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• Pre-mix Concrete• Concrete Pumping• Steel Supplies• 2 Boom Pumps Available
(46M & 28M)• Block Filling
• Exposed Aggregates• Specialising Mixes• Modern High Tech Plant• Delivery to the ACT, Queanbeyan
& Surrounding Districts• Trucks from 0.2M3 - 8.5M3
• Member of the Master Builders Association• 40 Years in Business• Experienced Operators &
Professional Service• Friendly Service & Quality Advice
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TP DYNAMICS’ multidisciplinary team of award-winning architects, engineers and designers develops homes that are sustainable and affordable.
We’re building a reputation in Canberra for innovation, excellence in design and attention to detail.
TP DYNAMICS IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE ITS LATEST DEVELOPMENT, THE FIRST OF THREE QUALITY TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE NEW AMAROO PRECINCT.
• Architecturally-designed with high-spec inclusions• High ceilings and high-technology features• Two living areas and two bespoke bathrooms• Private courtyards with spectacular outdoor entertaining spaces
Already popular with investors, first-home buyers and downsizers, only a few Stage 1 townhouses remain available.
Unit 4 & 5, 61 DACRE ST MITCHELL ACT 2911P: 02 6154 8900
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I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 20154 act winning homes 2012
2015 MASTER BUILDERS & CBUS EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS
WINNING HOMES 2015 IS PRODUCED & PUBLISHED BY THE MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE ACT.
MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE ACT
Director Commercial Operations David Leitch
EVENTS CO-ORDINATORElissa Campbell
GRAPHIC DESIGNRichard Boyce
HUB COMMUNICATIONS ADVERTISING PARTNER
SALES & MARKETING Chris O’Brien
OFFICE MANAGER Juanita Lee GRAPHIC DESIGN Michelle Donaldson / Laura James
All correspondence to:PO Box 1211 Fyshwick ACT 2609
T 02 6247 2099E [email protected] www.mba.org.au
© This publication is copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, mechanical photocopy, recording or otherwise without the permission of the Master Builders Association of the ACT. Disclaimer: readers are advised that the Master Builders Association of the ACT cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of statements made in advertising and editorial, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Opinions expressed throughout the publication are the contributors own and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy of the Master Builders Association of the ACT.
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CONTENTS7 WELCOME MESSAGE
11 WINNERS
68 JUDGES' COMMENDATIONS
90 FINALISTS
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is required. Single cabs to dual cabs, cargo vans to crewvans, whether large or wide or tall – there’s only one vehicle with the
versatility to do it all. And only Transporter is loaded with over 60 years of tried and tested Volkswagen know-how.
Visit www.volkswagen-commercial.com.au/transporter to discover your ideal Transporter.
Ask for your MBA Members Benefit.
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The versatile Original.Volkswagen Transporter is more than just a white van. Transporter is a whole range of shapes and sizes, no matter what job
is required. Single cabs to dual cabs, cargo vans to crewvans, whether large or wide or tall – there’s only one vehicle with the
versatility to do it all. And only Transporter is loaded with over 60 years of tried and tested Volkswagen know-how.
Visit www.volkswagen-commercial.com.au/transporter to discover your ideal Transporter.
Ask for your MBA Members Benefit.
Transporter.
Big jobs. Tall jobs.
All jobs.
Your Volkswagen Partner
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6 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2015ACT Licence No. 20131006 ACN: 161 601 592
Capital Veneering has steadily evolved from a boutique veneer pressing and furniture making workshop to a large enterprise. The growth of the company has resulted in the refinement of systems and the purchase of more efficient, state of the art software and machinery. This allows Capital Veneering to fitout large scale commercial projects to agreed schedules while maintaining the highest quality finish and personal service required to work in customers homes.Capital Veneering can provide a full range of services from design and project management to manufacture and installation which makes us your one stop kitchen and bathroom renovation shop.Visit our showroom by appointment @ Unit 3-4, 67-71 Bayldon Road Queanbeyan, NSW 2620
• 3D computer generated design and shop drawings• Custom made furniture• Residential joinery• Corporate and government fitouts• Shop and club fitouts• Veneer pressing• Clear lacquer and polyurethane paint finishes• Personal gifts• Colourback glass• Corian and solid surface fabrication
ph: 02 6299 1557 | fax: 02 6299 1979 email: [email protected]
www.capitalveneering.com.au
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Whether you are about to flick through this magazine, or settle down for a good read, you are in for both a treat and an education.The treat is seeing firsthand what the Territory’s industry is capable of delivering.
The education is in understanding the depth of innovation and excellence required to be recognised at the highest levels of this industry. You will soon see that the ACT’s home builders are indeed second to none.
It’s not surprising that a publication on award winning homes will quickly capture our imagination and attention. Our home is usually the single largest investment we make in our lives. For many of us it is the centre of our retirement planning and our sea anchor against the potentially turbulent financial times ahead.
Even more importantly, it is also often the central piece of inanimate infrastructure that supports our families and friendships. It’s the breakfast table and the bedroom, the TV and the BBQ, the ever available function centre for celebrations of joy and sadness; from birth, to birthdays, to marriages and funerals and all things in between.
It is the family museum and art gallery. Part clinic, part school, part theatre and part garage. It is a memory of the past, host to the present and promise of the future.
Home is a deeply personal place and idea.
The following pages celebrate the very best our industry has to offer in realising that dream, that idea, for clients of all shapes, means and family compositions.
These pages showcase and celebrate a full range of awards from the most cost effective and affordable to features and designs that, failing that big Lotto windfall, will likely remain the thing of whimsy for most of us.
The beauty of these award winning homes is not solely in their unique entirety, but often in the little ideas that we capture and apply in existing homes or when engaging to build anew.
They are practical and aspirational. The one attribute they all share is the desire for, and investment in, quality. The mark of the Master Builder is the desire to deliver that little bit extra. To not merely fulfil the client’s highest expectations, but to go beyond them to deliver something really special.
Now that you’ve got this far through the intro, why not settle back and focus on the treats and the lessons herein? At worst we hope you’ll be quietly impressed. At best – truly inspired!
KIRK CONINGHAM AO EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE ACT
WELCOME
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ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
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GOODMAN LAW
• Pre-mix Concrete• Concrete Pumping• Steel Supplies
• 2 Boom Pumps Available (48M, 46M & 28M)
• Block Filling• Exposed Aggregates
• Specialising Mixes• Modern High Tech Plant• Delivery to the ACT, Queanbeyan
& Surrounding Districts
Mitchell Depot - 7 Cheney Pl Mitchell | Hume Depot - 15 Alderson St Hume
www.elvingroup.com.au
1300 2 ELVINYour One Stop Concrete Shop
• Trucks from 0.2M3 - 8.5M3 • Member of the Master Builders Association• 40 Years in Business
• Experienced Operators & Professional Service
• Friendly Service & Quality Advice
MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE ACT WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING VALUED SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE 2015 MASTER
BUILDERS & CBUS EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS - CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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Boral is a major player in the construction materials industry, working over 600 operating sites in Australia, Asia and North America.
Boral is at the forefront of Australia’s building and construction industry. Working as one global team, we are developing new products and better ways of getting them to our customers across the world.
We are playing a key part in creating a sustainable future for our industry. That’s what we mean by building something great.
www.boral.com.auBoral is a registered trademark of Boral Limited or one of its subsidiaries.
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Boral is a major player in the construction materials industry, working over 600 operating sites in Australia, Asia and North America.
Boral is at the forefront of Australia’s building and construction industry. Working as one global team, we are developing new products and better ways of getting them to our customers across the world.
We are playing a key part in creating a sustainable future for our industry. That’s what we mean by building something great.
www.boral.com.auBoral is a registered trademark of Boral Limited or one of its subsidiaries.
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It’s impressive to see Asset Construction Hire (ACH) now in its 5th year and leading the way as Canberra’s major supplier of elevated work platforms and general equipment hire.The company has built a strong and grounded reputation of reliability and quality service. In addition, their expanded equipment range now caters to work-site requirements including difficult access areas.“I’m proud of what we’ve achieved in this short period and will continue to work on improving
our product range, reliability and services to meet new and changing demands.” said Darrell.
Another reason for ACH’s success is their highly skilled and experienced team, who offer solutions across all levels of products and services.
“We highly value our clients and believe it’s our job to problem solve, allowing our clients to get on with the job. We have the right team and equipment to deliver the best possible outcome.” said Darrell.
1300 361 383 www.assethire.com.au
“Let us be an asset to your business”
“On behalf of the ACH team, I wish to thank our many clients who’ve supported us through our rapid growth phase. We look forward to providing you with
products and services you can rely on.” Darrell Leemhuis
Knuckle Boom 2.5 Ton Telehandler20m Truck Boom Omme 2750RXTipper Truck
now that’s anKeeping it real by keeping it local
In 2010, the national take-over of a locally run construction hire company sparked an idea in local business owners, Peter and Darrell Leemhuis.
Asset Key Qualities: 3 Quality Technical Advice for
Equipment Requirements3 Highly Presented Equipment3 Mechanically Reliable and Safe
Equipment3 Responsive Delivery Service 3 Streamlined Administrative
Services3 Local and Personalised Service
Construction Hire Range: > Electric Scissor Lifts > Knuckle Booms > Stick Booms > Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts > Electric & Hybrid Booms > Mast Lift > Material Handling > Aluminium Scaffold > Plant Equipment > Site Facilities > Truck Mount Boom > Spider Knuckle Lifts > Glass Handling
Emmadale Projects is a family owned local building company with
over 25 years industry experience.
An award winning builder specialising in
custom built homes and knock down rebuilds.
Exceptional quality, exceptional living.
Phone: (02) 6175 5917 │Email: [email protected] │Website: emmadalegroup.com
Emmadale Projects is a family owned local building company with over
25 years industry experience.
An award winning builder specialising in custom built homes
and knock down rebuilds.
Phone: (02) 6295 3113 I Email: [email protected] I Website: emmadalegroup.com
Licence no: 20101136 I ABN: 36 145 581 675
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Custom Built Home over 350m2 by Better Building Services, DNA Architects and
Sugar Designs
INTRODUCING THETWENTY FIFTEEN AWARDWINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AT THIS YEAR'S MASTER BUILDERS AND CBUS EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS.
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Nestled on a 40 acre bush block at the foothills of the Tinderry
Mountain range, lies a home owner’s dream called Tutto Bene.
