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The Master Builders Association of NSW’s Excellence in Housing Awards is the residential building sector’s highest-profile awards. The awards showcase the very best in residential building, rewarding quality, workmanship and innovation. As such, these prestigious awards attract a broad cross-section of the residential building sector, including project home builders, contract builders, multi-unit developers and medium-density housing builders, as well as builders specialising in additions, alterations and renovations. In 2015, the MBA Excellence in Housing Awards attracted a large number of entries in all categories, ensuring competition was fierce as the state’s premier contractors vied for top honours. The winners were announced at a gala presentation night held at The Star in Sydney on August 29, 2015, with more than 800 builders, sub-contractors, clients and suppliers coming to support their colleagues.…

For home builders who know exactly what they want, there is no substitute for a custom-built house. Finding a reputable builder is the first and perhaps the most important step in the process towards creating your dream home — one designed with your needs, style and site in mind. A custom builder will guide you through everything, from the design to the construction stage, and will work towards making your wishes a reality. They can also coordinate and manage the whole project to ensure everything stays on track and the end result lives up to your expectations.…

The Aurora, Buildcraft Constructions’ new display home in the new HomeQuest Village, is a bold, contemporary and functional home that pushed the boundaries for the builder and the designer. The brief was for a contemporary home to suit the needs of the modern Australian family. It needed to be able to evolve with time and naturally change and adapt to the family’s requirements. The brief was met by allowing the architectural elements of the house to shine in their own right, and also to integrate them within the interior through the use shapes, colours and materials. “The inspiration behind the Aurora came from keeping many successful elements of the floorplan from Buildcraft’s previous display home, The Sterling, and introducing new elements,” says Buildcraft Constructions. The external colour scheme emphasises the…

“The inspiration behind the Highlander 329 design was practical elegance,” says Michael Renwick, managing director of Hotondo Homes. “It’s a home designed for the everyday Australian family, but it also has a sense of class.” The brief for Hotondo Homes’ Highlander 329 was for a home with a modern yet country feel to it, hence it is wonderful for towns that still boast country charm and are located close to metropolitan areas. As the home is quite wide, it requires a block of land large enough to accommodate it. The family-friendly four-bedroom residence was designed for those who like to entertain, aren’t afraid to get their kitchen dirty and love the feeling of space and room to/move. On paper, the Highlander is a double-storey home; however, when viewing it in…

Two days after Jeff and Felicity Dyer of Yellow Rock lost their home in the October 2013 bushfires, they drove down to Penrith looking for a shed and happened to walk into Paal Kit Homes in Emu Plains. By Christmas the following year, they had moved into their new home. After seeing Paal’s Camden display home, the couple decided instantly that they liked it and didn’t bother looking at any other homes. They added a workshop and double garage to the standard design. “It’s a great house. We’re very happy with it and wouldn’t change a thing” says Felicity. “In fact, our new home looks similar to the one we lost, a timeless rendered design that was built in 1965” The fast replacement was helped by the fact that Jeff…

The Milson, a new display home produced at Parkwood Modular Homes’ Somersby factory, is an uncomplicated design with contemporary visual appeal that embraces its surroundings and welcomes the outside in. Simplicity is key with The Milson, a popular three-bedroom, two-bathroom design with an open-plan layout. Its no-fuss, form-for-function layout allows for easy living and maintenance and makes the perfect full-time residence or holiday home. With plenty of glass to take in the surrounding views and let in natural light, the Milson connects exceptionally well to its environment and is designed specifically to enhance any possible views, allowing plenty of sunlight and airiness, but with deep eaves to offer shade from direct sun. “I love this home’s clean lines and general ‘easy living’ feel” says Jacky McDougall from Parkwood. “This house…

Suited to almost any location — farm, suburbia, acreage or beachfront — Storybook Designer Homes’ residences are always inviting. The attic-style houses on offer at Storybook Designer Homes look like they’ve jumped straight out of a picture book. With a team of experienced and professional staff, the company strives to please and accommodate all clients. It understands that designing and planning are the most important aspects of building a new home or adding an extension to an existing property. Whether you’re looking for a modern or traditional-style residence, the company has a design to suit. And while there are more than 2000 designs to choose from, Storybook Designer Homes remains focused on providing an individual design service for all clients. According to managing director and designer Phil Malcolm, “Storybook clearly…

