these finishes, excellence prevailed throughout. A worthy winner for this category.

CITY ESCAPE Kameruka is located in Sydney’s Northbridge, on the northern side of the peninsula, with north-westerly views over Sailors Bay and Mowbray Point. Familiar with open spaces and outdoor living, the owners — a farming family from western NSW — were looking for a city home with strong connections to the outdoors. They were comfortable with a contemporary design that offered a generous outdoor terrace to enjoy the water views and entertain family and friends.

The building form is perceived as simple white cantilevered rectilinear elements of

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varying thickness projecting from the side, contrasted with timber batten screens and zinc cladding. A combination of single- and double-height spaces and large skylights encourages natural light deep into the interior.

Sandstone landscape walls reference the idea of building into the site, while building materials are kept to a simple, natural palette.

To achieve the accommodation brief for the house within building height and floor area restrictions, the design required spaces that cut into as well as projected from the site. The concept of the terraced house evolved as a means of connecting lower level interior spaces to outdoor

A J ANDERSON BUILDING PTY LTD

18 Sorlie Road FRENCHS FOREST NSW 2086 Tel: 0419 242 115 Licence number: 209070C Design: Kameruka

Building Licence no. 209070C ABN 64 129 109 619 Adam Anderson, Supervising Licence no. 22035C 0419 242 115

“A reputation built on quality workmanship, outstanding finished product and customer satisfaction.”

Building Licence no. 209070C ABN 64 129 109 619 Adam Anderson, Supervising Licence no. 22035C 0419 242 115

CONTRACT HOUSES $4 MILLION–$4.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

ATLANTA BUILDING PTY LTD

5/16 Tasman Way BYRON BAY NSW 2481 Tel: 0403 102 800 Licence number: 140970C

RED EMPIRE CONSTRUCTIONS

9 Marsh Avenue CRONULLA NSW 2230 Tel: 0419 293 804 Licence number: 302856C

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CONTRACT HOUSES $4.5 MILLION–$5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

FOR LONGEVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY Almora House, designed by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects, is located at the base of the Balmoral rock escarpment, within the site’s established garden. The house is organised along a central circulation spine, with the perimeter of the house extended by a series of courtyards, which draw the sun deep into the plan throughout the day.

The house has been built for longevity and sustainability. All cost decisions were based on the selection of materials with the longest life span and building systems with the lowest energy consumption.

The house was designed using generous slabs and curves of in-situ concrete with timber and glass infill. The full off-form concrete structure, including undulating concrete ceiling, was built to the millimetre.

Meticulous concrete placement and vibrating was completed with minimal air

bubbles and concrete beading. All edges were finished sharp, and all square walls were finished perfectly plumb and straight.

Above the assemblage of vertically and horizontally interconnected spaces, an undulating concrete ceiling hovers — its convex and concave curves seeming to respond to the alternating spaces below. The undulations are also expressed in the sculptural roof exterior, its concrete mass supported at the apex of the undulation to give the sense that the roof is draped over the house.

The impressive 25m-long rolling curved concrete roof soffit was exquisitely created using fine-sawn oregon boards as the form face. Concrete-to-concrete components were flawlessly connected and the aweinspiring curved concrete roof was rebated into the off-form concrete walls.

The ceiling form exhibits the wondrous plasticity of concrete, while the slatted timber formwork patterning offers the dwelling

texture and surface detail. Spotted gum elements in the house include the joinery, doors, 300mm-wide window frames, stairs and upper level floors — all of which are examples of impeccable craftsmanship.

Solid timber-framed windows were installed between off-form concrete walls and columns to exact tolerances.

While the house is made of monolithic concrete, the form is dissolved in places to draw natural light into selected parts of the interior, providing vistas throughout.

The stairs were detailed with solid spotted gum timber and glass balustrades as well as handrails. All glazing channels and flashings are cast into the off-form concrete structure. The bathrooms also showcase glazed walls.

A white polished concrete floor features on the ground floor, flawlessly placed and vibrated with no cracking. The stainlesssteel kitchen roof was custom made and the stainless steel and spotted gum entrance screen and master bedroom screen were also custom made.

The careful execution of Almora House demanded a high level of foresight, planning, detail resolution and strict attendance to building tolerances throughout every stage of the project.

To achieve the construction program, Bellevarde Constructions provided management and trade resources to a number of workfronts concurrently to ensure that a highly integrated architectural design was built as well as it could be built.

Overall, this residence is an immaculately crafted home and a prime example of an achievement made possible when many parties work towards a central goal.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A spectacular example of off-form concrete, complexity in design including the interface between structural elements; windows, doors and services had to be precise and seamless.

The technical accuracy of the formwork required to achieve the finishes was an art form in itself. A wonderful example of skilful tradesmanship and execution of quality finishes set this construction above others.

BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 4320 MANUKA ACT 2603 Tel: 6295 2928 Licence number: 31493 Design: Almora House Photography: Brett Boardman

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CONTRACT HOUSES $4.5 MILLION–$5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

ANTO MACAN

41 Tuloa Street WANGI WANGI NSW 2267 Tel: 0402 566 388 Licence number: 176436C

BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONS

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CONTRACT HOUSES $5 MILLION–$6 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

HEADLAND HOUSE Headland House is perched on a 150acre property on the seaside peninsula of Gerringong. It’s a sanctuary from its harsh surrounds, with carefully framed views of green-hilled pastures on one side and rugged coastal cliffs against the Pacific Ocean on the other. The property’s spectacular landscape inspired architect Atelier Andy Carson, who designed the residence.

The four-bedroom, four-and-a-halfbathroom main home is connected by three pavilions wrapped around a protected courtyard. The 180-degree views and breathtaking backdrop called for a respectful celebration of the location.

Instead of providing the same view throughout the house, the design creates considered framed glimpses of what lies beyond. Meanwhile, a storm-viewing room pays tribute to the drama of extreme weather fronts creeping up from the ocean.

The high south-facing site, with strong

ocean winds, created unforgiving weather conditions for the construction of Headland House. This meant typical construction methods had to be adapted for high exposure to southerly winds, including extra-resilient techniques for building timberframed walls, the structure of the roof, the full-height pivot doors and the external wall linings of the aluminium standing-seam cladding. The large glass windows and doors, which weighed up to 500kg each, needed to be installed by hand.

Bellevarde Constructions paid strict attention to detail during set-outs of floor and wall tile junctions. The stringent execution of Headland House demanded a high level of foresight, planning, detail resolution and strict attendance to building tolerances throughout every stage of the project.

To achieve the relatively short construction program, Bellevarde provided management and trade resources to a number of work fronts concurrently, to

ensure that a highly integrated architectural design was built as well as it could be.

Overall, this residence is an immaculately crafted home and a prime example of an achievement made possible when many parties work towards a central goal.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Built on the headland of Kiama, this home had its difficulties.

Bellevarde has delivered another outstanding home, taking into account the magnificent surroundings and water views. The home has incorporated a large private entertainment area and pool. A combination of stone, concrete, zinc cladding and timber was used in the build with excellence and proficient execution.

BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 4320 MANUKA ACT 2603 Tel: 6295 2928 Licence number: 31493 Design: Headland House Photography: Michael Nicholson

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CONTRACT HOUSES $5 MILLION–$6 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

GNC QUALITY PTY LTD

5 River Street BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041 Tel: 9555 8886 Licence number: 147077C

BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONS

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CONTRACT HOUSES $6 MILLION–$7 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

BAYSIDE BEAUTY Situated tight to a sandstone outcrop at the water’s edge of Vaucluse Bay is this threestorey concrete house with outstanding water views. Construction was complex and required experience and strategic approach, due to the site’s relative level to the harbour sea level. Excavation and groundwork preparation for the basement was particularly difficult, due to bad weather, the natural water level and a drainage easement running though part of the site. Designing around this took careful consideration between Innovative Building Services, engineers and architects to come to the best solution,

both practically and aesthetically.

Once the house was out of the ground, the most challenging areas were the bespoke double-height steel-framed windows and doors, in particular, the front door and entrance elements. A combination of structural and glazing steel, artisan stainless glass, leadlight and stained hardwood was brought together into an impressive front entrance statement. From a building perspective, this was both a logistical and construction challenge with minimal tolerance or margin for error.

Overall, the project was one of the most challenging for Innovative Building Services

but through successful collaboration with the client, engineers and architect, the builders left the site with a very happy client.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A stunning home utilising many different building materials.

There are exceptional finishes with careful execution of wonderful design concepts, taking into account the magnificent water views. Excellent overall.

INNOVATIVE BUILDING SERVICES

Suite 310, 25 Solent Circuit BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 9659 0600 Licence number: 175902C

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CONTRACT HOUSES $6 MILLION–$7 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

CEDAR CREEK CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

629 Coopers Shoot Road COOPERS SHOOT NSW 2479 Tel: 0418 432 947 Licence number: 111346C Design: Lune de Sang Pavillion

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CONTRACT HOUSES $7 MILLION–$8.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

HEAVENLY HAMPTONS Gyllenpalm, an exquisite American Hamptons-style home of around 600m², sits on a Bronte site of approximately 1100m² with a 10m fall and has had significant landscaping works. There was a large amount of additional works and changes during the construction period yet despite this, the owners moved in for Christmas, 13 months after construction commenced.

There is extensive use of painted H3 LOSP-treated timber with banding, columns, beams, soffits and architraves externally; and internally with decorative ceiling beams and wall panels to achieve the Hamptons look.

The floor finish throughout is an engineered roasted blackbutt oiled timber.

The windows and doors were changed from aluminium to painted rosewood timber as a just-in-time selection decision.

Considerable design detail changes were developed concurrent to the construction arising from this change.

The client had a significant amount of design detail selection ideas and requests to be determined during the construction period. The client and designer were on site every second day, using the workin-progress space to develop design selections in collaboration with the builder, who also worked on developing the building detail with the trades and specialist suppliers. There were numerous set-out options and samples to achieve the

verbally instructed desired outcomes.

Much of the civil engineering external works scope and design was determined during the construction period with very low documentation. New or upgraded retaining walls were built to the five neighbouring boundaries, existing retaining walls were removed and replaced and underpinning required. The initially designed and additional core-filled reinforced blockwork retaining, boundary and underground tank walls were changed to approximately 700m² of Dincel structural formworkreinforced concrete walls. This allowed for easier material handling on the soft, sandy, sloping site and quicker wall construction, which also set up level work areas faster.

These walls were faced with sandstone block, granite façade or render.

The site has a 40,000-litre re-use water tank, 50,000-litre OSD tank and a 45,000-litre pool. The excessive crossfall on the driveway prevented delivery of the 500m³-plus of concrete supply by a standard concrete truck, so instead, many mini truck deliveries were required.

The airconditioning, plumbing and electrical services had to be designed and coordinated during the construction period. Later, a full advanced electronic system was added during the construction phase. Due to the timing of the decision, this needed to be fast tracked, so the cabling was installed and sheeted over before the design was completed

and the ICT contractor was selected.

To manage the many scope additions, design changes, selection development and changing building details, additional resources, fast tracking construction before design completion and reliable contractors were required in order to complete the works within the original timeframe. These resources included the two directors having more involvement than usual in the project, such as in design management and project management.

The joinery trade was resourced with three joinery contractors and the timber window supplier was carefully selected for quality, delivery and detail development.

The regular, reliable EJ Constructions trade contractors were used to bring the project to successful fruition.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: An exceptional build with exhaustive attention to detail and quality control. The build included the demolition of the existing properties, landscaping and pool. The carpentry and joinery installation is exquisite, the level of quality to all finishes was faultless. Built in the Hamptons style, it's the envy of many.

EJ CONSTRUCTIONS

61 Hayberry Street CROWS NEST NSW 2065 Tel: 0408 206 468 Licence number: 180892C Design: Gyllenpalm

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CONTRACT HOUSES $8.5 MILLION–$10 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

SEAMLESS CONNECTIONS Join Constructions’ Hollymount project involved the demolition of an existing residence, and in its place, the construction of a main house, pool pavilion with indoor pool, external curve-shaped pool with basement porthole, large pond with stone entry bridge, garage, basement cellar and landscaping.

The main house features three bedrooms, master ensuite and walk-in robe, two studies, laundry, separate WC, bathroom, TV room, kitchen, basement cellar, and living and dining. Meanwhile, outside, the pool pavilion contains a steam room, indoor pool and spa, gym, kitchenette and WC. A gallery walkway with large fixed-glass panels either side connects the main house and pool pavilion, with another walkway

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adjacent to the pool pavilion providing internal access to the garage. Main entry is via a stone slab bridge from the driveway courtyard over a large pond.

The non-circular curved floor plan, along with multiple intersecting finishes from structural steel, field stone walls, glass, marble, zinc and timber cladding, required a high level of focused site detailing to ensure seamless connections throughout.

The roof shape and highlight glass was intricately detailed.

The basalt field stone wall was hand chiselled out of 100mm- to 120mm-thick stone and formed the feature southern walls, both internally and externally.

A feature curved timber ceiling integrating the air-conditioning grilles in the master bedroom was formed by computer numerical controlled (CNC) cutting plywood profiles and framing between. The hardwood cladding boards required rear cuts to allow the bending needed to achieve the curve.

An intense level of craftsmanship and care has been taken to ensure millimetre accuracy in connection between adjoining finishes.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: An excellent build incorporating many different design concepts based on a non-circular floor

plan with full-height doors and windows.

The build incorporates seamless junctions between wall and floor finishes, exceptional stonework, tiling, concrete, painting and joinery. Additional features include two pools (one internal, one external), wine cellar and fully landscaped entry and water feature. The interface with services had to be precise to meet the designed finishes.

Overall, an exceptional build.

JOIN CONSTRUCTIONS

Office 4, 29–31 Croydon Street CRONULLA NSW 2230 Tel: 8544 0656 Licence number: 131670C Design: Hollymount

CONTRACT HOUSES $10 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

GRAND DESIGN Situated in Double Bay and built over two years, this grand new two-storey, five-bedroom home accommodates six bathrooms, a double garage, a study, multiple lounge/dining/family rooms, pool, spa, lift and gym.

Traffic control was required on all crane lifts, concrete pours and most deliveries, as there was not enough space on the site for plant and equipment.

The off-form walls are 300mm thick and poured in sections up to 4m high, creating an immense load that required considerable support from LVL and form ply. The 7m off-form concrete wall facing the street was the largest ever poured by the concreters.

Post tensioning is not a common structural element in single-dwelling residential applications. The living/kitchen/ dining area has no internal columns or beams and to achieve this open space, the concrete slab above (16m x 7m) required a complex post tensioning system.

The off-form concrete awning over the external dining terrace is 5m by 8m and only supported along two sides. A custom double 250UC galvanised beam was incorporated into the design to allow for the very large span.

The roof is steel framed and spans over most of the house. It has a unique lightweight construction that is clad in plywood and finished with a PVC sheet membrane. The roof also supports most of the external screens that are suspended around the building, as well as the feature staircase at the entry.

Steel beams in the entry are suspended from the roof. These had to align perfectly from the ground up to the ceiling for supports to land between two teak ceiling battens. The beams were built to the batten set out to ensure batten spacing was kept consistent. It was essential that the finished structure aligned to the millimetre to ensure that flush finishes flow between the interior and exterior.

For the staircase, the steel structure is suspended by rods to the roof structure.

The steel structure, timber battens and their supports had to be shop drawn in 3D by the steel fabricator with Horizon’s guidance as the architect did not have the software or ability to provide a workable design.

The steel plate supporting the timber battens were rolled in sections, brought to

site, joined, braced and welded on site. All battens were brought to site to be custom cut and dry fitted while being exchanged with temporary battens to ensure the steel was supported throughout construction.

The timber battens that clad the staircase all have concealed fixings and are made of six individual veneered pieces that were meticulously joined in the workshop and on site.

The entry glazing sits on beams that are suspended from the roof structure above.

The total system, including steel and glass, weighs thousands of kilograms.

The screens used extensively around the project are a proprietary mesh fabricated in New Zealand. Measurements had to be very accurate as the screens could not be modified once ordered. The screens are set within steel frames suspended from the roof structure and walls.

The large screen above the entry and garage has no fixings to the roof, appearing to float off the building. This required integrating outriggers to the suspended entry beams, suspended lintels and off-form roof to the nanny’s room. This screen had to be installed after the entry glazing was complete, requiring extensive protection to the glazing.

The metal fence along the street boundary was custom fabricated to have solid aluminum blades with concealed fixings. The blade directions direct pedestrian’s views away from the entry of the house and other private areas. The fence and motorised gates took more than three months to fabricate and install due to their high level of detail.

Many of the finishes required great care to protect from damage. Some finishes such as off-form concrete and tiling were

completed up to a year before handover.

A great deal of care and protection was required to ensure these finishes were not damaged as construction work was carried out on top and around them.

With an internal area of approximately 606sqm, the spectacular multi-milliondollar home also incorporates luxurious high-end finishes, complex structure and services, a Dynalite smart home system, security, Sonos, CCTV and access control.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Horizon is well known for its excellence in building, and this construction delivered. There were many different materials and design concepts employed throughout this build. Impressive attention to detail and interface of services and finishes. Horizon met the clients' brief without compromise to quality. The build included the pool, hidden entertainment area/boat shed and landscaping. A marvellous result.

HORIZON

Level 1, 737 New South Head Road ROSE BAY NSW 2029 Tel: 9388 1050 Licence number: 50218C Design: Double Bay Residence II

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY UP TO $400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE Pioneer Building Group was faced with numerous challenges with this townhouse project from the first day of construction, such as finding asbestos buried in the ground at demolition stage and dealing with engineers and architects with little building experience. This meant that Pioneer often found themselves in a design and construct situation to make things work.

At times, this involved changing to lightweight cladding on some external wall areas, changing from raft slab to waffle pod, creating a seamless roof fascia while incorporating a cantilevered eave and installing hydronic underfloor concrete heating while achieving a polished concrete finish.

The Pioneer Building Group team had to lift the standard on this site and it paid

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off — they turned a tiny shed into an ultra-modern design that stops traffic. At completion, they achieved exactly what they stand for — an exceptional product of the finest quality.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The builder was presented with challenges from day one on the project, which is not unusual when faced with the demolition of existing buildings and all that involves. He had, fortunately, forged an excellent working relationship with the owner, architect and engineer and all problems were overcome.

The end result is an award-winning project featuring the best of modern technology with alucabond cladding, hydraulic in-slab heating, vast polished concrete floors and flush-fitting sectional overhead garage doors. The butterfly roof presented its own set of challenges by requiring concealed

box gutters and essential rainwater heads fitted with concealed overflow facilities. The judges were impressed with this project and compliment the builder.

PIONEER BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD

Suite 288, 377 Kent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Tel: 0414 888 654 Licence number: 215847C

TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY UP TO $400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

GLEDHILL CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

13 Leeds Street RHODES NSW 2138 Tel: 9743 0344 Licence number: 18533C Design: SOHO Terraces

SQ PROJECTS PTY LTD

2 Hoffmans Lane BALMAIN NSW 2041 Tel: 9555 5190 Licence number: 35585C Design: Rouse Hill Townhouses

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY UP TO $400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

ZUELA PTY LTD

5 Frances Street NORTHMEAD NSW 2152 Tel: 0416 377 308 Licence number: 301099C Design: Oxford St Development

JAWARO GROUP PTY LTD

262–270 Cecil Road CECIL PARK NSW 2178 Tel: 8006 0002 Licence number: 272019C

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY UP TO $400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

BRONXX CONSTRUCTIONS

Unit 13, 3 Box Road CARINGBAH NSW 2229 Tel: 8521 7224 Licence number: 253408C Design: Alkira

ZAC HOMES PTY LTD

Unit 6, 119 Coreen Avenue PENRITH NSW 2750 Tel: 1300 ZAC HOMES Licence number: 47259C Design: Oakley Triplex

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY $400,001–$600,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

TIGHT-SITE TOWNHOUSES An existing house was demolished to enable construction of five townhouses with private courtyards and excavation for basement parking for nine car spaces. The townhouse mix was three three-bedroom townhouses and two four-bedroom townhouses, achieved on a site area of just 595m².

During excavation, the neighbouring stone retaining wall to the western boundary required substantial underpinning due to poor foundation material and excessive erosion. The builder had to temporarily support the wall while building new footings.

The original land to the rear of dwelling five had to be excavated to create a usable rear yard for this dwelling. The excavation works and shoring works were carried out in stages in order to retain the neighbouring properties.

The development is of a high density on a small site. This created logistical problems such as site access, material

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handling, storage and safe work methods.

A crane was also on site for nine months, positioned across the front yard.

To alleviate these issues, the underside of the site crane was raised by two metres by constructing large raised concrete footings. This enabled the builder to use the space below the crane for site amenities and material storage.

The front houses were also linked to the rear houses with scaffold bridges so that workers could move freely between dwellings.

In order to maximise the appeal of the small courtyards which had minimum or no natural ground, Elliott Projects incorporated green walls into the courtyards. This provides instant greenery with minimal maintenance and no loss of floor area.

To maximise internal space, Elliott Projects changed from double brick construction on the ground floor to stud wall with double layers of firerated gyprock internally and fibrecement cladding externally on levels one and two of the external walls. This allowed for

the thickness of the external walls to be reduced by 120mm, which increased the internal space.

To maximise sunlight into the rear yards and living rooms of the front two townhouses, Elliott Projects deleted a bedroom and racked the roof of the rear middle townhouse so that winter sunlight reaches into the yard and living rooms of the front two townhouses.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: With the adjoining neighbours close by, substantial underpinning was required. Excavation was carried out in stages in order to safely underpin and retain the neighbouring properties. The builder has succeeded in presenting a very attractive block with an interesting façade along with internal finishes that are of a high standard.

ELLIOTT PROJECTS PTY LTD

7/9 Myrtle Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 9923 2993 Licence number: 130936C

TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY $400,001–$600,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

CEEROSE

PO BOX 3231 DURAL NSW 2158 Tel: 9571 9999 Licence number: 110672C Design: Urban

MGN PROJECTS PTY LTD

3/46 Montague Street NORTH WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 Tel: 0420 995 605 Licence number: 247469C

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY $400,001–$600,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

PIONEER BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD

Suite 288, 377 Kent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Tel: 0414 888 654 Licence number: 215847C

ELLIOTT PROJECTS PTY LTD

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY $600,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

EPITOME OF STYLE Set in one of Sydney’s most-desired inner west suburbs, this bespoke Leichhardt home has been crafted with the astute buyer in mind. From its striking façade to its light-filled spaces, Edith is the epitome of style and class. The high level of detail is on show at every turn throughout.