Select Structure used hand-crafted elements within the design,
including a natural stone wall that rises three floors from the stony
cellar foundations. The majority of the stone used throughout the
residence was sourced from the construction site. The living areas
within create a seamless space leading to a large entertaining
area.
COMPANIES: SELECT STRUCTURE
LOCATION: MICHELAGO
WINNERHOUSE OF THE YEAR / CUSTOM BUILT HOME: 250M2 - 350M2
& SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
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House of the Year by Select Structures
The fireplace is suspended from the ceiling so it seems it hovers above the floor.
Select Structure used hand-crafted elements within the design, including a
natural stone wall that rises three floors from the stony cellar foundations.
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This solar oriented home is self-sufficient in terms of water
supply, power and waste management. Energy efficient
fixtures include the giant fan that has been custom built
into the atrium style kitchen/family room and sensor
blinds which close when the sun sets to maintain internal
temperature. Tutto Bene also possesses some quirky
inclusions such as a pair of spectacular timber doors
salvaged from the demolition of military barracks located
in Italy, an impressive set of timber internal stairs recycled
from timber seats once used at the National Botanic
Gardens and a below ground cellar which is carved into
natural rock.
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Nestled on a 40 acre bush block at the foothills of the Tinderry Mountain range, lies a home owner’s dream called Tutto Bene.
This particular home sits well with the streetscape
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The living areas within create a seamless space leading to a large entertaining area.
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The high level of workmanship, and
attention to detail, led
the Judges to declare
that this very functional
home is the best they have seen in years.
This home is not just a
house, because the precise
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warm environment, has
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WINNERCUSTOM BUILT HOME: MORE THAN 350M2
Better Building’s client was looking for a contemporary residence that also has a 1960’s retro style as they had really liked the original home on the block.
Planning complexities meant there were many obstacles to work through, including significant trees, sewer lines, power lines and a block with a four metre fall from front to back.
The result is a house that steps elegantly down the block and works with the site levels and restrictions, creating a strong relationship between the internal and external spaces.
This building is beautifully bright through the use of natural lighting using the angles of the house. All of the trades were managed well which produced an exceptional quality of work.
COMPANIES: BETTER BUILDING SERVICES / SUGAR DESIGNS / DNA ARCHITECTS SUBURB: GRIFFITH
We are a respected family owned multiple award winning company with over 20 years experience and long time members of both the HIA and MBA.
At Better Building, we know every client is different. Your family, your lifestyle and your priorities will shape the kind of home you want. We specialise in building high quality custom-designed homes. Your own team of professional architects, interior designers, bathroom designers, kitchen designers and landscape architects will take your ideas and turn them into a practical and inspiring home that’s yours alone.
T 02 6280 7888 E [email protected]
www.betterbuilding.com.auACT Licence #2005672 NSW Licence #178378C ABN: 38 113 350 440
Make your big ideas even better!
Talk to us about your dream home, or visit us at our new
display home at Googong. And see your big ideas grow!
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WINNERCUSTOM BUILT HOME: 150M2 - 250M2
Immaculate was the judges’ way of expressing their view of this Ainslie knock down rebuild.
Wide use of modern materials is evident when you approach the house from the street. Lightweight aluminium contrasts with heavy rendering, and the stone cladding is an eye-catcher.
The level of workmanship is very high, with special attention taken on the smaller details to ensure a perfect finish.
A home for the future, where running costs have been reduced and only minimal maintenance will be required.
COMPANIES: BETTER BUILDING SERVICES / SUGAR DESIGNS / DNA ARCHITECTS SUBURB: AINSLIE
www.capitalsolidsurface.com.au
Specialising in solid surfaces including Corian: kitchen benchtops | splashbacks | countertops table tops, furniture | bowls, sinks, showers | internal & external wall cladding
75 Bayldon Rd, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 m 0427 036 944 e [email protected]
MULTINATIONAL AWARD WINNING DESIGNER.
p (02) 6161 8288 e [email protected] www.sugardesigns.com.au
Simply creating unique designs isn’t the only part of our purpose; we keep our finger on the pulse researching and collating the latest design materials, products and industry knowledge to ensure our designs maintain their uniqueness whilst being cost effective and marketable. Maybe you could say it’s because we take a boutique approach to every design that makes the difference…taking an ordinary design and making it extraordinary!
NATIONAL HAIRDRESSING INDUSTRY AWARDS WINNERBest Hairdressing Salon Design, Axis Hairdressing - Braddon ACT
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WINNERCUSTOM BUILT HOME: LESS THAN 150M2
This project was a labour of love, with the client being closely involved in its creation, and has resulted in a small, second residence which has a sophisticated look while maintaining a country feel. With a straightforward design, the two bedroom studio is compact in size while being big on quality and attention to detail. A beautiful mix of timber was used throughout the house, displaying exceptional carpentry skills, particularly the custom built front door. The alfresco area includes a large roof deck, taking full advantage of the sweeping views.
COMPANIES: GUY GLEESON BUILDING LOCATION: WALLAROO
German engineered and tested to the equivalent of 20 years’ usage.Terms and Conditions apply. Visit www.miele20years.com.au
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Miele 3D CAD Model Library Miele has created an online library of files of the Miele product range for use in architectural drawings, renders and fly throughs. Accessible to your firm via www.mielebim.com.au
Contact Miele’s specialist Project Division, a dedicated team of industry specialists, or call into any of our Miele Centers to view and discuss our impeccable fleet design range of ovens, rangehoods, microwave combi ovens, cooktops, plate warmers, steam ovens, coffee machines, dishwashers and refrigeration.
Miele keeps your vision pure.With clean lines and futuristic design, Miele appliances communicate your project’s
commitment to combining beautiful design with a real commitment to sustainability.
Job Number Description Date Ver Opt Size (WxH) Colour Final Approval
MI 5866 Projects MBA FPC 31/03/15 0 0 Width: 215mm Height: 305mmBleed: 5mm
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Miele 3D CAD Model Library Miele has created an online library of files of the Miele product range for use in architectural drawings, renders and fly throughs. Accessible to your firm via www.mielebim.com.au
Contact Miele’s specialist Project Division, a dedicated team of industry specialists, or call into any of our Miele Centers to view and discuss our impeccable fleet design range of ovens, rangehoods, microwave combi ovens, cooktops, plate warmers, steam ovens, coffee machines, dishwashers and refrigeration.
Miele keeps your vision pure.With clean lines and futuristic design, Miele appliances communicate your project’s
commitment to combining beautiful design with a real commitment to sustainability.
Job Number Description Date Ver Opt Size (WxH) Colour Final Approval
MI 5866 Projects MBA FPC 31/03/15 0 0 Width: 215mm Height: 305mmBleed: 5mm
CMYK: P PMS: # RGB: #
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WINNEREMERGING RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR
Mitch shows passion, skill and initiative in every project he takes on. After completing his carpentry apprenticeship, Mitch went on to create his own business, MLK Building Group in 2011. Working to a philosophy of “building strength within” Mitch likes to work closely with the client to achieve the best outcome and exceed their expectations. The judges were impressed with Mitch’s ability to forward think, work within a difficult job site, his attention to detail and commitment to work effectively with local trades in Jindabyne.
MITCH MCSHANE COMPANY: MLK BUILDING GROUP
Quality | Innovation | Dedication
With over 10 years of industry experience, we are specialists in custom built homes.
www.mlkbuilding.com.au
• New Homes• Renovations• Extensions
We specialise in:
T 0437 007 286E [email protected]
ABN: 42 600 645 734BLN: 2015 155
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WINNERYOUTH PARTICIPATION AND TRAINING
Brenton Wells completed his Certificate III in Carpentry in January 2008. During his apprenticeship he accumulated a number of awards recognising his excellence. These included MBA Group Training Apprentice of the Year, ACT World Skills Gold Medallist in Carpentry and a finalist in the ACT Training Excellence Awards. Brenton made the decision to venture out on his own in 2012 and joined an exemplary team of host employers through the MBA, providing placement opportunities for young apprentices in the Construction industry. Brenton then committed to the MBA mentoring program in 2013, mentoring young apprentices during their apprenticeship. Brenton Wells specialises in renovations and extensions. His drive, determination, skill and commitment to the industry, particularly his participation in mentoring and providing opportunities for young apprentices in our industry, is inspirational.
BRENTON WELLS COMPANY: FUTURE BUILDING PTY LTD
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02 6280 4111www.seearsworkwear.com.au
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WINNERCHIEF MINISTER’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Geocon’s Observatory Village is a resort style living complex nestled in an elevated part of Wright and offering all residents quality built superb living space, superior amenities and stunning views from the spacious balconies. Each building is well apart from its neighbour which offers a sense of space and security. Add in the community amenities, and this is a place that the budget-conscious owner can be very proud to call home. Geocon’s clients can secure an apartment for just $1000 deposit and a personally developed payment plan. Combine this with Geocon’s $12,500 special rebate which when added to a first home buyer’s rebate, equals $25,000. This is outstanding value for a prestigious home in this sought-after resort village.
COMPANY: GEOCON CONSTRUCTORSPROJECT: OBSERVATORY LIVING
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Daramalan collegeCowper street dickson
Canberra a.c.t.
Finalist 2013 | Winner 2014 | Finalist 2015DARAMALAN COLLEGE
Only one small thing left...Just because we are a school it doesn’t mean
we can’t have a contemporary design vision.
With about 1430 students, Daramalan College
knows that innovative design, along with quality
professional workmanship, are two of the essential elements
in providing the best facilities for students and staff alike.
From our new fashion workshop through to wood and
metal work classrooms, right up to an unrivalled canteen and
flexible learning area, every element has been designed and
constructured to enhance the functionality and enjoyment
of all users.
Daramalan chose the Paul Barnett Design Group along
with Total Project Construction to bring their vision of a 21st
century educational establishment to life.
For the last three years the MBA judges have clearly
agreed with the Daramalan College philosophy by
recognising the college’s commitment at their annual
Awards for Building Excellence.
So now, only one small thing is left to do...take home the award for Best Commercial Building less than $5m in 2015.
