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Bruny Island farmhouse build awarded Tasmanian Home of the Year
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HIA Executive Director, Stuart Collins said “Despite the continuing challenges posed by the pandemic, particularly around material and skills shortages, HIA has seen an increase in entries and interest in our award’s program.”
The awards which celebrate excellence in building, design, innovation and sustainability were hosted by local media personality Matthew Garwood. The Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing, Michael Ferguson, addressed the audience during the event praising the industry for its resilience, strong contribution to the economy and for providing quality housing options to Tasmanians.
Winner of the major award on the night, the HIA-CSR Tasmanian Home of the Year was In2Construction Services for their stunning contemporary interpretation of a farmhouse, Coopworth, nestled in the rural surrounds of Bruny Island. The home captures wide ranging views from grazing sheep to the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and to the mountain ranges beyond. It possesses a thoughtful internal layout which can be opened up to host a large gathering of family and friends, with a modern veranda sleep out which is stunning in its simplicity. Other features include an exposed wool lining in the living room, ply walls and ceilings throughout adding warmth to the interior, polished concrete floors on the lower level giving a farmhouse feel and a 7.7 energy efficiency rating. In the words of the judges, “This very simple but truly radical build is definitely one of Tasmania’s most defining houses.”
Mr Collins congratulated the winners and finalists, remarking that “Each year the awards attract an outstanding array of entries across a number of different housing forms with this year being no exception.
“As in previous years the awards were well supported by CSR and other HIA industry partners whose support remains critical in ensuring events which celebrate industry success can continue” said Mr. Collins.
The full winner’s list.
| Category | Winner |
| Apprentice of the Year* | Bryce Fraser – Blythe & Watchorn Builders |
| Host Trainer* | Rob Watchorn – Blythe & Watchorn Builders |
| Professional Major Builder/Renovator* | Wilson Homes |
| Professional Medium Builder/Renovator* | Ronald Young + Co Builders |
| Professional Small Builder/Renovator* | Delaney & Co |
| Residential Building Designer | Murray Griffiths: My Build Collective – Green Point Rd |
| Business Partner of the Year* | Claudine Vanderheide – Innerspace Wardrobes |
| New Kitchen up to $30,000 | SJM Property Developments – The Hamptons Home |
| New Kitchen over $30,001 | Davies Design & Construction - Shisaido |
| Kitchen Design* | WD Bryan Joinery – Bowden St Renovation |
| Renovated Kitchen | CTBS Constructions – Fielding Drive |
| Kitchen of the Year* | Davies Design & Construction - Shisaido |
| GreenSmart Sustainable Home* | Davies Design & Construction - The Huntsman |
| Outdoor Project* | Merlin Constructions – The Rock |
| Spec Home* | Jak Allie Constructions – Princes House |
| Heritage Renovation | Lane Group - Runnymede |
| Modular and Prefabricated Housing | Qube Containers – Granny Flat |
| Display Home* | Lyden Builders – Cherrington |
| Project Home* | Ronald Young & Co Builders - Trenso |
| New Bathroom up to $20,000 | SJM Property Developments – The Hamptons Home |
| New Bathroom over $20,001 | OCON Built - Summerleas |
| Bathroom Design* | JTS Builders – Gillies Road |
| Renovated Bathroom | Jak Allie Constructions – Macquarie Bathroom |
| Bathroom of the Year* | OCON Built - Summerleas |
| Custom Built Home up to $500,000 | PJ Robertson – Charles St House |
| Custom Built Home $500,001-$750,000 | Aspect Building Solutions – Spring Beach |
| Custom Built Home $750,001 to $1 Million | In2Constructions Services - Coopworth |
| Custom Built Home over $1 Million | Merlin Constructions – The Rock |
| Custom Built Home of the Year* | In2Constructions Services - Coopworth |
| Renovation/Additon Project up to $500,000 | Lane Group - Runnymede |
| Renovation/Additon Project over $500,001 | Langford Projects – Pirie Extension |
| Renovation/Addition Project of the Year* | Lane Group - Runnymede |
| Trade Workmanship | Rick Chew – Made to Measure (Merlin Constructions) |
| Interior Cabinetry | Kam Joinery – Cedar Court Project |
| Commercial Joinery | O’Brien joinery and Wilson Homes – My Choice Studio |
| Small Commercial Project | 2H – Mewstone Wines and Cellar Door |
| Townhouse/Villa of the Year* | Merlin Constructions – River Vue Villas |
| Townhouse Villa Development* | Cunic Homes – Watermarque |
| Home of the Year | In2Constructions Services - Coopworth |
*Tasmania’s National Finalists at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards
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