Real Estate
21 November, 2024
Whitfield home best in NQ
CAIRNS builder Koru Building Contractors have scooped the awards at the 2024 HIA-CSR North Queensland Townsville, Central Qld and North Queensland Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards in Townsville.
They took away the pinnacle home of the year for Ombra as well as custom-built home, outdoor project of the year, bathroom design of the year, steel framed project and outdoor kitchen.
The prestigious house of the year award was presented in front of a packed house of North Queensland’s leading residential builders, designers, tradespeople and suppliers.
“The outstanding custom-built home nestled on a quiet block is a masterful blend of contemporary design and serenity, featuring bold elements such as curved concrete walls, a round pool, and high ceilings, enhancing the sense of openness,” the judges said.
“The three-bedroom home is a sanctuary away from the outside world, with a self-contained studio adding flexibility for multigenerational living.
“The judges were impressed with every aspect of the home, from its innovative materials to its seamless indoor-outdoor connection and were impressed by the attention to detail and the difficulty in the build concept.”
Koru Building Contractors said they were delighted with the awards.
“We were thrilled to come home with six awards that represent the hard work and dedication of the Koru building team, our suppliers and our contractors that brought Ombra to life,” they said on Facebook.
“And of course, the very essence of Ombra would not exist without the amazing work of Lisa Mackee of @urbanabodebuildingdesign and Bronte of @studiokinteriordesign
“We would also personally like to thank all of the special people that have supported us on this whirlwind journey including our friends and family.”
HIA North Queensland executive director Peter Fry said “this year’s awards acknowledged the remarkable talent, creativity and achievements of our HIA members who plan and build quality homes, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor projects that redefine modern living and raised the bar for architectural excellence”.
HIA North Queensland apprentice of the year was Mattias Bomford-Wind from Smith and Sons Cairns for his maturity, good skills across the building site and his strong knowledge of other trades.
