Quality craftsmanship and cutting-edge construction have seen local builders overcome the challenges of these uncertain times for the industry, at this year’s Master Builders Sunshine Coast Housing & Construction Awards.
The Awards ceremony was livestreamed to an at-home audience on Friday, 7 August, with more than 50 builders, projects and individuals recognised.
Hutchinson Builders dominated this year, taking home an amazing seven awards, including the coveted House of the Year and Project of the Year.
House of the Year, Seaview Terrace at Sunshine Beach was a “once-in-a-lifetime project”. The client was committed to the best possible environmental outcome, resulting in efficiencies including Hempcrete thermal walls, solar performing glass, and a rooftop garden being incorporated into this luxury home. Quality and sophistication are at its core, boasting six bedrooms, steam room, saunas and ice bath, recreation room, bar and theatre, and a 25m pool taking in the beach views. Seaview Terrace was also named Best Individual Home over $10 million and nabbed Best Residential Bathroom. C2 Projects’ carpentry, insulation, and plastering work on the home, which all adhered to a complex brief, were also recognised, earning them the Residential Contractor of the Year award.
Hutchinson Builders also got dual nods for Project of the Year and Best Retail Facilities over $5 million for Baringa Retail Centre – the first shopping precinct in the new Aura Development at Caloundra South. Hutchies’ Statiim-Yaga team and Stocklands worked with Traditional Land Owners, the Gubbi Gubbi people before, during and after construction. The project also achieved a 5-Green Star rating for sustainability.
Hutchies rounded out the construction categories with the Best Retail Facilities up to $5 million award for Baringa Tavern, and Best Commercial Building $5 million – $50 million for Parkridge Noosa Springs Stage 2.
Inspired by the Sunshine Coast’s local beaches, President’s Award winner Lentara 23 by Brighton Homes invokes a holiday vibe with its coastal meets Scandi style. From the sunny yellow wallpaper in the master suite to the beautiful deep blue kitchen island, this is a home full of life, which certainly lets life in. It was also named Best Display Home $251,000 – $350,000, while Brighton Homes also won Best Display Home $351,000 – $450,000 for its Harper 29 project.
Master Builders Sunshine Coast Regional Manager, Will Wilson, congratulated all 54 category winners.
“In the current economic climate, it’s more important than ever to create positivity and bolster our industry through programs like the Housing & Construction Awards – even if they looked a little different this year,” Mr Wilson said.
“The diversity and quality of building work across the Sunshine Coast is testament to the resilience of our local industry, and all of our 2020 entrants should be extremely proud of their achievements.
“With projects like the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment, University of the Sunshine Coast Energy Efficiency Though Innovation Project and Mooloolaba Beach Holiday Park Redevelopment & Coastal Pathway Upgrade also among the award winners, it’s fantastic to see our local communities benefiting from quality workmanship, and cutting-edge design.”