2013 Finalist: Commercial Buildings less than $5MTotal Project Construction/Paul Barnett Design Group. Sharpe Building
2014 Winner: Commercial Buildings less than $5MTotal Project Construction/Paul Barnett Design Group. Lysaught Building
2015 Finalist: Commercial Buildings Less Than $5M Total Project Construction/Paul Barnett Design Group. Littleton Extension
MULTI AWARD WINNING BUILDER SINCE 2000 | BUILDING QUALITY EXTENSIONS, RENOVATIONS AND NEW HOMESMobile: 0418 697 522 Email: [email protected] www.wgbs.com.au
Builders Licence: 200313321 ABN: 75 100 782 769
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WINNERAPARTMENTS AND UNITS FOUR STOREYS AND ABOVE
The LINQ apartments combine beauty and innovation. Innovation can be found in the self-designed 3mm solid anodised aluminium façade cladding, as well as LINQ’s Heat Recovery Ventilation System. This extracts stale air from rooms and cycles in fresh air from outside, improving air quality and significantly reducing condensation which can lead to mould and corrosion. Beauty is shown through the eye-catching brickwork featured in the common areas. Truly, this is a tremendous effort by the builder, good workmanship, and evidence of successfully navigating architectural challenges.
COMPANY: CREATIVE BUILDING SERVICES / NDH PROPERTY SERVICES / STEWART ARCHITECTURE PROJECT: LINQ APARTMENTS BELCONNEN
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WINNERAPARTMENTS AND UNITS UP TO THREE STOREYS
COMPANY: MONARCH BUILDING SOLUTIONS / MARCUS GRAHAM ARCHITECTPROJECT: LOWANNA APARTMENTS
The Lowanna apartment block is a trendy complex complementing the changing scenery of Braddon. This compact development has beautiful sun orientation, with the apartments having north facing indoor and outdoor living space. Through the mixed use of materials including brick, raw concrete, zincalume cladding, plywood and natural materials there is an earthy feel to the apartments. Provision has been made for adaptability with an interim lift pit and space provided for possible future lift installation. The trades work completed on the job was of a high standard and contributed to the superior quality of the finished project.
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A S PA R K L I N G J E W E L in the new suburb of North Weston, Hillcrest is a boutique development of one single storey and three double storey free-standing homes.
Show-stoppers from the street, each of Hillcrest’s homes feature spectacular stone and glass façades matched only by their stunning interiors, created by award-winning Sugar Designs.
Each home features a lavish chef’s kitchen, spacious alfresco terrace with outdoor kitchen, north-facing aspect and the highest quality fixtures and finishes.
Full-length glazed windows take in panoramic views from the Molonglo Valley to Black Mountain Tower.
Whether you’re a family wanting lifestyle without compromising on living space, or a couple looking to downsize to some affordable luxury, Hillcrest is waiting for you.
A F F O R D A B L E L U X U R Y
A M A Z I N G L I F E S T Y L E
H I L L C R E S T
H I L L C R E S TT P DY N A M I C S P R O U D LY P R E S E N T S
Unit 4 & 5, 61 DACRE ST MITCHELL ACT 2911P: 02 6154 8900
www.tpdynamics.com.au
FIND OUT MORETP DYNAMICSPUCHENG LIU PH: 6154 8900 E: [email protected]
C O M I N G S O O N !
‘ N E S T ’An exciting new 40-townhouse development in the heart of Lawson
1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available
A S PA R K L I N G J E W E L in the new suburb of North Weston, Hillcrest is a boutique development of one single storey and three double storey free-standing homes.
Show-stoppers from the street, each of Hillcrest’s homes feature spectacular stone and glass façades matched only by their stunning interiors, created by award-winning Sugar Designs.
Each home features a lavish chef’s kitchen, spacious alfresco terrace with outdoor kitchen, north-facing aspect and the highest quality fixtures and finishes.
Full-length glazed windows take in panoramic views from the Molonglo Valley to Black Mountain Tower.
Whether you’re a family wanting lifestyle without compromising on living space, or a couple looking to downsize to some affordable luxury, Hillcrest is waiting for you.
A F F O R D A B L E L U X U R Y
A M A Z I N G L I F E S T Y L E
H I L L C R E S T
H I L L C R E S TT P DY N A M I C S P R O U D LY P R E S E N T S
Unit 4 & 5, 61 DACRE ST MITCHELL ACT 2911P: 02 6154 8900
www.tpdynamics.com.au
FIND OUT MORETP DYNAMICSPUCHENG LIU PH: 6154 8900 E: [email protected]
C O M I N G S O O N !
‘ N E S T ’An exciting new 40-townhouse development in the heart of Lawson
1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available
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34 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2015
WINNERDISPLAY HOME MORE THAN 225M2
COMPANY: MCDONALD JONES HOMES SUBURB: GOOGONG
Reflecting a true understanding of building a house that will suit modern families, the Huntingdale is a versatile two storey home that harmonises open plan living with private spaces, offering families the opportunity to come together or escape to their own intimate space. A medley of dark timber accents and natural sandstone is featured throughout the exterior and interior. This includes the rustic, picturesque fireplace, connecting the peaceful indoor area with a tranquil outdoor living setting featured on the Alfresco Cabana. The vibrant family living areas on both levels are complemented by the generously sized bedrooms, providing areas to escape. The house was built with significant attention to detail producing a superb result.
Images may depict fixtures, finishes and features not supplied by McDonald Jones such as landscaping, fireplaces, alfresco decking, paving, fencing, swimming pools and furnishings. The photos may also depict optional variations to the standard home which incur additional charges. For detailed home pricing, please talk to one of our consultants. McDonald Jones Homes (Canberra) Pty Ltd ABN 64 150 533 298 - ACT Builder’s Licence Number: 20121296 – Architect Reg No: 2470. MJH0956
mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au
Ph: 1300 555 382
A home is more than a backdrop to life. It’s a place where families grow, laughter is shared and memories are made. At McDonald Jones, we create stunning architecturally designed homes that bring together stylish functionality and clever thinking to enhance your way of living.
And that’s not all. Every one of our homes is built with a simple philosophy in mind. We’d love to live there, too. So you can be sure your home, and everything that comes with it, will stay true for many years to come.
Walk through and experience our modern, award winning display homes, today.
Architectural style. Built for life.
PROUDLY BUILDING THROUGHOUT CANBERRA AND SURROUNDING REGIONS.DISPLAY HOMES OPEN 10AM–5PM: CANBERRA REGION: WRIGHT – CORNER STEVE IRWIN AVE AND LINDSAY PRYOR ST (THURSDAY TO SUNDAY). GOOGONG – CORNER BONARBA LINK AND INSLEY ST.
For details of our display home locations, as well as inspiration for your new home, visit our website.
Images may depict fixtures, finishes and features not supplied by McDonald Jones such as landscaping, fireplaces, alfresco decking, paving, fencing, swimming pools and furnishings. The photos may also depict optional variations to the standard home which incur additional charges. For detailed home pricing, please talk to one of our consultants. McDonald Jones Homes (Canberra) Pty Ltd ABN 64 150 533 298 - ACT Builder’s Licence Number: 20121296 – Architect Reg No: 2470. MJH0956
mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au
Ph: 1300 555 382
A home is more than a backdrop to life. It’s a place where families grow, laughter is shared and memories are made. At McDonald Jones, we create stunning architecturally designed homes that bring together stylish functionality and clever thinking to enhance your way of living.
And that’s not all. Every one of our homes is built with a simple philosophy in mind. We’d love to live there, too. So you can be sure your home, and everything that comes with it, will stay true for many years to come.
Walk through and experience our modern, award winning display homes, today.
Architectural style. Built for life.
PROUDLY BUILDING THROUGHOUT CANBERRA AND SURROUNDING REGIONS.DISPLAY HOMES OPEN 10AM–5PM: CANBERRA REGION: WRIGHT – CORNER STEVE IRWIN AVE AND LINDSAY PRYOR ST (THURSDAY TO SUNDAY). GOOGONG – CORNER BONARBA LINK AND INSLEY ST.
For details of our display home locations, as well as inspiration for your new home, visit our website.
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WINNERDISPLAY HOME LESS THAN 225M2
COMPANY: RENAISSANCE HOMESSUBURB: COOMBS
Le Renoir presents itself as a well-oriented home designed for practicality and functionality. Created with key philosophies of wide appeal, affordability, quality and liveability, this home would suit a variety of people. The trade work throughout the house was executed to a high standard, achieving exceptional results. Well sited on the block, natural light flows through the house. The workmanship on the house and the use of materials created brilliantly high quality finishes.
• House and land packages: ranging from $399,000 to $685,000.
• Contract home builder: building for customers with their own land, specialising in homes from $255,000 to $500,000.
• Custom home building
• Knock down re-build
• Huge range of plans that can be adapted
• Achieve Homes Colour Selections Studio: making the personalisation of many aspects of the home easy.
Fringe Building Level 1, 9/24 Iron Knob Street Fyshwick ACT 2609 | P 2 6280 6778 | F 2 6280 9890
ABN 311 378 720 14 ACT Licence 2009645 NSW Licence 224797C
www.achievehomes.com.au
Renoir display home10 Arthur Blakeley Way CoombsOPEN FRIDAY to MONDAY 10am to 4pmContact John Stilling on: 0409 266 002
renaissancehomes are a proudly local and family owned new home building company with an accrued 35 years experience in the ACT building industry. With over 40 awards for excellence in building to date, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with:
• High quality affordable homes.• A large range of standard home designs.• Specialists in knockdown and re-builds.• Several inclusion / specification levels.• Personalised service that welcomes and encourages client
Your renaissanceteam will make the experience of building a new home enjoyable, professional and fair.
www.renhomes.net.au [email protected] BUILDERS LICENCE NO: 199610753 | NSW BUILDERS LICENCE NO: 118206C | ABN: 47 075 691 253
involvement.
Proudly presenting our new
Supplying products for many MBA winning projects Architects requests welcome | Quality Service
Multi-award winner including MBA Supplier of the Year and Chief Minister’s Gold Award for over 50 years’ service in Canberra
40 Dacre St Mitchell ACT 2911 | P 02 6242 7033 F 02 6242 7040 | E [email protected]
www.binkcement.com.au
Specialists in large & small format pavers Small & large quantities | Commercial & residential
Masonry blocks | Step treads | Concrete curbs Fence posts | Dry stack retaining walls | Plus more
38 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2015
WINNERPROJECT HOME MORE THAN $300,000
Following on from winning display home last year, Mayfair Homes' Curzon 32 improves on design and building functionality to present a new home tailored to the client. At two storeys this house offers excellent liveability, including a great parent retreat within the master bedroom suite, and is beautifully constructed with good use of materials. Increased window access allows the large east and north facing windows to trap the sun’s winter warmth, while still providing incredible views, and allowing all rooms to be used without the need to turn on lights. The painting and tiling throughout the house shows an overall quality finish.
