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Oldbury Home wins 2026 HIA Australian Project Home of the Year Winner!
Inside an Award-Winning Approach to Rural Living There’s something special about a home that feels both grounded in its surroundings and elevated in its design. That balance is exactly what The Rural Building Co. has achieved once again, earning national recognition at the HIA Australian Housing Awards on 18 April on the Gold Coast. The home behind the accolade sits quietly in Oldbury, in Western Australia’s Peel region. At first glance, it feels at ease in its surroundings. Look closer, and it becomes clear that this sense of ease has been carefully considered at every step. A Natural Fit ...
Oldbury Home wins 2025 HIA WA Project Home of the Year
Outstanding Award for The Rural Building Co. The Rural Building Co.’s Oldbury custom home has been named Project Home of the Year at the 2025 HIA Western Australian Housing Awards. Earlier in the year, Oldbury also achieved outstanding results at the HIA Truecore steel Perth Housing Awards, winning Project Home ...
Top Awards For Oldbury Custom Home
Custom Farmhouse The Rural Building Co.’s Oldbury custom home took out three accolades at this year’s HIA Truecore steel Perth Housing Awards. This custom-designed farmhouse was awarded Project Home Over $650,000 and Project Home of the Year, and was recognised as a finalist for Home of the ...
Rural reimagined
Tingle View, a project by The Rural Building Company in Western Australia, is as timelessly elegant as it is inviting. Housing takes a deep dive into 2024’s winning HIA Australian Project Home. In the township of Gidgegannup, 40km northeast of Perth, the local scenery is a mix of unspoilt native ...
The Rural Building Company Triumphs at 2024 Australian Housing Awards
Distinctive Rural home designs The Rural Building Company has been awarded the prestigious title of Australian Project Home at the 2024 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards for their remarkable custom home project in Gidgegannup, Western Australia. This accolade highlights the company's commitment to excellence in residential construction and innovative design tailored to ...
Excellence awarded again, showing how you can enjoy your rural building journey
Build with an award-winning team Our team are always working hard to elevate your homebuilding experience because we want to make your homebuilding process easy and hassle-free. So, when our team achieves recognition through awards, it's not just a celebration for us; it's a win for you, our valued clients. ...
Our Clients and Teams Shine Across the State
2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards Friday 15 September 2023 When our homes win awards, it rewards not just us, but also our clients. Because when you are choosing a builder for a new home, it’s important to have access to a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality design, construction, and exceptional customer ...
The Rural Building Co. Sweeps 2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards with Multiple Wins
A leading name in the regional home construction industry Monday 11 September 2023 The Rural Building Co. is thrilled to announce its outstanding success at the 2023 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards over the weekend. The company walked away with several prestigious awards, cementing its reputation as a leader in custom home design, impeccable ...
Award winning reputation continues for The Rural Building Company
Contemporary rural living with a rustic charm The Rural Building Company has had another success at the recent HIA CSR Western Australian Housing Awards, taking out the major award for 2022 HIA Western Australian Project Home of the Year. Announced at the HIA CSR Western Australian Housing Awards on Friday 25 November, ...
Building Excellence Awards celebrate industry’s best
The Geraldton Guardian, pg 2 Friday 21 October 2022
Eclectic bathroom wins at WA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
Another win at Perth Housing Awards The Rural Building Company was one of the big winners at the 2022 HIA COLORBOND® steel Perth Housing Awards and WA Kitchen and Bathroom Awards on Saturday! The winning Bathroom in a Display Home $450,001 to $600,000, is a showstopper! This bathroom from The Rural Building Company’...
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`Tis the season for crackling fires, cosy corners and feeling completely at home. Our Darlington display gets it just right this winter.
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Making a dramatic statement in every style of home, a traditional barn door is a fabulous addition.
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Our kitchens seem to be at their most welcoming in winter, when family and friends gravitate towards these warm, communal spaces.
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Our Hinterland design has been brought to life, and is ready to be called home by this lovely couple. We can`t to see how you make it yours. 🗝️
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The dining space in The Yalyalup Retreat brings together soaring timber-lined ceilings, natural textures, and modern finishes to create a space that feels both refined and welcoming.
Designed for long dinners, it’s a perfect balance of timeless country charm and contemporary living.
📍83 Joseph Drive, Yalyalup, WA 6280
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm
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Our designers have been working on this beautiful, modern, barn-style home for a new client in Hamelin Bay. Blending natural materials and bold architectural forms featuring a striking black exterior and vertical timber cladding, to create a residence that feels connected to its natural surroundings.
Now we want to hear from you…
Which design feature would you choose for your dream home?
The bold black exterior?
The warmth and texture of the timber cladding?
The statement entry with its soaring feature window?
Tell us your favourite in the comments. We’d love to know what catches your eye! And don’t forget to tag someone who loves beautiful home design.
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Bath-time dreams come true in The Darlington`s ensuite. The only thing missing is a glass of 🍷
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It`s the very essence of a WA sea change. 🌊
Our Julimar Retreat sits serenely beneath endless blue skies, surrounded by open space and fresh country air, while a caravan waits for the next adventure.
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