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16 October, 2023
Beach house best in region
WESTCOURT-based Liam Gilligan Builders have scooped up the trophies at the 2023 HIA – Pioneer North Queensland housing, kitchen and bathroom awards for their Project Onyx build.
The firm picked up home, custom-built, custom-built home over $900,000, and bathroom of the year (with Lazarus Custom Cabinetry) for the Mediterranean-style home as well as outdoor project and residential interior design of the year.
HIA Cairns branch manager Shane Moon said the Mediterranean beach-style house “delivers impeccably on the brief of a warm, comfortable, functional private oasis”.
“A stunning showcase of individuality, liveability and outstanding contemporary craftsmanship has created an inviting and timeless residence, underpinned by a dedication to maintaining the integrity of its bespoke design,” he said.
“Beyond a deliberately unassuming entry with a small frontage that affords absolute privacy, the highly considered floorplan of the house wraps around a pool to create the ambience and
aesthetics of a private resort.
“The attention to detail and workmanship of this home is a real credit to Liam and Hyaesil Gilligan, and their team”.
Mr Gilligan said “we are so proud of ourselves to get this distinct recognition for our work”
“Everything in Project Onyx was precisely planned and executed to perfection,” he said.
“We would like to thank our clients for trusting us to build their dream home, HIA office in Cairns, the sponsors and the judges, all of our subcontractors and suppliers and Kye Jerome-Davys our super star apprentice.
“Keep an eye on this brilliant young man in the future.”
Innisfail’s Micale Cabinets took home kitchen of the year award, renovated kitchen over
$35,000 and interior cabinetry for their Maalan View, Millaa Millaa project.
“The sensational kitchen of the year boasted elegance, luxury and class, a sense of warmth
created by the black and Tassie oak grain cabinetry, paired with Domoos bench tops and
natural titanium granite,” Mr Moon said.
“A waterfall illusion is carried down from the ceiling by the illuminated granite splashback to the island bench that flows over the ends to the timber flooring,” he said.
“Features throughout including a butler’s pantry, integrated appliances including
double ovens and warmer drawers, LED lighting and terra black drawers with Blum soft
close hardware.
“This year saw the highest number of entries from across the region. The entries were truly amazing, displaying the high level of quality workmanship and design that is a real testament to the hard-working men and women of our industry”.
“The coverted HIA Awards have a national judging criteria recognising
building and design excellence, showcasing innovation, technology and modern trends in
new homes, kitchens and bathrooms.”
The major award winners will now progress to the HIA-CSR North Queensland housing and
kitchen and bathroom awards in Townsville on October 27 to see who is crowned North
Queensland's best.
Award Winners
• HOME OF THE YEAR – Liam Gilligan Builders
• Custom Built Home of the Year - Liam Gilligan Builders
• Custom Built Home Up to $550,000 - Ashlee Jones Homes
• Custom Built Home $550,000 - $750,000 – Koru Building Contractors
• Custom Built Home $750,000 - $900,000 - Bluewater Builders
• Custom Built Home Over $900,000 - Liam Gilligan Builders
• Display Home of the Year – Ashlee Jones Homes
• Renovation/Addition Project of the Year – G.J. Gardner Homes Cairns
• Project Home of the Year – G.J. Gardner Homes Cairns
• Spec Home of the Year – Mac Construction (NQ)
• Townhouse/Villa of the Year - Koru Building Contractors
• Steel Frame Project – Superior Steel Homes NQ
• Specialised Housing of the Year – Allaro Homes Cairns
• Townhouse/Villa Development of the Year – Bluewater Builders
• Affordable Housing – Duce Constructions
• Unique and Difficult Sites – Duce Constructions
• Tropical Home – MyStyle Homes (QLD)
• GreenSmart Sustainable Home – MyStyle Homes (QLD)
• Outdoor Project of the Year - Liam Gilligan Builders
• Residential Interior Design - Liam Gilligan Builders
• Residential Design - Ashlee Jones Homes
2023 Cairns Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
• BATHROOM OF THE YEAR – G.J. Gardner Homes Cairns & Pacific Kitchens
• New Bathroom – Liam Gilligan Builders & Lazarus Custom Cabinetry
• Renovated Bathroom – G.J. Gardner Homes Cairns & Pacific Kitchens
• Bathroom Design of the Year - Ashlee Jones Homes
• KITCHEN OF THE YEAR – Micale Cabinets
• Kitchen Design of the Year – CCW Cabinet Works
• Renovated Kitchen Up to $35,000 - Pacific Kitchens
• Renovated Kitchen Over $35,000 - Micale Cabinets
• New Kitchen Up to $40,000 – Style Line Cabinets
• New Kitchen Over $40,000 – CCW Cabinet Works
• Affordable Kitchen – Pacific Kitchens
• Outdoor Kitchen - CCW Cabinet Works
• Interior Cabinetry - Micale Cabinets