The winners of these prestigious awards have demonstrated flair, ingenuity and structure across their stunning home designs. This year’s awards have seen consistent themes of contemporary open-plan housing, focused on environmentally friendly practices and the integration of alfresco areas. Congratulations to all the winners for 2015. ALL STATE WINNERS Specialty & Construction Best Bathroom — AMD Quality Constructions Pty Ltd Best Kitchen — Abri Homes Pty Ltd Best Swimming Pool — Jamie S Bramich T/A JB Pool Construction Health Facilities up to $5 million — Condev Construction Pty Ltd Health Facilities over $5 million — Lend Lease Building Pty Ltd Education Facilities up to $5 million — Midson Construction (Qld) Pty Ltd Education Facilities over $5 million — Tomkins Commercial & Industrial Builders Pty Ltd Sporting Facilities up to $5…

With beachside living and coastal appeal in mind, Young Homes has created a home that is a testament to the power of thoughtful design and an embodiment of the company’s commitment to staying true to a client’s vision. “When an owner with a keen eye for detail comes to you with a corner block in a beachside suburb, the first thing you do is get the design right,” says Dean Young, managing director of Young Homes. Modern living and natural ambience are captured in the design of the two-storey residence, the defining features of which are calm-coloured tones, a large open floor space and wide windows that flood spacious rooms with sunlight. Expanses of open space are the dominating characteristic of the layout, meaning the boundaries of traditionally separate rooms…

Built in the new Willowdale Estate at Denham Court, this latest display from Trevelle Homes is an excellent example of a large, functional home built on an average-size block of land at an achievable cost, yet with many extra inclusions. “This single-storey home is typical of Trevelle Homes’ style, which creates the feeling of a custom home design with all the trimmings, but it’s designed and built to be within the average family’s budget,” says Eddie Treffiletti, director of Trevelle Homes. Created with young families in mind, the display home is set over 28 squares and offers four bedrooms, a separate kids’ area and an abundance of entertaining spaces so that all members of the family have plenty of room to enjoy. However, the major centrepiece, or hub of this…

The 58 Series Luxe from Elderton Luxury Homes is the company’s first display home and is a combination of well-balanced contemporary design; a high-calibre level of inclusions, materials and construction; and attention to finer details. “While Elderton Luxury Homes has designed and constructed many homes for our clients, this is our first display home to showcase our design-and-construct abilities to the public,” says Greg Hendy, Elderton Group design manager. The brief for the two-storey design was to be between 55 and 60 squares and contemporary in both external and internal appearance. At the same time, it had to appeal to a broad range of homebuyers and not be ultra-contemporary. A key consideration was to ensure that the expectations of potential luxury homebuyers were met with the size and type of…

Libby Conway winces at the memory of the hardship she and her family endured after losing their home to bushfires in 2013, but thanks to Paal Kit Homes and a good builder, the Yellow Rock couple and two children are now settled in their new house. “It was awful,” says Libby, recalling the aftermath of the fires in which she almost lost her life, escaping from a collapsing house and taking shelter on a neighbour’s cleared site as the flames roared through. An estimated 30 homes were lost on Libby’s street alone. “Initially we didn’t know where to start. We employed professionals to clear our land. The home had been classified as Flame Zone, but now with a 50m break around the house we have a better Bushfire Assessment Level…

Bill and Sue longed to create a classic countryside dwelling and had a clear vision for almost every little detail. With a precise idea of what they wanted to achieve, the couple struggled to find a design that matched their plans completely. Hoping for more than a house made of mere bricks and mortar, Sue had always been drawn to the cliché of living in a home with a heart — a home that echoed the splendour of nature and emphasised the warmth of a real country residence. The day Bill and Sue saw the Mitchell 5 design from Manor’s Explorer Collection they knew their long-awaited dream could become a reality. The couple saw that the 153.6m2 floorplan inclusive of four bedrooms and two bathrooms had the potential to harmonise…

Queensland’s tiny town of Mount Nebo is home to just 433 people — the type of place where you can really experience the quiet that goes with living in a location dominated by trees, terrain and fresh air. For a family of three, building their “forever” home had been on the cards for a while; they had owned the 120 acres of land for 10 years before putting design vision to paper. The gift of starting from scratch allows for a truly collaborative process between designer, builder, architect and homeowner to achieve a cohesive end result. “The architect mapped out the style of the home and general placement and sizes of the rooms” says Sublime interior designer, Kim Duffin. “I then set to work on the interior and furniture pieces.…

It is difficult to know where to start when building a new home. There are so many options out there in terms of style and design and it can be hard to visualise what will work for you. Display homes help you see the options in real life and get a proper feel for what you like and what is possible. The creation of exhibition villages has made viewing a great selection of homes easier than ever before. Most display homes allow for a great range of customisation so once you’ve found a design you like, you can pick the materials and elements that will suit your tastes and way of life.…

