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NEW COMMUNITY - PLATINUM AWARD
Symphony Park at Strathmore
North Bethesda, Md.
New construction or historic renovation? This question was posed by a few of the judges while evaluating this community. “I had to do a double take to figure out whether this was a historic renovation or new construction; it was so well done,” said judge Jill Williams.
The community, which features 112 four-story European brownstone-style townhomes, is situated adjacent to the Music Center at Strathmore, creating a campus-style setting centered around the arts. The building façades are intricately detailed with molded brick, wrought iron Juliet balconies, and cast stone entries. A cobblestone entry, brick walkways, European-style gardens and mews, and ornamental fountains combine to create elegant communal space. Each unit includes a top-level loft and two large rooftop terraces oriented away from public view.
Judge Donald Evans applauded the team for its clever solutions in creating four-story product. “Four-story attached is not an easy solution, but this is one of the best we have seen entered,” he said. “The success of the community is defined by the individuality of each home with a golden thread tying it all together from the site plan and hardscape elements to the homes.”
Submitter: Lessard Design, Inc. (architect)
Builder: Michael Harris Homes
Interior Designer: Jodi Macklin Interior Design, Whittington Design Studio, LLC
Developer: Streetscape Partners, LLC
Land planner: Loiederman Soltesz Associates
Photographers: Eric Kieley, Bob Narod
NEW COMMUNITY - PLATINUM AWARD
Lambert Ranch
Irvine, Calif.
One of the hottest-selling communities on the West Coast, Lambert Ranch is a 51-acre, gated enclave situated in the foothills of Irvine, Calif. Each of the 169 single-family detached homes features elevations inspired by the original, early 1900s Arts and Crafts Bungalow farmhouse that remains a permanent fixture on the property. Landscaped pedestrian walkways, community trails, and a centrally located community center are among the amenities.
Lambert Ranch offers nine plans among three distinct clusters that pay homage to the land’s century-old agricultural heritage. The Field refers to the lower elevation formerly home to lowland agricultural fields; The Grove is named for the second-tier elevation once sustaining a grove of fruit trees; and The Hill is named for its prominent elevation and offers panoramic views.
“Each piece becomes almost an infill community within the fabric of the overall community,” said judge Donald Evans. “The Field, The Grove, and The Hill were sited to take advantage and work with the topography on the site. The streetscape and architecture are well done with the club being the centerpiece of the community.”
Submitter: Robert Hidey Architects (architect)
Builder: The New Home Company
Interior designer: Meridian Interiors
Developer: LR8 Owner, LLC
Land planner: Adams Streeter Civil Engineers
Photographer: Chris Mayer Photography
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