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Horseshoe Hill was lauded for its innovative design and technical expertise.<\/p>\nThe cream of the Coast\u2019s residential builders have been recognised at a statewide awards event, with a local home taking out the top gong.<\/p>\n
The 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing and Constructions Awards were held at The Star Gold Coast, with\u00a0Sunshine Coast home Horseshoe Hill being named Queensland\u2019s House of the Year.<\/p>\n
Jager Build was acknowledged for the exceptional level of technical expertise and precision in constructing the uniquely curved hilltop home at Bald Knob, near Maleny.<\/p>\n
See more photos in the gallery above<\/p>\n
Lauded for having demonstrated a mastery of both traditional and contemporary building techniques, the stunning property also earned the Jager Build team best Individual Home over $10 million.<\/p>\n
\u201cHorseshoe Hill represents a masterful achievement in contemporary residential architecture, where precise geometric expression and organic form create a home of exceptional presence and liveability,\u201d a statement from Jager Build said.<\/p>\n
Horseshoe Hill was lauded for its innovative design and technical expertise.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe residence\u2019s signature horseshoe-shaped curve is brilliantly counterbalanced by clean linear elements, creating a dynamic architectural composition that responds thoughtfully to its hilltop setting.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe home\u2019s four distinct wings radiate outward from a central core, each positioned to capture specific views and create protected outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis intelligent zoning strategy enhances liveability while maximizing the connection between interior spaces and the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n
\u201cFloor-to-ceiling glazing throughout dissolves boundaries between inside and outside, creating a seamless spatial experience that celebrates the home\u2019s privileged position.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis residence stands as a testament to the possibilities of residential architecture when innovative design, technical expertise, meticulous craftsmanship, and sensitivity to place are unified in pursuit of excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Sunshine Coast industry veteran Anita Bouwman took out the Women in Building Award. The first woman employed by GJ Gardner Homes, Ms Bouwman has spent 45 years shaping major design and construction projects.<\/p>\n
In 2010 she founded J Co Constructions with her sons and is the company\u2019s chief financial officer, HR manager and oversees the client liaison and sales team.<\/p>\n
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Anita Bouwman (left) of Jo Co Constructions took out the Women in Building Award at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction Awards.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the primary female figure at J C Constructions, I strive to encourage and empower all women employed within the company,\u201d Ms Bouwman said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI urge them to fully immerse themselves in their roles and take pride in their contributions to the construction industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy passion for building and construction allows me to demonstrate strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities and leadership qualities that inspire respect and admiration.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy showcasing these attributes, I hope to pave the way for more women to confidently pursue careers in this field.\u201d<\/p>\n
Master Builders deputy CEO and awards ambassador Sue-Ann Fresneda said each of the winners and finalists were awe-inspiring.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year\u2019s entries pushed boundaries in every direction,\u201d Ms Fresneda said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom coastal marvels to rural retreats, our members continue to prove that no terrain is too tough when you\u2019ve got vision, skill and a commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe stories behind our individual award winners reflect the evolving face of our industry \u2013 diverse, driven and leading the way.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are the people shaping the future of building in Queensland, and I couldn\u2019t be prouder.\u201d<\/p>\n
The winners of the Queensland awards have been put forward for Master Builders Australia\u2019s national Excellence in Building and Construction Awards, which will be held in Adelaide on November 28.<\/p>\n
Sunshine Coast winners<\/p>\n
Colorbond House of the Year Award \u2013 Jager Build for Horseshoe Hill
\nWomen in Building Award \u2013 Anita Bouwman from J Co Constructions
\nJames Hardie Display Home over $800,000 Award \u2013 Palm Lake Works for Zafiro Display Home
\nIndividual Home from $550,000 up to $700,000 \u2013 SX Homes for The Waterhen
\nIndividual Home from $1.5 million up to $2 million \u2013 Xceed Building Solutions for Cedar House
\nIndividual Home over $10 million \u2013 Jager Build for Horseshoe Hill
\nTruecore Best Use of Steel Frame Housing Award \u2013 Villaworld Homes by AVID for Prospect 23
\nMcCabes Lawyers Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety \u2013 RCQ for Mental Health Initiative
\nCommercial\/Industrial Building from $5 million up to $15 million \u2013 Shadcon for Caloundra Mazda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The cream of the Coast\u2019s residential builders have been recognised at a statewide awards event, with a local…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":216410,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[449,458,459,64,63,460,134],"class_list":{"0":"post-216409","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-arts","9":"tag-arts-and-design","10":"tag-artsanddesign","11":"tag-au","12":"tag-australia","13":"tag-design","14":"tag-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=216409"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216409\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/216410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=216409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=216409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=216409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}