The ambiance is a testament to the great collaboration between builder, designers

and client. Much thought has been put into every detail, ensuring that the finished product feels opulent and custom built.

The exterior is a bold statement that has softness and is warm and inviting. With its well-thought-out cladding set-out and detail to its creative copper-look awnings, the exterior sets the tone for what lies inside.

Large-format tiles line the living spaces and bathrooms, while exquisite joinery softens the home.

The mix of established gardens, washed aggregate driveways, cedar screens and expansive spotted gum decking creates a palette of natural materials that generates a sense of calm and belonging.

Overall, Edith has been built to a standard that elevates the area’s expectations, and sets the benchmark for future bespoke projects.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Constructed in

one of Sydney’s most desired inner west suburbs, these homes have a striking façade and light-filled spaces and exhibit style and class in every part of the home.

Throughout there is high attention to detail to all of the works. The featured curve walls in the main bedroom are complemented by tasteful lighting that enhances the ambience and liveability.

Timeless featured timber veneers and creative cabinetry along with natural and porcelain surfaces all blend seamlessly in these award-winning homes.

MICRAH PROJECTS PTY LTD

PO BOX 231 OATLANDS NSW 2117 Tel: 0400 818 081 Licence number: 179145C Design: Edith

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY $600,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

TOPAZ GROUP PTY LTD

Unit 21, 244–254 Horsley Road MILPERRA NSW 2214 Tel: 9772 3763 Licence number: 288754C

MOMENTUM BUILT PTY LTD

Suite 1,1 Box Road CARINGBAH NSW 2229 Tel: 9531 0047 Licence number: 219292C

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY $600,001–$800,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

THE BUILDERS – WORKING FOR YOU

PO BOX 829 CARINGBAH NSW 1495 Tel: 0409 716 025 Licence number: 243655C

MICRAH PROJECTS PTY LTD

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

BONDI BEAUTY This beachside townhouse project, the largest for MJ Minard to date, was initially sent to tender as a traditional brick-andconcrete structure, however, as prices came in above budget, a full redesign was undertaken and lightweight construction was introduced with a preference for lowmaintenance, long-lasting products.

Being 200m from Bondi Beach, parking and access were a major issue and the difficulties of this were underestimated by the building team. Matthew Minard, director of MJ Minard, even resorted to sitting outside the job for two days waiting for a car to move so that he could secure a space in front of the building for the demolition team.

The architect specified timber fascias for the front façade, but Matthew came up with the idea of folded 1.3mm aluminium that was cut and fitted on site. The first floor decks are composite decking atop timber frames with ceilings underneath.

The sandstone walls are reclaimed from the original bungalow that occupied the site. The building team hand cut the stone and had their stonemason lay it on site at

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a fraction of the cost of a contracted wall.

Accoya battens line powder-coated screens throughout the site.

Inside, the house is simple and elegant with shadowline ceilings and square-set architraves. The staircase has a cavity sliding door directly under the tread and the outside undercut stringer is in two pieces, with a small nib wall hidden within cabinetry. American oak treads, risers and battens complement the oak wideboard pre-finished flooring.

The joinery was executed perfectly, with the final detail of the joinery drawings taking five weeks to finalise as the architect and joiner went back and forth working out details.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This residence is 200m from Bondi Beach, which means that parking is virtually non-existent.

This was a major issue for the builder to overcome during the construction period.

From demolition to the completion of the construction, parking and access was a constant and ongoing challenge. Externally, the ground floor is clad in foam and acrylic render and the first floor walls are clad in a composite material. The Colorbond roof

was finished with a fully welded aluminium box gutter and concealed internal downpipes. A challenging feature is the timber ceiling over the front balcony that showed the builder’s skill in creating this hyperbolic paraboloid. As with the outside, the internal walls exert clean-cut lines with generous light delivered through skylights and complemented by a high standard of finishes throughout the residence.

MJ MINARD PTY LTD

4 Daphne Street WEST RYDE NSW 2114 Tel: 0407 017 706 Licence number: 206364C

TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY $800,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

JBP CONSTRUCTION

9 Dyer Crescent WEST GOSFORD NSW 2250 Tel: 4322 0619 Licence number: 270589C Design: Trinity Point Terraces

BLUESTONE HOMES PTY LTD

3/14 Polo Avenue MONA VALE NSW 2103 Tel: 9979 7523 Licence number: 208664C

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TOWN HOUSES OR VILLAS/DUAL OCCUPANCY $1 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

RICH IN CHARACTER AND HISTORY The Riley project involved the transformation of a historic mechanical workshop in the heart of Darlinghurst into four boutique luxurious terraces. Each Torrens terrace comprises of three levels, with the top level being a new addition, where old and new come together to create a truly unique warehouse conversion which celebrates the rich history and character of the original building.

There were numerous difficulties encountered during construction, most of these arising from the adaptation of a deteriorated building into not only a habitable space, but a high-end luxurious residence. Being an older structure, there were a number of issues regarding the waterproofing of the existing building such as missing flashings and cracks or holes in the façade. This was overcome by retro-fitting additional flashings where required, applying a clear sealer to the entire blockwork façade and using a waterproof-based paint system to the internal brickwork areas.

The existing façade had to be retained, but was restricted to be cosmetic and, in the most part, non-structural. Impero worked with the structural engineer and architect to design an entire structure whereby the majority of vertical and horizontal load-bearing components didn’t pose any load onto the existing façade, but rather supported these loads from the new party walls, vertical columns and foundations. There were some areas of the façade (ie concrete lintels above window openings) which were required to be load bearing. During the design stage and early construction works, these existing areas were carefully investigated to determine the structural adequacy to support the required loads and to not compromise the integrity of the existing façade.

Residing within a heritage conservation area, it was a requirement for the original façade to remain intact in order to celebrate the unique nature of the warehouse. During construction, it was determined that the existing brickwork gable ends were not structurally sound and would therefore need to be demolished and reconstructed to the exact detail as the existing. Prior to demolition, Impero, in liaison with Sydney City Council, organised for inspections

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by the required heritage consultants and carried out extremely detailed survey plans to ensure that when the gable ends were reconstructed, the orientation of each brick was the exact replica of the existing.

Other difficulties encountered were logistics and access of a site on the corner of two busy roads with no storage areas.

This was overcome by stringent planning and management of the construction program, deliveries and sequencing of all works in liaison with the subcontractors, suppliers and relevant authorities. As there were was no space for storage, it was decided to use the terrace one ground floor as a storage area while completing the majority of the remaining terraces. This freed up the bulk of the areas to enable the works to progress as efficiently and effectively as possible.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: There were numerous difficulties encountered during the construction, mostly because the builder

was converting a severely deteriorated building into new habitable living space.

The building is set in a heritage conservation area so the existing façade was retained but restricted to be cosmetic, with new flashings and supporting structure constructed throughout. The selection of Bowral Blue bricks was “locked in” due to the existing brickwork, but the internal finishes of Oakmolto brushed timber flooring and stone bathroom finishes was inspired. The terraces are finished internally to a superb level and the judges are pleased to be able to acknowledge these homes in this exclusive category of Townhouses over $1 million.

IMPERO CONSTRUCTIONS

Level 5,52–58 William Street WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011 Tel: 9400 0888 Licence number: 251100C Design: The Riley

HOME UNITS UP TO $400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING Macquarie Apartments is a small unit complex consisting of eight three-bedroom apartments, all with secure double garage, designer bathroom and ensuite, ultramodern kitchen with Caesarstone surfaces, premium blackbutt flooring and large covered balconies and courtyards to the ground floor units.

A CSR Rediwall structural walling system

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was used successfully in the construction of the basement carpark.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This very spacious three-bedroom apartment features a living area and balcony that combine to make a great entertainment area. The interior quality and attention to detail was first rate and the external face brickwork very clean and neatly finished.

Additional window flashings were installed to assist in water runoff and to protect

the brickwork. The basement carpark and stairwells were very impressive and finished to the highest standard seen throughout all price categories.

KINGSCORP PTY LTD

Suite 203, 247 Coward Street MASCOT NSW 2020 Tel: 0418 464 030 Licence number: 157392c Design: Macquarie Apartments

KINGSCORP

2.03/247 COWARD STREET | MASCOT NSW 2020

KINGSCORP

2.03/247 COWARD STREET | MASCOT NSW 2020

HOME UNITS UP TO $400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

BUILDFORM PROJECTS PTY LTD

Shop 7, 11 Mashman Avenue KINGSGROVE NSW 2208 Tel: 8596 8000 Licence number: 253138C Design: Avant

DOSAN PTY LIMITED

Suites 1-2, 232–234 Slade Road BEXLEY NORTH NSW 2207 Tel: 9150 5688 Licence number: 94606C Design: The Chandler

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HOME UNITS UP TO $400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

LJ CONSTRUCTION LINK PTY LTD

203/3 Rider Boulevard RHODES NSW 2138 Tel: 0406 787 678 Licence number: 275960C

CEEROSE

PO BOX 3231 DURAL NSW 2158 Tel: 9571 9999 Licence number: 110672C Design: The Mint

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HOME UNITS UP TO $400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

UNO CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LIMITED

Suites 1–2. 232–234 Slade Road BEXLEY NORTH NSW 2207 Tel: 9150 5688 Licence number: 180953C Design: Wellington on the Park

KOMPLETE CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Suite 6, 505 Balmain Road LILYFIELD NSW 2040 Tel: 0410 555 646 Licence number: 60830C Design: Short Lane Apartments

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HOME UNITS UP TO $400,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

BRONXX CONSTRUCTIONS

Unit 13, 3 Box Road CARINGBAH NSW 2229 Tel: 8521 7224 Licence number: 253408c Design: The Adlington

HARALAMBIS CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Suite 304/38 Waterloo Street SURRY HILLS NSW 2010 Tel: 8399 3832 Licence number: 255124C Design: Dulwich Green

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HOME UNITS $400,001–$500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

HIGH-END LIVING Rochford comprises 75 residential units set over six levels, with a basement carpark and a second basement level for storage.

The façade includes a mixture of handmade, non-standard-sized bricks from Denmark; FunderMax cladding from Germany; off-form concrete and Vitrabond cladding to express the openings of balconies, windows and cantilevered planter boxes.

The façade was difficult to build due to the required attention to detail for the seven different façade treatments, in order to ensure they were weather tight and had architectural integrity.

Uno Constructions installed timber cladding to the walls and ceilings of the main entries, with stone paving laid to the floors.

The high-end internal finishes include spotted gum timber veneer kitchens and engineered flooring, external breakfast bars comprising porcelain-slab benchtops, spotted gum timber decking to the balconies, marble floors to the bathrooms and separate rooftop gardens with barbecue facilities.

The building of the basement due to the ground conditions following wet weather was also very difficult and time consuming.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The interior of this unit was finished to the highest standard — spotted gum flooring and all joinery were superbly finished. Bi-fold sliding windows from the kitchen to the balcony are a great design feature. The external finishes were

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of the highest standard — additional costs were spent by the developer/builder to achieve this. Difficult excavation, together with tight street access and parking, made the project complex.

UNO CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LIMITED

Suites 1–2. 232–234 Slade Road BEXLEY NORTH NSW 2207 Tel: 9150 5688 Licence number: 180953C Design: Rochford

UNO CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

UNO CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD PART OF BARUA GROUP 232-234 Slade Road, Bexley North, NSW 2207 | P 02 9150 5688 | info@baruagroup.com.au | www.baruagroup.com.au

HOME UNITS $400,001–$500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

CEEROSE

PO BOX 3231 DURAL NSW 2158 Tel: 9571 9999 Licence number: 110672C Design: Watsons Grove

DATLAS RAHME GROUP

9/31 Chaplin Drive LANE COVE NSW 2066 Tel: 8068 2701 Licence number: 231915C Design: Tarez

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HOME UNITS $400,001–$500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

CUZENO BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS PTY LTD

33 Bernard Road PADSTOW HEIGHTS NSW 2211 Tel: 8708 4750 Licence number: 90079C Design: One Gordon

UNO CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LIMITED

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HOME UNITS $500,001–$700,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

RACE TO THE TOP 88 Kensington comprises 126 contemporarydesigned, one-, two-, three- and fourbedroom apartments. The unique design includes double-storey lofts and luxurious penthouses with floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking Randwick Racecourse, while the upper residences enjoy city and district views.

Each apartment boasts designer European appliances, entertainer-style balconies and the latest technological inclusions. Residents have exclusive access to a 25m-long lap pool, tranquil landscaped gardens, indoor fitness area, sauna and barbecue facilities.

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The groundworks proved to be difficult during the excavation for the two-level basement due to the high water table. Sitespecific dewatering systems were designed in order to ensure these works progressed without interruption from water ingress.

The structural design for the project also had its challenges. The possibility of an Urban Activation precinct meant that the in-house engineers had to design the structure to take on extra load if this was approved.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This very impressive unit is spread over two levels and the smart design includes very useful

additional storage. The bathroom finishes are very good. The unit complex offers fantastic additional facilities including a pool, gym and barbecue area. The project unfortunately had very difficult access, with the Sydney light rail construction out the front.

TQM DESIGN & CONSTRUCT PTY LTD

6/44 O'Dea Avenue WATERLOO NSW 2017 Tel: 9556 1046 Licence number: 123722C Design: 88 Kensington

HOME UNITS $500,001–$700,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

IMPERO CONSTRUCTIONS

Level 5, 52–58 William Street WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011 Tel: 9400 0888 Licence number: 251100C Design: Quadrum Residences

TRINIUM GROUP PTY LTD

Level 7, 111 Devonshire Street SURRY HILLS NSW 2040 Tel: 0412 059 360 Licence number: 145880C Design: horizon

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HOME UNITS $500,001–$700,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

MADE PROJECTS PTY LTD

Suite 10.03, Level 10, 275 Alfred Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 9938 6876 Licence number: 256614C Design: The Bijou

E-CON GROUP PTY LTD

PO BOX 108 SOUTH BEXLEY NSW 2207 Tel: 8509 5820 Licence number: 185903C Design: EAST

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HOME UNITS $700,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

WAREHOUSE AESTHETIC The No 1 Lacey project involved the adaptive re-use of an existing brick warehouse building, slated for heritage listing in the City of Sydney LEP 2012 register. The building was a conglomerate of three building periods — the first brick warehouse was built in 1912 along Lacey Street, then in 1923 a similar building along Kippax Street was built, and later a concrete addition from the 1970s was added to the rear.

The existing building, which occupied the site at 119–127 Kippax Street, took up almost a quarter of the block plan, bound by Kippax Street, Cooper Street to the south, Lacey Street to the east and Waterloo Street to the west.

The building is defined by its corner setting, and is the most significant intact warehouse building form at the uppermost part of Kippax Street.

This adaptive re-use and conversion comprised of retaining, restoring, revealing and enhancing the important heritage fabric to the north- and eastern-fronting Kippax and Lacey streets, and the rear courtyard following the removal of the 1970s addition.

The Kippax Street elevation faces north, with good solar access. There was the potential for views from the upper floors along Kippax Street of the city skyline, along with district views along Lacey Street.

The intact brick façade and reinvigorated timber windows contribute greatly to the streetscape of Kippax Street, and its presence reinforces the previous and present

uses of the Surry Hills area, from a 1920s factory to the “rag trade” clothing industry.

The heritage brick building façade and restored windows offer a unique warehouse aesthetic, which is highly desirable for both residential and commercial uses.

The internal timber structure was deemed sufficient to withstand most new loads, with steel strengthening required to existing columns that were to remain as part of the heritage strategy.

The existing street-level vehicle-loading docks to Kippax and Lacey streets were utilised for level pedestrian access to new ground floor retail and commercial areas.

The existing built form has a footprint to the full extent of the boundary, which provides deep floor plates that, without modification, were unsuited to residential conversion. No 1 Lacey was completed predominantly by the adaptive re-use of the existing brick warehouse buildings, with the changes to the existing building form being threefold.

Demolition of the 1970s addition to the south-west corner provided a new, lower podium level with deep soil for mature trees and substantial plantings. The new courtyard that was created is flanked by a lightweight external walkway.

New internal voids were introduced to the existing heritage buildings (the 1912 building to Lacey Street and 1923 building to Kippax Street), to gain solar access and natural ventilation.

The existing roofing was removed, and two

new floors added to the roof. The size and placement of the new volumes to the roof were based on the evolution of the heritage building being in two parts, and the careful consideration of the existing views that may be affected from the apartments to the rear at Cooper Street.

The timber heritage windows were replaced, like for like, due to the state of existing timber-framed windows. Noncontributory building fabric was removed. The existing commercial fit-out was demolished.

The 1970s concrete structure to the rear of the heritage building was removed.

The detailed demolition of the roof structure allowed for two new structural floors to be incorporated. The detailed demolition of the existing structure throughout allowed for the installation of a new lift and stair core, integrating the concrete core into the timber structure, plus lightwells for solar access and natural ventilation.

Installation of structural-steel air bridges to the back façade allows access throughout the development from lift cores to apartment entries. Built elements to the rooftop were added.

A complete heritage façade restoration to the street frontage, and rear of the heritage building following the removal of the 1970s structure, was carried out. In addition, five separate retail tenancies on the lower two floors were also created.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This was a very difficult lump-sum contract for the builder to undertake. A very detailed demolition started the project, in addition to problematic site access for delivery and construction. The replacement of the windows to the original detail was complex. Internal finishes are of the highest quality and the design has resulted in very spacious two-level units.

MADE PROJECTS PTY LTD

Suite 10.03, Level 10, 275 Alfred Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 9938 6876 Licence number: 256614C Design: No 1 Lacey

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HOME UNITS $700,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

HELM PTY LIMITED

131 Sailors Bay Road NORTHBRIDGE NSW 2063 Tel: 8036 7400 Licence number: 227579C Design: ENCORE, Ramsgate Beach

TQM DESIGN & CONSTRUCT PTY LTD

6/44 O'Dea Avenue WATERLOO NSW 2017 Tel: 9556 1046 Licence number: 123722C Design: The Balmoral

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HOME UNITS $700,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY APOLLO KITCHENS

TURKCON PTY LTD

Apartment 301, 14 Marlo Road CRONULLA NSW 2230 Tel: 0414 422 507 Licence number: 123459C Design: Zinc Photography: Jason Hall

MILLBROOK HOMES

Level 5, 7–9 Irvine Place BELLA VISTA NSW 2153 Tel: 8015 7766 Licence number: 260570C

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HOME UNITS $1 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

TRIPLE TREAT The Triplex Apartments, designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects, involved the construction of three luxury apartments, garage and swimming pool in Bellevue Hill.

The complex was excavated in sand, with contiguous piling and required the installation of a mechanical flood barrier to the driveway

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as part of the Development Consent.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This very difficult sloping site on a very busy road made construction very complex. Finishes were of the highest quality — the best seen throughout all price categories. The internal plaster wall finish was of the highest standard and the kitchen and joinery were top quality. In addition, the

external off-form concrete finish was superb.

GNC QUALITY PTY LTD

5 River Street BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041 Tel: 9555 8886 Licence number: 147077C Design: The Triplex Apartments

HOME UNITS $1 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

REDWOOD DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Suite 2, 19 Broughton Street KIRRIBILLI NSW 2061 Tel: 8098 7878 Licence number: 207923C Design: The Jetty

TQM DESIGN & CONSTRUCT PTY LTD

6/44 O'Dea Avenue WATERLOO NSW 2017 Tel: 9556 1046 Licence number: 123722C Design: Victoria Towers

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HOME UNITS $1 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

PACIFIC PLUS CONSTRUCTIONS

Unit 48, 49–51 Mitchell Road BROOKVALE NSW 2100 Tel: 9939 8103 Licence number: 195011C Design: Rawson Apartments

GNC QUALITY PTY LTD

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HOME UNIT RENOVATION UP TO $500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

A BUILDING WITHIN A BUILDING Housed within an old Rolls Royce factory in Camperdown, the brief called for a complete strip-out, removing everything back to the concrete shell and starting again. A new exposed-steel structure would support the upper bedrooms while framing the doubleheight living space.

With the budget matching the tight access, Arc. prepared for a difficult build within a short program. A selection of inexpensive materials were cleverly detailed to control costs and their size was dictated by the lift and fire stairs.

New materials, techniques and constant collaboration with the architect and consultants allowed Arc. to push conventional boundaries and to achieve the architect’s overall vision within the challenging constraints.

The building sits on the corner block between the six lanes of traffic of Parramatta Road and a tight one-way lane to the rear. With the Royal Prince Alfred hospital only blocks away, the streets are anything but quiet and the parking rangers unsympathetic. A parking fine on the first day of site establishment re-iterated that this was not to be an easy project.

Removing everything from an apartment

isn’t a quiet process, particularly chipping the render off the old board-formed columns. A couple of weeks into the demolition, a few neighbours were upset.

Once the apartment was a cavernous concrete space, Arc. could start with the services, which entailed more than a dozen core holes through the 450mm slab into the car park below. The concrete was hard so it was a slow process which meant a scaffold in the car park and constant shuffling of cars for a couple of days.

Running the services simultaneously with the steel installation allowed Arc. to conceal many of the cable chases and airconditioning ducting. With steel such a huge component and the architect specifying all junctions to be welded, working around the site welding became part and parcel with life on site. The only windows opening onto the main road meant there was no escape from the dust and noise.

A glass bridge joins the first floor bedrooms, supported by thin steel blades that become part of the joinery on one side then an 11m RHS on the other. To get that into the apartment, Parramatta Road had to be shut down one evening and the bridge craned in through the double-height opening.

This route of access was used only once more during the project — to install a 300kg piece of acoustic glass.

According to Arc., the moment a project is ‘finished’ is the moment it begins its life.

A close relationship with the clients built up over the course of the project, which allowed an insight and understanding of that life. The owner still laughs about his dog’s nervous first steps across the glass floor, to his love for the flush-mounted rangehood in the island bench.

Some of the most challenging moments of the build became small inconveniences that make living in this apartment so great.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A difficult renovation of an existing unit. The builder had to rectify some structural issues, contend with noise constraints, restricted access and materials handling. The builder achieved a fantastic result by working around existing structural issues, to deliver the design brief without compromise of quality.