COMPANY: MAYFAIR HOMESSUBURB: WRIGHT
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WINNERPROJECT HOME LESS THAN $300,000
Designed specifically with the smaller lots of Googong in mind, the Carlisle offers great value for money with three generous bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in robe and double garage. The layout of the house offers uncomplicated comfort. Outstanding workmanship throughout the house creates a high quality project home which the judges found hard to fault. The home also comes with an impressive inclusions list. A highlight feature of the house is the access to the backyard from the kitchen with a stylish door connecting the two.
COMPANY: BLACKETT PROPERTY GROUPSUBURB: GOOGONG
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WINNER
The builders showed a lot of experience and expertise in building through this project. It is evident that the trades team works harmoniously together and presents a strong job. The individual townhouses each have large bedrooms and a spacious central area. Internally the units have been completed to a high standard of finish. Each bedroom has an ensuite with additional bathroom facilities provided downstairs. The full length window in the entry provides abundant light to both the upper and lower level rooms.
COMPANY: FGC DEVELOPMENT SUBURB: QUEANBEYAN
MEDIUM DENSITY - TOWNHOUSES
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Immeasurablequality
commercialresidentialdetailed joinery
p 02 6299 3500 f 02 6299 3500 e [email protected] Bo 252 Fyshwick ACT 2609 www.heinigerjoinery.com.au
• Townhouse Development • Dual Occupancy • Knock Down Rebuild • House and Land Packages
Multi award winning builder Building in Canberra for 41 years Providing professional service and quality of finish
F.G.C. DEVELOPMENT PTY LTDUnit 3, Southlands Shopping Centre
PO Box 426 Mawson ACT 2607PH: 62 866 100 Fax: 62 866 099
Visit our website: fgchomes.com.au
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WINNER
These seven distinctive villas allow for diversity in the build, suiting the unique needs of individual home owners, each having been built to an exceptional high quality. The external facades continue the singularity of each villa with a mixture of colours, cladding, rendered brickwork and face brickwork. A highlight of this project is the finishing trades, including the high standard of the internal joinery and tiling. Attention to detail is shown through various features including the use of internal cupboard space. The colours and tones used throughout the villas present a refreshing light feel.
COMPANY: BELLEVUE BUILDING PROJECTS / DNA ARCHITECTSSUBURB: ARANDA
MEDIUM DENSITY - VILLAS
amber tiles
Amber FYSHWICK8 Yallourn StFYSHWICK
BORAL BRICKS AVAILABLE ATAMBER FYSHWICK
Ph: 6280 6065
amberfyshwick.com.au
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WINNER
This dual occupancy has been built to meet a flexible home buyer market. Spread across two levels, the living areas and master bedroom/ensuite are located on the lower floor, with extra bedrooms on the first floor. The workmanship throughout the houses is sound and solid. It was obvious there was a lot of pride in the work completed. The judges would like to note the great work by Matthew Smith on this job. He is a builder who shows commitment to the region and always presents a high quality job.
COMPANY: GRACIOUS LIVING CONSTRUCTIONS / OMNI INTERIORSSUBURB: O'CONNOR
MEDIUM DENSITY - DUAL OCCUPANCY / HABITABLE SUITES
www.carpetcourt.com.au
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Expert layers employed for carpet, vinyl, vinyl tiles and timber floors
Obligation free measure & quote
FyshwickCnr Barrier & Isa StsPh: 6280 5703
PhillipHindmarsh DrPh: 6285 1888
Huge Range Of Quality Carpets
timber • vinyl • carpet • laminate
Email: [email protected]
SHAWLIVING.COM.AU
VISIT US AT THE GOOGONG DISPLAY VILLAGE OR
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P: (02) 6248 9995 Builders Lic: 200413781 | ACN: 096 942 077
46 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2014
WINNERREMODELLING MORE THAN $450,000
This remodel exquisitely transformed the whole house. The addition fully utilises the block’s north-facing orientation, creating a new kitchen and main living area that basks in the sun. The kitchen features simplicity and cleanliness of lines and handle-less joinery completed with concealed fridge. The entry way welcomes you in with a floating cantilevered porch deck and rendered stone wall. The tradesmanship throughout the house was completed to an exceptional standard and is beautifully finished.
COMPANY: RELIABUILT / JEFFERSON GODFREY ARCHITECTSSUBURB: LYNEHAM
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182 Newman-Morris Circuit, Oxley ACT 2903P: 02 6230 9526 F: 02 6230 9528 M: 0410 697 709E: [email protected] Can Reli On Us!
Specialising in:• Custom Designs • Extensions & Remodelling
• New Homes • Knockdown/Rebuild • Renovations • Outdoor Entertaining Areas
Not sure where to start?Give Warrick a call to discuss your future project on 0410 697 709
ACT Licence No: 2008505 | NSW Licence No: 222482C | ACN: 130920900 | ABN: 99 849 437 307
Quality ACT & NSW licensed Builder
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WINNERREMODELLING $250,000 - $450,000
The remodel of a four bedroom penthouse transformed it for modern day living. A sleek white kitchen was built for better use of space and connection to the other living areas. An awkward corner in the kitchen was extended to work as a mini walk-in pantry housing some appliances. Impressive joinery work was completed throughout. The tiling, completed to perfection, flows from the living areas to the hall, which leads to the bedrooms and bathrooms. By moving the door in the main bathroom, a deep comfortable soaker tub with separate shower could be added.
COMPANIES: BROTHER PROJECTS / MMM INTERIORSSUBURB: KINGSTON
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WINNERREMODELLING $150,000 - $250,000
This well designed and built project hit the judges with the wow factor. This was achieved by relocating the laundry, creating a tremendous difference and opening up the living and family area to the outside and the attractive rear garden. The tradesmanship throughout the project was completed to a brilliant quality. A truly well done job beautifully designed and finished.
COMPANY: PYLON CONSTRUCTIONSSUBURB: NICHOLLS
50 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2015
WINNERREMODELLING LESS THAN $150,000
This project represents the result of redefining the space within to create a modern, light and spacious place to call home. Internal walls separating kitchen, dining and living were removed, allowing for the installation of a practical kitchen including matching stone splashbacks and an under-mount kitchen sink. A structural beam was installed above a new energy efficient double glazed sliding door and fixed window. Extra wide 180mm Sydney blue gum solid timber flooring was installed through the living areas with a brilliant finish. New joinery was installed with a high level of craftsmanship.
COMPANIES: CHAPMAN BUILTSUBURB: HOLDER
CRMB PTY LTD trading as Chapman BuiltABN: 18145 503 386ACT LIC: 2011 1321
0408 681 941
chapmanbuilt.com.au
Providing excellence in residential extensions, renovations and custom built new homes in Canberra and surrounding regions.
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Having helped MBA members for over 15 years, our brokers understand the needs of your industry. We also understand the importance of maintaining the right cover for the right price.
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www.dzdesigns.com.au
Full design and construction of residential, rural and commercial landscape projects including pools,
water features and dams.
Pioneering the integration of outstanding design with practical solutions
52 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2014
WINNERSPECIAL PURPOSE DWELLING
The Frangipani Wing at the Jindalee Nursing Home presents a changed environment to traditional aged care facilities. Residents often comment that the new wing feels nothing like an aged care residence, showing how much they feel at home. One highlight of the design feature was the reading and sitting rooms that were built to create comfortable and friendly communal areas. The wing also includes 21 suites, multiple dining rooms, library, private balconies and outdoor patio/BBQ areas. The judges felt that the builders created an inviting atmosphere for aged people, and the detail in the workmanship throughout the wing was presented with a brilliant finish.
COMPANY: MEIER BUILDING PROJECT: FRANGIPANI WING - JINDALEE NURSING HOME
MEIER BUILDING SERVICES PTY LIMITED
• COMMERICAL BUILDING
• QUALITY NEW HOMES
• KNOCK DOWN REBUILD
• RETIREMENT VILLAGES
• PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND QUALITY FINISH
• 40 YEARS IN CANBERRA
P.O. BOX 3979 MANUKA A.C.T. 2603
Mobile: 0411 231111 | Fax: 02 6257 0511 | EMAIL: [email protected]
Multiple Award Winning Company
ACN: 162 109 524| N.S.W. BLN: 261979C | A.C.T. BLN: 2013419
54 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2014
WINNERKITCHEN DESIGN MORE THAN $30,000
This kitchen has been designed so that the main kitchen area opens onto the family room. A fantastic feature is the large island bench that consists of two pieces of stone, one being white quartz, and the other a natural feature stone. They have been strategically and seamlessly joined to make the island bench much longer. Behind the right-hand side of the bench is a large glass sliding door that slides past the end of the bench to reveal a study area. The extended bench alongside the glass door cantilevers off the wall so the rich timber floor passing underneath is visible.
COMPANY: OFM DIRECT / SONJA MCAULIFFESUBURB: COOMBS
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Lennock Volkswagen150 Melrose Drive, Phillip 17000028
Tel. 02 6282 2022 www.lennock.com.au
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56 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2014
WINNERKITCHEN DESIGN LESS THAN $30,000
A simple, bold, striking and modern design to maximise the space while maintaining a practical approach for usability was the brief for the kitchen. Subtle wood grains and warm but neutral colours help to enhance the look and feel of the space. The walk-in pantry provides an abundance of storage and bench space, able to hide appliances. Storage has also been created through a multitude of drawers throughout the kitchen. There is also a lot of bench space in the main kitchen area. Simplicity Kitchens provides a value for money kitchen that is classy, yet still reflects the family home.
COMPANY: SIMPLICITY KITCHENS / CLASSIC CONSTRUCTIONSSUBURB: HUGHES
At Simplicity We Listen
Canberra’s Most Awarded Kitchen Company for the Past 14 Years
Office Hours:Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pmSaturday 9 am – 12 pmPh: 6242 4633 | Fax: 6242 4677Mob: 0413 050 005
2014 MBA Award Winner Kitchen Design & Construction more than $30,0002013 MBA Award Winner Kitchen Design & Construction less than $25,000 2012 MBA Award Winner Kitchen Design & Construction less than $25,000 2012 MBA Merit Kitchen Design & Construction more than $25,000
2011 MBA Award Winner Kitchen Design & Construction more than $25,000 2011 MBA Award Winner Kitchen & Design Construction over $25,000 2011 HIA Award Winner New Kitchen Project over $20,0002010 HIA ACT/Southern NSW Kitchen Project of the Year
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM at Unit 4 28/30 Essington Street Mitchell - www.simplicitykitchens.com.au
Custom JoineryKitchensLaundriesVanitiesComplete Trade Management
ABN: 35 143 150 396 AC T LICE NCE NUMBE R: 2012823 NSW LICE NCE NUMBE R: 264470C
6299 8 467 | C L A S S I CCO N S TRU C TI O N S .CO M . AU
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58 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2015
WINNERBATHROOM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Great care and attention to detail were taken with the upper house bathroom's design and finish. The interior becomes a warm and inviting aesthetic where the use of many different materials brings the space together. The extraordinary level of quality work was reflected and maintained throughout the duration of the project. The builder was met with the challenges of working within a live hotel environment, presenting tight tolerances due to the existing structure/building, and strict limits on work hours and timeframes for the completion of the project. The builder worked closely with the designer, client and a range of excellent subcontractors to deliver a sophisticated and successful project.
