Media

Recognition that reflects the standard behind every Muse Built home.

Muse Built has been acknowledged by leading industry bodies including the HIA and MBA, and nationally recognised as Australian Highly Commended Emerging Builder of the Year 2025.

Our projects have also been featured across a range of media and published platforms, highlighting a consistent approach to bespoke construction and considered design.

Cozy window seat nook with built-in seating, neutral cushions and fireplace in this luxury Errington Avenue Newcastle home.

HunterHunter House Proud – Errington Avenue

Open-plan living area filled with natural light from multiple skylights in this high-end Everton Street Newcastle property.

HunterHunter House Proud – Everton Street

Newcastle Herald – Emerging Builder’s Dreams Come True

Hunter Headline – Muse Built Wins Emerging Builder of the Year

Newcastle Herald – Muse Built Wins Major HIA Award

The Dharma Door – Conversation With Claire Burke of Muse Built

Awards

2026 HIA Hunter Building Women’s Awards — Finalist

2025 HIA CSR Australian Housing Awards — Highly Commended Emerging Builder of the Year

2025 MBA Newcastle Excellence in Building — Finalist Young Builder of the Year

2024 HIA Hunter Region — Winner Emerging Builder of the Year

2023 HIA Hunter Region — Finalist Emerging Builder of the Year

Project Awards

2025 HIA Hunter Region — Winner Renovation/Addition $1 Million to $2 Million

2025 HIA Hunter Region — Winner Outdoor Project $150,000 to $300,000

2025 MBA Newcastle Excellence in Building — Winner House Additions, Alterations and Renovations $1 Million to $1.5 Million

2025 HIA Hunter Region — Finalist Kitchen $75,000 to $100,000

2025 HIA Hunter — Finalist Peoples Choice Home of the Year

2025 MBA — Winner Kitchen Projects Under $50,000

2025 HIA Hunter Region — Finalist Renovation/Addition Project $750,000 to $1 Million

2024 HIA Hunter Region — Finalist Renovation/Addition Project $500,000 to $750,000

2023 HIA Hunter Region — Finalist Bathroom of the Year $20,000 to $25,000

2025 HIA Hunter Region — Finalist Kitchen of the Year $40,000 to $50,000