Seven Queensland homes have been named the best in Australia at the 2018 Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.
Queensland builders have dominated in the residential categories, flexing their muscles as top luxury lifestyle builders at the Master Builders Awards.
Seven gongs were nabbed across multiple segments from the prestigious best master builder in the country to best renovators, best project homes, and best residential unit development.
1. National Residential Master Builder of the Year — DTL Constructions, Gold Coast
Gold Coast-based DTL Constructions took out National Residential Master Builder of the Year — the peak accolade in the industry.
DTL Constructions took out two awards — National Project Home $500,000 to $1 million for Brookwater and National Luxury Project Home over $3 million for Villa Florentine in Sanctuary Cove.
Pictured: National Luxury Project Home over $3 million — DTL Constructions for Villa Florentine, Sanctuary Cove. Image supplied by Master Builders
“DTL Constructions are worthy recipients of National Residential Builder of the Year. The builder carefully considered and executed every detail during the construction of their two award-winning homes,” Denita Wawn, Chief Executive Officer of Master Builders Australia said.
2. National Project Home $500,000 to $1 million — DTL Constructions for Brookwater, Brisbane
Ms Wawn says the Brookwater home ensured the natural beauty of the surrounding bushland was enhanced.
Pictured: National Project Home $500,000 to $1 million — DTL Constructions for Brookwater, Brisbane. Image supplied by Master Builders.
"All aspects of design and construction were carefully considered in conjunction with the clients’ lifestyle and the inclusion of 4.5-metre ceilings creates an expansive feel, evoking a sense of freedom and individuality."
3. National Luxury Project Home over $3 million — DTL Constructions for Villa Florentine, Sanctuary Cove
“Villa Florentine at Sanctuary Cove is a hybrid of traditional and contemporary design.
Pictured: National Luxury Project Home over $3 million — DTL Constructions for Villa Florentine, Sanctuary Cove. Image supplied by Master Builders.
"A tour of this home is an unforgettable experience and while the residence boasts ultimate space, quality and luxury, it still retains a bespoke warmth and a harmonious visual texture. A true testament to outstanding workmanship," Ms Wawn said.
4. National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award $650,000 to $1 million — Graya Construction for Russet House, Brisbane
Brisbane success story, Graya Construction, wowed with their Russett House project, taking home the National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award - $650,000 to $1 million award.
“Graya Construction designed their winning home to complement the amazing view, as well as provide an entertainment area that was second to none,” Ms Wawn told WILLIAMS MEDIA.
Pictured: National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award $650,000 to $1 million — Graya Construction for Russet House, Brisbane. Image supplied by Master Builders.
“There were a number of innovative materials used throughout the renovation, including floating stairs, a lightweight roof terrace, fixed concrete seating, metal claddings, concrete floors to the bathrooms and a concrete planter box used as a roof.
“Clever use of space, city views from all three levels of this home and a 90sqm yard built on top of the garage complete this very clever renovation.”
5. National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award over $1 million — Taranaway Building & Landscapes for Verney Project, Brisbane
A complex renovation oozing luxury saw Taranaway Building & Landscapes win National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award over $1 million.
The project required the entire home to be raised 1.47 metres and moved two metres to the west in order to accommodate the new design.
Pictured: National Luxury Alterations/Additions Award over $1 million — Taranaway Building & Landscapes for Verney Project, Brisbane. Image supplied by Master Builders.
“The concrete pool was excavated and the original driveway was demolished and moved to the opposite side of the block. The ground level rooms were demolished and every room upstairs was remodelled. All plumbing, electricity and even every hinge on every door was replaced. This was a seriously complex project by Taranaway Building & Landscapes and one they should be very proud of," Ms Wawn said.
6. Cbus National High Rise Apartment Building — Cavcorp QLD for Lucent Gasworks, Brisbane
Pictured: Cbus National High Rise Apartment Building — Cavcorp QLD for Lucent Gasworks, Brisbane. Image supplied by Master Builders.
As the ultimate in luxury and the first mixed-use development of its kind, Lucent Gasworks by Cavcorp QLD was a clear winner for National High Rise Apartment Building.
The project by Cavcorp included an Olympic-sized swimming pool, detox sauna and spa, commercial sized fitness studio and yoga lawn,” Ms Wawn said.
Pictured: Cbus National High Rise Apartment Building — Cavcorp QLD for Lucent Gasworks, Brisbane. Image supplied by Master Builders.
“Arranged over 21 levels this mixed-use luxury development comprises ground and upper ground retail, 190 apartments and 1600sqm of rooftop amenity.”
7. National Project Home $350,000 to $500,000 — Blinco Constructions for Kingfisher, Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast home builders, Blinco Constructions rounded up the Queensland haul with their Kingfisher home taking out National Project Home $350,000 to $500,000.
Pictured: National Project Home $350,000 to $500,000 — Blinco Constructions for Kingfisher, Sunshine Coast. Image supplied by Master Builders.
“No expense was spared on this beautiful family home. Set on a commanding hillside location, family living and entertaining are emphasised in all elements of this build, with almost all rooms capturing the breezes and beautiful rainforest vistas of the surrounds,” Master Builders Queensland CEO, Grant Galvin said.
“This home testifies style and quality that is undoubtedly sure to impress any buyer.”
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