COMPANIES: MONARCH BUILDING SOLUTIONSSUBURB: BARTON
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We offer rooms of various sizes, from comfortable one-on-one interview rooms, training and meeting rooms accommodating up to 60 people, or for that very special meeting the Master Builders ACT Boardroom is also available for hire. Your guests will not have to find or pay for parking as our site has 120 free car parking spaces.
With flexible room lay-outs and seating arrangements, choose classroom, theatre or boardroom style.
The dedicated Master Builders staff are trained to ensure your event is a success.
For further information contact, Master Builders Group Training - (02) 6280 9119
Multi-purpose training & Meeting facilities, tailored for you… and near you!
60 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2015
WINNERBEST USE OF MATERIAL - EXTERIOR
The feature T structures provide a vibrant colour experience to the exterior of the Aamira Apartments. One of the major technical details faced within the project was the capping detail of the ends panels, cut from 2400 x 1250 sheets, each one having 26 cuts so that when you look at it from the ground you only see 1 mitre express joint. This resulted in a good façade which gives colour variants to the building with a pleasing result.
COMPANY: ECLIPSE BUILDING SOLUTIONSSUBURB: FRANKLIN
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WINNERBEST USE OF MATERIAL - INTERIOR
Select Custom Joinery always maintains and presents a great quality project through their unique use of material and custom building methods. Materials used included bamboo, salvaged red gum, recycled blackbutt with coloured glass, concrete and stainless steel. The quality of workmanship and design consultation with the client meant that each area in the kitchen and the bathroom was built to highlight and blend with the rural location of the house. The kitchen, shelving units, vanities and bath tub, were all manufactured to fine furniture grade standards and particular care and attention was put into finishing each component.
COMPANY: SELECT CUSTOM JOINERYSUBURB: CARWOOLA
62 I WINNING HOMES MAGAZINE 2015
WINNERWORK HEALTH AND SAFETY - RESIDENTIAL
Blackett Property Group and its safety advisers Matrix continue to strive for excellence in workplace health and safety and the end result is near perfect. Near perfect being code for continuing to develop and deploy a sophisticated but practical safety management system that meets the exacting standards of Federal Safety Commissioner accreditation, used for all projects for public and private sector clients. The independent living units in construction in Gordon, displayed attention to safety management through risk assessment of each element of work, training of workers, adoption of safe building systems, elimination of hazardous tasks and active supervision of works by third parties and company management.
COMPANY: BLACKETT PROPERTY GROUP / MATRIX NATIONAL GROUPSUBURB: GORDON
MATRIX NATIONAL GROUP is a leading provider of workplace health and safety solutions, delivering quality services with our team of professional consultants, trainers and audiotors. Our unique blend of industry knowledge and experience, matched with technical expertise delivered by our friendly staff is
what keeps our client coming back.
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MURRAY ARMOUR
Murray Armour graduated top of his carpentry class in 2014. Throughout his time as an apprentice, his instructors were always impressed with his attention to detail in his work, his willingness to help other students and the consistently high standard of his work. Working with his host employer One M Group, Murray was able to put his skills into practice. He has also been awarded a Scholarship from Hall Rotary for his community service. Murray is the model MBA Group Training apprentice.
WINNEROUTSTANDING CADET OF THE YEAR
ALAHNA LEWISAlahna Lewis was awarded Cadet of the Year, based on academic performance and successfully combining work and study through the Manteena cadetship program. Alahna also made significant contributions through her roles on the UC Construction Student Society and more recently as the Young Builders Alliance Deputy President. Alahna graduated late last year and is now working as Contract Administrator with Manteena.
WINNERUNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA STUDENT OF THE YEAR
ALEXANDER YOUNG
Alexander Young graduated in March 2015 with the Bachelor of Building and Construction Management at the University of Canberra. Alexander is a trained electrician and continued to work in his trade with Shepherd Electrical while completing his higher education degree, aiming to move into construction management. He demonstrated academic achievement and professional skills development in his studies of building construction, business management, construction law, quantity surveying and sustainability integration. Congratulations, Alexander.
TRAINING AWARDSAWARDED TO THE OUTSTANDING APPRENTICE, CADET & STUDENT OF THE YEAR
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Every business constantly searches for ways to offer better value to their clients. As an enterprising organisation, we strive to deliver better results, faster through innovative property marketing strategies. Our goal is to help you make real estate your competitive business advantage and ensure your entire range of property needs are met. We provide integrated solutions across residential projects and land marketing, valuations, consultancy and the sale and lease of assets.
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Accelerating success.
Every business constantly searches for ways to offer better value to their clients. As an enterprising organisation, we strive to deliver better results, faster through innovative property marketing strategies. Our goal is to help you make real estate your competitive business advantage and ensure your entire range of property needs are met. We provide integrated solutions across residential projects and land marketing, valuations, consultancy and the sale and lease of assets.
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MBA Group Training (MBAGT) provides ongoing learning opportunities to meet the construction industry skills needs and professional development. Safe work practices within the
industry are a priority for MBA Group Training and expert advice is available in a range of areas including occupational health and safety requirements, industry codes of practice, education and training.
Browse the Master Builders website under training to view the range of training on offer and the updated training calendar.
MBAGT is pleased to introduce Southern Training Organisation who offer High Risk Licence training at the MBAGT Skills Centre. Master Builders strives to meet the diverse training needs of the construction industry at our ACT Skills Centre.
Southern Training Organisation is registered to deliver qualifications and units of competency in Forestry, General Construction, Civil Construction and Transport and Logistics. Southern Training Organisation can customise training solutions to meet client needs and deliver High Risk Work Licence training and assessment. Browse the Master Builders website under training to view the High Risk Licence trainingCalendar.
For more information about training opportunities contact MBA Group Training:
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At RAM Constructions we are proud of our achievements and the relationships we have built over more than forty years here in Canberra. As a family business, our story is embedded in Canberra’s landscape and built environment - both past and future. Four generations of our family have called Canberra home and delighted in it’s diversity and vitality.
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THE ESSENTIAL INTERIORDESIGNGUIDE
YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
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Furniture Form & Function Visit the Sears Morton Fyshwick showroom for the best range of high quality home furniture and
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BESPOKE IS NOT A DAGGY WORDINTERIOR DESIGN CAN NOT ONLY ADD VALUE TO YOUR NEW HOME OR RENOVATION, IT CAN ALSO ADD A WHOLE NEW WAY OF LIVING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
TAMPING YOUR TASTE, STYLE AND PERSONALITY ON A NEW HOME,
REMODELLING, INTERIOR DESIGN OR RENOVATION MISSION HAS NEVER BEEN MORE FRAUGHT AND DIFFICULT TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THAN RIGHT NOW.
Whether it’s been some time since you undertook a renovation or interior design leap of faith or you are a complete novice, strap yourself in for a wild and hopefully fulfilling ride. Even if you consider yourself a “Reno. Veteran” with many impressive notches on your polished doorframe, you can still benefit greatly from partnering with MBA-ACT industry professionals. The name of the game is to be ahead of the game. It’s no longer a case of getting a few quotes on tiles, carpets and lights. Much more has to be considered: new technology, adaptable appliances, IT applications, not
to mention energy efficiency and fashionable furnishing features.
This comprehensive MBA-ACT feature is designed to pave the way for a mutually satisfying outcome to all renovation and interior design projects regardless of scale and budget. The Renovation road, which can be long and winding and weary, from the exciting inception or expectation
through to final exhilaration is often riddled with pot holes and pitfalls.
Make no mistake, decorating or designing even a small part or the entire interior of a brand new home, or a basic or radical makeover of an existing family home is a major undertaking. As exciting at the beginning as this activity often is it has the potential to end in tears, broken relationships and expensive hangovers. An investment in research, seeking the advice and guidance of professionals and establishing a solid working relationship will eliminate the fears and the tears.
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Another successful Knock-Down Rebuild by Emmadale Projects.
Rawson Homes’ Award Winning Huntley DesignRawson Homes' inclusions enhance your way of living
RAWSON HOMES A SIMPLE, STRAIGHT FORWARD APPROACHAt Rawson Homes they take a simple, straight forward approach. From the Get Go. This imperative is designed to remove all the perceived stress and potential problems associated with building a new home. And the long established foundation of this policy is the capacity to listen. Listening to the client’s needs and desires eliminates a whole bunch of disasters at a later stage.
THEY HAVE A SAYING AT RAWSON HOMES ON WINNING EVERY JOB THEY TENDER FOR…. ”WE’VE HAD PLENTY OF PRACTICE WHEN IT COMES TO WINNING JOBS”. AND THEY HAVE ANOTHER SAYING…”WHEN WE TAKE A DEPOSIT WE TAKE DELIVERING THE KEYS TO A FAMILY VERY SERIOUSLY”.
Martin Apap General Manager of Rawson Homes says just over a third of their work is either repeat business or from the personal recommendation of a completely satisfied customer. And Martin says there is no greater compliment than a client passing on positive comments made about their home by their friends and visitors.
Rawson Homes has been an MBA-ACT member for over a quarter of a century and has been transforming houses into homes in the ACT region for a similar amount of time.In the building and design business if your boast is you set out to “exceed expectations” you’d better be able to “put your money where your mouth is”. And it’s word of mouth which has sustained Rawson Homes through the 37 years they’ve been in business.