ARC.

104 Rothchild Avenue ROSEBERY NSW 2018 Tel: 0422 751 754 Licence number: 294491C Design: Camperdown Warehouse

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HOME UNIT RENOVATION UP TO $500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

CMS CONSULTING PTY LTD

Suite 326, 20 Dale Street BROOKVALE NSW 2100 Tel: 9905 3511 Licence number: 256688C

LIVING SPACE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

1–5 Whitting Street ARTARMON NSW 2064 Tel: 9966 4255 Licence number: 190017C Design: Waverton

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HOME UNIT RENOVATION UP TO $500,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

LIVING SPACE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

1–5 Whitting Street ARTARMON NSW 2064 Tel: 9966 4255 Licence number: 190017C Design: McMahons Point

ARC.

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HOME UNIT RENOVATION $500,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

ELIZABETH BAY GEM Located in luxurious Elizabeth Bay, this waterfrontage apartment is on the 11th floor of a 13-floor 1970s block. To add to the relatively poor construction of the block, the apartment itself hadn’t been renovated since the complex was built. Both the client and architect had a strong vision of the competed project — to configure and refit the apartment to a standard befitting the multi-million dollar views.

Constructing on the 11th floor presented challenges of access and materials handling.

Most of the materials had to be hoisted up more than 50m on a truck-based panel lift up the side of the building. Some of the panels were highly sensitive marble and 3m porcelain.

In all, the project had 15 lift deliveries.

Working to a high standard with only 65m of floor space presented difficulties for trades.

There were three layers of sound proofing on the floor and three more on the ceiling, then the complex task of fitting top-of-the-

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range plumbing fittings into very small spaces pushed the limits of the building structure.

Then, more than 1.2km of CBUS cabling had to be laid, to control everything from heating, cooling, awnings, curtains, blinds and many hidden LED lights.

Seamless Construction aimed and succeeded in bringing to life the clients’ vision of a seamless product with state-of-the-art 3m porcelain panels fitted floor to ceiling, as well as bulkheads and marble panels, with the final fitout of the joinery utilising every centimetre of space within the small apartment.

Walking through the finished apartment there is a sense of space well beyond the apartment’s actual size, of well-thought-out detail, of seamless integrated finishes and fittings. In essence, a small gem in Elizabeth Bay. JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Seamless Construction has delivered an amazing result.

The difficulties of getting materials to and from this unit were extreme and it had very

restricted access issues. Although this unit is particularly small in size, the overall design concepts, the delivery and execution of the interiors were exceptional and of high quality.

A worthy winner for this category.

SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION

3/11 Brighton Boulevard BONDI NSW 2026 Tel: 0423 397 555 Licence number: 238801C

HOME UNIT RENOVATION $500,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

SCHMIDTS PTY LTD

PO BOX 1660 NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089 Tel: 0410 512 025 Licence number: 210426C Design: Darling Point Apartment Photography: Amanda Prior Designer: Maryann Schmidt, Hunt and Design

FAIRWEATHER CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

4/15 Wilga Street BONDI NSW 2026 Tel: 0402 415 332 Licence number: 305785C

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HOME UNIT RENOVATION $1 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

ART DECO LUXURY The client brief for Gazebo Project was to transform their whole-floor apartment into an Art Deco luxury residence, by maximising space and, most importantly, the apartment’s height, while keeping the curvature of the iconic Gazebo building.

The intricate Blainey North design demanded completely bespoke finishes for all hardware, cabinetry and wall treatments throughout the Art Deco-designed residence.

Agia Projects developed and implemented the designer’s concept successfully through innovative prototyping and rigorous testing, using the highest-quality materials and technical skills of specialists. Program management and attention to detail was vital due to required testing prior to the precise installation of each element.

This project required a full-level stripout,

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rectification of existing issues and complete internal rebuild of the high-level site. This included replacing the structural beams to accommodate the significant design change to the apartment’s original layout.

The imperfect curvature of the building proved a constant challenge in addition to the highly detailed, multifaceted finishes across each element of the design. As a result, prototyping carried out by Agia Projects’ highly experienced team, was essential across all pelmets, coffers, doors, cabinetry, curved sliding mechanisms, wall panelling and finished materials to ensure the design was successfully realised.

The height of the site and limited accessibility meant that cranes were required to install the structural-steel beams, massive single-piece panorama glass panels and custom marble furniture.

The lighting selections throughout ranged from ultra-modern curved, colour-changing LEDs in-built into the coffered ceiling through to authentic Art Deco sconces and fixtures.

Due to the age of each vintage piece, the Agia Projects’ team worked closely with the electricians to reverse engineer the mechanisms to achieve the modern Australian standard.

The refurbishment of the balcony needed to meet existing building design fundamentals while overcoming existing waterproofing issues, sourcing of specified materials in addition to successfully deliver the client’s design mandatories.

Agia overcame significant supply chain issues with highly detailed, specialist joinery and other finishes, often producing custom installations using its own manufacturing facilities when suppliers struggled to meet outcomes and deadlines.

The scope of works included three bathrooms, one powder room, a butler’s pantry, private foyer and kitchen in addition to three bedrooms, formal living, dining, casual living, home office and dressing room.

Full-home CBUS automation was installed for lighting, blinds, underfloor heating and the complete replacement of the heating/ cooling system.

Patina brass panels feature on lift reveals and curved hand rails throughout.

Custom joinery included a concealed bar on a curved track, full-wall TV unit in the casual living area and dressing room with integrated dressing table, robes, bed head and cabinetry in the main.

All stonework was book matched floor to ceiling.

A high level of grinding was required to rectify the existing flooring acoustic issues and prepare for the custom carpet.

Agia Projects is incredibly proud of this build, completed with the highest quality, innovation, craftsmanship and attention to detail.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The renovation of this unit required some upgrades to the existing external windows and doors with a complete internal stripout and refit. The high standard and overall quality of workmanship was exceptional and faultless.

AGIA PROJECTS

Unit 3, 2–6 Lindsay Street ROCKDALE NSW 2216 Tel: 9327 5400 Licence number: 221922C Design: Gazebo Project

HOME UNIT RENOVATION $1 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ICARE

BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 4320 MANUKA ACT 2603 Tel: 6295 2928 Licence number: 31493 Design: Elizabeth Bay Apartment Photography: Brett Boardman

AGIA PROJECTS

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opposite. The team employed great care, detailed coordination and planning to successfully demolish and rebuild the façade with minimal impact to the local area.

The new façade consists of a one-ofa-kind Magnesium Oxide Board façade and considerable research went into the selection of this as cladding. The major features of Magnesium Oxide are fire resistance, moisture resistance, mould and mildew resistance and strength.

Magnesium Oxide is a refractory material, which means it is physically and chemically stable at elevated temperatures.

Within the façade, numerous Spandrel Fire-Rated Glazed Panels were installed to enhance the uninterrupted harbour views.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The demolition of the front façade, built in the 1960s, proved to be very challenging. With the aid of computer modelling, the builder was able to construct a new portal frame to hold the new façade. A great job.

HARBOURSIDE FACELIFT The Buildcorp Asset Solutions’ team was engaged to deliver a significant facelift to a prominently located Sydney harbourside apartment building of 12 units, which boasts uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. The project required the removal of the existing three-storey double red-brick frontage, replacing it with a new contemporary façade that doubled the apartments’ viewing capacity over the harbour.

Buildcorp Asset Solutions worked closely with the client, architect and engineer, with the project scope including demolition, earthworks, structural steel, fire rating,

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BUILDCORP ASSET SOLUTIONS

brickwork, façade and windows, roofing, render, waterproofing, painting, electrical and landscaping.

The works were completed while many residents continued to have secure possession and occupancy of their apartment for the duration of the 35-week construction program. Regular communications and stakeholder management helped to ensure safe access with minimal disruptions.

Some 90 tonnes of brickwork was removed while the premises were fully occupied. Adding to the material handling challenge, the site is bounded by one-way streets on Kirribilli Avenue and Jeffreys Street, with St Aloysius' College directly

Level 4, 10 Mallett Street CAMPERDOWN NSW 2050 Tel: 9565 0000 Licence number: 217504C Design: 44-50 Kirribilli Ave

GRANNY FLATS UP TO $100,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

COMPACT YET SPACIOUS This compact yet spacious granny flat allows for open-plan living at its best in a small residence. Its clever design features two well-sized bedrooms, a generous bathroom with laundry space and a well-appointed kitchen to make even the most seasoned chef happy. There is also an easy flow to the outdoors with a patio that is large enough to accommodate alfresco dining.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The builder, in constructing a residence of this size and price, will usually add value to the existing property in excess of the cost of the project. Through clever design and positioning on the block, this self-contained set of living spaces can accommodate family members, a home office, visitors or paying tenants, enabling the homeowner to earn an extra income. This residence demonstrates that everyone’s needs, sites and budgets are different.

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

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GRANNY FLATS UP TO $100,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

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GRANNY FLATS UP TO $100,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

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GRANNY FLATS $100,001–$150,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

MULTI-GENERATIONAL INDEPENDENT LIVING The motivation behind the design of this home is an all-encompassing concept of multigenerational, (in)dependent living. With the rising cost of living limiting those starting out in life and the lack of adequate facilities to care for our elderly, ANSA Homes saw a need to be filled and designed a granny flat that can work with or without the attached house. The Lellah can be built attached, detached, on an existing block or in a new area.

This is a modern Australian design with subtle undertones of Scandinavian beauty.

Different materials create contrast and interesting shapes. Such features include stacked brickwork coupled with stretcher bond brickwork while using oversized and regular bricks. ANSA used Hebel on the feature and Weathertex cladding around the first floor, balcony and granny flat. Natural timbers such as walnut were used around the timber-wrapped windows, all while keeping a monochromatic colour palette.

As this granny flat design is attached to the house, a common wall is shared, which limits the amount of natural light. It had to feel like an efficient use of space — like a small home — not a “tacked-on” addition that houses

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a specific generation. Hence, upon entry, it’s flooded with light and light features.

Moving through the house begins with the master bedroom and while this design only accommodates a single bedroom, the layout can be converted into a two-bedroom granny flat. In this layout, the dining and living space has been separated for convenience to show the multi-faceted use of space in a small design.

However, the fireplace and linen press can be removed entirely to open up the space further.

Having a common wall with a secondary dwelling can limit the availability of natural light and so a skylight provides the solution.

Skylights allow natural light to reach those areas that are otherwise shrouded in shadow.

Due to the 60m² total floor area allowed, ensuring the spaces felt adequate in the granny flat was critical. ANSA Homes combined the bathroom and the laundry into one convenient wet area.

While ANSA Homes had addressed the separate entry into this unique design, an area often overlooked is the alfresco. The rear entrance to the granny flat allows residents to have their own privacy, yet is easily accessible.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This granny flat is part of a two-storey family residence that has been so cleverly designed that the “granny

flat” just seems to fit in with the residence.

The granny flat contains a front bedroom with ensuite and laundry along with a wellappointed kitchen and dining area opening into the living room. A feature of the living area is the three-sided gas fire and the large sliding aluminium-framed glass doors opening to the rear patio area. The finishing of the works is first class and packed into an area less than 50sqm, which demonstrates an excellent use of the available space.

ANSA HOMES

1 Winburg Drive EDMONDSON PARK NSW 2174 Tel: 1300 267 246 Licence number: 241220C Design: The Lellah

GRANNY FLATS $100,001–$150,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

RESCON BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 2–8 Daniel Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 0411 598 204 Licence number: 246426C Design: Wilkinson

RESCON BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 2–8 Daniel Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 0411 598 204 Licence number: 246426C Design: Dunlany

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GRANNY FLATS $100,001–$150,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

RESCON BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 2–8 Daniel Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 0411 598 204 Licence number: 246426C Design: Stella (modified)

RESCON BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 2–8 Daniel Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 0411 598 204 Licence number: 246426C Design: Custom

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GRANNY FLATS $100,001–$150,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

RESCON BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 2–8 Daniel Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 0411 598 204 Licence number: 246426C Design: Siana 2

BUILDCRAFT CONSTRUCTIONS

46 Bruhn Circuit KELLYVILLE NSW 2155 Tel: 8814 7701 Licence number: 162141C

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GRANNY FLATS $100,001–$150,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

MASTERTON HOMES

Corner Hume Highway and Sappho Road WARWICK FARM NSW 2170 Tel: 1300 446 637 Licence number: 35558C Design: Rose

ASCENSION LIVING

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 9765 0260 Licence number: 278331C Design: Avoca

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GRANNY FLATS $100,001–$150,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

GRANNY FLAT LEADERS

Level 1, 2–16 Salisbury Street SILVERWATER NSW 2128 Tel: 9647 1740 Licence number: 285777C Design: GFL17105

WILLIAMS BUILDING COMPANY

132 Wyadra Avenue NORTH MANLY NSW 2100 Tel: 0421 904 523 Licence number: 235416C

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GRANNY FLATS $100,001–$150,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

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GRANNY FLATS $100,001–$150,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

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GRANNY FLATS $100,001–$150,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

ANSA HOMES

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GRANNY FLATS $150,001–$200,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

TREEHOUSE WITH A DIFFERENCE Avalon Tree House is a two-bedroom granny flat complete with two balconies, a fully functional kitchen, modern bathroom and a complete laundry tucked away behind joinery doors. It’s designed to sit high on the block, well above the roadside, among the trees. The shape of the house is designed to utilise the surrounding trees and embrace the landscaping and native gardens.

The style is aimed at beachside living with a hint of nature. Following completion of the project, the flat is now used as a short-term rental for guests to enjoy the northern beaches.

Avalon Tree House is built 100mm above ground level in the back corner and 6m off the ground at the lower corner, enhancing the treehouse feel on the entertaining side of the dwelling. Access to the property is built around the natural landscape so as to minimise impact on the existing vegetation.

The external cladding is predominantly James Hardie Scyon Stria with a section of Mini-Orb in the centre void. The modern vertical stainless-steel wire for the balustrade complements the merbau decking and solid merbau posts, while still complying with regulations regarding height above natural ground level.

One of the biggest issues with the Avalon Tree House was the steepness of the site.

The steep incline, loose topsoil and unsteady rocks were problematic when getting material to the lot, as well as concerning when it came to the safety of the workers.

To remediate this, footings were dug by hand as machines were unable to sit securely on the block. Constructing the first level of scaffold with the use of planks and platforms to help the concrete line pump move around safely ensured Prescom Constructions could get the footings in. Extra concrete was ordered to create a gravity-levelled blinding slab over the area so that workers could walk safely without their feet slipping out.

Another issue was the footing location itself as it fell within the zone of influence for a sewer main. After Sydney Water was unable to peg out the sewer location on the block, Prescom Constructions was left with no option but to dig and expose the main line. Sydney Water could then survey the pipe and mark it up and upgrade their drawings. To overcome the problem of being inside the zone of influence, the builder was required to eliminate certain footings and create an overhang

corner, as well as increase engineering on beam sizes to span greater distances.

Access presented another issue. Access to the property is through a thoroughfare that the immediate neighbours use to access their property. The construction team gave the neighbours as much notice as possible regarding deliveries that may cause them disruption. Significant handling of materials by hand was also required. The heights that the team was working at made it difficult to work comfortably, so harnesses and scaffolds were used.

A final issue was the discovery during construction that a lot of the surrounding trees were home to termites. Preventative measures were taken to eradicate the possible threat.

The most important factor in the success of the project was the team, and patience, planning and organisation were imperative to the overall success of the project. At every stage, the team worked together to ensure that the quality of the build was not compromised by the issues that arose.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The builder has called this “The Avalon Tree House” and in the judge’s opinion this is a very apt description because it is situated well up into the trees. The design features two bedrooms, two balconies with ocean glimpses and a fully functional kitchen, modern bathroom and complete laundry tucked

away behind joinery doors. The home has been designed to sit high on the block and well above the roadside. The shape of the house is designed to utilise the surrounding trees and embrace the landscaping and native gardens.

The back of the house is at ground level and the front about 6m above the ground level. The slope is extremely steep and the judges were impressed with the builder’s ability to coordinate the construction in such a challenging location.

The external cladding is well planned and most attractive with stainless-steel wire balustrades complementing the merbau decking. A worthy winner on such a difficult site.

PRESCOM CONSTRUCTIONS

11 Cremona Road COMO NSW 2226 Tel: 0415 287 701 Licence number: 268544C Design: Avalon Tree House

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GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

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GRANNY FLATS $150,001–$200,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

RESCON BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 2–8 Daniel Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 0411 598 204 Licence number: 246426C Design: Bundeena

RESCON BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 2–8 Daniel Street WETHERILL PARK NSW 2164 Tel: 0411 598 204 Licence number: 246426C Design: Stella (modified)

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GRANNY FLATS $150,001–$200,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

FIVE STAR BUILDERS & GRANNY FLATS

72A Newton Road BLACKTOWN NSW 2148 Tel: 9639 3673 Licence number: 294954C

PRESCOM CONSTRUCTIONS

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GRANNY FLATS $200,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

A BARN WITH A DIFFERENCE The design brief for The Barn called for the construction of a Hamptons-style timber barn nestled in the crest of rolling hills and overlooking both bushland and the ocean. A lovely image to be sure, but one complicated by bushfire zoning restrictions. The Barn is the answer to a challenge of sustainable building answered by way of practical and ecologically sound materials.

Code Green resolved the bushfire zoning issue by cladding the barn in a revolutionary new product, Inex, culled from magnesium oxide and bestowed with a one-hour fire rating, which adheres to current regulations.

Additional vertical decking strips add to the aesthetic appeal by emulating the appearance of the shiplap traditional panelling effect to cover the exposed joints, which also increased the fire compliance ratings.

The natural and beautiful look desired for the project was achieved through the charcoal staining of the sheets and boards with a chemical-free product that emulates the grain of timber. And much like timber,

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Inex shifts in tone in accordance with light and weather conditions.

The design’s rustic character was emphasised by the inclusion of external paths, along with a classic fire pit built with the aid of recycled bricks.

The interior of The Barn offers a delightful study in contrasts; complete with a concrete floor that reflects an industrial effect, softened and complemented by decorative furnishings, but still utilised for its intended purpose of storing farm equipment.

The floor was a concrete slab built over an insulated polystyrene base that provides an insulating barrier between the natural earth and the concrete slab, allowing for natural temperature balance.

The Barn is within the view of the main dwelling on the property and because of this it was designed to be aesthetically pleasing, with colour and material choice enabling The Barn to blend seamlessly into the natural surrounding environment. It was also oriented at an off-set angle to the main dwelling to reveal its isometric viewpoint; thus providing for the optimum view from the main house.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This granny flat is actually part of a barn and is a stylish and practical solution to a specific design challenge.

From a distance the barn appears to be lined with timber boarding but on closer inspection the product is a magnesium oxide-based board which achieves a one-hour fire rating and adheres to current BAL regulations.

CODE GREEN PTY LTD

Suite 1, 6B Cowper Wharf Road WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011 Tel: 1300 766 889 Licence number: 209886C Design: The Barn

GRANNY FLATS $200,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

GRANNY FLAT SOLUTIONS

Unit 20, 7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9481 7443 Licence number: 245810C Design: Custom Design

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GRANNY FLATS $200,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY MBA INSURANCE SERVICES

AVALON CONSTRUCTIONS NSW

18 Hudson Parade AVALON NSW 2107 Tel: 0407 780 203 Licence number: 260858C Design: Freshwater Garage to Granny Flat

CODE GREEN PTY LTD

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS UP TO $250,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

ROOM TO GROW The challenge for Apex Alterations and Additions when it came to this project was having an existing home footprint, listening to clients needs’ and budget, council constraints and seamlessly bringing the existing house and house addition together into one comfortable, liveable home.

The clients’ initial needs were for three bedrooms, an ensuite, bathroom, walk-in robe, cladded first floor addition and some ground floor alterations such as demolition of walls.

However, after consultation and consideration, the clients decided that they would like four bedrooms upstairs. They wanted to have three children and although

their first child was only 10 months old, they knew they would need enough rooms for their growing family in the future.

There’s also a small living area upstairs, with room for a lounge and books.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A most accomplished alteration/addition constructed and designed by the builder.

Finishes were faultless throughout.

Value for money was outstanding.

APEX ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS PTY LTD

Unit 17/37–47 Borec Road PENRITH NSW 2750 Tel: 1300 654 380 Licence number: 41276

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS UP TO $250,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

SBS BUILDING SERVICES

7/4 Gladstone Road CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 Tel: 8279 1234 Licence number: 208170C

APEX ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS PTY LTD

192 MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $250,001–$350,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

AT HOME AMONG THE GUM TREES As the Tree House was the architect’s home, Bluestone Homes knew that its work was always going to be under high scrutiny every day. Care also had to be taken with the young family who were still living in parts of the house.

The detailing of the project left little margin for error in any area, with high attention to detail required. As with almost all projects, there are always changes, but with the architect living the build first hand, there was, understandably, constant tweaking his ‘baby’ along the way.

There was no crane access because of the close proximity of the gum trees to the house.

Due to the difficult and restricted site access, every element — from the structural steel and custom-made stairs to the six huge 150kg panels of glass that were all meticulously hoisted up more than 6m and installed by sheer manpower — was installed by hand.

Due to the home’s location in a bushfire area, the selection of materials was all non-combustible fibrecement, hardwood windows and doors that were all custom made with timber sliding screens for privacy, and ironbark cladding. All elements blend beautifully into the surrounding landscape.

Once the glass wall was installed, Bluestone Homes discovered that there was the chance of glass wobble in high wind (2.7m). In close collaboration with the engineer, the builder

proposed some architectural bracing back to the internal walls.

The result of all parties working together is a beautiful home extension that was highly rewarding and is now considered a favourite project of Bluestone Homes.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Exceptionally well-executed work to exacting design requirements. Use of timber and steel was outstanding, as were all finishes.

BLUESTONE HOMES PTY LTD

3/14 Polo Avenue MONA VALE NSW 2103 Tel: 9979 7523 Licence number: 208664C Design: Tree House

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $250,001–$350,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

LIGHTHOUSE BUILDING PTY LTD

3A/1420 Pacific Highway TURRAMURRA NSW 2074 Tel: 0414 012 090 Licence number: 209958C Design: The Tree Haus Photography: Pulch Photography

BLUESTONE HOMES PTY LTD

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $350,001–$450,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

MOUNTAINS MAKEOVER Boogaloo was originally built in the mid 1940s and boasted an abundance of existing charm with ornate cornices and beautiful kauri floorboards. The existing three bedrooms plus study and small living area were, however, no longer large enough for this couple and their three young daughters.

