President’s Award: Gordon Burke Constructions’ Scandinavian-inspired home

High-end apartment living takes a new shape

Winning the Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million category in this year’s Brisbane awards program was 5Point Projects with Obsidian Apartments in Teneriffe.

This striking building features 13 three- and four-bedroom apartments and caught the eye of Managing Director Damian Dove instantly. “When I first saw the initial design for Obsidian, I thought this was the perfect example of a bespoke up-market building whilst being very technically challenging to construct,” he said. “This emulated what 5Point stands for; we are different, we are innovative, we embrace challenge, and we want to leave a positive impact on our industry.” As is always the case with a striking, one-of-akind building, the process is far from straightforward however, this is an area in which the 5Poiont team excels and Obsidian perfectly illustrates this. “When you have a building that is not the traditional ‘square box’ shape the challenges are numerous, as there is no typical floor layout, no typical structural connections, no typical façade details you can call upon,” Damian said. “We had to work from first principles and break down the elements to ensure that we could support each floor and span the full width of the building. “We were also concerned about water proofing to the façade where it adjoined the neighbouring building, so we decided the best outcome to ensure engineering integrity and keep the curvature inside and out was to utilise pre-cast concrete panels and design a curved truss to enclose the roof.” And while the cylindrical shape of the building presented many challenges, it is well-and-truly the hero element. This is further enhanced by the ‘Submarine’ themed external façade. The reflection of the curvature to the perimeter walls and exposed truss creating the open high-level ceilings sets this building apart from all others in its class. For Damian, a building such as this was a first and one he feels will redefine the apartmentliving space in Brisbane. “I have never seen, let alone built another building with a similar design, particularly not for a fully optioned luxury residential apartment development,” he said. “It is the perfect statement of a bespoke building in a trending suburb within Brisbane’s inner CBD.” For Damian and his team, winning this award has further reiterated the exceptional nature of the project. “It was a really big deal for us win this award as the project isn’t one of the larger ones that some of our industry peers tend to do, but it’s the uniqueness of the building which makes it so special,” Damian said. “We were up against such long standing competitors in long standing companies, and to get the award at a regional level in Brisbane which is incredibly competitive was such great industry recognition for us all. “The building certainly gets us a lot of attention which is great, it’s quite a topic. “It comes up when talking with new clients and contractors, they often say ‘you were the one who did that submarine project’.” When speaking with Damian the immense pride he has in the project and his team who helped deliver it is evident, stating that such an award is a win for all who were involved. “The team, the subbies, the contractors, we all hoped it was going to turn out the way it did and when the concept perfectly came together and we delivered it, we all felt we were winners really.” And while Obsidian is a unique, signature project for the team, it is at home amongst other standout buildings constructed by 5Point Projects. The company aims to deliver boutique-style customer focus that results in tailored delivery solutions. “We want our clients to feel engaged and valued throughout the whole life of the project delivery process, not just being courted until contract signing then left hoping they have a robust building contract to fall back on. “Our company vision invokes a collaborative culture, one that values relationships and importantly leads by example by doing what you say you will do.” After being a part of the construction landscape for 30 years, Damian said his favourite part of the industry is people working in teams to accomplish a common goal. “In our case it is a building that stands tall and proud and will do so as legacy of that achievement for years to come.” Having delivered and secured contracts in excess of $250 million in the last five years, the future is focused on looking ahead and ensuring clients continue to benefit from their collaborative tailored services and that they continue to deliver high quality projects. And for Damian, this extends into every area of the business. “This means rather than looking at growth targets, I am focussed on improving our services offering and being more strategic with the projects we deliver. “I believe our business is at a great size where I can have the personal impact and interaction with our clients and supply chain, whilst importantly giving support and opportunity to our own employees to become the best version of themselves, which was my original vision when founding 5Point.”

