The Copper Arbour.
A showstopper Hinterland home with a soaring copper roof has been crowned Gold Coast house of the year.
The 2025 Gold Coast Housing & Construction Awards celebrated the year’s most outstanding projects and people in the construction industry.
Blenkins Build was honoured with the coveted house of the year award and best individual home over $10m for their Currumbin Valley masterpiece, The Copper Arbour.
The Copper Arbour.
The Copper Arbour.
The Copper Arbour.
Boasting a hand-rolled copper roof that echoes its name, the judging panel hailed the execution of the jaw-dropping estate as ‘flawless.’
The estate is equipped for multi-generational living, health and fitness, with dedicated zones for living, partying and entertaining around a jaw-dropping swimming pool.
The Copper Arbour.
The Copper Arbour.
The Copper Arbour.
“This year’s entrants showcase the next-level talent driving the Gold Coast’s building scene, and all deserve to be congratulated on their efforts,” Master Builders Regional Manager – Gold Coast, Adam Profke, said.
“This year’s winners prove our builders and tradies are ready to deliver.
“Their work reflects the depth of expertise and drive that defines the Gold Coast industry – and it’s that foundation that will carry us confidently into the future.”
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Palm Beach Aquatic & Community Centre.
Palm Beach Aquatic & Community Centre.
The BADGE Constructions (Qld) team took home three gongs, including the project of the year award, best sporting facilities and best community service facilities for their Palm Beach Aquatic & Community Centre, credited as a unifying project for the local area.
Rounding out the major awards category was Innovative Design and Build Group, who won the super president’s award, as well as best individual home from $4m up to $5m for Illalangi – a self-sustaining, off-grid home perched above the Scenic Rim.
Illalangi was awarded the 2025 president’s award.
Illalangi was awarded the 2025 president’s award.
Cameron Montague of Varli Building.
In the individual category, high-level craftsmanship, a work ethic rated second-to-none, and mentoring younger colleagues earned Cameron Montague of Varli Building the apprentice of the year award – the accolade follows his regional win at the 2025 World Skills Competition.
The women in building award commended Sarah Davey as being the glue that holds Davey Constructions together as director, contract administrator, project manager and interior designer.
Sarah Davey of Davey Constructions.
Emerson Kirra.
Emerson Kirra.
Hutchinson Builders emerged as the biggest winners of the night, taking home four awards including best residential building (high-rise over three storeys) up to $20 million for Marella Residences, a collection of exclusive canal-front villas in Runaway Bay.
They also received the residential building (high-rise over three storeys) from $20m up to $50m award for Emerson Kirra, a high-end development.
Their third major accolade was best residential building (high-rise over three storeys) over $50m for the landmark Eve Residences, which includes a rooftop pool and sun deck overlooking the Broadwater.
Eve Residences.
Eve Residences.
Rounding out their wins, Hutchinson Builders also took home best community accommodation for The Verge Stage 3 at Miami, a project that included 10 high-care residential suites.
Mr Profke said the construction industry was entering a transformative chapter for the region.
“With major government investments committed to upgrading schools and sporting clubs, building a new hospital at Coomera, a new ambulance station at Southport East, and ahead of the 2032 Games, an aquatic centre at Mudgeeraba, rail upgrades, and a new Athlete Village, our industry continues to be front and centre,” he said.
The Queensland Housing & Construction Awards will be held on October 11.
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