IRVINE, Calif. — (RealEstateRama) — KTGY Architecture + Planning has been awarded top honors at each of the four award programs held in conjunction with theNational Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show. Eleven residential developments ranging from a high-rise life plan community in Long Beach, California to three-story townhomes in Alexandria, Virginia, were awarded at the Platinum, Gold and Silver levels. EXPAND magazine, the firm’s conversation piece focused on innovation and excellence in design, also received recognition. The awards honor the firm’s wide range of capabilities, excellence and innovation in addressing complex design/build issues in mixed-use, affordable, for-sale attached and detached, transit-oriented developments and senior housing.
MULTIFAMILY PILLARS OF THE INDUSTRY AWARDS
The Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards, sponsored by NAHB, are designed to acknowledge and honor innovation in design and development, market-leading management and marketing strategies for both apartment communities and condominiums. The Pillars awards are held in high esteem by top-level multifamily development companies, management firms and experts in the field. The annual competition is judged by a jury of knowledgeable peers, each having a proven record of success in various facets of the multifamily industry. The award show was held on Tuesday, February 19.
KTGY’s Gold Award winner is:
Best 55+ Multifamily Community
Canvas Valley Forge
Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Builder: The Bozzuto Group
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Ray Cavicchio
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/canvas-valley-forge/
KTGY’s Silver Award winners are:
Best Mixed-Use Community
Anthem House
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Builder: Bozzuto Development Company
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: John Bare
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/anthem-house/
Best Low-Rise Apartment Community
Reserve at Maybrook
Location: Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Builder: Jefferson Apartment Group
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/the-reserve-at-maybrook/
Best Affordable Apartment Community (up to 100 Units)
Parc Derian
Location: Irvine, California
Builder: C&C Development
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Applied Photography
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/parc-derian/
BEST OF 55+ HOUSING AWARDS
The Best of 55+ Housing Awards are the industry’s only national awards program honoring excellence in building design, marketing and lifestyles inhousing for the mature adult. The awards also honor individual successes by Builder or Associate 55+ Council members. The award show was held on Tuesday, February 19.
KTGY’s Gold Award winners are:
Best 55+ Market-Rate Rental Community
Canvas Valley Forge
Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Builder: The Bozzuto Group
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Ray Cavicchio
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/canvas-valley-forge/
Best 55+ Detached 2,001-2,500 sq. ft
Ovation at Mountain Falls, Topaz Plan
Location: Pahrump, Nevada
Builder: William Lyon Homes
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: William Lyon Homes
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/ovation-mountain-falls-william-lyon-homes/
Best 55+ Attached Home over 1,700 sq. ft
Trilogy in Summerlin, Apex Plan
Location: Summerlin, Nevada
Builder: Shea Homes
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Creative Noodle
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/trilogy-in-summerlin/
Best 55+ Service Enriched Community On the Boards
810 Pine Ave.
Location: Long Beach, California
Builder: Global Premier Development
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/810-pine-ave/
THE NATIONALS AWARDS GALA
Started in 1982 as the Institute of Residential Marketing, The Nationals award program continues to recognize superior new home sales and marketing achievements. With 57 categories across various disciplines of the new home industry, the awards honor excellence in product and community design, advertising, marketing and sales achievements by individuals and sales teams. The award show was held on Tuesday, February 19.
KTGY’s Gold Award winner is:
Best Multifamily Model Home
Trilogy in Summerlin, Apex Plan
Location: Summerlin, Nevada
Builder: Shea Homes
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Creative Noodle
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/trilogy-in-summerlin/
KTGY’s Silver Award winners are:
Best Single Family Detached Model Home under 2,000 sf
Vitae
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Builder: Planet Home Living
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Thomas Pellicer
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/vitae/
Best Direct Mail Program
EXPAND
Photography: KTGY Architecture + Planning
More Information: http://ktgy.com/media/category/magazine
BEST IN AMERICAN LIVING AWARDS
Now in its 35th year, Best in American Living Awards (BALA) recognizes outstanding achievement by builders and design professionals in all sectors of the residential housing industry including single-family production, custom, multifamily, affordable, remodeling, community and interiors. BALA is built on the principle that all great homes start with great design, no matter cost or size. The award show was held on Wednesday, February 20.
KTGY’s Platinum Award winner is:
Best 55+, Multifamily Community
Canvas Valley Forge
Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Builder: The Bozzuto Group
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Ray Cavicchio
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/canvas-valley-forge/
KTGY’s Gold Award winners are:
Best Attached Homes/Townhouses, Built for Sale
Perch
Location: Dublin, California
Builder: Trumark Homes
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Russell Abraham
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/perch/
Best Development 4 – 7 Stories, Built for Sale
Eisenhower Square
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Builder: Toll Brothers
Concept Design Architect: Hord Coplan Macht
Executive Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Ron Blunt
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/eisenhower-square/
Best Affordable, Multifamily
Luminaira
Location: Irvine, California
Builder: FivePoint Communities & The Related Group of Companies
Architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning
Photography: Tsutsumida Pictures
More Information: http://ktgy.com/work/luminaira-espaira-in-parasol-park/
About NAHB
The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. NAHB is affiliated with 700 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB’s builder members will construct about 80 percent of the new housing units projected for this year. See www.nahb.org.
About KTGY Architecture + Planning
Founded in 1991, KTGY Architecture + Planning is a leading full-service design firm focused on residential and mixed-use developments and neighborhood revitalization. KTGY seamlessly delivers innovation, artistry and attention to detail across multiple design studios, ensuring that clients and communities get the best the firm has to offer no matter the building type or location. KTGY’s architects and planners combine big picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices and impeccable design standards to create memorable destinations of enduring value. KTGY serves clients worldwide from offices located in Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Los Angeles, Oakland, Pune and Tysons. See www.ktgy.com.
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