Here are the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Housing Awards hosted by MBAV. The awards showcase the exceptional craftsmanship and standards of excellence in the residential sector of the building industry throughout Victoria.
Master Builder of the Year – CBD Contracting Group Pty Ltd
Project: Brighton
Designer: Rodney Eggleston; March Studio
Photographer: Dan Fuge Photography
Website: http://www.cbdcontracting.com.au
The structure is oriented along an East, West Axis, with glazing to the North and solid walls to the south. The thermal mass of these walls, combined with an exposed concrete slab on the ground level, retain and radiate heat during winter. During hotter summer months, the copper screen and the offset overhang of the upper floor protects the ground floor from the high summer sun. Catenary wires for a deciduous vine have been incorporated into the trusses, this vine has the potential to offer further sun protection. The house is entirely double glazed with low E film and the garden and pool are fed by a submerged 25,000 Water tank. An angled garage door, eludes to be half open. When open, the door reveals uninterrupted views deep into the block, momentarily offering a tantalising view of the entire site and challenging the notion of the ‘backyard’ and private open space. The Compound is resilient, resembling a series of stacked elements opposed to the walls and rooflines of a traditional house.
Regional Residential Master Builder of the Year – Todd Newman Builders
Project: Bendigo
Designer: Lucas Hodgens
Photographer: David Petersen
Website: http://www.toddnewmanbuilders.com.au
This outstanding home reflects a design inspired by high-class living and superiority in architectural features. Simple, clean lines and bold finishes shape the external streetscape while the keyless entry sets the tone for the quality and innovation within the home. The elegantly proportioned layout offers fantastic outdoor entertaining allowing for easy transition into indoor/outdoor living. The home includes four spacious bedrooms, master suite including wall-to-wall joinery and a spectacular light-filled ensuite. A bespoke study, gym, three-car garage with extensive storage make this design functional and liveable. The soaring ceilings and extensive window walls ensure ambient light and a blissful sense of space throughout. Built to the highest quality, the home is aesthetically pleasing whilst providing ongoing reliability and functionality.
Young Builder of the Year – Nick Lonsdale – Lonsdale Building Group
Website: http://www.lonsdalebuildinggroup.com.au
Nick Lonsdale is a qualified carpenter, has obtained a Diploma in Project Management and has completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction. He currently holds a Domestic Builder’s Unlimited Licence in Victoria. He is the Managing Director of Lonsdale Building Group and has 17 years of experience in the residential building industry. Nick is a very well accomplished professional builder who can think outside the square and provide alternative solutions to sometimes complex build-ability issues. Client communication and client relations are paramount to Nick. He considers himself a “New Age Builder” through the use of modern, effective and efficient computer software programs and it is through the use of various social media such as Instagram where progress on a building can be monitored and reported in real time. He is to be commended as the 2018 Young Builder of the Year.
To view more award categories, visit https://www.mbav.com.au/2018-excellence-housing-awards