CARE AWARDS FINALISTS SHOWCASE OUTSTANDING PROJECTS (Media Release is Here)
VICTORIA – The Finalists for the 2018 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island were announced today by the Victoria Residential Builders Association. They represent Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast design and construction showcasing the very best in new homes and renovations.
“These Finalists combine creative design, craftsmanship, energy efficiency and other environmental considerations to demonstrate our region’s leadership in residential construction,” says Todd Halaburda, Chair of the 2018 CARE Awards. “I congratulate the Finalists on their outstanding projects.”
CARE Awards finalists are selected by a panel of industry professionals using criteria such as architectural design, quality workmanship, creative use of space, and energy efficiency. The categories are Residential Planning, Design & Construction; Interior Design; Commercial Planning & Design; Customer Service; Sales & Marketing; Special Achievement; and Special Interest.
The Gold winners will be announced at the CARE Awards gala on Saturday, Sept 29 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The public will select the winner of the People’s Choice Award from finalist photos displayed at Hillside Centre from August 27 to Sept 9, and at www.careawards.ca. Voters are entered to win a stay at Long Beach Lodge Resort, www.longbeachlodgeresort.com, 2002 CARE Awards Project of the Year.
“The People’s Choice Award is an opportunity for the public to vote for projects ranging from affordable family communities to waterfront dream homes,” says Casey Edge, Executive Director, VRBA. “Drop by the display at Hillside Centre and vote for your favourite.”
The Victoria Residential Builders Association created the CARE Awards in 1991 to recognize Canada’s finest in sustainable West Coast design and construction. The 2018 CARE Awards Finalists may be viewed starting Aug 27 at www.careawards.ca. VRBA appreciates the generosity and support of the following
2018 CARE Awards Sponsors:
GOLD: BC Housing; BCCA Employee Benefit Trust; Built Green; Coast Capital Savings; FortisBC; Hourigan’s Flooring; McLaren Properties Ltd.; Slegg Building Materials; Travelers Insurance Company of Canada; Victoria Real Estate Board
SILVER: Aviva / National Home Warranty
MEDIA: CFAX/CTV; Times Colonist; Yellow Sheet Construction Data
BRONZE: Trail Appliances
2018 CARE Awards Finalists
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under 2,500 sq. ft.
Philco Construction – Foul Bay
Scala Developments Ltd. – 113 Hilltop
Scala Developments Ltd. – Lot 133
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home 2,500 – 3,500 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments Inc. – Beachside
Patriot Homes – Daffodil
Patriot Homes – Lily
Seba Construction – Casa Blanca
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home over 3,500 sq. ft.
Gary Sandhu Developments Ltd. – Springlea
Philco Construction – Seashell
Terry Johal Developments and Step One Design – Pinnacle
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home under 2,400 sq. ft.
Città Group – Monteith
Rayn Properties Ltd. – Delora
Westhills Land Corp., Victoria Design Group Ltd. and Verity Construction – Phase 6 Lot 16 Executive Class Homes
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home 2,400 – 3,000 sq. ft.
Bowcey Construction Ltd. – Natures Park
Limona Group – Royal Bay
Patriot Homes – San Juan
Rayn Properties and Maison Homes – Chaucer
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home 3,001 – 3,500 sq. ft.
Langdon Weir Construction, Carly Sanderson Interiors and Victoria Design Group – The Richard
Pacific Concept Developments – Albury
Pacific Concept Developments – Copperwood
Westhills Land Corp., Victoria Design Group Ltd. and Verity Construction – Phase 6, Lot 20 Executive Class Homes
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home over 3,500 sq. ft.
Philco Construction – Ridge Pointe
Spaciz Design Studio & Draycor Construction Ltd. – Talon’s Grip
Spaciz Design Studio & Draycor Construction Ltd. – Tapered Distinction
Terry Johal Developments, Step One Design and South Shore Cabinetry – Moderno
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – $1,250,000
Città Group and Zebra Group – Q & A Residence
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. – Beach Drive
Philco Construction – Treadwell
Seba Construction and Jenny Martin Design – Grey Haven
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,250,000 – $2,000,000
GT Mann Contracting – Norfolk
KB Design and Ken Murray Developments Ltd. – Crestview
Lida Homes – Lands End
Lida Homes – McMicken
Best Single Family Detached Home $2,000,000 – $3,000,000
Abstract Developments and Zebra Group – Oakhaven
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Zebra Group – Waring
Pacific Coast Land Inc. and Java Designs – HighPoint
Best Single Family Detached Home over $3,000,000
Clarkston Construction – My Time
Griffin Properties Ltd. – Uplands
Best Subdivision
Città Group and Eaglehurst Developments Ltd. – Eaglehurst Homes
Limona Group – Thetis Glen
Scala Developments Ltd. – Hilltop Neighbourhood
Westhills Land Corp., Victoria Design Group Ltd. and Verity Construction – Phase 5 & 6 Executive Class Homes
Best Multi-Family / Townhouse Project
BC Housing – Rosalie’s Village
Everise Developments – The One
Westhills Land Corp., Victoria Design Group Ltd. and Verity Construction – Westhills Small Footprint Homes
Best Accessory Building / Garden Suite / Micro-house
Christopher Developments Inc. – Beachside
Seba Construction Ltd. – Casa Blanca
Best Condominium Unit
Abstract Developments – Maddison
Mike Geric Construction – Travino Landing
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Harbourside
Westhills Land Corp. and Verity Construction – Lakepoint One Condominium
Best Outdoor Living Space under 1,000 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments – Beachside
Draycor Construction Ltd. and Spaciz Design Studio – Talons Grip
KB Design – Crestview
Rayn Properties Ltd. – Rockland
Best Outdoor Living Space over 1,000 sq. ft.
