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Argent Constructions wins HIA Western Victoria Home of the Year
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The result was announced in front of an audience of leading residential builders, designers and industry suppliers at the RACV Torquay Resort.
The winning project is a stunning home that has been built in tune with – and is deeply connected to – its natural surroundings. Its façade matches off-form concrete with treated cedar cladding, a combination that will retain its charm over time while also withstanding the harsh coastal conditions.
Inside the home, high windows and a central courtyard bring in abundant natural light, and the home enjoys seamless indoor-outdoor connection. It features a warm and inviting material palette, with Tasmanian oak doors, shelving and bespoke joinery identified by the judges as standout features.
“The judges praised the significant care, dedication and attention to detail that the builder has shown on this project,” said HIA Victoria Executive Director Keith Ryan. “This is a beautiful home that will be enjoyed for years to come, and it is a fantastic example of the kind of high quality building work HIA members are completing for their clients.”
HIA’s Western Victoria Home of the Year award is partnered by Tradelink.
HIA recognised further outstanding projects and businesses on the night:
- Glenvill Homes won nine awards, including Bathroom of the Year, Residential Design and Residential Interior Design
- Ballarat-based Oasis Building Group won five awards in total, including Renovation/Addition Project of the Year and Kitchen of the Year
- Enso Homes won three awards, including Project Home of the Year
- GJ Gardner Homes Ararat, Hamilton and Horsham won Display Home of the Year for their Millbrook 300 display in Ararat
- Live Green Homes from Geelong won the GreenSmart Sustainable Home award for a standout passive home in Torquay
Other winners on the night included ARCA Build, Ballarat Building Solutions, BCM Homes, Brilley Co, GoForth Building, Hudson Ridge Builders, Kingsbridge Homes, Mimosa Homes, Metricon Homes, Prebuilt, Sherridon Homes, Smith & Sons Ballarat, Smith & Sons Geelong and Varcon Constructions.
Mr Ryan concluded, “We’re extremely proud of the work being produced by HIA members and congratulate all the winners and finalists. We are also grateful to the partners who support this vitally important industry.”
HIA thanks its awards partners Tradelink, the Building and Plumbing Commission, Colorbond, HIA Insurance Services, Origin, Project Windows and Doors, and Spectrum Group.
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