The Hunter's building and construction elite gathered at NEX on October 18 for the highly anticipated 2025 HIA Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards, where one company emerged as the undisputed champion of the evening.
A Clean Sweep for Taurean Dream
Butler Building secured the night's highest honour, taking home the coveted HIA Hunter Home of the Year award for their stunning project, 'Taurean Dream'. Industry judges described the winning home as "nothing short of a masterpiece", celebrating its innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship.
The victory was particularly impressive as the project faced strong competition from builders across the Central Coast, Hunter, and Mid Coast regions. The capacity audience witnessed Butler Building's remarkable achievement as 'Taurean Dream' collected an additional six category wins throughout the ceremony.
Multiple Award Categories Secured
The complete list of awards won by Butler Building for the 'Taurean Dream' project includes:
- Renovation/Addition Project of the Year
- Bathroom of the Year
- Outdoor Project of the Year
The success was shared with collaborating firms, with Mali White Design and Cutting Edge Joinery collecting five additional awards between them for their contributions to the landmark project.
Industry Recognition and Future Prospects
Craig Jennion, HIA Hunter Executive Director, praised the exceptional standard of entries and congratulated all winners and finalists. "HIA is committed to recognising the outstanding achievements of our members and this year I was once again impressed by the sheer scale, creativity, passion and excellence demonstrated by HIA members," Mr Jennion stated.
Judges emphasised that the winning home "balances innovation, artistry and exceptional craftsmanship at every turn", noting its striking use of cutting-edge materials and flawless detailing. They concluded that the result was "more than a home - it's a work of art" that sets new benchmarks for contemporary living.
Other significant winners on the night included Walkom Constructions for Professional Small Builder/Renovator, Hudson Homes for Professional Medium Builder/Renovator, and Eden Brae Homes for Professional Major Builder.
Butler Building and other category winners will now progress to the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards in 2026, where they will compete for national titles against winners from other regions across Australia.
