Individual Winners: Celebrating these diverse award-winning members

McLachlan Homes scoop pool

Achieving an outstanding result for the 2021 Brisbane awards program was McLachlan Homes, winning five awards in total, including the much-coveted House of the Year title which was won by Northbry Lodge.

A clear standout amongst the field, Northbry Lodge also won Individual home over $2 million and Best Residential Swimming Pool. This modern, plantation-style residence boasts state-of-the-art smart home systems and focuses on maximising the Queensland lifestyle. The client brief was centred on offering that great sense of escape from the stresses of life and this has well-and-truly been achieved through the home’s functional layout and clever design. Standout elements include expansive 4.5 metre ceilings, a grand entry foyer and the remarkable stone features which flow from the entry into the living room. These features offer an unmatched ambience when paired with the stained timber battens, artistically placed behind the wall-mounted television to ceiling height. A focal point of every home, the kitchen in Northbry Lodge is nothing short of spectacular. Expansive and incredibly functional, the kitchen boasts a show stopping five-metre-long island bench, with elegant pendant lighting centrally located above. Encompassing five bedrooms, this home packs a punch in the design and wowfactor stakes and leaves no question as to why it was crowned the 2021 Brisbane House of the Year. The second project which won for the McLachlan team was a home called The Eden, taking out the top spot in the Display Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 category. Located on the Redcliffe Peninsula, The Eden maximises the indoor-outdoor lifestyle and has proven a popular choice with customers thanks to luxury inclusions such as a walk-in shower, stylish master bedroom and clever use of windows and glass to fill spaces with natural light. A stylish take on the standard three-bedroom design, the home’s façade boasts a crisp colour palette which demands attention from the street and offers a sophisticated first impression. A great sense of grandeur has been achieved in the living spaces of the home, with raked ceilings adding to the overall sense of space and openness. Built with the family in mind, the addition of a rumpus sets this home apart from others in its field, allowing for the functionalities of everyday living, without compromising on space and style. The final award win went to The Brook Project, which claimed top spot in the Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million category. Being entrusted to build a family’s dream home is no small undertaking, so when McLachlan Homes were approached to do just that for the owners of The Brook Project, the team knew they had to deliver. The final result is nothing short of aweinspiring, with intricate details taking centre stage. Impeccable attention has been employed in every element of this home, with this stunning residence displaying the best features of expansive, family-friendly living. The stunning Hamptons-inspired custom design and build is memorable and classic, and will serve the family well into the future as their ideal “forever home”. All five awards speak to the versatility and unfaltering, client-centric approach of the McLachlan Homes team and illustrate their incredible standing in the competitive construction industry. Offering flexibility in design and completing builds for difficult blocks, small blocks, acreage blocks, through to complete knock down and rebuild projects, they are a company who truly epitomise adaptability. McLachlan Homes have made a name for themselves in the industry and through their continued success, have formed an enviable reputation for not only meeting clients’ expectations, but far exceeding them.

Hutchinson’s capabilities earn awards across the state

Hutchinson Builders has once again stamped their mark on the Master Builders Awards, scooping the pool to take home an incredible 14 winning titles across the regional programs.

Clear recognition of the immense capabilities of the Hutchies team Queensland-wide, such an achievement is testament to the continued growth of this dynamic and diverse construction company. In Brisbane Hutchies was successful in the Refurbishment / Renovation up to $750,000 category thanks to the stunning fit out construction of Nettletontribe’s new Brisbane studio. A stunning piece of architecture encapsulating a perfect blend of a rustic industrial feel with a chic modern studio, it was no surprise this project impressed the judges. Pacific Palm Beach apartments and Vue Terraces Stage 1-4 were standouts for the team at the Gold Coast awards, winning the Residential Building (high-rise over 3 storeys) up to $20 million and the Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 Dwellings categories respectively. Boasting a long history of success in the Downs & Western region, 2021 saw the team win in the Health Facilities up to $20 million, Community Service Facilities and Residential Building (high-rise over 3 Storeys) up to $20 million categories. Such monumental additions to the health, community and residential sectors in the Downs & Western Region, Hutchies’ success at the awards is simply an added benefit to their true overriding mission of positively adding to the fabric of each and every community in which they operate. Hutchies’ strongest regional performance was in Central Queensland, with all four awards displaying the immense versatility of the company. Winning the award for Community Service Facilities, The Riverside Park Amenities involved the construction of access ramps and pathways providing access to the existing multi-level playground and the building of brand new PWD unisex amenities. Their work at Rockhampton Zoo won in the Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million category. The Scope of Works for this project included the removal of the existing perimeter fence in four stages, progressively working around the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens boundary, installing new gates and hardware en route. A particularly engaging project for the team, Hutchinson Builders is proud to have contributed significantly to the Perentie and Meerkat exhibits which have subsequently proved to be huge hits with the public visitors, especially children. The Mount Morgan Suspension Bridge Remedial Works also won an award for Hutchies in Central Queensland. On the residential front, their stunning work on ‘Glencoe Residence’ took out the Home Renovation / Remodelling Project from $275,000 up to $575,000 title. In the Mackay and Whitsundays the success for the team continued. A key legacy project for the Whitsunday region, The Proserpine Administration Building which took out the winning title in the Commercial Building from $5 million to $50 million category, houses up to 120 Council staff and is designed to be the main centre for disaster coordination. A vital asset to the community during severe weather events, The Proserpine Administration Building creates a striking addition to the main street and is a benchmark project which balances innovative construction with first-class finishes. The final region in which Hutchies achieved success was North Queensland, with two absolutely stand-out, winning projects. Winning the in Education Facilities over $10 million category was St Patrick’s College East Precinct. A sleek and modern addition to the school, the seamless delivery of a difficult project was an element not lost on the judges, with the final, flawless result speaking for itself. The second North Queensland award win came in the form of a monumental addition to the city of Townsville and the fabric of the North Queensland community as a whole; the North Queensland Cowboys Hutchinson Builders Centre of Excellence which houses the club’s community and training facilities. Winning two awards, Sporting Facility for the region and the much-coveted Project of the Year, this project boasted one-of-a-kind construction elements and an impeccable level of workmanship. A true testament to the forwardthinking nature of the Hutchies team, this building is filled to the brim with innovation and is well-and-truly deserving of the North Queensland Project of the Year title. A clear illustration of the immense capabilities of this dynamic construction company, Hutchies’ outstanding results in Queensland prove they are still well-and-truly at the top of their game thanks to a companywide commitment to working tirelessly to deliver sophisticated projects across a comprehensive portfolio.