Construction began following the demolition of the existing rear of the house, which included the kitchen, laundry, sunroom, dining room and small deck.

Things progressed smoothly and two months later, the whole extension including the upstairs parents’ wing, framing and all

of the engineering structural steel was in. All framing and steel was cut and constructed on site — nothing was prefabricated.

Fortunately this time gave DC Construction Co. the chance to overcome a few design issues. The builder was able to raise the downstairs ceiling height, where the major support beam for upstairs intersected the landing, separating the old part of the house from the extension.

As they did this, the DC Construction Co. team also came up with the idea of changing the north-to-south pitch of the dining room ceiling from 10 degrees to five.

This not only created more volume through

a higher ceiling, but it also enabled the team to run a more substantial lintel/header beam along the northern wall, which was predominantly windows. This also meant that the windows were no longer pushed up to the ceiling. This was far more aesthetically pleasing to the clients.

Three months after construction began, the house was at lock-up stage. It was important to the clients that their daughters start the new school year in their family home, so everyone on the project knuckled down to put in the extra hours to ensure this happened.

After a five-month process, the family was in and enjoying their completely renovated, beautifully extended, five-bedroom, threebathroom, three-living-area family home.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The building work was characterised by excellent finishes and a high standard of workmanship throughout.

Value for money was outstanding.

DC CONSTRUCTION CO.

PO BOX 7210 LEURA NSW 2780 Tel: 0421 469 250 Licence number: 293126C Design: Boogaloo

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $350,001–$450,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

CUSTOMCONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

PO Box 816 AVALON BEACH NSW 2107 Tel: 0416 255 441 Licence number: 242783C Design: Petaluma House

DC CONSTRUCTION CO.

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $450,001–$550,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

BEACHES BLISS Located on Sydney's northern beaches, this winning additions/alterations/ renovations project, designed by Playoust Churcher Architects, involved building a ground floor extension on the eastern side of the home. Albert Hall Building and Carpentry also completely refurbished the rest of the property, both inside and out.

As the property is in a bushfire zone, timber cladding had to be removed and replaced with fire-resistant cladding.

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Finishes and attention to detail were of a very high standard. Beautifully crafted work in a very competitive category.

ALBERT HALL BUILDING AND CARPENTRY

52/10 Terry Road DULWICH HILL NSW 2203 Tel: 0414 671 397 Licence number: 222411C Design: Boogaloo

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $450,001–$550,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

SELECT CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

PO BOX 301 ROUND CORNER NSW 2158 Tel: 9654 0902 Licence number: 275569C Design: De Mallet Hawes Cottage

KEEDAH PTY LTD

Unit 1, 25 Gibbes Street CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 Tel: 9924 6466 Licence number: 264528C Design: Sydney Street Willoughby

MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL 199

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $450,001–$550,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

DAVID FERRARI CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

149 Victor Road DEE WHY NSW 2099 Tel: 0402 294 331 Licence number: 169512C Design: White St Project

UPSTAIRS DESIGN & BUILDING CO

18/1–3 Jubilee Street WARRIEWOOD NSW 2102 Tel: 0402 902 296 Licence number: 125621C Design: Williams Street North Manly

200 MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $450,001–$550,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

QBIC CONSTRUCTIONS & DESIGN PTY LTD

103 Harbord Road FRESHWATER NSW 2096 Tel: 0414 674 828 Licence number: 293167C

ASPIRE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

95 Venezia Street PRESTONS NSW 2170 Tel: 0433 122 729 Licence number: 221063C Design: Millers Point

MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL 201

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $450,001–$550,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

TOP CLASS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & ENHANCE PROJECT

PO Box 349 WINSTON HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 0457 466 222 Licence number: 290166C Design: "Wang’s House"

ARC.

104 Rothchild Avenue ROSEBERY NSW 2018 Tel: 0422 751 754 Licence number: 294491C Design: Pitched House

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $450,001–$550,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

PIN POINT CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

107 Fowler Road ILLAWONG NSW 2234 Tel: 0449 889 208 Licence number: 247530C Design: Erskineville Terrace

MUDGECORP

4/354 Mann Street GOSFORD NSW 2250 Tel: 4324 7371 Licence number: 179474C Design: Project Cammeray

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $550,001–$650,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

DEADLINE DESIGN The Neutral Bay project is considered by Boom Build to be the company’s finest work to date, despite working to an extremely tight Christmas deadline.

The homeowners Andrew and Sally have a three-month old daughter, and had a vision of a well-constructed modern home, with beautiful finishes. They wanted to be in by Christmas, so with an estimated construction schedule of a minimum of six months, Boom Build only had three months lead in to deliver the tender package, negotiate terms, finalise a design and align trades.

Christmas is a time when it is notoriously hard to get results from both trades and suppliers, so Boom Build ensured that everyone had an up-to-date and accurate schedule which carefully detailed when, where and how to achieve the completion deadline.

As the architect’s drawings were not heavily detailed, the client, architect and Boom Build had to spend time carefully designing, creating, and finalising the finer details that would suit Andrew and Sally's needs, as well as do justice to the overall design. This at times slowed down the process of the build as ideas had to be confirmed, priced and agreed upon prior to moving forward. This can cause frustration between all parties but here, it had the opposite effect, as they collectively brainstormed and came up with amazing ideas.

The trades who were selected for the project all had a common goal — to deliver the best work they could that suited the

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build. As the deadline quickly approached, the realisation of the workload ahead took hold and it created concern for the client, as well as some trades, but planning and communication were key to bonding the team and guiding them to the destination. Weekly site meetings turned to daily, which turned to hourly, but this helped keep everyone in the loop of what their role was and what the role of others around them were.

As the final week before Christmas came to a close, an amazing feat had been achieved and what stood before everyone was a stunning renovation to be proud of for many years. The team had knocked down half an existing home, extended up and out and created a beautiful upstairs parents’ retreat. Downstairs, they had built a modern kitchen/dining/living area that opens up to a beautiful tranquil deck and garden.

The client was able to furnish the home and move in before Christmas as planned.

The pleasure and satisfaction came weeks later after completion when Andrew and Sally sent Boom Build a text message on New Year’s Day, expressing not only how happy they were with their beautiful new home, but how they had found a builder who they could trust and rely upon, a builder who they could use for life.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The judges were able to see beyond the striking stair detail to the generally excellent finishes and resolutions comprising the remainder of this finely designed work.

BOOM BUILD

PO BOX 6201 NARRAWEENA NSW 2099 Tel: 8541 8125 Licence number: 298113C

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $550,001–$650,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

UNISTRUCT BUILDING PTY LTD

164 Oak Road KIRRAWEE NSW 2232 Tel: 9531 1800, 0438 002 744 Licence number: 76809C Design: Brick Aperture Project

UNISTRUCT BUILDING PTY LTD

164 Oak Road KIRRAWEE NSW 2232 Tel: 9531 1800, 0438 002 744 Licence number: 76809C Design: The Light House

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BRICK APERTURE HOUSE

BRICK APERTURE HOUSE

Phone 02 9531 1800 | Email info@unistruct.com.au

“BRICK APERTURE HOUSE”

Additions and Alterations $500,000-S700,000

This voluminous rear addition to a federation-style single storey house in Sydney’s inner west, projects its airy living space toward the rear leafy surrounds. Designed by Kreis Grennan Architecture and built by Unistruct Building, a combination of featured structural steel and exposed timber framing elements, lightly washed plywood ceilings and finely detailed finishing bring this beautifully created addition into its own. On-site and locally recycled bricks have been used to create the rustic boundary walls with a delicate tapered edge to the rear brick aperture reflecting a tradition of masterful brick craftsmanship in Sydney. Designed with sustainability in mind, the new rear volume is crafted from on-site recycled bricks, sitting on a new concrete slab with an exposed, sustainably sourced, heavily insulated, LVL and plywood timber roof structure. The bricks and concrete slab provide significant thermal mass, which assist the occupants to control the diurnal temperature variation in summer and in winter the ability to store thermal energy during the day and release it several hours later.

Michael Nicholson Photography - The brick aperture house

THE LIGHT HOUSE

Tonic Productions - The light house

THE LIGHT HOUSE

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $550,001–$650,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

BESPOKE HOME BUILDING

PO BOX 259 BONDI NSW 2026 Tel: 0418 476 482 Licence number: 235116C Design: Balmain House 1

ECONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

399 Darling Street BALMAIN NSW 2041 Tel: 0439 996 362 Licence number: 282185C

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $550,001–$650,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

BUILD BY DESIGN PTY LTD

5D, 1–3 Endeavour Road CARINGBAH NSW 2229 Tel: 0404 009 534 Licence number: 207183C Design: Grays Point

NEWMARK CONSTRUCTIONS

11U/175 Lower Gibbes Street CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 Tel: 9188 0708 Licence number: 218398C

208 MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $550,001–$650,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

ROSS BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

20 Lindley Avenue NARRABEEN NSW 2101 Tel: 0410 627 162 Licence number: 286947C

BOOM BUILD

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $650,001–$700,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

SUNSET SURPRISE The Sunset House project in Alexandria is an alteration/addition to a 1906 single-storey terrace house consisting of two bedrooms, one bathroom, a combined laundry/kitchen and small living and dining rooms.

Demolition of all but one-and-a-half rooms took place to allow for the construction of a two-storey, four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, with separate laundry, study, and large open-plan kitchen, dining, living and courtyard space. This doubled the total ground floor area of the original home.

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The complex ‘butterfly’ roof and associated clerestory windows interface, very well resolved, were among many elements of this work to impress the judges.

DIAMOND BUILD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Suite 23, 103 George Street PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 Tel: 0411 505 332 Licence number: 140828C Design: Sunset House

Quality without Compromise

For more information call 0411 505 332

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $650,001–$700,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

MELROSE DESIGN BUILD PTY LTD

50B Waterview Street CARLTON NSW 2218 Tel: 9550 9995 Licence number: 241848C Design: O'Neill Street, Lilyfield

UNIQ BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD

PO Box 171 PADSTOW NSW 2211 Tel: 0400 003 131 Licence number: 222090C Design: Woodside

212 MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $650,001–$700,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

MATT BOERS CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

25 Cliff Avenue WINSTON HILLS NSW 2153 Tel: 0422 633 240 Licence number: 270324C Design: Redfern House

GREEN ANVIL CO.

Studio 7, 1–7 Unwins Bridge Road ST PETERS NSW 2044 Tel: 9516 5732 Licence number: 282179C Design: Railway House

MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL 213

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $650,001–$700,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

SAVVY GROUP CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

52 Jackey Drive CAMDEN PARK NSW 2570 Tel: 0402 530 337 Licence number: 295686C Design: The Planhouse

DIAMOND BUILD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

214 MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $700,001–$850,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

HISTORIC REVIVAL Morehead House involved the renovation of an existing single-storey terrace within a heritage conservation area, in the middle of a row of the last remaining single-level terraces in Redfern, with the only access available via the front entry door.

On completion of demolition, significant termite damage was uncovered to much of the rear portion of the house that had originally been documented to remain.

Green Anvil Co. quickly raised the issue with the client and arranged for pest control experts to assess and provide a detailed scope of remedial action. This required removal of all timber walls, floors, and ceiling structures in the entire house and then the timber roof structure from the ridge back, plus the excavation and removal of approximately 200mm of subgrade material to provide additional ventilation from the hallway steps to the polished concrete slab.

The floor structure was then reinstated.

The project originally included a rear roof extension located above the second room including a new ceiling/level one structure, additional/new roof framing, Colorbond cladding, a sliding sashless window with an external louvre and a new staircase.

A new ensuite in the roof space incorporates a shower, WC and basin. New structural openings feature in the internal

brick walls for a stair opening and a storage area under the stairs. The guest ensuite was designed to feel like a hotel, with mirrors and surfaces recessed to provide a flush finish.

Hallway panelling was designed with custom doors to hide access to the guest room. A ‘secret door’ in the guest room wardrobe provides access to the front gable, now used as a storage area.

Restumping was carried out and new subfloors were built under all timber floors.

New floor finishes were carried out and sash windows were replaced with steel-framed French doors in the bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and dining room and a stacking sliding door was installed to the living room.

The front entry/façade has been left largely as original so that visitors see the hallway joinery and lighting as they step through the front door. Steel windows and door frames were sourced from Melbourne, delivered to Sydney and installed by the Green Anvil Co. team.

The removal and replacement of the rear roof allowed for the installation of a custom curved skylight.

The design and construction of the kitchen and bathroom/laundry joinery allowed the client to maximise available floor space. This was done by positioning them back to back and ‘borrowing’ off each other — i.e. the washer/dryer are

located within kitchen joinery but accessed from the bathroom.

The most difficult delivery was of the pre-cast curved plaster installed above the staircase. This was reinforced with steel to allow it to be lifted through the guest room window.

The end result is a high-end architecturally designed and detailed home for an aesthetics-focused client.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A superbly executed work in every respect. A fine implementation of a sophisticated design.

A credit to the builder.

GREEN ANVIL CO.

Studio 7, 1–7 Unwins Bridge Road ST PETERS NSW 2044 Tel: 9516 5732 Licence number: 282179C Design: Morehead House

MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL 215

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $700,001–$850,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

SHEROCON PTY LTD

Unit 2404, 4 Daydream Street WARRIEWOOD NSW 2102 Tel: 0412 208 482 Licence number: 235555C

PRIDE AND PASSION PTY LTD

15 Careebong Road FRENCHS FOREST NSW 2086 Tel: 0422 268 208 Licence number: 291529C

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $700,001–$850,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

GENUINE BUILDING SERVICES

30 High Street GLADESVILLE NSW 2111 Tel: 0419 226 153 Licence number: 201132C Design: The Strand

MCGARRY CONSTRUCTIONS

17 Queanbeyan Avenue MIRANDA NSW 2228 Tel: 0405 812 517 Licence number: 259322C Design: Vincent St Balmain

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $700,001–$850,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

ECOBUILD CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Shop 7, 245 Maroubra Road MAROUBRA NSW 2035 Tel: 1800 760 669 Licence number: 230017C

HAWKETT CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

12 Gilliana Place FRENCHS FOREST NSW 2086 Tel: 0412 210 277 Licence number: 288223C

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $700,001–$850,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

LM PROJECTS

71 Crammond Boulevard CARINGBAH NSW 2229 Tel: 0412 303 278 Licence number: 285593C

GREEN ANVIL CO.

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $850,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

CONTEMPORARY BEACH CONSTRUCTION Built at Avalon Beach, the concept for Bimbimi (House of Birds) is ‘contemporary beach’ and its design and construction was complex. Bimbimi needed to be a multi-generational space for two families, offering accommodation for up to seven people and additional guests ranging in age from two to 92.

The spaces needed to offer areas to rest, sleep, study, entertain and work.

One client was the designer, so a new 20m² design studio was included in the build. As another client has MS, is in a wheelchair and has to swim daily, the build followed a Universal Design approach, building an Accessible Environment. Hence, a small in-ground pool of 4.5m x 2.5m was also an important part of the build.

A south-facing wing was demolished and a new north-facing pavilion was constructed.

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entry to the house and pool was essential.

All internal and external levels including access to the pool required a perfectly smooth transition for the wheelchair. The U-shape design has a central green space that needed to be supported, raised and fence heights increased to suit. Oversized halls and doorways were important and all doors were cavity sliders or pivot doors with remote button access to certain spaces.

Bakker Built re-used and recycled much of the old hardwood structural framework into discussion pieces including vanity tops and the external barbecue area. Bakker Built also site fabricated all the bespoke barn doors on the project, taking into account, that once closed, all margins align with the exterior cladding.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The building work was characterised by excellent finishes and a high standard of workmanship throughout.

BAKKER BUILT PTY LTD

16 Trevelyan Street BOTANY NSW 2019 Tel: 0413 418 854 Licence number: 248031C Design: Bimbimi (House of Birds)

MOBILE 0413 418 854 stacy@bakkerbuilt.com Licence No: 248031C

www.bakkerbuilt.com

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $850,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

COASTAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTD

130 Prince Edward Street MALABAR NSW 2036 Tel: 1800 904 044 Licence number: 221968C Design: Bronte

BUILT BY DEZIGN PTY LTD

25 Kara Street LANE COVE NSW 2066 Tel: 0408 877 900 Licence number: 264322C

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $850,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

THE WALSH GROUP CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Suite 115/26–32 Pirrama Road PYRMONT NSW 2009 Tel: 9695 1200 Licence number: 283947C

LAWSON & LOVELL BUILDING SERVICES

34 Beach Street CURL CURL NSW 2096 Tel: 0414 998 697 Licence number: 233629C

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $850,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

CREARTER CONSTRUCTIONS

21 Hillside Road NEWPORT NSW 2106 Tel: 0402 249 601 Licence number: 175857C Design: Turimetta Beach House

AJP CONSTRUCTIONS

Apartment 7, 438-440 Sydney Road BALGOWLAH NSW 2093 Tel: 0414 195 853 Licence number: 223831C Design: Glebe Extension

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $850,001–$1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

MUDGECORP

4/354 Mann Street GOSFORD NSW 2250 Tel: 4324 7371 Licence number: 179474C Design: On The Sand

BAKKER BUILT PTY LTD

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1 MILLION–$1.2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

FROM A DISTANCE The James Street House project was, according to Genuine Building Services, definitely something special and different right from the start. The most interesting and challenging aspect was that the clients lived overseas during the whole project and never met the builder face to face. All communication from tendering and signing of contracts to weekly site meetings with the architect and builder were conducted over Skype or email. The first time the builder met the client face to face was the day the house was handed over to them as a completed project.

The Federation brick cottage had survived the years in its existing form bar a few minor renovations to the rear. The clients had purchased the property several years beforehand, prior to having children and then relocating overseas for work.

The design brief given to the architect was to keep the existing character and charm of the cottage from the front, and then to create a light, open-plan house that accommodated their family of three children so that they could move back to Australia to live.

The project required demolition of the rear existing sections of the house with the retention and restoration of the existing cottage façade. It was important to the clients that the streetscape of the existing cottage and its charm was maintained, although it was not heritage listed.

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The new ground floor area became an open-plan living, dining and kitchen across three split levels leading onto an alfresco and rear secluded garden with privacy from neighbours. Upstairs, there are four new bedrooms, with the master bedroom having a large walk-in robe and ensuite overlooking the rear garden with louvred timber screens for privacy.

The design of the house was quite complex as it was a sloping site with no access to the rear except through the front door. The front façade was left intact and a complete demolition of the existing rear of the house was done to hide the rear extension from the street. There was also extensive excavation to the existing footprint of the house so that the three split levels on the ground floor lead from the street entry down to the rear yard without feeling you’re actually moving through different levels.

Once the project was out of the ground and the structure was completed, it was then a matter of achieving the architect’s fine details and design concepts inside.

The American oak timber flooring was laid across the whole ground floor, the split-level stairs and the first floor stairs.

This was a highlight for the team and an enjoyable part of the project for Genuine Building Services as carpenters and really sets off the project. The lining board rear alfresco and first floor ceilings were another carpentry highlight that the team all

enjoyed, along with some interesting pivot door details.

Through the close working nature of the architect, builder and client, this project seemed to run more seamlessly than any other that Genuine has worked on, despite the distance and communication options available. Genuine Building Services even set up a private blog for the client and loaded weekly photos of the house’s progress to help the client stay in touch, visualise and feel part of the project.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The high standard of workmanship throughout and fine bespoke detailing is a credit to this builder.

A most accomplished execution of a sophisticated design.

GENUINE BUILDING SERVICES

30 High Street GLADESVILLE NSW 2111 Tel: 0419 226 153 Licence number: 201132C Design: James St House

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1 MILLION–$1.2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

AJP CONSTRUCTIONS

Apartment 7, 438-440 Sydney Road BALGOWLAH NSW 2093 Tel: 0414 195 853 Licence number: 223831C Design: Bellevue Hill Renovation

PROFILE PROPERTY GROUP

39 Gurner Street PADDINGTON NSW 2021 Tel: 9358 1222 Licence number: 176496C Design: Paddington St Residence

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1 MILLION–$1.2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

SFD CONSTRUCTION

67 Young Street SYLVANIA NSW 2224 Tel: 0433 323 496 Licence number: 50864C Design: Hamptons in the Shire

EVOLVING CONSTRUCTION

20 Kingsview Drive UMINA BEACH NSW 2257 Tel: 0420 242 878 Licence number: 221090C Design: Carriageway

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1 MILLION–$1.2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

BLUESTONE HOMES PTY LTD

3/14 Polo Avenue MONA VALE NSW 2103 Tel: 9979 7523 Licence number: 208664C

GENUINE BUILDING SERVICES

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.2 MILLION–$1.35 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

TERRACE TRANSFORMATION Designed by Benn & Penna Architects, this existing three-bedroom terrace was re-crafted to reflect the needs of a retiring single mother and grandmother who wanted a unique and practical home to enjoy with family.

The renovation includes a new extended master bedroom clad in black ash cedar battens that overlook a courtyard with feature pond and Australian native landscaping. This is faced by an upperstorey addition to the existing garage terrace, which was converted into a self-contained studio that boasts vaulted ceilings, ensuite, kitchenette and Velux electric skylight.

Entry to the studio is via a very bold set of off-form concrete stairs that are inlay to four bench seats that hug their form with a stainless-steel handrail, core drilled neatly to the left-hand side. These stairs had to be done in one pour to ensure no cold joints. The team spent many hours working through how to avoid air pockets to the stair inlay and are thrilled with the result.

HiSpec Constructions engineered custom fibreglass planter boxes for the right-hand side. These enclose the area that would have otherwise meant the need for an additional handrail.

The main feature of this build is the use of recycled red-face brick that brings vibrancy to the concrete and darker tones of the building.

This brickwork had to be carefully set out and header courses needed to line up on specific datum lines to achieve the masterpiece

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element to this build — the face-brick soffits.

These soffits were a building technique designed and executed by HiSpec through intense research and persistence to find the right methodology and materials. HiSpec is supremely proud of this incredible finish and has received queries from many architects and builders on how this feat was achieved.

