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South Australian builder wins national housing award
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Designed for a family of seven, the kitchen incorporates marble benchtops and splashbacks, European oak flooring laid in a chevron pattern and raw brass tapware designed to patina over time. A fully equipped main kitchen is supported by a separate butler’s kitchen with its own appliances, allowing the space to function seamlessly for both daily use and entertaining.
Judges praised the exceptional craftsmanship and detailing, particularly the circular island bench, which feels like a sculptural piece of furniture. The category is partnered by Smeg Australia.
The winners of the 2026 HIA Australian Housing Awards were unveiled on 18 April, during the final night of the HIA National Conference on the Gold Coast, in front of hundreds of industry leaders and home building consumers.
Queensland’s Mactech Constructions were awarded the industry’s highest honour, being named the 2026 HIA Australian Home of the Year.
Perched on one of the Gold Coast’s most exposed cliff edges, the five-level residence artfully resolves extreme site conditions into a refined vertical home, complete with wellness retreat, rooftop pool and helipad. Precision detailing, acoustic separation and integrated services deliver a robust yet elegantly crafted coastal landmark. HIA Australian Home of the Year is partnered by CSR.
HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin congratulated the 2026 HIA Australian Housing Awards winners and praised their remarkable achievements.
“HIA is committed to recognising the outstanding achievements and talent amongst our members. The HIA Australian Housing Awards allow us to acknowledge winners for their skill and commitment to quality construction, design and material selection.
“The winning projects redefine what's possible in terms of innovation; they’re setting new benchmarks for the industry.
“It’s not only outstanding homes we’ve recognised tonight; we’ve also acknowledged remarkable members who are excelling in business management in our Professional Builder Awards, along with our Emerging Builder from Western Australia and our exceptional apprentices.
"It is my absolute pleasure to congratulate each winner for their commitment to excellence," Ms Martin concluded.
The HIA 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 24 separate categories. The Awards are partnered by leading building products company CSR.
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