Clarkston Construction – My Time
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. – Beach Drive
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Zebra Group – Waring
Best Landscape
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. – Beach Drive
Pacific Concept Developments – Copperwood
Best New Home Design under $1,000,000
Christopher Developments Inc. – Beachside
Java Designs – Robin’s Roost
Java Designs – Twilight
Westhills Land Corp., Victoria Design Group Ltd. and Verity Construction – Phase 5 Lot 26 Executive Class Home
Best New Home Design over $1,000,000
Abstract Developments and Zebra Group – Oakhaven
KB Design – Crestview
Pacific Coast Land Inc. and Java Designs – HighPoint
Step One Design – Big Bear
Best Innovative Feature
Christopher Developments Inc. – Beachside
Clarkston Construction – My Time
Mike Geric Construction – Travino Landing
Pacific Coast Land Inc. and Java Designs – HighPoint
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $600,000
Goodison Construction Ltd. – Mid-Century Modern
Lida Homes – Leonard
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration over $600,000
Lida Homes – Parker
MDRN Built Ltd. – Gonzales Hill
Roads’End Contracting and Zebra Design & Interiors – Pacific Homestead
Best Traditional Kitchen under 200 sq. ft.
Bowcey Construction Ltd. and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Cochrane Manor
Patriot Homes – Daffodil
Seba Construction, Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Grey Haven
Westhills Land Corp., Victoria Design Group Ltd. and Verity Construction – Phase 6, Lot 20 Executive Class Homes
Best Traditional Kitchen 200 – 300 sq. ft.
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Mari Kushino Design – Norfolk
Hobson Woodworks Inc., Roads’End Contracting and Zebra Design & Interiors – Pacific Homestead
Jenny Martin Design and Jason Good Custom Cabinets Inc. – Aberdeen Grove
Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Blanca
Best Traditional Kitchen over 300 sq. ft.
Abstract Developments and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Oakhaven
Clarkston Construction – My Time
Griffin Properties Ltd. – Uplands
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Victorian
Best Contemporary Kitchen under 175 sq. ft.
Abstract Developments – Maddison
Città Group – Monteith
Goodison Construction Ltd. and Jason Good Custom Cabinets Inc. – Mid-Century Modern
Lida Homes – Leonard
Best Contemporary Kitchen 175 – 275 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments, Zebra Interiors and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Beachside
Lida Homes – Lands End
Lida Homes – Parker
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Pinnacle
Best Contemporary Kitchen 276 – 325 sq. ft.
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Spaciz Design Studio – Beach Drive
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Moderno
Thomas Philips Woodworking – Tranquility
Thomas Philips Woodworking and Mari Kushino Design – Sea Pearl
Best Contemporary Kitchen over 325 sq. ft.
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Zebra Group – Waring
KB Design and South Shore Cabinetry – Crestview
Pacific Concept Developments – Albury
Pacific Concept Developments – Copperwood
Best Traditional Bathroom
Bowcey Construction Ltd. and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Cochrane Manor
Hobson Woodworks Inc., Roads’End Contracting Ltd. and Zebra Design & Interiors – Pacific Homestead
Jenny Martin Design – Sandbanks
Westhills Land Corp., Lana Lounsbury Interiors and Verity Construction – Phase 5 Lot 26 Executive Class Homes
Best Contemporary Bathroom under 150 sq. ft.
Bowcey Construction Ltd. – Natures Park
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Spaciz Design Studio – Beach Drive
Seba Construction Ltd. and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Blanca
Seba Construction Ltd., Jenny Martin Design, and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Grey Haven
Best Contemporary Bathroom over 150 sq. ft.
