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Giorgi was named HIA Australian Townhouse/Villa of the Year for a cleverly designed townhouse that is luxurious and functional. Open-plan living, soaring raked ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling glass create an airy atmosphere, while a striking floating staircase allows natural light to filter through. Thoughtful craftsmanship and sleek joinery elevate every detail. The winning townhouse offers a perfect balance of sophistication, practicality and contemporary style. This category is partnered by HIA Insurance Services.
WA Country Builders won HIA Australian Project Home for a coastal haven designed for relaxed family living. Fresh and vibrant, the four-bedroom home embraces natural light and a functional open-plan layout with classic weatherboard cladding and high-raked ceilings. The master suite features a private courtyard, while multiple entertaining spaces, including a music room and home theatre add versatility. The poolside alfresco area ensures seamless indoor and outdoor enjoyment. The category is partnered by James Hardie.
Queensland’s Sarah Waller Building won the highest residential building award bestowed each year, being named the 2025 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year. Set across subtle cascading levels on a sprawling acreage, the contemporary, pavilion-style home blends bold architectural design and functional living.
Its striking aesthetic is defined by raw off-form concrete and black timber cladding, creating a dramatic yet refined façade. Inside, a sophisticated monochromatic palette enhances the transitions between each distinct zone.
Designed for multi-generational living, the home incorporates a fully self-contained studio, multiple alfresco areas, and expansive windows that frame breathtaking views of the natural surroundings. Every element has been thoughtfully considered, resulting in a home that is both luxurious and liveable.
HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin congratulated the 2025 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards winners and praised their remarkable achievements.
“Each year thousands of projects are entered into our Awards program. To be shortlisted as an Australian finalist is a huge achievement, but to be one of the 23 winners means you’re at the pinnacle of residential building.
"HIA Awards are our way of recognising the exceptional talent within our membership. We’re talking about members who not only build extraordinary homes, kitchens, and bathrooms but also run incredibly successful businesses. The winning projects redefine what's possible in terms of design and innovation, setting new standards for the industry."
Ms Martin also acknowledged the apprentices who are constantly striving to better themselves in their chosen fields. “The judges always have to make a tough decision from a strong field of finalists, and this year was no exception.
"Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions to the industry," Ms Martin concluded.
The HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards are the ultimate platform to showcase the talents of the nation’s top builders and designers. Winners are selected from state-based finalists, with awards in 23 separate categories. The Awards are partnered by leading building products company CSR.
To download images of the winning projects visit: media.hia.com.au
Photos of award winners or interviews can be arranged on request.
“There were 9,490 detached homes approved in the month of April 2025, up by 3.3 per cent compared to the previous month,” stated HIA Senior Economist Maurice Tapang.
The Treasurer has handed down the 2025/26 Tasmanian Budget. The Budget focuses on alleviating cost of living pressures, health, education and infrastructure, while mapping out a path to a fiscal balance surplus in 2032/2033.
“The NSW planning system has failed to deliver the number of homes we desperately need and we fully support removing the politics from housing, to address this growing crisis,” said Brad Armitage, HIA Executive Director NSW.
The Victorian Opposition’s announcement that it would remove stamp duty for first-home buyers spending up to $1 million on a new or existing home if elected at next year’s state election, is a positive step towards improving home affordability,” says Steven Wojtkiw, HIA Victoria Deputy Executive Director.