<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>335095</docID> <postdate>2024-12-11 13:59:58</postdate> <headline>Award-winning builders take a bow for know-how</headline> <body><p><img class=" wp-image-335104" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HIA-home-of-the-year-2024-Classic-Constructions.jpg" alt="" width="901" height="600" /></p> <caption>Winner of the HIA 2024 ACT Southern NSW Home of the Year – Classic Constructions.</caption> <p><span class="kicker-line" style="font-weight: 400;">CityNews speaks to some of the Housing Industry Association's 2024 award winners on how they built their prize homes.</span></p> <p class="p1"><b>Each year the Housing Industry Association (HIA) awards bring together the top builders and designers in new-home construction.</b></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">The Housing Industry Association ACT & Southern NSW has recently announced this year’s winning homes, kitchens and bathrooms.</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">The HIA Awards identify, highlight and reward excellence throughout the housing industry, representing some of the finest tradespeople and their businesses across the country.</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">The awards are split into regions throughout Australia. Participants enter at their relevant regional level, selecting their preferred category, and are judged by a highly experienced team of building experts. Regional winners go on to compete in the national awards.</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">HIA has been representing the Australian residential building industry for more than 74 years.</span></p> <p><img class=" wp-image-335099" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sunny-Homes_DisplayHome_75RobynBoydStTAYLOR.jpeg" alt="" width="740" height="493" /></p> <caption>Sunny Homes multi-award winning home in the 2024 HIA awards.</caption> <h3 class="p1"><span class="s1" style="color: #800000;"><b>Two awards are just the ‘fruit at the end’</b></span></h3> <p class="p1">Taking home two HIA awards, builder Sunny Malhotra says winning was just the “fruit at the endâ€.</p> <p class="p2">“We are always trying to do the right thing by our clients and the community,†he says. “Winning won’t change our ethics.â€</p> <p class="p2">Winning the Display Home up to $500,000 Award and Custom Build Home $400,000-$600,000 Award, Sunny says they are already looking forward to what next year will bring.</p> <p class="p2">“Our commitment is to be transparent and reliable for our clients,†he says.</p> <p class="p2">“We are proud to be servicing the Canberra community.</p> <p class="p2">“As locals ourselves, it brings us great pride to keep doing the right thing for the company, community and beyond.â€</p> <p class="p2">Utilising in-house professional consultants, Sunny says the family business has been operating since 2012 and has successfully completed more than 250 houses.</p> <p class="p2">“We aren’t a cookie-cutter business,†he says.</p> <p class="p2">“We customise the whole process from A-to-Z for our clients.â€</p> <p class="p2">The winning display home featured high ceilings, skylights, a firepit outside and an indoor fireplace.</p> <p class="p2">“We have created a multi-generational house,†he says.</p> <p class="p2">Sunny works alongside his wife Sara to create beautiful homes for their clients.</p> <p class="p2">“We’re a great team,†he says. “We work on everything together.â€</p> <p class="p1"><i>Sunny Homes. Call 0493 030306, visit <a href="http://sunnyhomes.com.au">sunnyhomes.com.au</a> or email <a href="mailto:sales@sunnyhomes.com.au">sales@sunnyhomes.com.au</a></i></p> <p><img class=" wp-image-335101" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/status-living_105.jpg" alt="" width="740" height="493" /></p> <caption>Inside the Status Living residence that won their 2024 HIA awards.</caption> <h3 class="p1"><span class="s1" style="color: #800000;"><b>Two awards and it’s all down to personalised service</b></span></h3> <p class="p1">Status Living has won two categories in the 2024 Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards for Renovation/Addition Project of the Year and the Renovation/Addition Project $700,000 to $1million.</p> <p class="p2">Director Brent Redmayne says their awards can be credited to the company’s ability to deliver a personalised service.</p> <p class="p2">“We were able to breathe new life and light into the home,†he says.</p> <p class="p2">“We transformed the dated structure by expanding the living space into a more functional and practical area, suitable for our client’s lifestyle.â€</p> <p class="p2">According to the award citation: “The project involved a comprehensive transformation of a dated property into a modern and functional home, highlighting contemporary materials and construction techniques.â€</p> <p class="p2">Brent says: “By incorporating distinctive roof angles and carefully positioned windows, we successfully integrated modern design elements while preserving the building’s original character.</p> <p class="p2">“The interior design features bold choices, and we particularly enjoy working with clients who embrace their unique style when personalising their space.â€</p> <p class="p2">The citation’s winning details also noted the “meticulous attention to detail throughout the renovation showcasing the dedication and skill of the team.</p> <p class="p2">“Particular attention was paid to a large steel extension attached to the existing residence, which expanded the living area and improved functionality which resulted in a versatile home for families, as well as the angled ceiling, which flooded the space with natural light, further enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the home.â€</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><i>Status Living. Call 0434 151928 or visit <a href="http://statusliving.com.au">statusliving.com.au</a></i></span></p> <p> </p> <h3 class="p1"><span class="s1" style="color: #800000;"><b>‘Humbled’ Hector wins spec home award</b></span></h3> <p><img class=" wp-image-335102" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rydgeport-Constructions-Hector-with-wife-Rebecca.JPG.jpg" alt="" width="440" height="660" /></p> <caption>Rydgeport Constructions owner Hector Aguirre Ruiz with his wife Rebecca.</caption> <p class="p1">Rydgeport Constructions has won the Spec Home of the Year Award and was a finalist in the Country Home of the Year and Kitchen of the Year Awards.</p> <p class="p2">Owner Hector Aguirre Ruiz says he couldn’t have been more surprised or humbled by the award.</p> <p class="p2">“We put ourselves in three categories, but never would have guessed we’d win,†he says.</p> <p class="p2">“We were so excited but very surprised.â€</p> <p class="p2">Featuring big windows, a spacious kitchen and other “barn style†features, Hector says they were inspired to create a home that was perfect for a family.</p> <p class="p2">“It’s designed to be big and welcoming,†he says.</p> <p class="p2">Specialising in new homes, extensions and renovations, Rydgeport Constructions has been in operating for seven years, with Hector bringing a wealth of experience to the company.</p> <p class="p2">He says he’s proud to work alongside his wife, Rebecca, who has been instrumental in the work he does with Rydgeport Constructions.</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">“Our ethics are to make sure that we are always doing and making the best product that we can provide,†says Hector.</span></p> <p class="p2">“I enjoy what I do and we make sure that our clients are happy.â€</p> <p class="p2">The winning house took a total of 10 months, of which Hector says careful planning and implementation meant there were no delays.</p> <p class="p2">Hector is now setting his sights on a house around the block to create a simpler style of barn house for another family to enjoy.</p> <p class="p1"><i>Rydgeport Constructions. Call 0417 027 455 or visit <a href="http://rydgeportconstructions.com.au">rydgeportconstructions.com.au</a></i></p> </body>