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HIA Australian Residential Design

2026 HIA Australian Housing Awards

Partnered By

Ampol

A refined response to a challenging, sloping block in Wonga Park, this home takes full advantage of its beautiful surrounds. The clients wanted a 'forever home' that was 'not just seen, but felt', and this design unquestionably delivers. Standout features noted by the judges include the home's floating rooflines and cantilevered forms. Floor to ceiling windows at the rear provide uninterrupted views out to the mountains, while passive solar orientation, hydronic slab systems, solar generation and backup power ensure year-round efficiency and comfort. This thoughtful and technically rigorous design has led to an outstanding finished product: a site-sensitive sanctuary that elevates daily life and will endure across generations.

About Abode Inspirations

Abode Inspirations is a Melbourne-based design and construction company specialising in custom homes across the inner south-east. With 25 years of experience, the team combines strong local planning knowledge with thoughtful design to create homes that enhance lifestyle, add long-term value and reflect the people who live in them.

Abode Inspirations
HIA Awards
Winner: 2026 HIA Australian Residential Design
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Finalists:

  • 868 Architects | NSW
  • Clever Design | TAS
  • DNA Architects | ACT
  • Jager Build and Joe Adsett Architects | QLD
  • John Munro Builder | NTH QLD
  • McT Design & Construction | NT
  • South Coast Constructions | SA
  • Weststyle | WA
  • Your Home Designs | HUNTER

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2026 HIA Australian Home of the Year

Winner: Mactech Constructions

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2026 HIA Australian Apartment of the Year

Winner: AG Construct

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2026 HIA Australian People's Choice Home

Winner: Futureflip

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