RAWSON HOMESPh: (02) 6225 8400www.rawsonhomes.net.au
If you need an example of the breathtaking leaps home interior design has taken in this country in just a few short decades, picture the interior of the home used in the 90’s TV show “that 70’s show”. Now quickly hit fast forward to what is being achieved (albeit in unreal TV time) on the hit Reno and Makeover TV shows of today. There was also popular British Reality TV show DIY Disasters a while back but let’s not go there. Today an interior designer has to be many things to many people. An ability to be flexible and an openness to new ideas can distinguish the “also-ran” from the “masters”. But overall a solid reputation for innovation and vision is vital. This necessary status can only be achieved by constantly delivering the abstract to the actual and transforming a
dream into splendid reality. That lovely old English word “bespoke” may not be fashionable or contemporary but just a short time ago people exploring “original” and “edgy” design options weren’t raving over the phrases like “industrial” to describe the latest trends in interior design either. The game has changed.Nonetheless “bespoke” has worked its way back into the lexicon. Back into a society where we once all wanted to be just like everyone else. Now we want it tailor-made to our needs or desires. Custom-made to our requirements or personalised to our taste. Or with some projects all three need to be satisfied.
Bespoke dates from the 17th century, when tailors held the full lengths of cloth in their premises. When a customer
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chose a length of material it was said to have “been spoken for”, hence a tailor who makes your clothes individually to your specific personal requirements.
The car you choose to drive will most certainly say something about you and your personality. The fashions you choose to wear will also convey something specific about you. The music you listen to, the food you eat and the people you choose to spend time with will also go some way towards branding you, but only to a degree. All will eventually pass or change with time and eventually be completely replaced.
Obviously you would devote considerably more time to researching and testing that BMW or Audi you desire than you would a new T Shirt or designer skirt, but the result is the same. At best it’s somebody else’s design somebody else’s creation, not yours.
Consider the “bespoke” definition. Then consider sections of your family home in which you and your family spend the majority of time created not just for you but by you.
LAYING A SOLID FOUNDATION
It’s all about establishing a relationship in which both parties are clear on a process and share a vision. But the way in which you approach a home renovation or interior design project has the potential to become something which wears your imprint. Regardless of the financial outlay, it is not beyond the realms of possibility to brand yourself on such a venture should you wish.
Rivoland Tiles Interior Designer Amanda Payne says to achieve a satisfactory outcome, it is essential to establish a firm platform. Given the multitude of possibilities, options, trends and ideas much time can be taken up with indecision. “Unique” and “individual” can often end up being “run- of- the- mill”.
FASHION AND FADS
Contemporary Australian society no longer strives to “keep up with the Joneses”. Now not only have families become more discerning when they design, they consider they have developed a style which is their own which has in turn pushed builders, designers and suppliers to become vastly more innovative.
From paint finishes to kitchen appliances, from carpets to curtains and tiles to the latest technology, it’s just the beginning. The start of hopefully a journey to a satisfying, successful and stress free renovation or redecoration, but none the less a journey which needs constant and expert guidance. And MBA-ACT members can more than just deliver on these requirements.
A talented and in-demand interior designer was recently overheard to say…"more people than you may think have been traumatised by beige” and followed up with “and many more have been scarred for
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BESPOKE DATES FROM THE 17TH CENTURY, WHEN TAILORS HELD THE FULL LENGTHS OF CLOTH IN THEIR PREMISES. WHEN A CUSTOMER CHOSE A LENGTH OF MATERIAL IT WAS SAID TO HAVE “BEEN SPOKEN FOR”, HENCE A TAILOR WHO MAKES YOUR CLOTHES INDIVIDUALLY TO YOUR SPECIFIC PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS.
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life by too much “noise and colour”. The character of a living space in which you and your family and friends are going to spend quality time deserves serious consideration. Given that tiling often outlasts the house careful consideration at the beginning of a project is vital. Amanda Payne says the tiling industry is constantly changing often driven by the imagination and courage of clients wanting more style and flair in areas traditionally left behind in design budgets. Massive changes in bathroom and kitchen design in the past decade has inspired designers to excel at a project which traditionally required little imagination or effort. And Rivoland has the team to work with client’s dreams, concepts ideas and make them reality.
The investment of time will pay handsome dividends at the end of your project. In addition to the virtual guided tour
you’ll have at an early point in the transformation, its very important to take your ideas and creativity for a trip around the scores of Display villages in the ACT and NSW.
MBA-ACT members have invested heavily in providing living and tangible examples of their work. Most of these villages are updated on a regular basis.
The homes are staffed by people who can answer any question. Often the designer or builder is available to talk to you about a wider variety of options for your project.
The Rawson Homes difference is a three pillar attitude to building a real home. Real Quality. Real Price. Real Service. This innovation is followed up with yet another different slant on design innovation. A committee. A group of dedicated and creative people which devotes several
months to plan and design the more than two dozen display homes Rawson Homes has either in the pipeline or proudly displayed at a village.
And among those on the committee is a builder, a designer with an architectural background and an interior designer who is also constantly working with kitchen and bathroom suppliers to bring the latest products and technology to the committee table.
When it comes to the unreality aspect of reality building and design TV shows MBA-ACT members are eminently qualified to sort the Chaff from the Wheat. Members have no issue what so ever with reality TV programs. Fact is they encourage a steady flow of ideals and possibilities from this ubiquitous television genre. It’s considered by some in the interior design industry as a healthy and progressive contribution. A good idea is
MASTER BUILDERS MEMBERS HAVE INVESTED HEAVILY IN PROVIDING LIVING AND TANGIBLE EXAMPLES OF THEIR WORK. MOST OF THESE VILLAGES ARE UPDATED ON A REGULAR BASIS.
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RIVOLAND TilesRivoland’s experience, range and expertise will make it easy for you to choose the perfect tile.
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a good idea whether it comes from The Block or a recent trip to Tuscany.
Unrealistic expectations are often yet another reality of a design project. This must be met head-on and as early as possible in the process if a mutually acceptable result is possible.
A client motivated with radical ideas is welcomed with open arms by MBA-ACT industry members. This is taken as a challenge by builders and designers to go beyond the beige.
BUDGET BLOW OUT BLUES
Another common theme of Reality TV Reno shows is the almost universal acceptance the budget will blow out.This tragedy is often portrayed as the “Elephant in the (half finished) room” with the frustrated tears of the client thrown in as a soundtrack. But that’s reality TV.
A project budget blow out does not have to be something which almost always happens on a job.
Under the direction of a team of MBA-ACT industry professionals budget blow outs are quickly identified. Members know the danger of a Budget Blow Out and the associated stress of a dream becoming a nightmare. This should not be accepted as the norm. VALUE ADDED
However, there is one critically important issue to address before any project of this nature begins. And it’s a tricky aspect to manage.The average family home is resold several times over its lifetime. Therefore… One man’s “Hey, I love what you have done here” is another man’s “what on earth were they thinking” and must be professionally applied to any renovation or decoration.Rawson Homes Selection Centres are where interiors are
RIVOLAND TilesThe best range for any design
AT RIVOLAND TILES “AVERAGE TO AWESOME IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE”A frantic last minute patch up job or the cutting edge demands of the latest developments at Braddon and the Kingston Foreshore, and vast array of projects in between, it matters little in the overall mission statement of Rivoland Tiles, a truly local company which can confidently lay claim to be established and trustworthy.
INTERIOR DESIGNER AMANDA PAYNE IS DEADLY SERIOUS WHEN SHE STATES “AVERAGE TO AWESOME IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE". SHE HAS THE REPUTATION TO BACK HER AMBITIOUS DECLARATION.RIVOLAND TILES IS TOTALLY AWARE FROM LONG AND VALUABLE EXPERIENCE THAT ALL PROJECTS MUST BEGIN WITH A CLEAR OBJECTIVE AND DYNAMIC COMMUNICATION.
A journey which often begins at either the long established Queanbeyan showroom or the impressive Mitchell showroom includes the early eliminating of what the client does not want and does not need. This is a key part of the relationship with clients.
Amanda Payne says it's essential for a satisfactory outcome to establish a firm platform. Given the multitude of possibilities, options, trends and ideas much time can be taken up with indecision. “Unique” and “individual” can often end up being “run- of- the- mill”. While it is always “about the client” the skill to handle delicate “negotiations” is not always naturally in abundance and its here that Rivoland Tiles through their talented and experienced designers come to the fore.
SHOWROOMS100 Crawford StreetQueanbeyan NSW02 6297 4510 55 Darling StreetMitchell ACT02 6241 1557www.rivoland.com.au
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A FAMILY KITCHEN
LONG CEASED TO BE JUST A KITCHEN. THE LIVING ROOM
LIKEWISE.
defined by your style. Bringing your home to life, right before your eyes.
And this is where MBA-ACT members and associates rise to the top. These professionals deal with similar projects constantly. They know the trends better than anyone. They know the pitfalls better than anyone.
Interior design, remodelling and home renovation has become an exciting and dynamic arena but if let loose in the wrong hands, all the edge and style in the world won’t save you from the over capitalisiation of your most valuable investment. This can also cast a dark cloud over your finished project.
TO EXTEND OR NOT TO EXTEND
Another example of the benefit of engaging a MBA-ACT member is Mimmi Freebody from MMM Interiors and
INTERIOR DESIGN FEATURE
GIVEN THE MULTITUDE OF POSSIBILITIES,
OPTIONS, TRENDS AND IDEAS MUCH TIME CAN BE
TAKEN UP WITH INDECISION.
“UNIQUE” AND “INDIVIDUAL”
CAN OFTEN END UP BEING
“RUN- OF- THE- MILL”.
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her mantra of “every square metre must count” and instead of extending your home, Mimmi suggests you consider “extending from the inside out”. With the benefit of 3D technology Mimmi says MMM Interiors can show clients precisely how a home can be expanded from the inside out. Another of Mimmi’s fundamentals is “every design project must enhance the value of the property”.
AT THE HEART OF THE HOME
Whichever way you shake it the kitchen in the contemporary Australian family home has quickly become replaced by a space where the family lives for the majority of the time when they are indoors. The kitchen has evolved into something which is without doubt the
“EVERY DESIGN PROJECT MUST ENHANCE THE VALUE OF THE
PROPERTY”
MMM InteriorsInnovative solutions to design and construction
MMM InteriorsEvery square metre must count
MMM INTERIORS DON’T EXTEND…. EXPAND FROM THE INSIDE OUTThere’s an amusing yet practical story as to why Mimmi Freebody, director of MMM Interiors won’t entertain the thought of building a “pool room” or “man Cave” to display the long established Canberra design company’s illustrious haul of industry awards. It’s not that she’s against Pool Rooms and Man Caves it’s simply she would have to continually extend, such is the constant flow of awards bestowed on the quality design company. It’s a joke of course but not far from the truth when it comes to the options for not extending.
