Real Estate
21 October, 2024
‘Shady’ home wins top gong
KORU Building Contractors have taken out house of the year again for Ombra at Whitfield, this time at the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Cairns awards after taking out the same title with Master Builders.
The judges said: “Nestled on a quiet block the outstanding custom-built home is a masterful blend of contemporary design and serenity where the outside world fades away as you enter”.
“Featuring bold elements such as curved concrete walls, a round pool, and high ceilings, enhancing the sense of openness,” they said.
“Every aspect, from its innovative materials to its seamless indoor-outdoor connection, reflects a commitment to quality and workmanship.
“The judges were impressed by the attention to detail and the difficulty in the build”.
Koru said they were thrilled with the award.
“Tony (Newman) and Bronte (Skaines) are incredibly grateful to the Koru team and to the very special team of trades and suppliers who were dedicated to achieving the highest standard of craftmanship,” they said.
“Building Ombra was an opportunity for Koru to push boundaries and work with new materials and products not often used in Far North Queensland.
“We are forever grateful to those that embraced this opportunity to test their skills, grow their abilities and share their knowledge and innovation with us.
“The inspiration for Ombra (meaning ‘shadow’ or ‘shade’) was around our desire to create a sanctuary and a home that would not only look and feel strong but would also have a stillness and quietness about it.
“We wanted Ombra to make you exhale when you walked through the door and to be a home where you felt the world slow down.
“Ombra had to feel cool but warm in spirit and have elements of light and shade to reflect the movement of the shadows cast by the trees throughout the day.”
HIA North Queensland executive director Peter Fry said this year’s awards were “a celebration of the remarkable creativity and achievements of our HIA members who showcased an exceptional array of homes, kitchens and bathrooms that redefine modern living and raise the bar for architectural excellence,” he said.
HIA apprentice of the year was Mattias Bomford-Wind from Smith and Sons Cairns.
For all the awards visit www.cairnslocalnews.com.au