The use of smooth-finish concrete render to masonry elements complements the face brick. Three coats were used to give depth to the rest of the building.

The project boasts four sets of steel sliding doors that were manufactured in Melbourne and sent to Sydney. HiSpec struggled to find a local manufacturer who could execute the architect’s design and found great difficulty in the interstate execution, yet still managed to pull off a great finish.

The ground floor kitchen and dining area have two different radius curved ceilings that line up with the end of the kitchen bench and cupboards. A tremendous amount of detail and set-out went into making sure this defining point of alignment also met up with the sliding door unit.

A new outdoor garden feature was cut into the existing framework of the house and lets in natural light and fresh air to the kitchen/dining area. HiSpec engineered a custom stormwater pit with several drainage cell elements including two overflow backups through the existing slab so that any potential blockage would not flood the interior. Alignment of steel sliding doors, fan mosaic tiling and a huge outdoor mirror were crucial elements that the architect

required HiSpec to achieve. HiSpec also incorporated feature lighting and LED strip lights externally above the sliding doors hidden in 15mm discrete channels.

To complement the curved internal ceilings, a curved roof over the dining room meets a skillion roof over the brick soffit and sliding door element to the rear of the terrace. This junction point was difficult to overcome with an integrated box gutter inset to the brickwork parapet. The HiSpec team and roofing contractor spent many hours check measuring and test fitting this junction point to ensure durability.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Finely detailed finishes including soffit brickwork and excellent workmanship generally were the prominent features of this exemplary building work.

HISPEC CONSTRUCTIONS

3/16 Forest Knoll Avenue BONDI BEACH NSW 2026 Tel: 0414 655 408 Licence number: 258714C Design: Glebe House

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.2 MILLION–$1.35 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

PROFILE PROPERTY GROUP

39 Gurner Street PADDINGTON NSW 2021 Tel: 9358 1222 Licence number: 176496C

1300 342 190 | info@hispecconstructions.com | www.hispecconstructions.com

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.2 MILLION–$1.35 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WESTRAC

BRAESIDE BUILDING PTY LTD

20 Ada Avenue BROOKVALE NSW 2100 Tel: 0415 528 425 Licence number: 279055C Design: Madden House

HISPEC CONSTRUCTIONS

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.35 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

COMPACT CREATION Newmark Constructions has worked on difficult-access sites and tight neighbourhoods before, but this one really takes the cake, especially considering what it was asked to build on the site. Starting with a heritage Balmain sandstone workers’ cottage which Newmark rejuvenated, and moving through to the modern contemporary, offform concrete structure at the rear, Newmark was met with a multitude of challenges.

It’s a very compact house, especially compared to other houses in this category which are possibly much more expansive.

The square metre rate to build this house is something usually associated with houses in much more expensive categories, which indicates the level of detail and finish the design demanded.

Possibly the most significant design element is the acute angle ceiling detail in off-form concrete which moves from the rear of the sandstone cottage, past the courtyard

and into the kitchen and internal stairs.

Before it could build this element, Newmark had to get out of the ground. Being such an old area, the neighbouring structures are not built as well as they are today. Once Newmark started excavating, the team soon discovered it would need to underpin the neighbour’s house. Luckily, the neighbours were open to the idea and Newmark installed the 9m steel beam with posts down to rock, which allowed them to build up to the boundary on both sides of the property.

Once this underpinning was done, Newmark was able to excavate and remove 150m³ of dirt from site. This wasn’t an easy challenge and took some very skillful truck drivers to get their bogies into the rear 3m-wide lane.

Off-form concrete makes up 70 per cent of the structure of this house — ceilings, columns, both sides of the walls, gable ends, soffits, stairs and floors. Each concrete element has its subtle design element, be it

an angle, a recess or a rebate that needed to be incorporated into the formwork.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A masterclass in building by a young builder.

Exceptional work.

NEWMARK CONSTRUCTIONS

11U/175 Lower Gibbes Street CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 Tel: 9188 0708 Licence number: 218398C

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.35 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

WILLIAMS BUILDING COMPANY

132 Wyadra Avenue NORTH MANLY NSW 2100 Tel: 0421 904 523 Licence number: 235416C

PMD BUILD PTY LTD

Unit 27, 76B Edinburgh Road MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204 Tel: 9558 6530 Licence number: 209194C

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.35 MILLION–$1.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

BLUE ECO HOMES

PO Box 4366 WINMALEE NSW 2777 Tel: 4754 5608 Licence number: 197017C Design: Linden

NEWMARK CONSTRUCTIONS

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.5 MILLION–$1.75 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE An incredible subterranean extension designed by Architect Prineas has created a completely new multi-purpose threestorey wing to an existing family residence, plus the renovation of existing areas. This sophisticated addition involved significant excavation and contiguous piling to build the new wing.

The clients desired a seamless and subtle integration of elements to create a feel of free-flowing, modern space.

Seamless integration of old and new coupled with modern, understated elegance resonates through each level.

Agia Projects provided design and construction across various elements of this project, especially for the new elements joining the existing structure.

The scope of works included full construction management and builder responsibilities, ground works, contiguous piling, structural excavation, a Pandomo finish to the new lower ground slab and lift installation servicing the three levels of the new wing. Oregon timber deck formwork

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created the featured concrete soffit to the lower ground floor ceiling.

The site of the new wing was originally unused land, which required excavation, structural propping and reinforcement to maintain the integrity of surrounding structures.

Using strong architectural elements of steel and concrete, the new building was integrated to the existing residence.

In addition to the building work, Agia Projects also built the custom joinery for the entertainment area, ground floor library with stunning through-and-through deck and upper level study, refurbished two bathrooms (the master ensuite and main), sourced timber flooring to integrate with the existing on the upper level and carried out the deck renovation and outdoor improvements. Agia Projects also constructed an underground teen retreat including private courtyard.

With House Pranayama, Agia Projects faced the challenge of the clients continuing to live in the residence with their children while works were taking place.

Close management and on-site presence was required, and program and cleaning

plans were met to minimise the impact on the clients, their family and neighbours.

“It’s a beautiful indoor-outdoor room filled with light and elegance,” say the owners.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This work required, among other difficulties, complex site excavation including contiguous piling by hand in sand. The builder overcame all challenges to produce an outstanding result.

AGIA PROJECTS

Unit 3, 2–6 Lindsay Street ROCKDALE NSW 2216 Tel: 9327 5400 Licence number: 221922C Design: House Pranayama

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.5 MILLION–$1.75 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

PIVOTAL CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

P1, 168 Walker Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 0417 367 847 Licence number: 169331C Design: The Boat House

AGIA PROJECTS

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.75 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

TOGETHER AGAIN Centennial Park House involved combining two separate terraces into one large and luxurious home. It was originally one home, however, over the years, it was subdivided and sold off. Thankfully, the clients purchased both properties and decided to join the houses together once again. According to builder Paul King, it was an absolute pleasure and great experience to bring this beautiful house back to its former glory.

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The scope of works entailed a complete stripout to expose the house back to its bones. A large section of one terrace was demolished, which then freed up space for a generous backyard with a new spa.

Being an old structure, it presented many challenges when trying to incorporate myriad new modern high-end elements such as extensive structural steel, polished concrete floors, large custom-made skylights and folded steel staircases. A great challenge was the limited access to the site, with the front door being the only entry point.

Overall, this was an exceptional project with a high level of finish, great clients and architect and has achieved an outstanding result.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Beautifully executed work to exacting design requirements. The work is characterised by outstanding craftsmanship generally,

complex structural steel, and an astonishing steel-plate staircase that was most impressive to the judges.

PAUL KING PTY LTD

81 Riverview Road EARLWOOD NSW 2206 Tel: 9558 2747 Licence number: 131439C Design: Centennial Park House

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $1.75 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

PAUL KING PTY LTD

81 Riverview Road EARLWOOD NSW 2206 Tel: 9558 2747 Licence number: 131439C Design: Bronte Residence

SHEROCON PTY LTD

Unit 2404, 4 Daydream Street WARRIEWOOD NSW 2102 Tel: 0412 208 482 Licence number: 235555C

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $2 MILLION–$2.25 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

PADDINGTON PERFECTION Formerly this building was four apartments converted into one residential property. The inner-city terrace was transformed with little remaining of the existing house other than an external wall, from the original sandstone footings to all three levels being rebuilt. The terrace was tight in terms of access, however, with two bedrooms, bathroom, powder room and loft study, a lot was built into this tight space.

With a full portal structural-steel frame installed through the existing structure and a timber frame infill, the existing walls were supported to allow the new levels to be constructed.

Timber batten screens that rise 4.5m high hide the external sliding windows.

These are both architecturally stunning

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and maintain privacy for the bedrooms.

Another interesting feature is the 2.5m-wide hydraulic window that, with some clever engineering, proved to be a success and really maximised the loft space.

With the rear of the house being modernised, consideration had to be given to the heritage façade that had to be maintained and included the construction of a new balcony and bull-nosed roof that was to match the previous structure.

The difficulty was hanging the existing crumbling structure with structural steel to completely remove the ground level to reinstate this level with a concrete slab throughout.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The judges were most impressed, not only with the finely detailed timber stair and balustrade, but also the generally excellent finishes

and resolutions comprising the remainder of this most accomplished work.

BAU GROUP

1204/4 Daydream Street WARRIEWOOD NSW 2102 Tel: 0425 288 390 Licence number: 172656C

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $2 MILLION–$2.25 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

BAU GROUP

BAU GROUP SPECIALISE IN DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS.

M / 0425 288 390 E / INFO@BAUGROUP.COM.AU 9/10 PROSPERITY PARADE, WARRIEWOOD NSW 2102 WWW.BAUGROUP.COM.AU

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $2.25 MILLION–$2.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

FULL POTENTIAL Cheyne Walk is a two-and-a-halfyear extensive renovation to a fourbedroom, untouched, 1960s home. Real Constructions worked closely with the client and architect throughout the build to ensure the home reached its full potential.

The builder took a ‘strip-back’ approach to the build, along the way revealing six extra rooms under the house, which were previously filled with dirt. Major structural and remedial works were carried out to produce a high-quality five-bedroom masterpiece.

There were many challenges to overcome as the project opened up. As the original building was so old, major ground floor drainage and rising damp issues were encountered.

As six additional rooms were created under the house, Real Constructions had to overcome light issues as some ground floor rooms had no windows. Solartube used to bounce light through mirror tubing

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was very well received by the clients.

The clients didn’t want any external exposed downpipes around the sandstone deck piers. This issue was overcome by running the drainage system through the centre of each sandstone pier, leaving a seamless finish.

They also requested that the ground floor, including the bathrooms, was to be polished concrete, with minimum exposure.

To manage this, the pours had to be done over four separate days to ensure there were enough man hours in the day to work the concrete, guaranteeing overall quality across all the rooms.

“Overall, this project has been a pleasure to work on, and we couldn’t be more proud of the result,” says Real Constructions. “With each challenge we faced, both myself and my team have learnt an incredible amount and knowing our clients are in love with their home makes it all the more rewarding.”

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Finishes and workmanship are of an exceptionally high standard in this complex construction on a difficult site. The builder overcame many challenges to produce a magnificent result.

REAL CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

18/390 Eastern Valley Way CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 Tel: 0401 331 215 Licence number: 246127c Design: Cheyne Walk

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $2.25 MILLION–$2.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

BUILD BY DESIGN PTY LTD

5D, 1–3 Endeavour Road CARINGBAH NSW 2229 Tel: 0404 009 534 Licence number: 207183C

SKOPE CONSTRUCTIONS

42/5–7 Anella Avenue CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 Tel: 9659 8461 Licence number: 6123C Design: The Doorzien House

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $2.25 MILLION–$2.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

B & M BUILDING GROUP

Level 1, 16–18 Carlotta Street ARTARMON NSW 2064 Tel: 0430 301 737 Licence number: 223505C Design: Kent Street

GNC QUALITY PTY LTD

5 River Street BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041 Tel: 9555 8886 Licence number: 147077C

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $2.25 MILLION–$2.5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

SQ PROJECTS PTY LTD

2 Hoffmans Lane BALMAIN NSW 2041 Tel: 9555 5190 Licence number: 35585C Design: Woollahra Residence

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $2.5 MILLION–$3 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

BESPOKE BUILDING For the structural alteration and addition of this terrace, the entire internal layout including stair void, bathroom locations and the external façades and rooflines were completely altered, resulting in very significant and tricky detailed demolition.

Almost 90 per cent of the internal structure, 100 per cent of internal finishes and 70 per cent of the two external façades were demolished.

In order to demolish suspended slabs and very large concrete beams without affecting neighbouring adjoined properties, the slabs were saw cut and section lifted out using mini crawler cranes due to the very tight site access. This method negated any possible impact on the neighbouring properties, while being very efficient and safe.

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The structural elements, steel framing and stair void all hinged around a very specific future fit-out point that affects all three levels.

Determining this datum, while working within the existing structure and maintaining the set-out throughout the build to be realised in the final fit-out, was resolved through intricate 3D shop drawings.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A complex design flawlessly executed. The level of finish achieved on all elements was outstanding.

Bespoke building at its best.

JOIN CONSTRUCTIONS

Office 4, 29–31 Croydon Street CRONULLA NSW 2230 Tel: 8544 0656 Licence number: 131670C Design: Sibling House

HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $2.5 MILLION–$3 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

LOVETT CUSTOM HOMES PTY LTD

29/14 Polo Avenue MONA VALE NSW 2103 Tel: 9999 2117 Licence number: 279031C Design: Palm Beach House

SYDCON BUILDING SERVICES PTY LTD

40/47 Neridah Street CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 Tel: 0418 294 755 Licence number: 18008C Design: Bellevue Hill House 2

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $2.5 MILLION–$3 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

SFD CONSTRUCTION

67 Young Street SYLVANIA NSW 2224 Tel: 0433 323 496 Licence number: 50864C

AGIA PROJECTS

Unit 3, 2–6 Lindsay Street ROCKDALE NSW 2216 Tel: 9327 5400 Licence number: 221922C Design: Vaucluse Project

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $3 MILLION–$4 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

SOLID BONES The project brief for Bimbadeen (Aboriginal for good view) at Bayview was for a bespoke and sustainable house to provide a future-proof residence for a retired couple.

The client was also the project architect.

The original design called for the demolition of the existing derelict termite-infested 1960s house that was initially thought to be structurally unsound. However, post purchase and during initial exploratory demolition, the lower floor was found to be structurally sound double brick on extensive concrete piles and the upper level floor, wall and roof frame in structural steel. Following a structural engineer’s inspection, the ‘bones’ of the existing house were deemed to be a suitable basis for an alterations-and-additions project rather than a new build. This decision, while potentially more expensive, allowed the retention of the existing building envelope, which far exceeded Pittwater Council’s current planning and design controls.

The retention of the existing structure did not, however, remove the need to comply with the retention of two huge spotted gums, maintaining neighbours’ oblique views and compliance with the height plane controls.

The main consideration of the design was being able to achieve a 14m rather than an 11m ‘window’ to the expansive northerly views over Pittwater Harbour.

The north-facing block is 725sqm, with a 21m fall from south to north, traversed at the top/southern end by an east-to-west right-of-way/private road servicing the project site and 12 neighbours. The site is geologically and logistically challenging and required a builder who was not only

technically competent but also able to work with myriad neighbours.

The owners had engaged Pacific Plus Construction (PPC) in the early design stages of the project following the recommendation and endorsement by the client’s son, who had previously undertaken the cabinetmaking on numerous past PPC projects.

Having worked with PPC in finalising the design, the owners obtained a Stage 1 Construction Certificate for demolition and bulk excavation while the Development Application was being processed.

In addition to the stripping back of the existing house to its masonry and structural-steel frame, extensive excavation was undertaken at the top/southern end of the site to maintain neighbour access and allow for better materials handling for the duration of the project. The excavation is retained by an approximately 4.5m-high mock-rock retaining wall reinforced with galvanised mesh and approximately 40 rock anchors into the adjoining sites.

The balance of the site was formed to the required levels and retained with Dincell and core-filled blockwork, which were subsequently clad with face bricks, cement render or stone. An extensive subterranean drainage system was installed and, where adjacent to sensitive habitable spaces, accessible voids were provided.

Following the timely approval of the Development Application, PPC moved to adjusting the house to remedy the sometimes out-of-level and out-of-square structure, excavating, forming and pouring piers, forming up myriad slabs at various levels up the site. The passenger lift shaft

and swimming pool were also formed up and poured in the early stages to facilitate site measuring of some long lead-time items.

During all these works, PPC liaised with all neighbours to minimise disruption and program for the numerous concrete pours, mobile crane activity and materials delivery.

The project progressed without delays and, with the exception of approximately 10 to 12 wet days, the site was always active, with minimal delays due to subcontractor unavailability.

PPC has achieved a very high quality of finish and the attention to detail required of an owner-architect is evident.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A most accomplished result on an extremely difficult site. An exceptionally high standard of workmanship is evident in every aspect of this complex project. A fine execution of a sophisticated and demanding design.

PACIFIC PLUS CONSTRUCTIONS

Unit 48, 49–51 Mitchell Road BROOKVALE NSW 2100 Tel: 9939 8103 Licence number: 195011C Design: Bimbadeen

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $3 MILLION–$4 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

TOUCHSTONE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PTY LTD

Suite 2, 100 Pacific Highway ST LEONARDS NSW 2065 Tel: 9439 2965 Licence number: 226464C Design: Bronte Rd

BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 4320 MANUKA ACT 2603 Tel: 6295 2928 Licence number: 31493 Design: Clovelly House II Photography: Robert Walsh

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $3 MILLION–$4 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

SANDLIK CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

Unit 21, 28 Barcoo Street ROSEVILLE NSW 2069 Tel: 9417 3377 Licence number: 37518

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HOUSE ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS $4 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

CLEAN CANVAS A full strip-out of an existing two-storey house enabled a clean canvas on which to create this stunning renovation project, Bellevue Hill House 1. Five bathrooms, a double kitchen with cool room, oversized laundry and bespoke cellar constructed using the highest specification materials by outstanding tradesmen contributed to this one-off family home.

Extensive use of stone paving and cladding externally, stone and timber floor finishes, marble walls and benchtops, timber joinery, brass handrails and glass balustrades all combine to achieve this stunning result.

A fully tiled wet-edge swimming pool, new tennis court and dedicated gymnasium building complete this exquisite multi-million-dollar project.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The design demanded exacting details and finishes which the builder achieved with great finesse.

A superior job of building in all its complexity.

SYDCON BUILDING SERVICES PTY LTD

40/47 Neridah Street CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 Tel: 0418 294 755 Licence number: 18008C Design: Bellevue Hill House 1

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RESTORATION/ADDITION UP TO $1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

TIMES GONE BY This majestic freestanding 1890s home has been thoroughly renovated and brought into the 21st century, while keeping the aged heritage character of the house. The old house has now been rejuvenated into a warm, comfortable home that still captures the character of the past and is once again a strong feature of the street.

In the home presented to Fix and Build Constructions, there was significant wall and ceiling cornice cracking throughout, rooms were damp and closed off.

The existing ground floor was updated with fresh paint and the walls and ceilings fixed. The powder room was freshened up, with the basin being one of the standout features. All timber flooring on the ground floor was stained in Black Japan, to contrast the Vivid White walls.

A space was created that opens out

between the dining room and kitchen to create an open-plan area. Cypress flooring features in the kitchen and floor joists were replaced, improving the functionality of the kitchen without making it feel isolated from the rest of the house. The kitchen opens out with French doors to a 4m x 3m deck that overlooks the backyard with a pergola above.

There was considerable unexpected work to the lower ground floor. Sandstone walls were originally in parts 500mm to 600mm wide with 70mm-thick grout laid on top. Thus, to create a space for the kids’ rumpus room, laundry and internal stairs, the builder had to demolish the width of the walls, excavate an entire room and underpin sandstone walls to gain 2400mm in head room, which was by no means easy.

When it rained, this area was below road level and also any stormwater pipes, which turned this area into a small indoor swimming pool. Pumps had to be used for weeks to pump out water.

On the upper first floor, all bedrooms now include built-in wardrobes. The main bathroom was renovated with a new window, underfloor heating and heated towel rail. In the master bedroom, there’s now a new ensuite with a high-end shower, underfloor heating, cabinetry, heated towel rails and a new doorway with a recycled door and hardware to match the aged character of the house and a door jamb that was reused from downstairs.

The client has also turned the old fireplaces into gas flue fireplaces that resemble a wood fire, in keeping with

the age of the original home.

The home’s external side walls have all been brick pointed and the existing areas of the house that were painted green are now white. As Fix and Build Constructions tried to find avenues to recycle and if possible reuse materials from the site, bricks from the inside of the house were reused to continue the length of the driveway.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Great value for money in this category. This project presented many challenges to a young builder who only received his licence in 2014. The renovations and extensions involved many structural components, such as underpinning and waterproofing issues had to be managed. The works incorporated an upgrade of existing facilities, painting, tiling and carpentry including a new underfloor study and rear deck.

FIX AND BUILD CONSTRUCTIONS

31 Altona Avenue FORESTVILLE NSW 2087 Tel: 0402 673 414 Licence number: 263915C

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CROYDON CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

13 Austin Crescent BELFIELD NSW 2191 Tel: 0414 716 310 Licence number: 268613C

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RESTORATION/ADDITION UP TO $1 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

DC CONSTRUCTION CO.

PO BOX 7210 LEURA NSW 2780 Tel: 0421 469 250 Licence number: 293126C

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RESTORATION/ADDITION $1 MILLION–$2 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

BACK TO LIFE Built in 1881, Arrowfield is a fine example of an architect-designed gentleman’s manor.

The local council heritage-listed house was in need of a major restoration and the previous owners had not invested in the property for many years, a fact that was clearly evident.

Buildform engaged heritage-listed architect Jeff Madden to head up the team and bring the fine manor back to life.

The first step was to source as much as possible from the NSW State Library to obtain photos of the property when it was completed to try and restore it to its former glory. Unfortunately, no photos were available, so it was decided that during the demolition stage of the project, careful and slow demolition would take place to try and recover any clues for items that had been removed over the years. For example,

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when demolishing the walls around the unoriginal timber stairs, the second flight of the original 137-year-old staircase was found. The features were salvaged and used to manufacture the exact replica stairs that were in the home at the time.