While MMM Interiors built it’s stellar reputation on award winning kitchen and bathroom designs they have evolved and diversified into an exceptionally creative company which identifies and understands the essentials of an effective and functional family home.
WHEN THE PROJECT DEMANDS MORE SPACE MIMMI EXPOUNDS HER MANTRA OF “EVERY SQUARE METRE COUNTS” AND ADDS “WITH INNOVATION AND QUALITY IN DESIGN YOU DON’T HAVE TO EXTEND TO ACHIEVE MORE SPACE”.
If a functional space problem is your problem MMM Interiors will have the solution. It’s what they have been doing for more than 25 years.
In the time MMM Interiors has been continually wowing Canberrans with innovative solutions to design and construction, they have developed an key instinct . That intuitive edge on which trends and design don’t date is just another reason why MMM Interiors stands out and above the competition.
MMM Interiors also has fresh ideas and solutions for the home office or family study area. Again the insistence on the application of quality and innovation in all aspects of the project delivers an outstanding design project.
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heart of the home. A three or four metre marble island bench and strategically placed pin lights are now pretty much standard in creating a new atmosphere in this living space.
The heart of modern Australian society is the Australian family. And it’s the needs and demands which have blown the kitchen/living room concept completely out of the water.
A family kitchen long ceased to be just a kitchen. The living room likewise. But if you haven’t been exploring and planning for a new family living area you may be well be behind the wave. Designers must now consider the equally large outdoor entertainment area which often adjoins and consequently complements the new kitchen. These two spaces together have created a mecca for families to dine, study,
relax and just live. Therefore the demands and requirement on this space are multi-facetted and require extremely talented designers and skilled tradespeople. MBA-ACT members are daring to create contemporary home designs
reaching far beyond and are acutely aware kitchen designers must allow for the “tailored” demands of the market.Functional and lifestyle are two concepts Glen Webster from OFM Kitchens grapples with on a daily basis. He describes the contemporary kitchen as the Heart of the Home, and knows only too well the demands placed on those in his industry to provide outcomes which are just that. Functional and reflecting a lifestyle.
FURNITURE
If you insist on quality in everything involved with your project and you are serious about the durability and style of the furniture which goes to make up your renovation or redecoration careful attention to the actual furniture you choose and utilise goes a long way towards an outstanding outcome.
THE HEART OF MODERN AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY IS THE AUSTRALIAN FAMILY. AND IT’S THE NEEDS AND DEMANDS WHICH HAVE BLOWN THE KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM CONCEPT COMPLETELY OUT OF THE WATER.
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VISIT SEARS MORTON FURNITURE FOR YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN SOLUTIONSTony Ayres at Seers Morton has been passionately involved in supplying Canberrans and guiding them into quality furniture for decades. And when it comes to the Norwegian success story Stressless, he is even more enthusiastic. Tony can tell you everything about a piece of Stressless furniture, right down to how to care for and maintain the fabric or leather on your chosen Stressless piece. He even knowns about stitching, such is his commitment to quality.
FAR TOO OFTEN REMODELLING BUDGETS ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED WAY BEFORE ANY CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO THE FURNITURE.
From single lounge chairs and modular combinations for the living areas to chairs for the home office, through to the specialised seating for a home cinema, Stressless has an exciting and stylish story to tell.
As Tony is eager to point out in regard to furniture, apart from our beds, we spend the majority of our time in and around our living area furniture. And as we are living much longer it therefore makes sense we are going to be “lounging” around a lot longer. An investment in quality long lasting Stressless furniture just became a very smart investment.
SEARS MORTON FURNITURE SHOWROOM & DESIGN SERVICE On the corner of Isa & Newcastle Streets, Fyshwick, ACT 2609
Saturday 9am - 4pmSunday 10pm - 4pmMonday to Friday 9am – 5.30pmOR BY APPOINTMENTPh: 02 6280 5587 or 02 6280 5709
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS AND
BUILDERS STAY WITH THE JOB FROM START
TO FINISH AND PROVIDE REGULAR
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OFM DirectOFM Direct has grown to become the largest kitchen manufacturer in the region.
OFM Directprovide solutions, adapt and accommodate specific customer requirements with highly positive outcomes at all levels.
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Tony Ayres from Sears Morton says often scant consideration is given to the furniture which will play a central role in most interior design projects. It’s contradictory but often a large financial investment in interior finishes, lighting, tiles, appliances etc. is entirely compromised by a last minute panic dash to the discount furniture barn to fill the empty spaces.
Again it’s here where an interior designer can not only solve a problem but also inject a unique and feature heightens the furniture aspect of the room.
Sears Morton offers Design Online which takes virtual designing to an entirely new level. You can be comfortably seated in the showroom surrounded by highly qualified staff eager to share their passion for the product. You can plot your own virtual living
room, home office or home theatre furniture plan on an iPad using the Stressless app, so designing your furniture layout could not be easier. You can see exactly how your choice of a Stressless product will enhance the entire interior make over.You won’t play a part in the manufacture of the majority of fittings and furnishings in your home, but careful thought and working with committed professionals, will give your
ideas a chance of showing off your tastes and talents beyond the passing parade of fads and fashions.
Again it’s going to be challenging to produce a clear and detailed design blueprint from which trades and craftspeople can work. But the aim of this feature is to provide a concrete advantage in achieving a distinctive and unique result.
IT’S CONTRADICTORY BUT OFTEN A LARGE FINANCIAL INVESTMENT IN INTERIOR FINISHES, LIGHTING, TILES, APPLIANCES ETC. IS ENTIRELY COMPROMISED BY A LAST MINUTE PANIC DASH TO THE DISCOUNT FURNITURE BARN TO FILL THE EMPTY SPACES.
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Showroom/Factory: 42 Endurance Ave, Queanbeyan NSW 2620P: (02) 6297 0060 | F: (02) 6297 7930 | www.ofmdirect.com Multi-Award Winning Company
Canberra’s leading supplier of high quality commercial and residential joinery
OFM DIRECTOFM Direct specialise in creating “Purpose Built” interior joinery for commercial and domestic applications that not only look great, but are cost effective and synonymous with a high level of quality workmanship.
Our success is based on a philosophy of creating industry leaders within our people. This allows us to provide solutions, adapt and accommodate specific customer requirements with highly positive outcomes at all levels.
“CREATING LEADERS IN OUR INDUSTRY”
OFM Direct has established excellent relationships with a variety of major builders, developers, architects and industry professionals. OFM’s years of expertise in manufacturing superior joinery is extensive, ranging from multistory residential apartment buildings, commercial offices, hotels and student accommodation, schools, hospitals, aged care facilities and also innovative custom joinery for the residential market.
An extremely well established company of over twenty years, OFM Direct has grown to become the largest kitchen manufacturer in the region.
Our operating plant and showroom in Queanbeyan has state of the art European machinery, software and a highly skilled workforce to provide you with the best quality product and service offered in the market. We strive to consistently achieve excellence, winning multiple state and national industry awards in both the Kitchen and Bathroom open categories.
OFM Direct would like to congratulate all the category winners and entrants alike.
Thank you to all of our clients and customers for your ongoing support, we look forward to developing more success for you in the future years.
OFM Direct Services and Capabilities:
• Tier 1 Tendering• Joinery Construction Development• Budget Analysis• Site Management and Installation• Multi-Residential Housing• Commercial joinery• Hotels & Accommodation• Hospitals and Aged Care • Residential• Custom Cabinetry • Office Furniture• Shop and show case fit-outs • Interior Design Partners
Contact us today to experience the difference!
OFM DIRECT42 Endurance Ave, Queanbeyan East NSW 2620(02) 6297 0060 Email: [email protected]
Showroom hours: Mon- Fri 8.30am – 4.00pm or call to make an appointment
This feature has harnessed the expertise of a diverse range of professionals who come together to eliminate the fear and anxiety from renovation and interior design projects. These MBA-ACT members are like the explorers. They are constantly looking over the horizon for something new and real.
Plenty in the business will offer you a “unique” approach and toss around “individual” like confetti but with MBA-ACT members and associates you are assured the end result will reflect your personality, your creativity, your flair. You can also be confident that by carefully collaborating with MBA-ACT professionals you are not only guaranteed total satisfaction, but offered the real possibility of a result surprisingly superior to the original concept.
REPUTATION IS EVERYTHING
Peace of mind during a renovation is essential not only for a clear headed approach the challenges which will inevitably materialise along the way, but to ensure an organized chain of communication between client and designer. Professional designers and builders stay with the job from start to finish and provide regular updates. No surprises, no shocks and absolutely no tears. By choosing a designer with a proven track record who is not only at the vanguard of the latest concepts but one who has that rare gift to work with clients at all points, you can be certain of a professional and creative completed venture.MBA-ACT members are rightly proud of their projects which stand, across the ACT and NSW as tangible testaments to their skill, artistry and commitment to excellence. A shining example of what is possible when creative people collaborate on achieving an original and highly functional design decorating concept.
OFM DirectOFM Direct have received numerous
awards for their work on some of Canberra's best homes.
OFM'S CRAFTSMANSHIP
LIVES IN THE APARTMENTS WHICH
MAKE BRADDON AND THE KINGSTON FORESHORE THE THRIVING NEW PRECINCT
THEY HAVE BECOME
TOP TIPS FOR THE KITCHEN
• When planning your layout, consider the location of all the plumbing and electricals.
• Consider the position of the sink. Under a window is best to enjoy the view.
• Avoid placing the fridge next to cooking appliances as this wastes energy.
• Allow an area each side of the cooktop so there’s room to rest your pots.
• Keep the cooktop 600mm from the sink.
SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN SEARCHING
FOR YOUR BUILDER
• Is the builder a current member of a recognised building industry association?
• How long has the builder been licensed in the ACT & operating with the same trading name?
• Can the builder provide names & contact details of past and or current clients as referees?
• Has the builder provided a fully detailed list of the inclusions for your new home?
• How long will your build take and can the builder substantiate the claimed build time?
• Is the builder using a contract designed by a building industry association?
TOP TIPSBEFORE SIGNING
A CONTRACT
AS A MINIMUM, A CONTRACT SHOULD INCLUDE:
• The contract price.
• Descriptions of the work site, and the scope of work to be done.
• A commencement date and the length of time to complete the works.
• A payment schedule.
• A procedure to deal with any variations in costs or the completion date.
• A defects liability period.
• Details of insurance required.
• How the contract may be ended by either the owner or the builder.
• Details of any special conditions/material to be supplied by the owner.
