The Building Design Awards held last weekend at the National Gallery of Victoria celebrated the 42 awardees in building design.
The Building Design Awards (formerly known as the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) Building Design Awards), were held last weekend at the National Gallery of Victoria to celebrate excellence in building design.
Designed by building design firm Vibe Design Group, Moat's Corner has been awarded Building Design of the Year.
The home - which acts as a centrepiece within five acres of gardens on a 53-acre property on the Mornington Peninsula - features clean lines, a soft colour palette, and natural materials, making it a clear standout.
Moat's Corner. Source: Design Matters.
Member of the judging panel, Ingrid Hornung said, "Moat's Corner is an outstanding example of how thoughtful design can create a visually bold result while crafting a functional home for a growing family.
"Its elevated structure and floor-to-ceiling windows offer exceptional views of the natural surrounds; it is a sleek and contemporary home, built to last."
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Vibe Design Group Lead Designer, Michael O'Sullivan said the home's slimline roof, raised floor and entry on the west side offers a transparent and picturesque outlook of the pool and surrounding gardens from every angle.
"The site's gardens are close to 100 years old, so it was important our design embraced the views and brought these into the home.
"The design for Moat's Corner is all about bringing a sense of ease and effortlessness - that modernist ethos - which we believe can change how people live, and that's what we are all about."
The Kyneton Red Brick House. Source: Design Matters.
Kyneton Red Brick House was the winner of Excellence in the use of Recycled Materials category. Director of Woodend Building Design Paul Youngs, who was asked to design the Kyneton home, said he was thrilled with the win.
"To win the recycled materials section reaffirms that we're passionate about recycled materials, sustainability and creating a house that is both friendly and environmentally efficient," Mr Youngs said.
Additionally, Hope Street, designed by Sync Design was the winner of Residential Design - Alterations & Additions up to $250K Construction Cost.
With an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that extends out to a north-facing courtyard, the design intends to maximise every bit of the limited space available.
"The interior design was inspired partly by the original period features of the heritage home, as well as the mix of raw materials that align with the eclectic style of Brunswick," said Managing Director of Sync Design, David Tennant.
Mr Tennant also told WILLIAMS MEDIA that this was a great project on a tight budget, which proved that when working with less, you need to work harder to achieve the best use of space.
Hope Street. Source: Design Matters.
The Biophilia Slate House in Northcote won four awards through the course of the evening including the winner of Residential Design – New House $1M-$3M; Excellence in the use of Masonry; Best Environmentally Sustainable and Past Presidents Prize.
Felicity and Marc Bernstein from Melbourne Design Studios were behind the project and said the key focus of the design was nature, craftsmanship and environmental sustainability.
"I strongly believe residential construction in Australia still has a lot to catch up on in terms of [sustainability], and we are currently working on a very exciting initiative with a number of projects associated that we hope will have a huge impact on the Australian Building Industry as we know it today," Ms Bernstein told WILLIAMS MEDIA.
"To be recognised as a leader and rewarded for all our hard work and efforts in this space is just fantastic, and I feel very excited and inspired to keep pushing for change, and for a better future."
For a full list of award winners, visit designmatters.org.au.
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