The 2015 National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards have been announced by the Master Builders Australia (MBA), revealing some of the best architecturally designed buildings for 2015, delivered by Australia’s top builders.

Over 40 awards were handed out by the MBA at their annual National Conference on Saturday 14 November, ranging from small scale residential renovations to massive new commercial and public buildings.

Among the winners are a few familiar projects, seen throughout the year in the news and at the various architecture awards programs, including projects from JPW architects and Charles Wright Architect as well as the seemingly ubiquitous Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at University of Technology, Sydney by Frank Gehry.

Brookfield Multiplex and La Spina Homes took home the most prestige awards on the night - The National Commercial and National Residential Master Builder Of The Year prizes - Brookfield taking the commercial honour for their 50 Martin Place Redevelopment while La Spina grabbed the residential prize for delivering Charles Wright’s ‘The Edge’ residence in Cairns.

Projects by Hassell, Max Pritchard, Conrad Gargett and Shane Denman also feature on the list of winners which you can see in full below:

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL MASTER BUILDER OF THE YEAR

50 Martin Place Redevelopment, New South Wales by Brookfield Multiplex Constructions (architect: JPW)

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Photography by Peter Bennetts

NATIONAL RESIDENTIAL MASTER BUILDER OF THE YEAR

The Edge by La Spina Homes, Queensland (architect: Charles Wright Architect)

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NATIONAL SPECIALIST CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

Metrowest Electrical & Communications, Western Australia

NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S AWARD

Glenfield to Leppington Rail Link, New South Wales by John Holland

NATIONAL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

Jarrad Page, Newcastle

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NATIONAL LIFESTYLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS AWARD

Chiton Retirement Village by South Coast Constructions South Australia

Orion Terraces by BGC Construction, Western Australia

Image: BCG Construction

NATIONAL EXPORT AWARD, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS OR SERVICES

SLR Consulting Australia

NATIONAL EXPORT AWARD, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INBOUND INVESTMENT

Colliers International

NATIONAL EXPORT AWARD, PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING

Sontext

WOODSOLUTIONS NATIONAL YOUNG BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Raymond Kershaw, Western Australia

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AWARD

VR Builders, Victoria (architect: Stephen Lumb)

Image: Stephen Lumb

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AWARD

Little Sahara Interpretive Centre by Kauppila, South Australia (architect: Max Pritchard)

Image: MBA

NATIONAL ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS AWARD – UNDER $150,000

KAM Joinery, Tasmania

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NATIONAL ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS AWARD – $150,000 TO $350,000

Cape Cod Australia, New South Wales

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NATIONAL ALTERATION/ADDITIONS AWARD – $350,000 TO $500,000

The Building Guild, New South Wales

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NATIONAL LUXURY ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS AWARD – OVER $500,000

Zorzi Builders, Western Australia

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NATIONAL DISPLAY HOME – UNDER $250,000

Poseidon by Homebuyers Centre, Western Australia

NATIONAL DISPLAY HOME – $250,000 TO $350,000

Seaside Retreat 16 by McDonald Jones Homes, Newcastle

TOYOTA NATIONAL DISPLAY HOME – $350,000 TO $500,000

Vantage 38 Cube by Metricon Homes, Victoria

TOYOTA NATIONAL DISPLAY HOME – OVER $500,000

Huntingdale by McDonald Jones Homes, Australian Capital Territory

ASSA ABLOY LOCKWOOD NATIONAL PROJECT HOME – UNDER $350,000

Hunter Valley Farmhouse by Peter Doody Constructions, Newcastle (architect: Schreiber Hamilton Architects)

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ASSA ABLOY LOCKWOOD NATIONAL PROJECT HOME – $350,000 TO $500,000

Valley House by Streefland Homes & Developments, Tasmania (architect: Philip M Dingemanse)

Image: Steefland

ASSA ABLOY LOCKWOOD NATIONAL PROJECT HOME – $500,000 TO $1 MILLION

Beupre House by in2construction services, Tasmania. (architect: Andy Lehman Architect)

Photography by Kraig Carlstrom

NATIONAL LUXURY PROJECT HOME – $1 MILLION TO $2 MILLION

Haddad Residence by Vision Built QLD, Queensland (architect: Total Project Group)

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NATIONAL LUXURY PROJECT HOME – OVER $2 MILLION

The Edge by La Spina Homes, Queensland (architect: Charles Wright Architect)

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Photography by Patrick Bingham-Hall

CBUS NATIONAL MEDIUM DENSITY – 2 TO 5 DWELLINGS

The Wave by Critharis Constructions, New South Wales (architects: Andre Boroukh Architects / Paul Brough Designs)

Photography by Nicholas Watt

CBUS NATIONAL MEDIUM DENSITY – OVER 5 DWELLINGS

2 Girls Building by Southstar Homes t/a Liberty Builders, Victoria (architect: KUD Architects)

Photography by Peter Clarke

CBUS NATIONAL HIGH RISE APARTMENT BUILDING

Sandyhill Apartments by Buxton Construction (Vic), Victoria (architect: Watson Young Architects)

Image: Buxton Construction

OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL SAFETY COMMISSIONER NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARD

Overseas Passenger Terminal Upgrade by Watpac Construction, New South Wales (architect: JPW)

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL HISTORICAL RESTORATION/RENOVATION AWARD

50 Martin Place Redevelopment by Brookfield Multiplex Constructions, New South Wales (architect: JPW)

Photography by Peter Bennetts

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION AWARD – UNDER $5 MILLION

Alder Place by Alder Constructions, Queensland (architect: Shane Denman Architects)

Image: Shane Denman Architects

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION AWARD – $5 MILLION TO $10 MILLION

Claremont Council Chambers by Pindan, Western Australia (architect: MPS Architects)

Image: Europa Studio

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION AWARD – $10 MILLION TO $20 MILLION

Michael Long Learning and Leadership Centre by Sitzler, Northern Territory (architect: Hames Sharley)

Image: Hames Sharley

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION AWARD – $20 MILLION TO $50 MILLION

Gungahlin Office Project by Lend Lease, Australian Capital Territory (architects: William Boag Architects and Peckvonhartel)

Image: MBA

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION AWARD – $50 MILLION TO $100 MILLION

Flinders University at Tonsley by Lend Lease, South Australia (architect: Hassell)

Image: Flinders University

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION AWARD – OVER $100 MILLION

Adelaide Oval Redevelopment by Lend Lease, South Australia (architect: COX)

TOYOTA NATIONAL CIVIL/INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD – UNDER $25 MILLION

Candowie Reservior Upgrade Project by Geotech Group, Almurta, Victoria

TOYOTA NATIONAL CIVIL/INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD – OVER $25 MILLION

Butler Railway Station by Cooper & Oxley Builders, Western Australia

NATIONAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS AWARD – UNDER $5 MILLION

Moonah Arts Centre by Vos Construction & Joinery, Tasmania (architects: Morrison & Breytenbach Architects)

Photography by Ray Joyce

NATIONAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS AWARD – $5 MILLION TO $10 MILLION

Newcastle Performing Arts Centre by Stevens Construction, New South Wales

NATIONAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS AWARD – $10 MILLION TO $50 MILLION

Australian Catholic University 'Building T', Queensland by Tomkins Commercial & Industrial Builders (architect: Conrad Gargett)

Image: Conrad Gargett

NATIONAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS AWARD – OVER $50 MILLION

Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, University of Technology, Sydney by Lend Lease, New South Wales (architect: Frank Gehry)

Photography by Andrew Worssam

Nathan Johnson

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