Metricon display home wins regional building award

AS Metricon continues refining its home designs to meet changing buyer needs, Australia’s largest volume home builder has been recognised at the 2026 Master Builders Victoria (MBV) Western Regional Building Awards.

Its Atessa 28 display home in Lucas, Ballarat, took out the Best Display Home award in its category.

Featuring a contemporary Nordic facade and thoughtfully planned living spaces, the award-winning single-storey home showcases a design-led approach to family living.

Part of Metricon’s Freedom range, the four-bedroom home balances striking character with practical living, offering a flexible and affordable design that can adapt to changing family needs.

Metricon’s Regional West region manager Dion Planken said the team was proud to see the Atessa 28 recognised by Master Builders Victoria.

“This design has been a favourite with buyers across Ballarat and its surrounding areas, who consistently tell us they love its functionality, strong street appeal and value for money,” Planken said.

“To see it recognised among the region’s leading display homes is a fantastic achievement for our team and a reflection of the quality and care that goes into every Metricon home.”

One of the home’s standout features is its raked ceiling and gabled roofline in the rear living area, designed to maximise space and natural light.

A covered outdoor room also extends the home’s living space, with the same ceiling treatment continuing from the open-plan living area to create a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors.

The Ballarat team said the Atessa 28 has attracted interest from buyers at a range of life stages, proving popular with first-home buyers and families, while also appealing to downsizers looking for a home that still feels spacious but is easier to maintain than a larger acreage property.

Planken said there was a lot to love about its design.

“The feedback we get is that people really appreciate the flexible floor plan and the way the multiple living areas can work for different stages of life,” he said.

He said buyers were also drawn to the home’s spacious feel, created by features including the high roof pitch and exposed beams in the main living area.

The Atessa 28 is on display at the Lucas Estate Display Village in Westcott Drive, Lucas.

For more information, visit metricon.com.au or call 1300 638 742.