Two South Australian builders have received top honours at one of the housing industry’s biggest events.
An eclectically renovated kitchen and modern barn-style display home on the Fleurieu Peninsula, were named Australia’s best at the 2023 Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) Awards, in a showcase of the country’s top-tier talent.
Winning projects were selected from state-based finalists, with South Australia performing strongly in 23 separate categories.
The overall winners were announced at an awards ceremony on Hamilton Island, led by national residential building body Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Fleurieu Peninsula-based South Coast Constructions won HIA Australian Display Home for ‘The Ashton’ – an expansive Scandinavian barn-style home, displayed at Chiton, with character-laden features including stone walls, travertine tiles and an entertainment deck made of reclaimed timber from old jetties.
Adelaide builder Craig Linke Bespoke Building won HIA Australian Kitchen of the Year for their building innovation – converting two small kitchens for adjoining residences into one large bespoke kitchen, following intricate works to the historic home with its state-listed heritage facade and 1800s bluestone walls.
HIA’s South Australian Executive Director, Stephen Knight, said this state’s builders had “punched above their weight on the national stage.
“For South Australian builders to win at the national awards is a big ask, given the much bigger budgets builders have in other state’s,” he said.
“To pick these two up is a fantastic recognition that we are up there with the best in the nation.”
Nick Champion, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, said South Australia was one of the world’s most liveable cities, driven by innovative design, exceptional work and locally acquired skills.
“I congratulate those named the nation’s best, as we continue to build on delivering a better housing future for all South Australians.”
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