Larkin and Drought Builders has received dual awards for Master Builder of the Year and Regional Residential Builder of the Year. Master Builders Victoria CEO Rebecca Casson and President Richard Hansen presented the awards for the company’s Barwon Heads home that features concrete walls contrasted with American oak as the primary architectural feature. Source: Timberbiz
Cupboards, doors and panels were chosen to match the ceiling lining, which reaches seven metres high.
A custom brass pendant was designed and constructed to be the central piece above the dining area. The builders laid spotted-gum decking around the pool and alfresco area. Kitchen benchtops were poured in place and then polished. Calcutta marble splashbacks were used as a contrast and the theme was continued into the wet areas for benchtops.
“One of the most compelling aspects of this home is the visual impact of the way the builders fit the concrete and wood volumes together,” Ms Casson said. “The rough and smooth forms rest against each other in a very satisfying way.”
Peter Lo Bartolo, of APC Build Pty Ltd, was named Young Builder of the Year.
Ms Casson said it was an honour to acknowledge the quality of work, dedication and craftsmanship of all the winners.
“The builders and projects we honour this year are central to telling the story of Victoria, as our population growth is the quickest in the nation,” she said. “Our members consistently meet the enormous demand for housing, with craftsmanship and professionalism that distinguishes them as the best in our state.”
Larkin and Drought Builders will now compete in the National Excellence in Building Awards to be held on 23 November at the Field of Light, Uluru.