The house was totally restored, with the entire slate roof removed, sorted and replaced with Welsh slate and lead ridges. The entire landscape was replaced, including the removal of the pool, and a new sandstone and cast-iron picket iron fence was constructed. All damaged lacework was replaced with cast iron, rather than aluminium. Buildform even insisted that all timberwork match the existing timber size and not the current small timber sizes, and all had to be in western red cedar.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Buildform Projects has excelled in restoring this beautiful heritage home, built in 1881, masterfully.

The restoration, including extensions, has maintained the character of such a historic home and the workmanship required to achieve this stunning result involved the

builders' own employees and specialised contractors. This is an excellent example of restoration, maintaining many original materials and incorporating new materials including some modern living without compromise to the overall visual aspects of the home. An excellent renovation of integrity.

BUILDFORM PROJECTS PTY LTD

Shop 7, 11 Mashman Avenue KINGSGROVE NSW 2208 Tel: 8596 8000 Licence number: 253138C

RESTORATION/ADDITION $2 MILLION–$3 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

MODERN REVIVAL The history of Orillia in Kirribilli stretches across three centuries — it was first built in the late 1890s and heritage listed as a two-storey, four-room terrace. The dwelling has to be completely rebuilt; sandstone footings were to be underpinned; lime mortar brick internal walls were to be demolished and white ant-damaged timbers to the upper floor joists, front verandah roof structure and all ceiling linings were to be replaced.

It was added onto in later years and this was demolished to create the new addition, a three-storey contemporary build comprising of 11m-high galvanised steel columns and off-form concrete walls and high-level suspended concrete floors. A glass lift shaft services both heritage and new areas — five levels in total.

The main difficulties related to the limited site access of the 6m-wide block and an 11m-high build with adjoining multi-storey terraces built right up to the boundaries.

The development of design features such as integrating the lift doors into the glass lift shaft proved difficult, as did the materials and people movement, which was very limited.

Building right to both boundaries meant that conventional formwork methods couldn’t be used, so 7m-long steel plates had to be used so as to not encroach on the boundaries for the in-situ feature offform concrete wall.

A lot of the building products had to be imported from Italy, England, the US and Hong Kong.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A great example of a successful restoration of the existing circa 1890s home with a modern extension.

The site was a difficult one due to being a 6m-wide block, meaning that access and materials handling was a challenge.

The restoration works were extremely well executed, keeping the original concepts in place. The extensions, however, were uniquely modern. The structure stood at 11m high, incorporating a structural-steel portal frame, a glass lift shaft, off-form concrete, panel systems and other materials to capture an impressive vista. The level of quality and applied finishes were faultless.

FELSCH DEVELOPMENTS

20 Painters Lane TERRIGAL NSW 2260 Tel: 0418 436 704 Licence number: 40518 Design: Orillia

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RESTORATION/ADDITION $2 MILLION–$3 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

TELGRIT

PO BOX 737 CARINGBAH NSW 1495 Tel: 0433 239 525 Licence number: 64502C Design: Longworth Lift & Lobby

G&C WALLER BUILDERS PTY LTD

100 Toronto Avenue SUTHERLAND NSW 2232 Tel: 9521 3049 Licence number: 91255C Design: Swifts

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RESTORATION/ADDITION $3 MILLION–$5 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

SIMPLIFICATION OF SPACE The alterations and additions to the 1970s amalgamation of two existing Federation Queen Anne houses brings simplification of space and an element of surprise to the Sydney suburb of Woollahra.

The works saw an upgrade to the existing cottages and a rationalisation of the previously renovated living spaces beyond. The brief was clear — a modern dwelling to house the family of five, along with their eclectic art collection.

A suspended walkway brings visitors through the void between the two houses and establishes a connection between the street, living space and park. A cranked skylight brings natural light deep into the floor plan and eludes to this space that once existed between the cottages.

A circular stairway consolidates level changes into a central spine, creating purposeful flow from street to park and from one house to the other.

The operable external screening creates interest on the rear façade, shades from the northern aspect and provides additional privacy from the park. It’s at the rear of the property that the two houses successfully appear as one.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This project required the amalgamation of two Federation Queen Anne homes with the front façade remaining and the extension meeting a modern style. The modernity of the extensions had to be hidden from street view. This was a challenging build with restricted access including many materials handling issues to overcome. The structural elements required precise execution to accommodate the large open spans. The quality of the interior finishes was excellent.

SANDLIK CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

Unit 21, 28 Barcoo Street ROSEVILLE NSW 2069 Tel: 9417 3377 Licence number: 37518

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RESTORATION/ADDITION $5 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

QUEEN ANNE REVIVAL Vaucluse, the restoration of an existing 1909 Federation Queen Anne house, now also features an addition to match the 1900s style. The end product — a modern twist on a traditional design — is nothing short of amazing.

The existing house works consist of a guest bedroom with ensuite, powder room, formal dining room, formal sitting room, and main entry.

The Federation Queen Anne-style addition is over five levels, and includes a new multi-car garage; entry lift foyer; lower ground foyer and lift access and ground floor consisting of two bedrooms with ensuite, kitchen, laundry, informal living room and library void with music room.

The first floor accommodates the master bedroom with ensuite, robes and one additional bedroom with study, ensuite and robe. The belvedere level features a bar and outdoor terrace.

In addition to the internal living areas, a pool and landscaped terraces have been constructed to the front of the property.

Throughout the project, the client independently sourced a number of remarkable antique items, predominantly from the United Kingdom, to be installed.

The music room void skylight was removed from Sir Thomas Beacham’s house in London, built circa 1900. The skylight consists of nine individually handpainted panels, installed into a structuralsteel frame, with timber mouldings to the underside and trafficable glass above.

Marble entry steps were removed from the mid-19th century Devonshire House in Highgate, London. The steps are made from statuary marble, the purest form of marble.

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Wall and ceiling-mounted light fittings installed were rewired from their original form as gas light fittings.

The new timber flooring throughout was milled from recycled telegraph poles.

The front entry stairs were rebuilt with a concrete structure and sandstone linings to match the original entry stair. The original sandstone cappings were carefully removed and stored, and reinstated to match the original.

The ceilings on the ground floor of the existing house were hand restored to match the original paintwork of the original house. Gold leaf was added to the accent details of the mouldings.

The basement entry features a pair of decorative blackwood columns with brass rings and granite bases, from southern India. Originally from the 19th to early 20th century, these came from traditional houses, and as they were too old to maintain in southern Indian humidity, they were dismantled to give way to more modern structures. The short columns are from southern India, and again from the early 19th to 20th century. Three niches to the basement entry foyer each have their own ‘bust’ sculpture.

When the clients purchased the house, they found a trunk in the ceiling that contained images of the existing house, and also the original architectural drawing, dated 1909. These photos now take pride of place in the foyer.

Recycled patterned bathroom floor tiles from France were installed to the ground floor bathroom and ensuites. The client decided not to polish these, to retain their antique look. Feature wall tiles are original 1850s tiles from France, hand painted with

red, blue and green on a white tile.

Two antique Victorian marble fireplaces were installed, one in the master bedroom and the other in the informal living room.

These date back to 1860–1880. The smaller of the two, in the master bedroom, consists of a marble mantle and surrounds, with black slate hearth. The larger, in the informal living room, features a marble mantle and surrounds, black slate hearth, and an original cast-iron fascia. Both fireplaces now house Jetmaster units.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A difficult site and build. There were many constraints applied to this project that hampered the construction process and execution.

Hi-Pac Constructions has excelled in producing an outstanding build of superb quality finishes. It was refreshing to see so many examples of traditional craftsmanship such as skills applied to this home. An outstandingly beautiful result.

HI-PAC CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

1/1051 Pacific Highway PYMBLE NSW 2073 Tel: 9144 2677 Licence number: 218199C Design: Vaucluse

Project: MBA NSW – Excellence in Housing Awards, 2018 Advertorial Property: Vaucluse – Awards Presentation HI-PAC CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

A Modern Manor The faithful restoration and addition to an existing Federation Queen Anne property in the leafy eastern suburbs of Vaucluse has resulted in a residence which offers modern twist on a traditional design. Tasked with returning this 1909 house to its former glory, as well as constructing a 5 level addition to match the style of the existing house, an enormous level of care and highquality craftsmanship was required by the in-house management and site teams of Hi-Pac Constructions to restore and renovate this property, as well as execute the inclusion of a number of valuable vintage and historic items in the build.

Fusing the old with the new began by encompassing two ensuited bedrooms, a kitchen, laundry, informal living and library void with music room on the ground floor, with a master bedroom with ensuite and robes and an additional ensuited bedroom and study on the first floor. Additionally, a belvedere level with bar and outdoor terrace, multi car garage, lower ground foyer and lift access were also included, with a pool and landscaped terraces enhancing the outdoors. The scope of the existing house works, however, focused on the rejuvenation of the ensuited guest quarters, powder room, formal dining and sitting room and the main entry.

An instrumental component of this project was the intricate incorporation of a number of independently sourced antiques into this restoration and extension.

The music room void skylight was procured from Sir Thomas Beacham’s London residence, consisting of nine individually hand painted panels inserted into a

structural steel frame with timber mouldings to the underside and trafficable glass above. The marble steps which adorn the entry originated from the 19th century Devonshire House in London and are made from statuary marble, the purest form available, while the columns which flank the basement entry were sourced from Andhra Pradesh, Southern India. These Blackwood columns, with brass rings and granite bases, originated from the early 19th to 20th century, with the short columns traced back to Tamil Nadu, Southern India, from the same period.

Two Victorian marble fireplaces have also been installed, in the master bedroom and informal living room. Dating back to between 1860-1880, both are accented by a marble mantle and black slate hearth, while the informal living room fireplace also features an original cast iron fascia.

The bathrooms have also benefitted from specially sourced materials. Recycled, unpolished patterned floor tiles from France, feature in the ground floor bathroom and ensuites, while the master ensuite is showcased by authentic, hand painted 1850’s tiles from Desvres France. Boasting geometrical forms and floral abstractions, these white tiles, patterned with reds, blues and greens, have a unique stencil style.

The new timber flooring throughout has been milled from recycled telegraph poles, while extensive ceiling restorations took place in the ground floor of the existing home. Gold leaf was added to the accent details of the mouldings and to match the original paint work.

Externally, the front stairs have been rebuilt with a concrete structure and sandstone linings to match the original entry. The initial sandstone capping’s were carefully removed and reinstated to match the existing façade.

Another important facet of this project was the installation of a Geothermal system. Six 80m deep 100mm core holes were drilled in a grid under the basement garage slab, where a pipe runs, looping into each of the core holes and back to the central plant room. Serviced areas include underfloor heating to all tiled areas, radiator wall heaters, heated towel rails, the domestic hot water system, air-conditioning to the entertainment room and also to the pool and spa.

The end result of this Federation Queen Anne restoration and addition was remarkable. No project is ever complication-free but the Hi-Pac Construction team are so proud of the finished product and the high level of execution required to infuse the sourced antiques into this beautiful home. Not only does it offer a nod to its cherished past, but now has its sights fixed firmly on the future.

HI-PAC CONSTRUCTIONS PTY. LTD.

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FORMER GLORY Located in The Rocks, this Georgian residence built in 1838 was a gentleman’s house until 1900, when the plague in The Rocks closed up the area. Since then, it’s been a Housing Commission property. The client wanted the house to be returned to its original state and worked closely with the National Trust of Australia to follow all heritage regulations to bring it back to its former glory.

No contemporary products such as glue and silicones were used. All timber was

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rebuilt using the original techniques and missing items, such as the newel post and render, were researched and reproduced to be reinstated. A new copper bathroom was also craned in to fit between the two original buildings.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This is a unique restoration, the quality of workmanship was excellent with some amazing refit designs.

The builder showed exceptional skills in restoring this home back to its original glory. The new works were installed, taking

into account modern services without compromise to the integrity and age of the building design. An excellent example of great craftsmanship.

PLATRE & DECO

16 Gardere Avenue CURL CURL NSW 2096 Tel: 0408 261 327 Licence number: 254911C

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ROOF & ATTIC CONVERSIONS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

ON POINT Located in one of Sydney’s premier suburbs, this Darling Point project is a prime example of quality construction and design resulting in an innovative and value-for-money living space solution. The existing Federation Queen Anne-style residential flat building is one of six similar buildings located side by side and all are listed as heritage buildings.

Originally, they were all holiday-style semidetached houses, with some Arts & Crafts detailing. The existing unit offered a small master bedroom and a small additional bedroom, a shared small bathroom and an adequate amount of living space with very little room for comfortable entertaining.

However, unable to give up the spectacular views and prime location, the owners sought to expand the family home without losing its unique character and heritage significance.

The only way to expand a heritage-listed building is to convert the existing roof space into a habitable area to allow for a large living space to be created within the home’s footprint, and with minimal disruption to their neighbour’s equally impressive views. It was important to maintain the existing feel of the home with its heritage appeal and period significance.

The clients wanted it to function as an extension of the house, but there was also to be a holiday feeling upstairs. They wanted two bedrooms, an ensuite and a general gathering space for the family which maximised the

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views and natural light offered by the elevated location without upsetting the neighbour’s views. The space has a long plan, so it made sense to divide it into three rooms.

The outcome adds more than 30 per cent of additional living space within the home’s footprint. In keeping with the character of the house, several existing materials were recycled. Recycling the roof tiles enabled the home’s façade to remain original and avoid the garish look of new tiles juxtaposed against old tiles. The re-design of the downstairs area converted one of the bedrooms into an openplan kitchen/dining area. The south westfacing area in the centre became the living space. A compact bathroom and bedroom were created on the east side, while the west part was converted into a bedroom.

The walls and the angled ceilings were lined with timber boards, and whitewashed to keep the space looking bright and airy.

Minimal finishes are used throughout the interiors, including white-painted walls, a face brick common wall and light timber flooring. Although these details are all very contemporary, the style is in keeping with the home’s original Arts & Crafts character.

The loft space is more contemporary, however. The timber used for flooring together with the sanitaryware, furnishings and same paint colour allow the space to complement the rest of the house. Five skylights ensure plenty of ventilation and

natural light. The third one tops a new void cut through the house to create space for a freestanding solid timber stair with white balustrades that access the attic.

Space and light were critical in the design, and to maximise natural daylight, a central void was cut through the entire unit.

While the location offers amazing views, it also presented a significant site access challenge, however, the project took 12 weeks and the owners lived in the house while the attic was being converted.

More than 45m² of extra living space has increased the functional space by more than 30 per cent. The clients have significantly improved the functionality of the unit and their lifestyle has changed tremendously.

The unit is now spacious to ensure plenty of sleeping quarters, bathrooms and living and entertaining space for a family.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A high standard of workmanship and excellent value for money were hallmarks of this project.

The builder overcame significant access difficulties to achieve this impressive result.

ATTIC GROUP

2/12 Frederick Street ST LEONARDS NSW 2065 Tel: 9018 0000 Licence number: 74664C Design: Darling Point Attic Conversion

ADAPTIVE RE-USE OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

INDUSTRIAL FEEL GNC Quality’s winning project in Woolloomooloo involved the strip-out of an existing 19th century building, since modified for use as offices. An addition of two storeys was constructed and the existing building modified to create a single residence. A lift was also installed.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A great conversion of an office building environment into a private residence.

This conversion met the clients’ brief to provide an industrial feel with an open plan for entertaining. Difficult access, design requirements and structural elements had

to be altered and added to maintain the structural stability of the building, including the internal lift core. The structural-steel elements of the building also formed part of the interior finishes, requiring an attention to detail. Overall, a great example of utilising structural elements into the interior finishing details. All other finishes were completed to a high standard.

GNC QUALITY PTY LTD

5 River Street BIRCHGROVE NSW 2041 Tel: 9555 8886 Licence number: 147077C

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TAYLOR

Level 13, 157 Walker Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 8736 9000 Licence number: 113546C Design: Glentworth House Façade Restoration, Cardinal Freeman Village

W. EGGERKING & CO

167 Riverview Street RIVERVIEW NSW 2066 Tel: 0418 471 834 Licence number: 136934C Design: O’Connell St Warehouse Refurbishment

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IMPERO CONSTRUCTIONS

Level 5,52–58 William Street WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011 Tel: 9400 0888 Licence number: 251100C Design: The Riley

GROWTHBUILT

L9, 100 William Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Tel: 9212 7811 Licence number: 182204C Design: Griffiths Teas

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MADE PROJECTS PTY LTD

Suite 10.03, Level 10, 275 Alfred Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 9938 6876 Licence number: 256614C Design: The Bijou

MADE PROJECTS PTY LTD

Suite 10.03, Level 10, 275 Alfred Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 9938 6876 Licence number: 256614C Design: No 1 Lacey

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

VIBRANT AND UNIQUE Growthbuilt was engaged for the design and construction of this boutique development of affordable, studio-living short-term apartments in the heart of Surry Hills. It demonstrates the highest quality standards and innovative construction to deliver a new concept in stylish affordable living.

The overarching design and construction intent was to deliver a high-quality affordable finish with smart design and construction solutions. The development complied with all requirements under the Affordable Housing Scheme including affordable rents and providing tenants

with adequate internal storage.

In the compact, restricted-access site, near Central Station in the Sydney CBD, a key challenge was to maximise and make the best use of the very small spaces available to deliver the best end-user experience and an attractive and profitable product for the client.

Units/rooms were specified at a maximum of 17m²–25m²; so every corner fixture and fitting needed to be carefully considered.

A design competition was run with the University of NSW (UNSW) to deliver engaging artistic designs for the common areas including a feature wall in the foyer created by an award-winning graffiti artist.

Architectural façade elements designed

by Growthbuilt add to the ambience, capturing the vibrancy and uniqueness of one of Sydney’s hippest suburbs.

The six-storey residential redevelopment features 32 self-contained studio rooms with private bathroom and kitchenettes.

Multiple configurations (adaptable rooms, shared living spaces with separate bedrooms, single and double rooms) have been created on different floorplates.

Common areas include a ground floor lobby with kitchen, chairs, TV and bathroom. A hidden gem is the rooftop on level five, with landscaping and spaces to relax.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The builder has delivered a high-quality affordable finish with smart design and construction solutions.

Growthbuilt is a worthy winner, displaying a selection of serviceable aesthetic and durable finishes throughout the whole development, along with energy-saving lighting controls, sensor-activated air conditioning, natural air and light penetration including operable windows, energy meters along with the keyless entry system and fast Wi-Fi on a site that had so many constraints.

GROWTHBUILT

L9, 100 William Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Tel: 9212 7811 Licence number: 182204C Design: 46 Foveaux St

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AGED CARE BUILDINGS UP TO $20 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

A TOTAL SOLUTION Total Construction was responsible for the construction of a new 22-bed extension to the existing Residential Gardens aged care facility and the refurbishment of two eightbed cottages at the rear of the existing site.

The construction of the new extension included medical, physiotherapy, kitchen and office spaces and also an aesthetic multi-function room used for functions, dining and presentations. The colour scheme selected was drawn from Spanish influences and incorporated complementary bright and earthy tones.

Level 2 is accessed by an architecturally designed ramp with frameless glass balustrading and timber handrails. The ramp access framed an internal garden featuring extensive glazing, water features and indoor landscaping.

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The refurbishment of the cottages included structural modifications to room and ensuite door openings, creating larger doorways for easier use by residents. The works also included a full refurbishment of services and internal finishes, resulting in a bright, colourful space supporting ease of use for dementia-affected residents.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This project required the relocation of major services, with the existing aged care facility remaining operational at all times. This was achieved by construction footing modification and meticulous attention to safe methods of work and their management. Further structural modifications during construction resulted in significant cost and time benefits.

The extension connected to the existing facility at three points. Communication and co-operation to achieve this, with the existing

building remaining operative, is a credit to all involved. Built with a Spanish theme, this is a complex, well-built and carefully programmed building. It is a good example of a project completed with the cooperation of all disciplines and the client.

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Level 2, 3 George Street NORTH STRATHFIELD NSW 2137 Tel: 9746 9555 Licence number: 216107C Design: The Residential Gardens

AGED CARE BUILDINGS UP TO $20 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Level 2, 3 George Street NORTH STRATHFIELD NSW 2137 Tel: 9746 9555 Licence number: 216107C Design: Our Lady of China Beverley Park

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

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AGED CARE BUILDINGS $20 MILLION–$30 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

LODGE LIVING Built to cater for the growing demand for aged care facilities in south-west Sydney, the completion of Prestons Lodge provides a residential aged care facility featuring two specialist dementia-care areas. Prestons Lodge offers top-quality accommodation as well as attractive, light-filled spaces for residents who require secure, dementiaspecific care.

The project involved the designated construction of a 132-bed aged care facility over a total floor area of 7600m². On the basement level is the carpark, kitchen, laundry, plantrooms, storerooms and utilities.

The ground floor and first floor is a mix of single, double and cluster rooms, plus the communal lounge and dining areas.

Landscaped areas and breakout spaces can also be found at Prestons Lodge. The buildings feature a mix of traditional materials.

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Located on a brownfield site that backs onto a number of residential dwellings, there is only one shared entrance and exit. The residential nature of the location meant that a tactical approach to site parking and traffic management was undertaken with both the client and local residents, along with ongoing consultation regarding noise, dust and vibration.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Works included the basement, two upper floors, landscaped communal areas, accommodation for a range of residents and two specialised dementia-care areas. Located in western Sydney between the M5 Motorway and a residential area, the site is long and narrow with one access point. Site difficulties included contaminated material, sequencing of site activities and structural design modifications. The residential nature of the site required ongoing consultation with the

residents of the area to mitigate sound, noise, vibration, dust, construction traffic and site parking issues. OSD tanks were also redesigned and improved. Negotiations with the RMS and council for stormwater design were slow and complex, but successfully negotiated. The builder amended external louvre design materials to eliminate the need for maintenance. This understated building on a very restricted site is well built and detailed and will be a welcome addition to western Sydney aged care.