Winner - Downs & Western Housing & Construction Awards 2021

2021 President’s Award - ‘Lagom’ Display Home $250,000 to $350,000 - ‘Sepia’ Individual Home $250,000 to $350,000 - ‘Lagom’ Individual Home $1,250,000 to $2,000,000 - ‘Gallet’ Best Residential Swimming Pool - ‘Gallet’

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Display Home | 99 Cronin Road, Highfi elds QLD 4352 Friday - Tuesday 10am to 4pm Offi ce | 32 Sowden Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm Family-owned Toowoomba builder Gordon Bourke Constructions is clearly at the forefront of the local building industry. Establishing a reputation as a highly respected, multi-award-winning local builder with a track record for building quality homes as recognised at the 2021 Master Builders Downs and Western Region, Housing and Construction Awards winning fi ve prestigious awards in July.

With 22 years at the helm, directors Tom Kain and Ian Robotham have been striving to exceed clients expectations by creating homes of outstanding quality and value whilst adapting to various styles over the years.

Gordon Bourke Constructions includes an in-house design service to compliment our team of exceptional tradespeople, who are committed to providing a premium level of professional service in all aspects of the building process. Our team is delighted and proud of their achievements especially over the past year and are driven towards continuous innovation and exceeding expectations of the housing and construction industry throughout Toowoomba and into the future. Winning numerous Master Builders’ Awards in previous years, Gordon Bourke Constructions have again demonstrated their commitment to quality and service with these stunning award-winning homes in 2021.

Gordon Bourke Constructions would like to thank all of their clients for trusting us with their beautiful homes, big or small every house is treasured by our team.

A quality reputation for all levels

Gordon Bourke Constructions has built a reputation as a highly respected, multi-award-winning builder with a record for building quality homes.

The team at Gordon Burke Constructions have built well over 3500 homes in the region, and this year they won a number of categories in the Master Builders Downs & Western Awards, including the much-coveted President’s Award. From affordable display home options that suit the modern-day lifestyle to customised and luxurious forever homes, the team deliver quality and liveability at every price point. ‘Sepia’ in Middle Ridge is the team’s latest display home and won the Display Home $250,000 up to $350,000 category at the regional awards. Designed with striking street appeal, the front façade includes a mix of cladding materials and eye-catching picture windows. The home has a deliberate narrow design to suit the nature of a corner lot while creating seamless integration between the living spaces and the outdoors. An entertainer’s delight with a feature pergola framing a built-in outdoor barbeque off the alfresco with integrated bench seating surrounded by luscious landscaping in the backyard. Like ‘Sepia’, ‘Lagom’, a winner in the Individual Home $250,000 up to $350,000 as well as the coveted President’s Award, proves style and function doesn’t have to be compromised on a budget. The local builder has created a stunning Scandinavianinspired home with the façade taking full advantage of the two-street frontages. Located in Middle Ridge, the home is designed with eye catching street appeal, the modern front façade includes French pattern travertine tiling and large glass windows within the multiple feature gables. The layout of the home maximises the northeasterly aspect, with the main open plan living area and garden space conveniently located on the corner of the block. The stunning ‘Gallet’ in Preston offers a custom design and won Individual Home $1.25 million up to $2 million and Best Residential Swimming Pool categories for the Downs & Western region. Showcasing the meticulous design and craftmanship for which Gordon Bourke Constructions is renowned, this home is built on the range escarpment overlooking the Lockyer Valley. From the get-go, this site presented engineering and construction challenges for the building with bushfire, slope stability and site classification all needing to be carefully considered. An entertainer’s paradise extending seamlessly from the alfresco and outdoor kitchen arriving at a modern style pool house including a bar, lounge and guest suite that overlooks the resort-style pool with a grotto inspired water feature and sunken fire pit that captures the views effortlessly. This masterpiece reflects the owner’s requirements for a modern design encapsulating the magnificent views from all aspects. The Gordon Bourke Constructions team offers you the benefits of extensive experience, outstanding professionalism and commitment to excellence when designing and building your home. They take pride in every one of their homes and are confident you’ll notice the difference.