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Looney Ricks Kiss
Category: BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM HOME UP TO AND INCLUDING 4,000 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: Private residence
Located on a 50-acre rural site along the Tennessee River, this cabin in the country was built to be a second home for clients who desired a retreat to share with their teenagers, family and friends.
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JP Malone Construction Inc.
Category: BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM HOME UP TO AND INCLUDING 4,000 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: Private residence
The site, sun orientation and views played major roles in determining the composition of this contemporary custom home, which the builder calls a "work of art." Arranged in wings that spread out from a central core, interior living space is only one room deep in many spots, providing multidirectional views of the surrounding desert.
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James Hann Design, AIA
Category: BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM HOME 4,001-6,500 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: Private residence
Careful placement of this custom residence on its 26-acre site in the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale provides its empty-nester homeowners with maximum privacy and magnificent 360-degree views of the valley and city lights. The home's form was dictated by its natural setting.
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JBZ Architecture + Planning
Category: BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM HOME UP TO AND INCLUDING 4,000 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: Private residence
As inviting and comfortable as it is elegant, this custom home features a charming stucco exterior reminiscent of historic Santa Barbara, Calif., accented by graceful bougainvillea-framed arches, wrought-iron balconies and a clay tile roof.
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Urban Design Associates
Category: BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM HOME 6,501 SQUARE FEET AND OVER
Project Name: Private residence
The building envelope of this property presented the architect and the builder with design and engineering challenges. The width of the site permitted the design of this custom home to be very linear, running in tandem with the mountain rather than building up it.
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Building Graphics Architecture
Category: BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND SPEC HOME 6,501 SQUARE FEET AND OVER
Project Name: Lot 4 Stonecroft
This Craftsman-style home designed for the move-up family market exudes a natural warmth and charm that earned it the Best of Show award at the local home builders show. The exterior features tapered columns and stone accents that blend beautifully with the cedar shake siding.
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Bloodgood Sharp Buster Architects and Planners Inc.
Category: BEST NEIGHBORHOOD UP TO AND INCLUDING 150 UNITS
Project Name: Springhouse Pond
Springhouse Pond is a small enclave of 39 cluster condominiums designed for affluent empty-nester buyers drawn to its natural setting and traditional architecture. The project is within walking distance of Sudbury's charming town center and a 20-minute commute from Boston.
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Bassenian Lagoni Architects
Category: BEST SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOME 1,501-1,800 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: Arden Square - Plan 1
With its versatile, open floor plan, Plan 1 at Arden Square is designed to appeal to a wide range of buyers, from first-timers to families to empty nesters. The compact, 1,631-square-foot, two-story home features three bedrooms upstairs.
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Scheurer Architects
Category: BEST SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOME 1,501-1,800 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: Sailhouse - Cottage 1
Designed for move-up buyers or families with no children, Cottage 1 at Sailhouse features a distinctively detailed exterior that features a combination of stucco, siding and unique trim.
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HOVE Design Alliance Inc.
Category: BEST SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOME 1,801-2,400 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: Astoria at Ladera Ranch - Plan 3
For couples and young families who might otherwise be priced out of a family home in this coastal location, Plan 3 in Astoria at Ladera Ranch provides a wonderful opportunity for ownership.
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Scheurer Architects
Category: BEST SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOME 2,401-3,000 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: The Sentinels - Plan 2
One of several plans being offered by the builder in a new, upscale community in San Diego, Plan 2 at The Sentinels breaks out of the box in terms of conventional design for Southern California's empty-nester market and offers the homeowner unprecedented opportunities for light, ventilation and golf course views.
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Downing, Thorpe & James
Category: BEST SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOME 3,001-4,000 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: Palmilla - Mesquite
Incorporated into a resort neighborhood targeted toward affluent retirees, the Mesquite model at Palmilla serves as an example of what can be achieved in production housing through thoughtful detailing and bold exploration of form and color.
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Bassenian Lagoni Architects
Category: BEST SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOME 3,001-4,000 SQUARE FEET
Project Name: Villas at The Bridges - Plan 2
As the only production-built product within an upscale community of 250 custom homes, it was essential that the vacation home residences in Villas at The Bridges portray custom character, desirability and amenities.
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Robert Hidey Architects
Category: BEST SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOME 4,001 SQUARE FEET AND OVER
Project Name: Robinson Ranch - Plan 2
Masked by a traditional Dutch Colonial exterior, Plan 2 at Robinson Ranch packs an amazing amount of living space into its two-story design.
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The Lessard Architectural Group Inc.
Category: BEST ATTACHED HOME UP TO AND INCLUDING 8 UNITS PER ACRE
Project Name: Evans Farm - Belvedere
Located in an exclusive 154-home development 8 miles from the White House, this traditional-style attached home features all the quality and amenities for which its target market of upscale professionals is looking.
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Downing, Thorpe & James
Category: BEST ATTACHED HOME UP TO AND INCLUDING 8 UNITS PER ACRE
Project Name: Palmilla - Palo Brea
Located within a resort neighborhood targeted to affluent retirees, this charming duplex home promises its discriminating market all the style and amenities they are used to in a desirable location. On the front elevation, a main courtyard leads to the home's primary entry while a smaller one leads to the office/den.
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George F. Tibsherany Inc.
Category: BEST ATTACHED HOME 9-19 UNITS PER ACRE
Project Name: Astragal Luxury Villas - Cielo
Designed for Scottsdale's upscale first-time buyer and singles markets, the Cielo is part of an enclave of villas that features a strong style statement, creating a unique, identifiable "community" for the homeowners. This model features a private, ground-floor entry vestibule and a private, one-car garage.
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Scheurer Architects
Category: BEST ATTACHED HOME 9-19 UNITS PER ACRE
Project Name: Sailhouse - Carriage Unit
The two-bedroom, two-bath Carriage Unit at Sailhouse is an above-garage flat designed for an upscale first-time or newly single buyer looking for a dramatic residence in a desirable location. The plan features a ground-level entry with a private court and a direct-access, single-car garage.
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McLarand Vasquez Emsiek & Partners Inc.
Category: BEST ATTACHED HOME 20 UNITS AND OVER
Project Name: Durant Village - Plan G (Upton).
The attached flats and townhomes in Durant Village, a 168-unit infill development, provided new home buyers with affordability in a community that had had no new housing in years. Designed for the move-up market, each of the seven plans features a garage, with most having direct access to the owner's unit.
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