The new Hayman display home, a 12m-wide architectural gem from Lifestyle Designer Homes, boasts a contemporary feel and was designed to deliver a streamlined and vibrant family residence. Fulfilling a brief for a modern, family-friendly home suited to a medium-wide block, the designers ensured the facade is aesthetically striking with an impressive street presence. Its position on a corner lot allowed larger windows and an extended first-floor balcony to be added to the design, allowing natural light to flood the home. Inside, a sophisticated monochrome decorative palette is delicately woven throughout. The haven-like living room is conveniently tucked away from the busier family room and kitchen, while on the upper level sits four generous bedrooms and an additional living area. There is considerable flexibility with the layout of the floorplan…

Kit, manufactured and transportable homes offer practical solutions to a range of building challenges and give owners the satisfaction of building their own homes. Kit homes are a great option for those with a short timeframe, as a large part of the construction can take place off-site and be delivered to your land. They are also much cheaper than building from scratch, with options to suit every budget, approach and desired house size. Proudly sponsored by Parkwood Modular Buildings.…

Authentic looks, heights and profiles are Harkaway Homes’ specialties. The company was established in 1986 and its homes can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and southern Queensland. Harkaway Homes’ designs have attracted attention in the building industry and the company has won many Excellence in Housing Awards from the Master Builders Association. Specialising in traditional styles, Harkaway Homes has nine home ranges to choose from. VICTORIAN HOMESTEAD SERIES This series is a perfect choice for people looking for a traditional country home. Rather than being limited to homes that are designed to suit city blocks, the homebuyer can have a rural-looking residence with all the period features such as authentic rooflines, verandahs, bay windows and fancy leadlights. Featured is the Bowral from Harkaway Homes’ newest…

When the landscape of a building site is steep or uneven, builders often opt to cut, fill and then compact the site to make it usable, hiding the adjustments made with expensive landscaping and intrusive retaining walls. Matt Brooks, director of Brooks Designer Homes, was met with this challenge on a sloping block of land in Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane. To keep the character of the land uncompromised and avoid the expense of tearing apart the site, Matt searched for a smarter, more sustainable alternative. When he came across the Boxspan steel flooring system from Spantec Systems, he admits he “was impressed from the get go”. For more than 20 years, Spantec Systems has been committed to making the building process easier with its steel flooring systems. Its most revolutionary…

A building contract is an important legal document that forms an agreement between a builder and consumer regarding domestic building work. As each state and territory in Australia has its own building authority, building contract laws vary from state to state. In NSW, Queensland and Victoria, legal requirements for these contracts are set out in the Home Building Act 1989, the Domestic Building Contracts Act 2000 and the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, respectively. Regardless of where you’re building your new home, a contract is required if the total cost of work exceeds a certain amount. In NSW, builders must supply their clients with a written contract if a job costs more than $1000 (including labour and materials). This amount is set at $3300 in Queensland and $5000 in Victoria.…

When planning their knock-down-rebuild project on a picture-perfect block on Queensland’s Mount Tamborine, these clients recognised Garth Chapman Queenslanders as a specialist builder of Queenslanders and homes on stumps. However, their design brief encapsulated American colonial architecture in the Cape Cod style. The detailing of these homes is sympathetic to the Queenslander, with verandahs, steep roof pitches, cladding, French doors and double-hung windows, as well as timber floors and internal detailing. Garth Chapman Queenslanders, therefore, seemed like the perfect option. The land on peaceful Mount Tamborine is blessed by magnificent coastal views of the Gold Coast skyline. “The design of the home required us to ensure this was best utilised” says Stephen Havas, director of Garth Chapman Queenslanders SEQ. As Mount Tamborine is a colder area of south-east Queensland, many…

We often assume that the bigger a house, the more impressive it becomes. That’s simply not the case. Think of a diamond; it is comparatively small in the big scheme of things but is a timeless treasure. The Hamilton Three, a display home developed in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland, shows that excellence is not defined by size. A lifesaver for homeowners looking to build on small or narrow blocks, the Hamilton Three is an architecturally designed home that reflects both quality and modesty. Its design “is a favourite from our innovative range of entry-level homes and provides the perfect solution for 10m-wide blocks” says Nathan Thurston, marketing manager of McDonald Jones Homes. Ideally suited for first homebuyers, small families and retirees, this 8.6m x 20.275m modern abode comes…