Our Story
Established in 2017, Hygge Property is a design-led developer delivering considered and sustainable living to regional Victoria and South Australia.
Inspired by a shared passion for creating exceptional places, Joseph van Dyk and Adam Davidson are the people behind Hygge Property. Together they have extensive development experience with an intimate knowledge of local property markets.
Hygge continues to grow its project portfolio by collaborating with a trusted network of partners to deliver unique sustainable projects and the best development outcomes for all involved.
ADAM DAVIDSON
Director
Adam has over 15 years’ experience in the development industry having previously worked at Villawood Properties, Peet Limited and Mirvac.
He has focused on master planned residential communities, challenging infrastructure planning and delivery issues and mixed-use developments. He also has experience with managed funds, joint ventures and project delivery agreements, including facilitating significant project acquisition, management, and disposal initiatives.
Adam currently sits on the Regional Geelong Chapter of the Urban Development Industry Association (UDIA) committee.
JOSEPH VAN DYK
Director
Joe is a Ballarat local and passionate supporter of regional Victoria. He has over 15 years’ property development experience in Australia and the UK, specialising in residential and mixed-use developments.
His experience includes site acquisition, complex joint venture structuring, legal, finance, planning, design, sales and delivery across multiple projects. He has also been heavily involved in stakeholder management, particularly with affordable housing providers, government departments and infrastructure authorities.
Joe currently sits on the board for the Ballarat International Foto Biennale and is an active member of Committee for Ballarat.
Our Team
As innovative problem solvers, the Hygge Property team work comfortably across land, townhouse or apartment projects and prefer sites with interesting heritage opportunities or conditions involving a creative response.
We are always on the lookout for new opportunities, however big or small. If you have a potential site or collaboration you would like to discuss, please get in touch.
Awards
Our projects have received recognition for their design, sustainability and contribution to place.
These achievements reflect the collaborative efforts of our project partners and consultants.
While awards are valued, the greatest measure of success is creating places that are ultimately embraced by the communities they become part of.
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2026 Winner
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT GROUP AWARD
City of Ballarat - Ballarat Environmental Stewardship Awards
THE ROADS
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2025 Finalist
APARTMENTS (MID RISE)
UDIA Victoria Awards for Excellence
LYONS PLACE, BALLARAT CENTRAL
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2025 Finalist
REGIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR
Property Council of Australia
HYGGE PROPERTY, BALLARAT
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2024 Winner
EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
realestate.com.au
THE VILLAGE - MIDDLETON FIELD, DAYLESFORD
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2024 Winner
BEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PIONEERING PROJECT
Australian Apartment Advocacy
NIGHTINGALE BALLARAT
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2023 Winner
SUSTAINABILITY
UDIA National Awards for Excellence
NIGHTINGALE BALLARAT
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2022 Winner
ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
UDIA National Awards for Excellence
NIGHTINGALE BALLARAT
2023 Awards
Nightingale Ballarat
“The commitment of the development team to achieving something well beyond ‘business as usual’ is apparent: to then go on to change the narrative for apartment living in the regions is to be applauded.
In stunningly attractive architecture, Nightingale Ballarat proves carbon-neutral can be achieved in an aesthetically pleasing way. Other initiatives surrounding waste management, energy use, community integration and engagement, have all contributed to a NaTHERS rating well in excess of anything comparable in either a metro or regional context”.
Comments from the National judging panel.
In The Media