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<h4>A fresh approach to building your dream… </h4>
<p>When you decide to build a new home you want a design that is unique to your needs and budget, something that mirrors your personality. </p>
<p>At <b>Colin J Clark - Essentially Residential</b>, we are masters of the art of creating custom built homes of distinction. The result is a skilful blend of the owner's personality and the talents of our designers and craftsmen, to create a singular masterpiece. </p>
<p><b>From start to finish - the most important person is YOU. </b></p>
<p><b>Colin and Michelle Clark</b> are <b>renowned </b>for making your building experience special. You'll receive personal attention … we'll never let you feel as though you're just a number. </p>
<p>You'll benefit from unparalleled guidance & advice … we make all those daunting choices easier by staying with you every step of the way. </p>
<p>You'll encounter innovation & flexibility … we stay abreast of the latest resources and techniques and are not afraid to use them. </p>
<p>You'll enjoy regular communication … we are always here for our clients, ready to respond to your questions and concerns. </p>
<p>The <b>Essentially Residential</b> team thrives on projects that offer challenge and diversity and are brimming with ideas, suggestions and enthusiasm.</p>
<h3><b><font color="#CC6600"><font color="#FF9900">The Colin J Clark experience </font></font></b></h3>
<p>Colin offers clients nearly 30 years of multi-award winning experience. </p>
<p>We build your home and our reputation on quality craftsmanship ... <font color="#CC6600"><i><font color="#FF9900">right down to the last detail. </font></i></font></p>
<p>Our clients enjoy the confidence and security of knowing they are dealing with a team of experts who are totally committed and subscribe to a code of ethics and service that sets us apart from any other builder. </p>
<p>Everything we do from concept to completion is designed to add value to the building process, give you peace of mind and ensure your total satisfaction. <strong><a href="#" onClick="MM_openBrWindow('testimonials.php','testimonials','scrollbars=yes,width=700,height=500')">Click here</a></strong> to read what our valued clients have to say ..... </p>
<p><b><font color="#FF9900">In almost three decades of building experience, Colin J. Clark has received numerous state and regional accolades. </font></b></p>
<p>It is extremely rewarding to now have our high standards and the quality of our workmanship recognised with a prestigious national award … the <b>HIA Australian Housing Awards Australian Kitchen Project of the Year </b>at 45 The Esplanade, Pt Vernon. <strong><a href="#" onClick="MM_openBrWindow('kitchen_award.php','award1','scrollbars=yes,width=700,height=500')">(read more)</a></strong></p>
<p>For our customers it means peace of mind and confidence, knowing you’ve chosen a design and construction team with the expertise, ethics and standards that gain national recognition and approval. </p>
<p><b><font color="#FF9900">True quality & style are unmistakable... </font></b></p>
<p>At <b>Colin J Clark - Essentially Residential</b>, we are masters of the art of creating custom built homes of distinction. We take great care to put <b>YOU</b> the owner first. Expect no less than a home that is a skilful blend of the owner's personality and the talents of our designers and craftsmen.</p>
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<h2><b>National Awards Winner </b></h2>
<h4><b>2004</b></h4>
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<li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b> </b></font><font size="1"><strong><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Winner - Townhouse/Villa Development of the Year – La Piazza</font></strong> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">– Torquay</font></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Winner - Outdoor Project of the Year</strong> – Dundowran </font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Winner - Custom Built Home – </strong> Central Park</font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Bronze - Custom Built Home – </strong> Dundowran</font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Winner - New Kitchen Project</strong> – Central Park</font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Silver - Bathroom Project (Ensuite) </strong> – Dundowran</font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Trade Contractors: </strong></font>
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<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><em> Rendering – Hayden Stone </em></strong> </font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><em> Tiling – Bob Hobbs</em></strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><em> Painting – Paul Davies</em></strong></font></li>
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<h3>2003</h3>
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<li><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><font size="1">Custom Built Homes $150,000 to $200,000 </font></strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Regional Spec Home of the Year </strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Regional Trade Contractor of the Year – Paul Davies Painting Contractor </strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Winner Trade Contractor Painter – Paul Davies Painting contractor </strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Winner Trade Contractor Rendering – Hayden Stone </strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Winner Trade Contractor Plastering – Brett Johns </strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Winner Trade Contractor Tiling – Bob Hobbs </strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Finalist in New Kitchen Project up to $10,000 </strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Finalist in Custom Built Homes $200,000 - $250,0000 </strong></font></li>
<li><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Finalist in Most Innovative Use of Steel Project of the Year</strong></font></li>
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<h4>HIA Awards - 2005</h4>
<h2> Unprecedented ‘record’ win for Essentially Residential group</h2>
