28 July 2023
Local builders took top honours at this year's glittering Master Builders Downs & Western 2023 Housing & Construction Awards.
More than 35 builders, projects, and individuals from Kingaroy to Toowoomba were recognised at the glamorous event, held at Rumours International Convention Centre on Friday, 28 July.
From beautifully renovated buildings and stylish retail spaces to sprawling mansions and modern apartments, the talent of this year’s Awards is once again inspirational.
Mark Winter Constructions collected awards for two of their projects. The team won the coveted BMS House of the Year Award for the Glencoe Lodge in Middle Ridge, which also received the Individual Home from $2 million up to $3 million Award highlighting the attention to detail and overall craftsmanship.
The American alpine-inspired home has an impressive array of features including eight-metre-wide openings to the lounge and dining areas creating a seamless indoor and outdoor entertaining experience.
Mark Winter Constructions also took home trophies for Best Residential Kitchen and Best Residential Swimming Pool for Mitoshi House in Prince Henry Heights.
Broad Construction won the highly sought-after RAMS Home Loans Project of the Year title for the Kingaroy Hospital Redevelopment, which additionally earned them the Health Facilities over $20 million Award.
The Kingaroy Hospital project required a new building, refurbishing the inpatient building into a new outpatient and administration building and a new main entrance. The Broad Construction team completed all the work while the hospital was operational.
Urbane Build was onto a winner when they transformed a single-storey cottage into an awe-inspiring two-storey masterpiece with Dunmore, taking out the BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award. The home also won the Home Renovation Project over $1 million category.
Combining its impressive orientation, streetscape appeal, innovative use of materials, functionality and attention to detail, Dunmore has become one of the landmark homes in Toowoomba.
Matthew Willocks from Weston Kitchens and Bathrooms was awarded the Apprentice of the Year title, with Sophie Knauth from Nicholas Andrew Constructions taking home the Women in Building Award.
Josh Goodall from JSG Constructions was named the Rising Star of 2023.
Master Builders’ Downs & Western Regional Manager, Linda Rosengreen, congratulated all the winners across the 36 categories.
“From educational amenities and health facilities to magnificent renovations, sprawling home builds, and luxury cabins this year’s entries were spectacular,” she said.
“It’s a true testament to the quality of building that happens in and around the Downs & Western region.
“No matter whether our 2023 entrants have taken an Award home or not, they're in esteemed company and a valued part of why Master Builders are so widely trusted and respected,” she said.
Major winners
Cottage transformed into two-storey masterpiece
Winner of the 2023 Downs & Western BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award – Dunmore by Urbane Build
Dunmore showcases a wonderful transformation of a single-storey cottage, into a modern two-storey family home. To renovate and raise the original cottage, the Urbane Build team lifted the 100-year-old home and built underneath utilising copious amounts of steel during its construction.
The project has been expertly executed from start to finish, with no detail left overlooked. Using natural timbers, white finishes, custom welded balustrades, engineered timber floors, soft shear curtains, and electric blinds has resulted in a beautiful and fully functional home for the new age family.
Being in a heritage precinct was not without its challenges as the builder created a seamless transition from the cottage-like façade through to a modernised extension - the result, a stunning home that is sympathetic to the original cottage.
Judges’ comments
“This is a full turnkey home including pool and tennis court.”
“Dunmore has great street appeal.”
“The final results blended in with the heritage character area.”
Medical facility refurb gets positive results
Winner of the 2023 Downs & Western RAMS Home Loans Project of the Year – Kingaroy Hospital Redevelopment by Broad Construction
This redevelopment of the Kingaroy Hospital was a major undertaking, constructing a new hospital and renovating the existing building, all while the hospital was operational.
The project required significant demolition works including knocking down the main hospital building and the existing renal demountable. Broad Construction completed substantial external works including earthworks, landscaping, and a new 48-car parking bay.
The result is a new hospital with a new 66-bed capacity Clinical Services Building that will service South Burnett for generations to come.
Judges’ comments
“An impressive project delivered in a regional area, to a high quality.”
“The finished project is a testament to the team that built it. A very good project.”
Spectacular lodge ticks all the boxes
Winner of the 2023 Downs & Western BMS House of the Year – Glencoe Lodge by Mark Winter Constructions
This American alpine-inspired home boasts an impressive array of features including eight-metre-wide openings to the lounge and dining areas creating a seamless indoor and outdoor entertaining experience.
The stone and timber cladding invoke a cosy log cabin feeling and along with the two fireplaces, makes this large home feel warm and inviting. The hidden wine cellar is the ultimate surprise. This stunning home is solid and sturdy with a luxurious finish.
Glencoe Lodge also has a tennis court with a tennis pavilion, a fire pit, and an orchard/veggie patch. The heated pool and spa overlook this area from its elevated position.
This Mark Winter Constructions home is a true masterpiece of design and construction, showcasing the very best in modern living.
Judges’ comments
“Mark Winter Constructions has shown exceptional workmanship with this project.”
“Great design and functionality inviting the outside in.”
“This home is perfect for entertaining with a highlight being the hidden wine cellar.”
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