INTERIOR DESIGN FEATURE
RIVOLAND IS THE ACT AND REGION’S LARGEST TILE STOCKIST
BUILDERS, ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND RENOVATORS Visit our showroom - Rivoland’s experience, range and expertise will make it easy for you to choose the perfect tile.
Rivoland Showrooms100 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan Tel: 6297 451055 Darling Street, Mitchell Tel: 6241 1557
Trade Outlets24-26 Aurora Avenue, Queanbeyan Tel: 6297 993055 Darling Street, Mitchell Tel: 6255 0535
www.rivoland.com.au
2005 & 2009 Supplier of the Year
Experience. Range. Service
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Member of Australia’s Tile Power Group
TOP TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN BUILDING OR RENOVATING YOUR DREAM HOME.
RIVOLAND IS THE ACT AND REGION’S LARGEST TILE STOCKIST
BUILDERS, ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND RENOVATORS Visit our showroom - Rivoland’s experience, range and expertise will make it easy for you to choose the perfect tile.
Rivoland Showrooms100 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan Tel: 6297 451055 Darling Street, Mitchell Tel: 6241 1557
Trade Outlets24-26 Aurora Avenue, Queanbeyan Tel: 6297 993055 Darling Street, Mitchell Tel: 6255 0535
www.rivoland.com.au
2005 & 2009 Supplier of the Year
Experience. Range. Service
“...amazi
ng show
rooms,
a
must s
ee!”
Member of Australia’s Tile Power Group
2015 FINALISTSH O U S E O F T H E Y E A R
CUSTOM BUILT HOMES MORE THAN 350M2
BETTER BUILDING SERVICES SUGAR DESIGNS DNA ARCHITECTSSUBURB: GRIFFITH
CUSTOM BUILT HOMES 250M2 - 350M2
SELECT STRUCTURELOCATION: MICHELAGO
PROJECT HOMES MORE THAN $300,000
MAYFAIR HOMESSUBURB: WRIGHT
CUSTOM BUILT HOMES 150M2 - 250M2
BETTER BUILDING SERVICES SUGAR DESIGNS DNA ARCHITECTSSUBURB: AINSLIE
At Ruff Rock we specialise in polished concrete. Our clients are guaranteed a team of highly skilled technicians who are dedicated to delivering a product of the highest standard each and every time.
Contacts Phone Gavin Reid 0409 674 496Email [email protected] www.ruffrock.comFacebook facebook.com/ruffrockpolishedconcrete
Polished Concrete SpecialistsAt Ruff Rock we specialise in polished concrete flooring and concreting services.
www.ruffrock.com
Services
At Ruff Rock we specialise in polished concrete. Our clients are guaranteed a team of highly skilled technicians who are dedicated to delivering a product of the highest standard each and every time.
Contacts Phone Gavin Reid 0409 674 496Email [email protected] www.ruffrock.comFacebook facebook.com/ruffrockpolishedconcrete
Polished Concrete SpecialistsAt Ruff Rock we specialise in polished concrete flooring and concreting services.
www.ruffrock.com
Services
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SUBURB GRIFFITH
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
FINALIST SELECT STRUCTURE
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CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
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SUBURB LYONS
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
FINALISTS NIKIAS DIAMOND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS / DNA ARCHITECTS
SUBURB NARRABUNDAH
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
FINALIST PREFERRED BUILDERS
SUBURB YARRALUMLA
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
FINALISTS ACUMEN CARPENTRY AND BUILDING SERVICES / ADAM HOBILL DESIGN
SUBURB YARRALUMLA
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
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FINALIST GREEN ALLIANCE HOMES
SUBURB COOMBS
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SUBURB CURTIN
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
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SUBURB JERRABOMBERRA
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
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SUBURB COOMBS
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
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SUBURB CRACE
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SUBURB GRIFFITH
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
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SUBURB NORTH WESTON
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
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SUBURB NORTH WESTON
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
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SUBURB GRIFFITH
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 250M2 -350M2
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SUBURB CURTIN
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 150M2 -250M2
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SUBURB WESTON
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 150M2 -250M2
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SUBURB CRACE
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 150M2 -250M2
FINALIST ACHIEVE HOMES
SUBURB GOOGONG
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 150M2 -250M2
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SUBURB CRACE
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 150M2 -250M2
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CUSTOM BUILT HOME 150M2 -250M2
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CUSTOM BUILT HOME 150M2 -250M2
FINALIST ACHIEVE HOMES
SUBURB GOOGONG
FINALISTSA W A R D
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CUSTOM BUILT HOME 150M2 -250M2
FINALISTS BETTER BUILDING SERVICES / SUGAR DESIGNS / DNA ARCHITECTS
SUBURB AINSLIE
CUSTOM BUILT HOME 150M2 -250M2
FINALISTS EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTIONS / DNA ARCHITECTS
SUBURB WESTON
CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN 150M2
FINALIST GUY GLEESON BUILDING
SUBURB WALLAROO
CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN 150M2
FINALIST TP DYNAMICS
SUBURB AMAROO
CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN 150M2
FINALIST BRILLYANT BUILDING
SUBURB WRIGHT
CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN 150M2
FINALIST TP DYNAMICS
SUBURB AMAROO
CUSTOM BUILT HOME LESS THAN 150M2
FINALIST ACHIEVE HOMES
SUBURB GOOGONG
CHIEF MINISTER'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FINALIST GEOCON CONSTRUCTORS
PROJECT OBSERVATORY LIVING
CHIEF MINISTER'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FINALISTS ART HOMES / DNA ARCHITECTS
PROJECT FRANKLIN TOWNHOUSE
CHIEF MINISTER'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FINALIST VILLAGE BUILDING CO
PROJECT CREEKSIDE AT JACKA
CHIEF MINISTER'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FINALIST RAM CONSTRUCTIONS
PROJECT PONDSIDE AT HARRISON
APARTMENTS AND UNITS FOUR STOREYS AND ABOVE
FINALISTS CREATIVE BUILDING SERVICES / NDH PROPERTY SERVICES / STEWART ARCHITECTURE
PROJECT LINQ APARTMENTS BELCONNEN
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PROJECT FURLONG APARTMENTS
APARTMENTS AND UNITS FOUR STOREYS AND ABOVE
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APARTMENTS AND UNITS FOUR STOREYS AND ABOVE
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PROJECT AAMIRA APARTMENTS
APARTMENTS AND UNITS FOUR STOREYS AND ABOVE
FINALIST HINDMARSH CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA
PROJECT SORELL APARTMENTS
APARTMENTS AND UNITS UP TO THREE STOREYS
FINALISTS MONARCH BUILDING SOLUTIONS / MARCUS GRAHAM ARCHITECT
PROJECT LOWANNA APARTMENTS
APARTMENTS AND UNITS UP TO THREE STOREYS
FINALIST RAM CONSTRUCTIONS
PROJECT PONDSIDE AT HARRISON
DISPLAY HOMES MORE THAN 225M2
FINALIST MCDONALD JONES HOMES
SUBURB GOOGONG
DISPLAY HOMES LESS THAN 225M2
FINALIST RENAISSANCE HOMES
SUBURB COOMBS
DISPLAY HOMES LESS THAN 225M2
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SUBURB WRIGHT
DISPLAY HOMES LESS THAN 225M2
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SUBURB GOOGONG
DISPLAY HOMES LESS THAN 225M2
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SUBURB GOOGONG
DISPLAY HOMES LESS THAN 225M2
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SUBURB COOMBS
PROJECT HOMES MORE THAN $300,000
FINALIST BLACKETT PROPERTY GROUP
SUBURB WRIGHT
PROJECT HOMES LESS THAN $300,000
FINALIST RENAISSANCE HOMES
SUBURB CASEY
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FINALIST BLACKETT PROPERTY GROUP
SUBURB GOOGONG
PROJECT HOMES LESS THAN $300,000
FINALIST ACHIEVE HOMES
SUBURB GOOGONG
MEDIUM DENSITY VILLAS
FINALISTS TAYLOR & KNOWLES BESPOKE BUILDING / SUGAR DESIGNS
SUBURB DEAKIN
MEDIUM DENSITY VILLAS
FINALIST TP DYNAMICS
SUBURB WESTON
MEDIUM DENSITY VILLAS
FINALISTS ART HOMES / DNA ARCHITECTS
SUBURB FRANKLIN
MEDIUM DENSITY VILLAS
FINALISTS BELLEVUE BUILDING PROJECTS / DNA ARCHITECTS
SUBURB ARANDA
MEDIUM DENSITY VILLAS
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PROJECT HOMES MORE THAN $300,000
FINALIST ACHIEVE HOMES
SUBURB GOOGONG
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MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSE
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SUBURB CRACE
MEDIUM DENSITY VILLAS
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SUBURB HARRISON
MEDIUM DENSITY DUAL OCCUPANCY HABITABLE SUITES
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SUBURB WALLAROO
MEDIUM DENSITY DUAL OCCUPANCY HABITABLE SUITES
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SUBURB O'CONNOR
MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSE
FINALIST THE VILLAGE BUILDING CO
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MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSE
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SUBURB FORDE
MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSE
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REMODELLING MORE THAN $450,000
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SUBURB YARRALUMLA
REMODELLING MORE THAN $450,000
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SUBURB LYNEHAM
REMODELLING $250,000 - $450,000
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REMODELLING $250,000 - $450,000
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REMODELLING $250,000 - $450,000
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SUBURB FORREST
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PROJECT 63/67 MACGREGOR ST DEAKIN
KITCHEN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MORE THAN $30,000
FINALIST OFM DIRECT / SONJA MCAULIFFE
SUBURB COOMBS
KITCHEN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MORE THAN $30,000
FINALISTS SIMPLICITY KITCHENS / WAYNE GOODWIN BUILDING SERVICES / SONJA MCAULIFFE
SUBURB CURTIN
KITCHEN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MORE THAN $30,000
FINALIST BORDEAUX KITCHENS / CONCEPT INTERIOR DESIGN
SUBURB FISHER
REMODELLING $150,000 - $250,000
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SUBURB OXLEY
REMODELLING $150,000 - $250,000
FINALISTS EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTIONS / DNA ARCHITECTS
SUBURB NARRABUNDAH
REMODELLING $150,000 - $250,000
FINALIST BUILD PROFESSIONAL
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REMODELLING $150,000 - $250,000
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SUBURB FADDEN
REMODELLING LESS THAN $150,000
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BATHROOM DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
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SUBURB FORREST
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SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
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SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
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SUBURB JERRABOMBERRA
WORK HEALTH & SAFETY
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