<p>It was 11 times a winner for<strong> State and National multi-award winners</strong> Essentially Residential as the group scooped the pool at the Wide Bay Regional Finals of the prestigious HIA Awards held on Saturday 20th August.</p>
<p> Essentially Residential was the most successful builder of the night, causing records to tumble with their unprecedented awards haul and even notching up their own efforts from a record 9 wins last year. </p>
<p> The group’s phenomenal achievements at the glittering ceremony spanned home, specialist and trade contractor categories, and will see the company take a well-deserved place amongst the crème of Queensland’s builders when they represent the region at the State Awards later this year.</p>
<p> Owner and builder Colin Clark said their success is a wonderful reflection of the professionalism, commitment and skill of the company’s supremely talented tradespeople. </p>
<p>“We consider it a privilege to work alongside craftsmen whose names have become synonymous with quality, style and finesse, and it’s wonderful to see their skill acknowledged across all categories,” he said. </p>
<p>Three of Essentially Residential’s group came away winners in the trade categories for the third year in a row. Hayden Stone received the Trade Contractor Rendering award, Bob Hobbs was named Trade Contractor Tiling, and Paul Davies took out the Trade Contractor Painting category. </p>
<p>This unique and seemingly boundless pole home at Coogera Court, Dundowran was purpose-designed to suit the fall of the land and the beauty of the view, and named Custom Built home in its respective category.</p>
<p>Symmetry and finesse are the hallmarks of this Gold award-winning home, featuring seamless fluid lines and consummate attention to detail inside and out. Located at Eagle Beach Parade, Dundowran, it was a standout winner in it its Custom Built home category.</p>
<p>This sleek and spacious bathroom design in Marcocci Drive, Central Park, demonstrates the combined innovative flair of Essentially Residential and Staunton’s Joinery, and claimed the enviable title of Bathroom Project of the Year. Suspended vanities, sleek contempo basins and stunning feature tiles accentuate the flair of this vogue design.</p>
<p>Clever juxtaposition of ultra-modern finishes and timeless style also claimed awards for these Bathroom Projects in two Coogera Court homes at Dundowran Beach. Both were worthy recipients with clean, uncluttered lines and superb tiling.</p>
<p>Metallique fantastique sums up the effect of Essentially Residential’s bold and highly original work on the kitchen at Central Park, in concert with the skills of Staunton’s Joinery. The functionality and panache of this design inspired judges to award it New Kitchen Project.</p>
<p>Another gold medal for New Kitchen Project went to this lustrous kitchen design at Dundowran. The artfully curved lines of its island bench cabinetry are testament to Staunton’s expertise, and light dances across every surface including the delicious accent of the red glass splashback.</p>
<p>Classic elegance drew praise and an award from the judges for this kitchen design at Dundowran.</p>
<p>In the Trade specialist categories, Essentially Residential’s skilled craftsmen were victorious in the Painting, Rendering and Tiling categories. One look at their work says it all.</p>
<p>Judges were suitably impressed by the company’s innate ability to deliver versatility and style in line with today’s design trends, technical innovations and ever-changing product range, while still addressing clients’ lifestyle needs. </p>
<p>“We pride ourselves on building quality and innovation into every project by keeping up to date with the latest resources and techniques, and really listening to our clients’ needs,” he said.</p>
<p>This level of industry recognition is an added bonus and tells us we’re up there with the best across all elements of our design, construction, décor and technical skills.”</p>
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<h4>HIA Awards - 2004</h4>
<h2> Essentially Residential Record Win</h2>
<p><strong>Multi-award winning</strong> Essentially Residential group emerged victorious from the Wide Bay regional finals of the prestigious HIA Housing Awards last Saturday evening, the 11 Sep 2004.. </p>
<p> After taking away an unprecedented <strong>9 wins </strong>across home, specialist and trade contractor categories, the company will be representing the region at the State Awards later this year in a bid to add to their tally of state and national accolades. <img src="images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="5"> </p>
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<td><p>Essentially Residential’s bold and highly original work on the <strong>La Piazza complex in Torquay </strong>inspired judges to award it <strong>Townhouse/Villa Development of the Year. </strong></p></td>
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<td width="280"><p>In the specialist categories, their work on the impressive outdoor pavilion at <strong> Dundowran</strong> was duly awarded <strong>Outdoor Project of the Year.</strong> </p></td>
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<td><p>The <strong>New Kitchen Project category </strong>created by the combined talents of Essentially Residential and Staunton’s Joinery went to their chic urban entry at <strong>Central Park.</strong></p></td>
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<p>Judges paid special tribute to the group’s leading edge in quality and attention to detail. Notably their ability to deliver versatility and style in line with today’s design trends, technical innovations and ever-changing product range, while still addressing clients’ lifestyle needs. </p>
<p> Three of Essentially Residential’s group came away winners in the trade categories for the second year in a row. Hayden Stone received the Trade Contractor Rendering award, Bob Hobbs was named Trade Contractor Tiling, Paul Davies took out the Trade Contractor Painting category. </p>
<p> We have increasingly high expectations to meet and thrive on the challenge of developing homes for our clients that are showpieces, but more importantly highly functional living spaces and true reflections of the families who own them.” </p>
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