COCKRAM CONSTRUCTION

Level 4, 41 McLaren Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 8456 6500 Licence number: 286409C Design: Prestons Lodge Aged Care

AGED CARE BUILDINGS $20 MILLION–$30 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

NORTHSIDE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

1742 Pittwater Road BAYVIEW NSW 2104 Tel: 0417 454 322 Licence number: 40171C Design: Boronia House

RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LIMITED

Level 3, 4 Broadcast Way ARTARMON NSW 2064 Tel: 9902 4700 Licence number: 47646C Design: Drayton House

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AGED CARE BUILDINGS $20 MILLION–$30 MILLION PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

TAYLOR

Level 13, 157 Walker Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 8736 9000 Licence number: 113546C Design: Bupa St Ives

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Level 2, 3 George Street NORTH STRATHFIELD NSW 2137 Tel: 9746 9555 Licence number: 216107C Design: Ponds Residential Aged Care Facility NSW

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AGED CARE BUILDINGS $30 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

SOUTHERN SYDNEY STYLE St Patrick’s Green Aged Care and Retirement Village in Kogarah was the first project completed by Multiplex for Greengate, specialists in aged care and retirement living. It comprises three independentliving buildings arranged around a shared landscaped courtyard, with the largest (11 floors) including a 100-bed aged care facility across the first four floors.

The facility also shares common facilities on the ground floor that includes a theatrette, hairdresser, communal lounge and dining room, together with library spaces. The three buildings are located over a shared two-level basement, delivering back-of-house facilities and 136 car spaces for staff, visitors and residents.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Site access was difficult and limited as the site is bounded by the Princes Highway, a primary school and St Patrick’s Catholic Church. St George Hospital is adjacent and the immediate area is predominantly residential apartment blocks. With a number of builder-initiated community initiatives, the project was well received by the neighbours and stakeholders.

Construction included the removal of hazardous materials, management of materials in limited space, multiple façade finishes and safety management. Prototypes were prepared for finishes, details and fitout. Significant efficiencies were achieved for Multiplex, sub-contractors and the client.

The level of consultation between the builder, client, consultants and trades is evident in this well-built and carefully detailed building.

MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

Level 22, 135 King Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Tel: 9322 2400 Licence number: 160663C Design: St Patrick’s Green Aged Care and Retirement Village

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AGED CARE BUILDINGS $30 MILLION & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

LIPMAN PTY LTD

Level 6, 66 Berry Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 Tel: 9955 7000 Licence number: 27970 Design: Gallipoli RACF

RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LIMITED

Level 3, 4 Broadcast Way ARTARMON NSW 2064 Tel: 9902 4700 Licence number: 47646C Design: Summitcare Baulkham Hills

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LIFESTYLE LIVING OVER 55S OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CBUS

LUXURIOUS SINGLE-LEVEL SENIORS’ LIVING Epacris is a boutique seniors’ housing project, nestled in leafy Caringbah South, of five apartments, each with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Spacious basement parking, including large double lock-up garages plus storage, is available to residents. Each apartment offers single-level living and is adaptable for disabled/wheelchair access.

Lifts from the basement to each level ensure easy accessability for residents.

Only two of the boutique apartments share the same footprint, so construction was more like building five individual homes than one building.

Great attention to detail and micromanagement of the components of each residence was required to ensure individuality of each home.

The major construction difficulty encountered was managing a basement

mass excavation and construction among single residential homes. This was overcome with constant consultation with neighbours and great care was taken with noise, dust and any other possible aggravations. Spending personal time with the neighbours, respecting and understanding their concerns and alleviating them as much as possible was a key requirement to the successful build and good neighbour relations.

The homes have a high-quality luxury finish and feature video intercom security, designer quality fixtures and appliances and high ceilings. Natural gas, LED lighting and rainwater tanks ease the burden on the environment and promote sustainable living.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This seniors’ housing project is located in a leafy suburban street. It includes five three-bedroom apartments over generous basement parking. There are individual and common area courtyards, each with a distinctive style and well-executed

landscaping. The street façade is an understatement of the complexity of the project and the extensive use of this restricted site. The basement excavation in the residential area was a careful exercise in communication and co-operation with adjacent neighbours. Noise and dust were controlled. Finishes and fit-out are of a high standard. Natural gas, LED lighting and water tanks facilitate environmental requirements and promote sustainable living. Each apartment has its own individual footprint and has been well detailed and carefully finished. All levels are serviced with a lift. The development is well suited to the character of the area.

P.R.A. CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

PO BOX 2227 TAREN POINT NSW 2229 Tel: 0418 975 948 Licence number: 291321C Design: Epacris

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY — HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

house still rates with a very high 8.1 stars. The thermal comfort is such that no heating or air-conditioning is used, which reduces the energy use, with summer comfort supplemented by using ceiling fans. Features that work together to make this house energy efficient include; a small building footprint oriented for winter solar gain, cross ventilation and higher ceilings, internal thermal mass walls to increase comfort levels, underfloor insulation to reduce unwanted heat movement in or out of the building, R4.0 ceiling insulation, exterior walls of 400mm straw bale with lime render rated at R7.1, sealing draughts and any penetrations in the floor walls and ceiling.

The use of clay and earth renders also creates a breathable wall system that adjusts humidity within the home to be between 40 to 70 per cent. The windows and doors are double glazed, with the frames made from locally sourced timber.

Lighting is provided by energy-efficient LEDs and fluorescent lights. An evacuated JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This house is a good example of how the site conditions can still result in an extremely energyefficient home, despite challenging circumstances. The site has many constraints to account for, including the adjacent train line to the east, the escarpment to the west, an E2 Sensitive Environment, a slope down from south west to north east, and bushfire. With views to the east and a house that wouldn’t quite orient to the north, this

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tube solar water heating system is used for hot water. Water harvesting into a 24,000-litre storage tank, grey water recycling and a composting toilet lightens the load on energy use. Grey water recycling helps water the gardens and plants. The composting toilet system means that minimal energy is required for ongoing use or maintenance. Water harvesting is such that the owners are self-sufficient in providing for their drinking, gardening and grey water. This design and construction has resulted in a home that offers comfortable living, a healthy indoor environment, reduced operating costs and an investment in lasting architecture. It is a worthy winner of the Excellence in Energy Efficiency award for 2018.

VIVA LIVING HOMES

27 Hughes Avenue LAWSON NSW 2783 Tel: 1300 929 111 Licence number: 229457C

ENERGY EFFICIENCY — HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

CODE GREEN PTY LTD

Suite 1, 6B Cowper Wharf Road WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011 Tel: 1300 766 889 Licence number: 209886C Design: The Cottage

BLUE ECO HOMES

PO Box 4366 WINMALEE NSW 2777 Tel: 4754 5608 Licence number: 197017C Design: Linden

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY — HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

GREENMARK HOMES

32 Azure Avenue DUBBO NSW 2830 Tel: 6885 3055 Licence number: 217655C

GREENMARK HOMES

32 Azure Avenue DUBBO NSW 2830 Tel: 6885 3055 Licence number: 217655C Design: Greenmark Homes Display Home

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY — HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

RE BUILDING PTY LTD

PO BOX 1582 MONA VALE NSW 1660 Tel: 0402 913 081 Licence number: 238281C

ATLANTA BUILDING PTY LTD

5/16 Tasman Way BYRON BAY NSW 2481 Tel: 0403 102 800 Licence number: 140970C

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT — HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Perched on the eastern spur of Linden in the lower Blue Mountains sat a project home that was partially completed in 2003. The new owners, after suffering through several cold winters, decided that it was time to renovate the house to become a thermally comfortable family home.

The Blue Eco Homes’ design team suggested thinking about the site, with the main principles of respecting the bushland at the core and re-using as much of the existing built form, services and structures as possible to reduce waste and manage costs. The new design incorporated the original building and two existing pavilions into one final structure, which followed the landform and a single eastern elevation where the sweeping views to the city skyline could be appreciated from multiple living spaces. The close proximity of the natural bushland meant the external envelope had to be robust and non-combustible to meet the highest level of bushfire protection set in the original 2003 DA. As such the house is wrapped in zincalume cladding with bushfirerated hardwood used as feature elements, along with BAL 40-rated windows. Many initiatives have been undertaken to ensure the house provides a high thermal performance envelope for its residents to cope with the extreme heat and cold of Linden. These include stripping back the old pavilions and completely

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re-insulating, using thermally broken window frames and lowering the glass-to-wall ratio.

What is unique about this building is that it is an alteration to an existing building that greatly improves on its thermal performance from 2.9 stars to 7.6 stars, which reduces the peak demand, which, in turn, reduces the overall residential energy demand on peak days.

Where possible, the existing structure was retained and re-used, such as the concrete slab, rainwater tank, timber framing and structures. All other materials were disassembled and stored for re-use or recycling.

All original cladding was sorted and stacked for re-use on non-visible cladding such as the soffits. All hardwood was sorted and stacked for re-use in decking, framing and light features.

All cleared trees were mulched on-site and re-used for landscaping and remedial works.

Excavated soil or other materials removed was recycled or re-used on site. Use of stone from on-site excavation was used in landscape design. Erosion was controlled by setting up earth mounds and silt fences, so the mounds would act as a detention system and not silt up new works or the adjoining properties. A radiant heat shield required by the Rural Fire Service was installed in a manner that allowed for natural flora and fauna to extend across the boundary. The house is an off-grid potable and wastewater dwelling where all water used is

captured off the roof into the existing concrete rainwater tank, re-used and treated on site with an aerated wastewater treatment system.

There is a 3kW on-site photovoltaic system, with solar panels re-used from the original pavilions and an upgraded inverter with a grid inter-tie system. The inverter air-conditioning system was re-used from the original house, which is now zoned and can operate effectively because of the higher insulation in the home.

Ceiling fans and cross ventilation are primarily used for comfort. The existing solar hot water system with panels on the new roof was re-used. By re-using the embodied energy of the structures and selecting materials with low embodied energy such as timber as the primary framing, lining and joinery material, the project has a small footprint of new resources.

This re-design has resulted in a home with comfortable living, low environmental impact, reduced operating costs and an investment in lasting architecture. It is a worthy winner of the Excellence in Environmental Management award for 2018.

BLUE ECO HOMES

PO Box 4366 WINMALEE NSW 2777 Tel: 4754 5608 Licence number: 197017C Design: Linden

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT — HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

CODE GREEN PTY LTD

Suite 1, 6B Cowper Wharf Road WOOLLOOMOOLOO NSW 2011 Tel: 1300 766 889 Licence number: 209886C Design: The Cottage

VIVA LIVING HOMES

27 Hughes Avenue LAWSON NSW 2783 Tel: 1300 929 111 Licence number: 229457C

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT — HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

MARDINI CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

Suite 50B, 23 Norton Street LEICHHARDT NSW 2040 Tel: 0419 714 719 Licence number: 168676C

TOUCHSTONE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PTY LTD

Suite 2, 100 Pacific Highway ST LEONARDS NSW 2065 Tel: 9439 2965 Licence number: 226464C Design: Bronte Rd

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT — HOUSING OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

ATLANTA BUILDING PTY LTD

5/16 Tasman Way BYRON BAY NSW 2481 Tel: 0403 102 800 Licence number: 140970C

BLUE ECO HOMES

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BEST USE OF TIMBER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

LIVEABLE FURNITURE When the Tree Haus project came to Lighthouse Building, the company was very keen to take it on, as it would show off great Australian hardwood.

The construction is basically freestanding off the rear elevated deck, at the back of the house on a sloping site. It is based on four large posts and beams in exposed hardwood. Minimal walls allow for large windows and doors, giving a sense of openness to the surrounding natural environment. This meant the bracing was difficult to achieve for such a heavy and open construction.

The building is and feels more like a large liveable piece of furniture than a typical bedroom and study with an ensuite. As most of the construction material is Australian blackbutt, which discolours when exposed to weather and 288 MBA EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS ANNUAL

rain, every piece had to be pre-sanded and oiled before installation. Most of the frame construction is exposed — connections had to be neatly predrilled and screwed or bolted, so nail guns were rarely used.

The ensuite off the first floor had to be cantilevered which meant it needed to be as light as possible. To achieve this, Lighthouse Building worked with the engineer to use steel plates bolted to the cantilevered hardwood joists and the use of lightweight Alucubond sheets on the walls in place of heavy tiles.

The spiral staircase was entirely constructed on site and is a beautiful feature.

Thermal and energy performance has been created by the use of north-facing eaves, double glazing, bulk and reflective insulation and lots of cross-flow ventilation.

“As carpenters it was a treat to work

with so much hardwood — I don’t think the apprentices will ever forget this project,” says Lighthouse Building. “They will forever have a great respect for working with Australian hardwood.”

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This design relied on the exclusive use of Australian hardwood, flawlessly joined. The builder was up to the challenge, producing a beautifully crafted outbuilding of great refinement.

LIGHTHOUSE BUILDING PTY LTD

3A/1420 Pacific Highway TURRAMURRA NSW 2074 Tel: 0414 012 090 Licence number: 209958C Design: The Tree Haus Photography: Pulch Photography

BEST USE OF TIMBER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

LIGHTHOUSE BUILDING PTY LTD

atfa.com.au for the latest timber flooring standards & specifications. trusted | authoritative | industry leading

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BEST USE OF CONCRETE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

NO COMPROMISES Short Lane Apartments is a unique design of predominantly boardform concrete construction with large stepped cantilevered balconies. Designed by Domenic Alvaro of Woods Bagot, Sydney Studio, the building itself comprises 22 units from level one to six and three commercial spaces from basement two to the ground floor. Fronting busy Bourke Street, the biggest challenge was in its design, as the project is built on all boundaries.

Site constrictions were a dominant factor in the length of construction, as was Komplete Construction’s unwillingness to compromise on the quality of the printed concrete finish. Until the level one slab was stripped, there was no large clear space for storage of materials, meaning the

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sequencing of deliveries of all components of the structural package; formwork, reinforcement, sand-blasted oregon and Ritek had to be precise. Trade coordination was paramount as each deck was formed.

The boardform concrete finish was used on the ceilings of the units as well as the exterior.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: A fantastic timber grain off-form finish has been achieved here. The beam, corner and edge formwork were all mitred, so no end grain is visible.

Each formwork board was of a different thickness, therefore, drip grooves were individually routed to achieve a level finish — a painstaking and time-consuming task. The concrete finish is throughout the building — internal ceilings/walls around lifts and common areas and cantilevered balconies.

KOMPLETE CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Suite 6, 505 Balmain Road LILYFIELD NSW 2040 Tel: 0410 555 646 Licence number: 60830C Design: Short Lane Apartments

BEST USE OF CONCRETE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NSW FAIR TRADING

FOR LONGEVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY Almora House, designed by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects, is located at the base of the Balmoral rock escarpment, within the site’s established garden. The house is organised along a central circulation spine, with the perimeter of the house extended by a series of courtyards, which draw the sun deep into the plan throughout the day.

The house has been built for longevity and sustainability. All cost decisions were based on the selection of materials with the longest life span and building systems with the lowest energy consumption.

The house was designed using generous slabs and curves of in-situ concrete with timber and glass infill. The full off-form concrete structure, including undulating concrete ceiling, was built to the millimetre.

Meticulous concrete placement and vibrating was completed with minimal air bubbles and concrete beading. All edges were finished sharp, and all square walls were finished perfectly plumb and straight.

Above the assemblage of vertically and horizontally interconnected spaces, an undulating concrete ceiling hovers — its convex and concave curves seeming to respond to the alternating spaces below.

The undulations are also expressed in the sculptural roof exterior, its concrete mass supported at the apex of the undulation to give the sense that the roof is draped over the house.

The impressive 25m-long rolling curved concrete roof soffit was exquisitely created using fine-sawn oregon boards as the form

face. Concrete-to-concrete components were flawlessly connected and the aweinspiring curved concrete roof was rebated into the off-form concrete walls.

The ceiling form exhibits the wondrous plasticity of concrete, while the slatted timber formwork patterning offers the dwelling texture and surface detail. Spotted gum elements in the house include the joinery, doors, 300mm-wide window frames, stairs and upper level floors — all of which are examples of impeccable craftsmanship.

Solid timber-framed windows were installed between off-form concrete walls and columns to exact tolerances.

While the house is made of monolithic concrete, the form is dissolved in places to draw natural light into selected parts of the interior, providing vistas throughout. The stairs were detailed with solid spotted gum timber and glass balustrades as well as handrails. All glazing channels and flashings are cast into the off-form concrete structure.

The bathrooms also showcase glazed walls.

A white polished concrete floor features on the ground floor, flawlessly placed and vibrated with no cracking. The stainlesssteel kitchen roof was custom made and the stainless steel and spotted gum entrance screen and master bedroom screen were also custom made.

The careful execution of Almora House demanded a high level of foresight, planning, detail resolution and strict attendance to building tolerances throughout every stage of the project.

To achieve the construction program, Bellevarde Constructions provided

management and trade resources to a number of workfronts concurrently to ensure that a highly integrated architectural design was built as well as it could be built.

Overall, this residence is an immaculately crafted home and a prime example of an achievement made possible when many parties work towards a central goal.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The quality of the off-form concrete was exceptional. All other concrete finishes show not only excellent accuracy but also achieved outstanding levels of finishes. The technical accuracy of the formwork required to achieve the finishes was an artform by itself. A true example of great tradesmen skills and execution to achieve such a fine example of an exposed concrete structure.

BELLEVARDE CONSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 4320 MANUKA ACT 2603 Tel: 6295 2928 Licence number: 31493 Design: Almora House Photography: Brett Boardman

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TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS UP TO $50,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Built at Church Point, this spectacular design blends a cantilevered front edge off-form concrete construction with a 45-degree wet edge, bevelled edge detail and integrated concrete cantilevered entry platform. Congratulations to Elo Silo for its first win in these awards.

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ELO SILO PTY LTD

14/14 Polo Avenue MONA VALE NSW 2103 Tel: 0410 343 764 Licence number: 238652C Dimensions: 4m x 4m

TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS $50,001–$100,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The small backyard presented access challenges during construction. In addition, the client wanted to be able to view the pool glass window directly from his front door.

Incorporating a glass wall has created serenity. A stunning submission from Wright Pools.

WRIGHT POOLS NSW

2/20 Narabang Way BELROSE NSW 2086 Tel: 9450 0788 Licence number: 246552C Dimensions: 5.5m x 3.13m Design: Sutton Seaforth

ARTESIAN POOLS PTY LTD

20 Barry Avenue MORTDALE NSW 2223 Tel: 9570 1955 Licence number: 197383C Dimensions: 8m x 4m Design: Kangaroo Point Infinity Pool

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TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS $50,001–$100,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTD

1 Central Avenue THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 4555 Licence number: 34505 Dimensions: 9m x 4.2m Design: West Pennant Hills

CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTD

1 Central Avenue THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 4555 Licence number: 34505 Dimensions: 8m x 4m Design: Turramurra

CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTD

1 Central Avenue THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 4555 Licence number: 34505 Dimensions: 12m x 4.5m Design: Glenhaven

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TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS $50,001–$100,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION & REFURBISHING PTY LTD

Unit 23, 6–8 Herbert Street ST LEONARDS NSW 2065 Tel: 9437 6222 Licence number: 24018C Dimensions: 9.5m x 3m

GN WILLIAMS BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 1/20–24 Princes Highway YALLAH NSW 2530 Tel: 4256 8290 Licence number: 76321C Design: Bonville Parkway Pool

GN WILLIAMS BUILDERS PTY LTD

Unit 1/20–24 Princes Highway YALLAH NSW 2530 Tel: 4256 8290 Licence number: 76321C Dimensions: 8.83m x 2.45m, 3.7m x 1.7m Design: Coastal Indulgence Pool

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TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS $50,001–$100,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

FREEDOM POOLS

7 McRae Place NORTH TURRAMURRA NSW 2074 Tel: 1300 763 761 Licence number: 263103C Dimensions: 10m x 4m Design: Saratoga

PREMIER POOLS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 303 Pacific Highway LINDFIELD NSW 2070 Tel: 9415 8888 Licence number: 34971 Dimensions: 11.3m x 5.4m

PREMIER POOLS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 303 Pacific Highway LINDFIELD NSW 2070 Tel: 9415 8888 Licence number: 34971 Dimensions: 10m x 4.3m

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TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS $100,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: This winning traditional-style pool surrounded by black granite coping was designed to transform a steep, unfriendly backyard into an entertainers’ dream. With the pool 3.5m out of the ground on one side, the structural design and construction of this pool was extraordinary.

Combine this with the new deck area with barbecue and stairs to the backyard and you have one major transformation of an otherwise unusable space. Overlooking the bush gives this pool a tranquil outlook and the infinity edge with glass mosaic tiles adds an extra-special element. Five spa jets on the ledge give another dimension to the pool for relaxing, which can be done all year round, thanks to both gas

and solar heating. For ease and functionality, the pool is all controlled by the Viron Connect 10 automation system, so programming and turning features on and off is a breeze with a simple touchscreen mounted inside the house.

Surrounded by glass fencing, the pool and surrounds all connect together seamlessly.

Top marks to Freestyle Pools.

FREESTYLE POOLS

43/7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 1122 Licence number: 49258C Dimensions: 6.8m x 3.6m Design: Borambil

PREMIER POOLS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 303 Pacific Highway LINDFIELD NSW 2070 Tel: 9415 8888 Licence number: 34971 Dimensions: 21.2m x various

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TRADITIONAL OR GEOMETRIC CONCRETE POOLS $100,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTD

1 Central Avenue THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 4555 Licence number: 34505 Dimensions: 8m x 6.6m Design: Kellyville Ridge

CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTD

1 Central Avenue THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 4555 Licence number: 34505 Dimensions: 14m x 9.5m, 8m x 3.7m Design: Luddenham

CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTD

1 Central Avenue THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 4555 Licence number: 34505 Dimensions: 17.6m x 2m–3m Design: Greenhills Beach

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FREEFORM OR NATURAL CONCRETE POOLS UP TO $100,000 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The homeowner was seeking something to get out of the square monotony associated with small suburban blocks of land and give their backyard striking contrast with a circular pool. Several obstacles were assessed and faced with careful planning. The suburb is on sand, which was a challenge when it came to excavation. Limited access of just 950mm on the side of the house was just enough to fit the one-tonne mini excavator used for excavation.

Shoring also had to be erected to ensure no sand collapsing would endanger the house and neighbouring garage and shed. Once the concrete pool was in place it was all about design planning and colour choices to achieve contrast. White Russian Ezarri tiles were the perfect choice for trouble-free maintenance in years to come. A unique feature is the addition of large glass panels from the home’s living area, to provide a perfect window to this private mini sanctuary in the heart of

suburbia. “The Australian dream of having a pool in the backyard is not just for people with large blocks,” commented the owners on the project’s completion.

