The weekend saw the much anticipated HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards given out and the winner of the top gong was a real beauty!
Sarah Waller Building from QLD won the coveted 2025 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year and you can take a tour in the video below. The contemporary, pavilion-style home blends bold architectural design and functional living. Judges praised the meticulous craftsmanship, from the precisely tapered roof plate to the innovative use of sustainably sourced timber cladding.
Here are a few of our favourite highlights.
Aspire Constructions and Birdblack Design of NSW won HIA Australian Bathroom of the Year for this project, an ensuite. Birdblack also took out HIA Australian Kitchen Design of the Year!
The prize for Australian Kitchen of the Year went to Build Theory of SA for this contemporary kitchen which effortlessly balances style and functionality.
Australian Bathroom Design of the Year went to Tanik Design of SA whose flawlessly designed bathroom transforms an unconventional space into a functional masterpiece.
Apartment of the Year went to Mactech Constructions of QLD for this stunning four-bedroom villa which redefines luxury coastal living with unparalleled style and sophistication.
The People’s Choice Home went to Adelaide Green Homes for this home, which harmoniously blends natural beauty with minimalism, crafting a serene sanctuary that emphasises sustainable living.
