Media

Tribute to Harry (Commercial Design Trends - Vol. 27 No. 15)

"A homage to renowned Sydney architect, the late Harry Seidler, this new park at Milsons Point, Sydney was designed by his firm and built by Mardini Constructions...

...Elvis Mardini, managing director of Mardini Constructions, says the firm was honoured to have been chosen to build Harry's Park..."

Sculpture in Concrete Commemorates Harry Seidler (Master Builder - Oct/Nov 2011)

"Milsons Point is the site for Harry's Park, a permanent memorial to iconic architect Harry Seidler. Fittingly, the structure was as complex to build as it is beautiful to look at - providing a significant challenge to the builder and engineers who were commissioned to create it.

Harry Seidler was one of Australia's leading architects, a legendary figure who designed more than 180 buildings and won countless architectural awards throughout his 57-year career...

...The sculpture was designed by Seidler & Associates and built by Mardini Constructions..."

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Excellence in Housing Awards 2011 (Master Builder - Aug/Sep 2011)

"The Industry Celebrates the Best of the Best"

"Quality of workmanship is everything at the Master Builders NSW annual Housing Awards, whether the judges are assessing an exhibition home, a multi-million-dollar project or a townhouse development..."

Reaching for the Sky (Master Builder - April/May 2011)

"A builder with his sights set on glory..."

The True Value of Owning an Award Winner (Sydney Morning Herald Domain 16-17 July 2011)

"The architects are happy, but does a prize add to your sale price? Susan Welling reports..."

Behind the Scenes (New Home Trends - Vol. 27 No. 5)

"Disguised by a modest front, this house steps down the hill and opens up to an expansive outdoor entertaining area. The house was designed and built by Mardini Constructions - winner of the Master Builder of the Year Award..."

A Worthy Winner - Master Builder of the Year (MBA Excellence in Housing Awards Annual 2011)

"Judges Comments: Set on Sydney's Northern Beaches, this stunning home impressed the judges greatly. Tolerances were kept within two millimetres and there was to be no visible evidence of fixings, A combination of concrete walls and slabs, spotted gum joinery and zinc and copper external cladding were used to great effect. Brilliant..."

A Worthy Winner - Contract Houses $2-3Million (MBA Excellence in Housing Awards Annual 2011)

"The main brief of this client to Mardini Constructions was to build a maintenance-free beach home at Freshwater Beach, incorporating natural products that all centred on the use of concrete..."

House Awards 2011 (Houses Magazine)

"Presented by Houses magazine, the Houses Awards is an annual program celebrating Australia's best residential projects..."

The Freshwater house, designed by Brewster Hjorth Architects, was a Finalist in the 2011 Houses Awards. This award winning home, built by Mardini Constructions, may also be viewed in our Portfolio section.

True Labour of Love (Daily Telegraph - Renovate)

"A builder with a grand imagination created his dream home, writes Catherine Nikas-Boulos..."

Master Builder of the Year (Master Builder - Aug/Sep 2010)

"Leichhardt-based Mardini Constructions is the 2010 Master Builder of the Year...

...Elvis Mardini may have a rock star first name but his pursuit of building excellence is nothing short of meticulous..."

Natural Selections (The Sun-Herald - 5 Sep 2010)

"It was a difficult job that spanned nearly two years but attention to detail in a spectacular Freshwater Beach house has won Mardini Constructions the Master Builder of the Year Award..."

Colour Injection - 50 of the Best Australian Kitchens (Home Beautiful Kitchens - 2009)

"A glossy palette blends with raw concrete to convert this kitchen into an inspirational space..."

Scaling New Heights (Australian Renovation Trends - Vol. 19 No. 9)

"From renovating an old castle to building a six-storey house on a mountainside, Mardini Constructions undertakes all types of building work...

...Headed by registered Master Builder, Elvis Mardini, the company specialises in the construction of new homes and renovation projects in the middle to upper end of the market..."

Living Colour (Home Beautiful - May 2007)

"The creativity of an artist isn't restricted to canvas - for some, it's apparent in the way they live their lives, the clothes they wear and, of course, how they decorate their homes. The colourful two-bedroom home of fine artist Cat Mills, in inner-city Sydney, is no exception...

...and that's when she enlisted independent architect Trevor to design the two-storey, two-bedroom house of her dreams. The work was completed six months later, coming in right on budget thanks to a fixed contract with builder Mardini Constructions..."

Do's & Don'ts of Renovating (SMH - Domain - 23 Feb 2006)

"DON'T go with the cheapest builder. Elvis Mardini of Mardini Constructions warns against picking a builder on the basis of the lowest quote..."

Excellence in Housing Awards (Master Builders Association)

"Winner: Elvis Mardini of Mardini Constructions..."

Re-Working History (Australian Renovation Trends - Vol. 16 No. 1)

"In a long history of architectural styles, the latest phase in Australia is restoring 1920's Federation homes...

...Builder Elvis Mardini says the existing house was restored in period style and the same fine details carried over into the addition. Brushbox timber floors feature throughout,..."

Refined Design a Winner (Manly Daily - 2005)

"The transformation of the Manly Visitors Bureau to a thriving restuarant has won Manly Council's Design Award..."

Top Homes (Daily Telegraph - 1998)

"Extensions to the back of a house in the inner western suburb of Burwood, carried out by Earlwood builder Elvis Mardini of Mardini Constructions, impressed the judges..."

Feature Cover (Your Backyard - Vol. 3 No. 8)

The Cover of 'Your Backyard' features the Balmain home that was built by Mardini Constructions.