TECTONIC POOLS PTY LTD

84 Keda Circuit NORTH RICHMOND NSW 2754 Tel: 0412 506 618 Licence number: 187414C Dimensions: 100m x 100m x 30m

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FREEFORM OR NATURAL CONCRETE POOLS $100,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Located in Byron Bay, this 100 per cent natural pool is the first of its kind in Australia due to its size and scope, so Atlanta Building is a most deserving winner in this category. The 220,000-litre pool consists of freeform concrete walls, a feature concretesprayed infinity wall/edge, in-water garden bed with plants to assist filtration, a timber-clad island pool deck, a fire pit and a Japanese hot tub. The natural setting of this pool harmonises into the backdrop of the surrounding forest.

With the added features of the Japanese-style hot tub and pool island deck, the swimming pool is truly unique and special.

ATLANTA BUILDING PTY LTD

5/16 Tasman Way BYRON BAY NSW 2481 Tel: 0403 102 800 Licence number: 140970C Dimensions: 18.7m x 12.5m

CEDAR CREEK CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD

629 Coopers Shoot Road COOPERS SHOOT NSW 2479 Tel: 0418 432 947 Licence number: 111346C Dimensions: 25m x 5m Design: Lune de Sang

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FREEFORM OR NATURAL CONCRETE POOLS $100,001 & OVER PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

G&C WALLER BUILDERS PTY LTD

100 Toronto Avenue SUTHERLAND NSW 2232 Tel: 9521 3049 Licence number: 91255C Dimensions: 17.5m x 9.5m Design: Swifts

LAND FORMS

Level 1, 680 Pacific Highway KILLARA NSW 2071 Tel: 0400 935 535 Licence number: 241743C Dimensions: 8m x 2m and 5.8m x 3.8m Design: Natural Rock Pool

ATLANTA BUILDING PTY LTD

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DISPLAY POOLS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Premier Pools’ winning display pool with water feature demonstrates how a pool can seamlessly sit next to a home and make both feel as one. It demonstrates Premier Pools’ ability to engineer and construct pools that need to take into account the engineering of other structures. The display pool provides Metricon with a seamless inside/outside entertaining area to show customers.

PREMIER POOLS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 303 Pacific Highway LINDFIELD NSW 2070 Tel: 9415 8888 Licence number: 34971 Dimensions: Various

NEPEAN POOLS

26 Camden Street PENRITH NSW 2750 Tel: 4722 9201 Licence number: 237874C Dimensions: 4m x 2.5m Design: Serenity

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POOL RENOVATIONS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The client’s brief for this project was simply to renovate the pool at their Sydney harbourside home and to “make their old pool look good”. The renovation scope was the removal of the old fibreglass pool interior, the pool handrails and existing terracotta tiles and replace the pool interior with glass mosaic tiles, new coping and new glass fencing. When KMD commenced removal of the fibreglass interior, large cracks were discovered in the pool shell and upon further investigation, the pool shell was an old gunite shell and the

steel was rusted. Therefore, the pool was condemned, requiring immediate removal and replacement. Site access was very difficult and no machinery could be brought on site. As a new pool shell and suspended walkway had to be constructed, 10 piers were hand drilled three metres through rock to stabilise the new pool’s foundations. The project went from a simple renovation to a complicated pool construction requiring considerable skill and workmanship from the KMD team. The pool is finished with glass mosaic tiles and sandstone

paving, while frameless glass panels give uninterrupted views from within the house, across the pool and onto the harbour. Not only does this new pool look stunning, but it’s definitely built to last.

KMD OUTDOOR CONSTRUCTION

PO BOX 707 COOGEE NSW 2034 Tel: 9664 6600 Licence number: 196493C Dimensions: 10m x 4m Design: Neutral Bay

FREESTYLE POOLS

43/7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 1122 Licence number: 49258C Dimensions: 9.6m x 4m and 2.7m x 1.5m spa Design: Kintore

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POOL RENOVATIONS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

ARTESIAN POOLS PTY LTD

20 Barry Avenue MORTDALE NSW 2223 Tel: 9570 1955 Licence number: 197383C Design: Gunnamatta House

ARTESIAN POOLS PTY LTD

20 Barry Avenue MORTDALE NSW 2223 Tel: 9570 1955 Licence number: 197383C Design: Randwick Renovation

KMD OUTDOOR CONSTRUCTION

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FIBREGLASS POOLS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

COMPASS POOLS SYDNEY

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Compass Pools designed this fibreglass pool specifically to suit the site and the owners’ lifestyle. Set into an existing garden setting, it utilises both traditional and modern building materials to

complement the existing house. The Compass Ceramic Composite 12m-long Fastlane lap pool features external steps and an overflow Compass Ceramic X Trainer spa. A stunning finished product from Compass Pools.

685 Old Northern Road DURAL NSW 2158 Tel: 9651 4822 Licence number: R78939 Dimensions: 12.3m x 2.78m Design: 12m Fastlane lap pool with X Trainer overflow spa and external steps

COMPASS POOLS SYDNEY

685 Old Northern Road DURAL NSW 2158 Tel: 9651 4822 Licence number: R78939 Dimensions: 10.9m x 4.28m Design: 10m Contemporary pool with grand entry and X Trainer overflow spa

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FIBREGLASS POOLS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

NEPEAN POOLS

26 Camden Street PENRITH NSW 2750 Tel: 4722 9201 Licence number: 237874C Dimensions: 5m x 2.5m Design: Glenwood

LAP POOLS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

purification copper system with practically no environmental impact; easy to maintain and inexpensive to operate. A fabulous win for Wright Pools.

WRIGHT POOLS NSW

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Rarely does one come across a pool quite like this one — Wright Pools has constructed a structure full of water that is adjacent to

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a dry internal space. The structure design and finishes specification had to be best of class and industry practice. Sanitation for the fully tiled pool is via a water

2/20 Narabang Way BELROSE NSW 2086 Tel: 9450 0788 Licence number: 246552C Dimensions: 2.7m x 10.1m Design: Berlina Projects

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FREEDOM POOLS

7 McRae Place NORTH TURRAMURRA NSW 2074 Tel: 1300 763 761 Licence number: 263103C Dimensions: 25m x 3m Design: Kenthurst

COMPASS POOLS SYDNEY

685 Old Northern Road DURAL NSW 2158 Tel: 9651 4822 Licence number: R78939 Dimensions: 12.3m x 2.78m Design: 12m Fastlane lap pool with X Trainer overflow spa and external steps

FREESTYLE POOLS

43/7 Sefton Road THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 1122 Licence number: 49258C Dimensions: 12m x 5m and 2m x 2m spa Design: Galston Gorgeous

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SPAS/PORTABLE SPAS/HOT TUBS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: The owner of the Annandale Bali Retreat had a very limited space in which to build a pool and designed something that made the most of every available centimetre, with just enough room for the entry to the front door. The plunge spa/plunge pool fits perfectly in the front courtyard of the Annandale townhouse. The spa has been built right up to the front patio with the coping at the same level to give the illusion of one open space, and frameless glass was used between the spa and patio. The look is of a Balinese villa, hence

the stone selected for the interior is Green Sukabumi, sourced from Bali. The coping is Bluestone Harkaway that changes to a deep grey colour when wet. There’s seating at one end with spa jets, but it is also deep enough to be used as a plunge pool in the warmer weather. Multi-colour lights installed in the spa and garden make it a feature at night which can be seen through the large windows at the front of the townhouse.

Artesian Pools never fails to surprise and impress each year, and this winning spa is no exception.

ARTESIAN POOLS PTY LTD

20 Barry Avenue MORTDALE NSW 2223 Tel: 9570 1955 Licence number: 197383C Dimensions: 2.8m x 3.6m Design: Annandale Bali Retreat

The ability and experience behind the art.

2018 MBA Excellence in Swimming Pool Awards Winner Spas / Portable Spas / Hot Tubs

Artesian Pools info@artesianpools.com.au 02 9570 1955

www.artesianpools.com.au

MBA Excellence in Swimming Pool Awards 2011 to 2018

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RESIDENTIAL WATER FEATURE OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: What more could you ask for in a resort-style pool, spa and pond, with stainless-steel bar seating in the pool next to the sunken bar, a bigscreen TV and water features to add a sense of tranquility? This was a massive job due to the magnitude of the pool and the amount of different areas and features it encompassed. The project was on a site which required considerable piering

and had to be undertaken within a very restrictive time schedule. Exceptional work from Premier Pools.

PREMIER POOLS PTY LTD

Unit 9, 303 Pacific Highway LINDFIELD NSW 2070 Tel: 9415 8888 Licence number: 34971 Dimensions: 21.2m x various

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COMMERCIAL POOLS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Crystal Pools’ winning commercial pool at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel boasts an infinity edge overlooking Darling Harbour and its fantastic aspect offers sparkling views of the Sydney city skyline. The fully tiled 25m-long pool incorporates a long seat and large entry steps to provide access into the water. An amazing result.

CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTD

1 Central Avenue THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 4555 Licence number: 34505 Dimensions: 25m x 7m Design: ICC Hotel (Sofitel)

CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTD

1 Central Avenue THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 4555 Licence number: 34505 Dimensions: 12m x 5.7m Design: Ingliss Hotel

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COMMERCIAL POOLS OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

NORTH WEST POOLS & COMMERCIAL TILING PTY LTD

9 Hudson Street TAMWORTH NSW 2340 Tel: 6762 5190 Licence number: 29742C Dimensions: 12m x 6m Design: Mercure Hotel Pool Tamworth

WRIGHT POOLS NSW

2/20 Narabang Way BELROSE NSW 2086 Tel: 9450 0788 Licence number: 246552C Design: Australian Rugby House, Moore Park

WRIGHT POOLS NSW

2/20 Narabang Way BELROSE NSW 2086 Tel: 9450 0788 Licence number: 246552C Dimensions: 5.7m x 5.2m Design: Lipman Abbotsford

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COMMERCIAL WATER FEATURE OPEN PRICE CATEGORY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNIVERSAL MEDIA CO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: Created at the Wallumatta Function Centre, part of Macquarie Park Cemetery, this winning water feature is a major focal point of the meeting rooms. Approximately 51m long, it features water spitters, entry stairs over the water feature, lighting and a fully tiled interior. An impressive win for Crystal Pools.

CRYSTAL POOLS PTY LTD

1 Central Avenue THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 Tel: 9875 4555 Licence number: 34505 Dimensions: 51m x 1.8m Design: Wallumatta Function Centre

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INDEX A J Anderson Building Pty Ltd .................. 112, 113, 114, 115 Adenbrook Homes — Northern Rivers & Tweed .... 30, 31, 84 Agia Projects .................................... 168, 236, 250, 247, 253 AJP Constructions .................................................... 224, 227 Albert Hall Building and Carpentry .................................... 198 ANSA Homes ............................................................. 47, 174 Antara Homes ............................................................... 86, 87 Anto Macan ...................................................................... 118 Apex Alterations and Additions Pty Ltd ............................. 191 Apollo Kitchens ................................................................. 130 Arc. ........................................................................... 163, 202 Artesian Pools Pty Ltd ...................................... 293, 304, 308 Ascension Living ............................................................... 178 Aspire Constructions Pty Ltd ...................................... 104, 201 Atlanta Building Pty Ltd ............................. 116, 283, 287, 300 Attic Group ....................................................................... 266 Australian National Builders Pty Ltd .................................. 100 Australian Timber Flooring Association ............................. 289 Avalon Constructions NSW ............................................... 190 Avanti Projects Group Pty Ltd ................................. 63, 82, 83 B & M Building Group ....................................................... 246 Bacuss Constructions Pty Ltd .......................................... 107 Bakker Built Pty Ltd .................................................. 220, 221 Bau Group ................................................................ 240, 241 Beechwood Homes ............................. 28, 35, 36, 41, 42, 49 Bellevarde Constructions ........... 95, 117, 119, 169, 252, 291 Berkeley Constructions Pty Ltd ......................................... 101 Bespoke Home Building ................................................... 207 BHI Builders ........................................................................ 99 Blue Eco Homes ............................................... 235, 281, 284 Bluestone Homes Pty Ltd ................................. 139, 193, 229 Bluetongue Homes Pty Ltd ........................................... 55, 61 Boom Build Pty Ltd ........................................................... 204 Braeside Building Pty Ltd .................................................. 232 Bronxx Constructions ............................................... 129, 149 Build By Design Pty Ltd .................................................... 245 Build Platinum Pty Ltd ....................................................... 106 Buildability Constructions .................................................. 103 Buildcorp Asset Solutions ................................................. 170 Buildcraft Constructions ..........................................65, 87, 177 Buildform Projects Pty Ltd ......................................... 146, 258 Buildrite Sydney .................................................................... 66 Buildsense Solutions ............................................................ 97 Built by Dezign Pty Ltd ....................................... 59, 222, 318 Burbank Homes ........................................................ 34, 45, 46 Capital Construction & Refurbishing Pty Ltd ..................... 295 Cat22 Constructions Pty Ltd .............................................. 70 Cedar Creek Constructions Pty Ltd .......................... 122, 300 Ceerose Pty Ltd ................................................ 133, 147, 152 Chateau Architects + Builders ............................................ 71 Clinton Built Pty Ltd ............................................................ 70 CMS Project Management & Construction ....................... 164 Coastal Construction Group Pty Ltd ........................... 94, 222 Cockram Construction ...................................................... 274 Code Green Pty Ltd .................................... 60, 188, 281, 285 Comfortheat .............................................................. 3, 21, 29 Compass Pools Sydney ............................................ 305, 307 Construction By Design (NSW) Pty Ltd ......................... 64, 91 Contemporary Homes ........................................................ 90 Cplusc Architectural Workshop ........................................... 78 Crearter Constructions ....................................................... 224 Croydon Constructions Pty Ltd .......................................... 256 Crystal Pools Pty Ltd ......................... 294, 298, 310, 311, 313 Customconstruction Pty Ltd ............................................. 197 Cuzeno Builders & Developers Pty Ltd ............................. 153 Datlas Rahme Group ........................................................ 152 David Ferrari Constructions Pty Ltd .................................. 200 DC Construction Co. ........................................ 195, 196, 257 Diamond Build Australia Pty Ltd ............................... 210, 211 Dosan Pty Limited ............................................................. 146 Dowell Windows ................................................................. 14 Durant Building Pty Ltd ....................................................... 96 E-Con Group Pty Ltd ........................................................ 156 Eagle Homes .......................................................... 46, 52, 74 Ecobuild Construction Pty Ltd .......................................... 218 Econstruction Pty Ltd ....................................................... 207 Eden Brae Homes ........................................................ 35, 43 EJ Constructions ........................................................ 10, 123

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Elliott Projects Pty Ltd ....................................................... 132 Elo Silo Pty Ltd ........................................................... 65, 292 Evolve Building Group Projects ......................................... 110 Evolving Construction ....................................................... 228 Fair Weather Constructions Pty Ltd .................................. 167 Fairmont Homes NSW ............................................ 40, 53, 55 Felsch Developments ........................................................ 259 Five Star Builders & Granny Flats ...................................... 187 Fix and Build Constructions ...................................... 255, 256 Fowler Homes ......................................................... 44, 50, 52 Freedom Pools Central Coast ................................... 296, 307 Freestyle Pools .................................................. 297, 303, 307 G&C Waller Builders Pty Ltd ..................................... 260, 301 Genuine Building Services ........................................ 217, 226 Gledhill Constructions Pty Ltd ........................................... 127 GN Williams Builders Pty Ltd .......................... 67, 97, 98, 295 GNC Quality Pty Ltd ................................. 120, 160, 246, 267 Granny Flat Leaders .......................................................... 179 Granny Flat Solutions ............................................................... .................................. 171, 172, 173, 180, 181, 182, 185, 189 Green Anvil Co. ......................................................... 213, 215 Greenmark Homes ............................................... 48, 91, 282 Gremmo Homes Pty Ltd ........... IFC, 63, 75, 76, 77, 101, 109 Growthbuilt ............................................................... 269, 271 Hanson Heidelberg Cement .................................................. 5 Haralambis Construction Pty Ltd ...................................... 149 Hatters Hideout ................................................................... 88 Hawkett Constructions Pty Ltd ......................................... 218 Helm Pty Limited ............................................................... 158 Hi-Pac Constructions Pty Ltd ........................... 257, 262, 263 HiSpec Constructions ............................................... 230, 231 Horizon ..................................................................... 111, 125 HP Constructions Pty Ltd ................................................. 102 Hume Building Pty Ltd ........................................................ 57 iCARE ............................................................................... 317 Impero Constructions ............................... 140, 141, 155, 269 Innovative Building Services .............................................. 121 J & O Bricklaying .............................................................. 122 J C Hayes Constructions Pty Ltd ........................................ 86 J Group Projects ................................................................. 81 Jawaro Group Pty Ltd ....................................................... 128 JBP Construction .............................................................. 139 Join Constructions .................................................... 124, 248 Keedah Pty Ltd ................................................................. 199 Kingscorp Pty Ltd ..................................... 142, 143, 144, 145 KMD Outdoor Construction .............................................. 303 Komplete Construction Pty Ltd ................................. 148, 290 Land Forms & County Construction NSW ........................ 301 Lawson & Lovell Building Services ............................ 106, 223 Lighthouse Building Pty Ltd ...................................... 194, 288 Lipman Pty Ltd ................................................................. 278 Living Space Constructions Pty Ltd .......................... 164, 165 LJ Construction Link Pty Ltd ............................................ 147 LM Projects ....................................................................... 219 Lovett Custom Homes Pty Ltd ......................................... 249 Made Projects Pty Ltd ...................................... 156, 157, 270 Mardini Constructions Pty Ltd ................................... 107, 286 Marksman Homes Pty Ltd .................................................. 49 Masterton Homes .................. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 38, 47, 178 Matt Boers Constructions Pty Ltd ..................................... 213 MBA of NSW .............................................................. 19, 314 McDonald Jones Homes ..................... 26, 27, 32, 33, 39, 40 McGarry Constructions ..................................................... 217 Meadowbank Homes Pty Ltd ............................................. 56 Melrose Design Build Pty Ltd ............................................ 212 Metricon Homes ........................................................... 54, 58 MGN Projects Pty Ltd ....................................................... 133 Micrah Projects Pty Ltd ..................................................... 135 Millbrook Homes ......................................................... 69, 159 MJ Minard Pty Ltd ............................................................ 138 Mojo Homes ........................................................... 27, 34, 51 Momentum Built Pty Ltd ................................................... 136 Mudgecorp ............................................................... 203, 225 Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd ........................................ 277

Nepean Pools ........................................................... 302, 306 New Edge Homes Pty Ltd .................................................. 33 New England Constructions ............................................. 108 Newmark Constructions ..................................... 13, 208, 233 North West Pools & Commercial Tiling Pty Ltd ................. 312 Northside Constructions Pty Ltd ....................................... 275 P.R.A. Constructions Pty Ltd ............................................. 279 Pacific Plus Constructions ........................................ 162, 251 PAH Innovative Construction .............................................. 85 Palazzo Designer Homes .............................................. 68, 69 Patterson Built Pty Ltd .................................................. 92, 93 Paul King Pty Ltd ...................................................... 238, 239 Peninsula Homes Pty Ltd .................................................... 62 Pin Point Construction Pty Ltd .......................................... 203 Pioneer Building Group Pty Ltd ........................... 66, 126, 134 Pivotal Constructions Pty Ltd ............................................ 237 Platre & Deco ............................................................ 264, 265 PMD Build Pty Ltd .................................................... 102, 234 Premier Pools Pty Ltd ............................... 296, 297, 302, 309 Prescom Constructions ............................................. 183, 184 Pride and Passion Pty Ltd ................................................. 216 Profile Property Group Pty Ltd .................................... 227, 231 Qbic Constructions & Design Pty Ltd ................................ 201 Rawson Homes Pty Ltd ................................29, 37, 38, 48, 53 RE Building Pty Ltd ............................................... 72, 73, 283 Real Constructions Pty Ltd ....................................... 242, 243 Red Empire Constructions ................................................ 116 Redwood Design & Construction ...................................... 161 Rescon Builders Pty Ltd ........................... 175, 176, 177, 186 Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Limited ............. 275, 278 RJW Constructions ............................................................. 95 Ross Building & Construction ........................................... 209 Sandlik Constructions Pty Ltd ................................... 253, 261 Savvy Group Constructions Pty Ltd .................................. 214 SBS Building Services ...................................................... 192 Schmidts Pty Ltd .............................................................. 167 Seamless Construction ..................................................... 166 Select Construction Pty Ltd .............................................. 199 SFD Construction ..................................................... 228, 250 Sherocon Pty Ltd ...................................................... 216, 239 SKOPE Constructions ....................................................... 245 SQ Projects Pty Ltd ............................................ 96, 127, 247 Stroud Homes Wollongong ................................................. 61 Sydcon Building Services Pty Ltd ............................. 249, 254 Taylor ........................................................................ 268, 276 Technique Build Pty Ltd ............................................ 104, 105 Tectonic Pools Pty Ltd ...................................................... 299 Telgrit ................................................................................ 260 The Builders - Working for You ......................................... 137 The Walsh Group Construction Pty Ltd ............................ 223 Thrive Homes ................................................................ 20, 21 Top Class Building Construction & EnHance Project ........ 202 Topaz Group Pty Ltd ................................................... 94, 136 Total Construction Pty Ltd ................................. 272, 273, 276 Touchstone Construction Services Pty Ltd ............... 252, 286 TQM Design & Construct Pty Ltd ..................... 154, 158, 161 Trinium Group Pty Ltd ....................................................... 155 Turkcon Pty Ltd ................................................................. 159 Uniq Building Group Pty Ltd ................................. 79, 80, 212 Unistruct Building Pty Ltd ......................................... 205, 206 Uno Constructions Pty Limited ......................... 148, 150, 151 Upstairs Design & Building Co .......................................... 200 Urban Build Projects ......................................................... 105 Viva Living Homes ........................................ 89, 90, 280, 285 W. Eggerking & Co ........................................................... 268 Westrac ............................................................................. 315 Williams Building Company ....................................... 179, 234 Wincrest Homes ......................................... IBC, OBC, 58, 59 Wright Pools NSW ............................................ 293, 306, 312 Young Homes ....................................................................... 8 Zac Homes ......................................................................... 129 Zuela Pty Ltd ..................................................................... 128

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Mark Hanchard

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