Goodison Construction Ltd. – Mid-Century Modern
Lida Homes – McMicken
Lida Homes – Parker
Best Master Suite under 350 sq. ft.
Abstract Developments and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Oakhaven
Città Group – Monteith
Best Master Suite 351 – 600 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments, Zebra Interiors and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Beachside
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Zebra Group – Waring
Pacific Concept Developments – Copperwood
Philco Construction – Treadwell
Best Master Suite over 600 sq. ft.
Griffin Properties Ltd. – Uplands
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Mari Kushino Design – Norfolk
Jenny Martin Design – Aberdeen Grove
Terry Johal Developments, Step One Design and South Shore Cabinetry – Pinnacle
Best Interior – Residential under 2,800 sq. ft.
Bowcey Construction Ltd. – Natures Park
Goodison Construction Ltd. – Mid-Century Modern
MDRN Built Ltd. – Gonzales Hill
Spaciz Design Studio – Focal Point
Best Interior – Residential 2,800 – 3,499 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments Inc. and Zebra Interiors – Beachside
Jenny Martin Design – Aberdeen Grove
Pacific Concept Developments – Albury
Pacific Concept Developments – Copperwood
Best Interior – Residential 3,500 – 4,999 sq. ft.
Bowcey Construction Ltd. and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Cochrane Manor
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Spaciz Design Studio – Beach Drive
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Zebra Group – Waring
Seba Construction and Jenny Martin Design – Grey Haven
Best Interior – Residential over 5,000 sq. ft.
Abstract Developments and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Oakhaven
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Mari Kushino Design – Norfolk
Hobson Woodworks Inc., Roads’End Contracting Ltd. and Zebra Design & Interiors – Pacific Homestead
Jenny Martin Design – Sandbanks
Best Custom Millwork under 3,000 sq. ft.
Goodison Construction Ltd. and Jason Good Custom Cabinets Inc. – Mid-Century Modern
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. – Beach Drive
Jenny Martin Design – Aberdeen Grove
Best Custom Millwork 3,000 – 6,000 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments Inc. and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Beachside
GT Mann Contracting, Zebra Group and South Shore Cabinetry – Waring
Jenny Martin Design – Sandbanks
Seba Construction, Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Grey Haven
Best Custom Millwork over 6,000 sq. ft.
Abstract Developments and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Oakhaven
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Thomas Philips Woodworking Ltd. – Norfolk
Hobson Woodworks Inc. and Zebra Design & Interiors – Pacific Homestead
Thomas Philips Woodworking and Mari Kushino Design – Sea Pearl
Best Interior – Commercial
Flashhouse Inc. and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – The Courtney Room
Jodi Foster Design + Planning and Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd. – Now Recording
Michelle Matte Interiors – Grant Thornton
Michelle Matte Interiors – KeyNexus
Best Condominium / Mixed-Use Development
Abstract Developments – Maddison
Mike Geric Construction – Travino Landing
Norman Homes Inc. – The Vela
Westhills Land Corp. and Verity Construction – Lakepoint One Condominium
Best Customer Service – Builder
Christopher Developments Inc.
Limona Group
Mike Geric Construction
Verity Construction Ltd.
Best Sales Centre / Show Home
Jenny Martin Design – Park Elm
Limona Group – Royal Bay
Mike Geric Construction – Travino Landing
Best Website
Integral Design + Build – Integral Design + Build
Limona Group – Royal Bay
Best Overall Marketing Campaign
Limona Group – Royal Bay
Westhills Land Corp. – Phase 5 and 6 Executive Class Homes
Award for Indoor Environmental Achievement and Energy Efficiency
Limona Group – Thetis Glen
Mike Geric Construction – Travino Landing
Green Builder of the Year
Città Group
Limona Group
Mike Geric Construction
Verity Construction Ltd.
Home Design – Concept under 4,000 sq. ft.
Java Designs – Pigeon’s Perch
Java Designs – The Manhattan
Java Designs – The Modern Regency
Scala Developments Ltd. – Lot M
Home Design – Concept over 4,000 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments Inc. – Solis Concept
Java Designs – Eagle’s Landing
KB Design – Portage Point
The Sky Is The Limit Design – Carriage House
Project of the Year – Multi-Family
Abstract Developments – Maddison
Mike Geric Construction – Travino Landing
Project of the Year – Single Family
Abstract Developments and Zebra Group – Oakhaven
Christopher Developments Inc. – Beachside
Griffin Properties Ltd. – Uplands
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. – Beach Drive
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. – Norfolk
GT Mann Contracting Ltd. and Zebra Group – Waring
KB Design and Ken Murray Developments Ltd. – Crestview
Pacific Coast Land Inc. and Java Designs – HighPoint
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