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March 5, 2019, for immediate release.
2019 HAVAN OVATION AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
VANCOUVER, BC: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN, formerly GVHBA) Ovation Award finalists were revealed to the more than 200 guests attending the Finalists ‘Oiree on Thursday, February 28th in Vancouver.
Celebrating the tenth awards season, almost 400 entries were submitted this year– a record for the Ovation Awards — which created fierce competition across 48 categories. In total, 162 finalists were announced, representing the best projects in renovations, new-home construction, design and building science across Metro Vancouver.
Multi-family builders Miracon Developments Inc. (Surrey) and Adera Development Corporation (Vancouver) are the big winners, each taking home nine finalist nominations, with Zenterra Developments Ltd. (Surrey) scooping up seven finalist categories.
Custom Home Builders Tavan Developments Ltd. (Vancouver) and Troico (Coquitlam) are up for seven and six finalist nominations respectively, with Rain City Renovations (Vancouver) and Rodrozen Designs Inc. (Vancouver) each nominated for five awards.
Entries are juried by a pier-reviewed panel of award-winning builders, renovators, and designers from outside the Metro Vancouver area. A full list of finalists and their project photos are available at www.ovationawards.ca.
Winners of the 2019 HAVAN Ovation Awards, will be announced on Saturday, May 4th at the Gala, taking place at the luxurious JW Marriott Parq, Vancouver.
For the tenth consecutive year, FortisBC is the Presenting Sponsor, with BC Housing as the Patron Sponsor.
Sponsors also include:
Platinum Sponsor: Caesarstone Canada
Creative Sponsor: Ballistic Arts Media Studio
Premiere Gala Sponsor: floFORM Countertops
Silver sponsors: E3 Eco Group, Norburn Lighting & Bath Centre and Trail Appliances
Print Sponsor: Minuteman Press
Bronze sponsors: Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware Ltd., Dick’s Lumber and Building Supplies, I-XL Masonry Supplies and MNP LLP
Community broadcast media sponsor: Shaw
Media sponsors: Black Press Group, Boulevard magazine, Glacier Real Estate, EPOCH Times, NextHome, Vancouver Sun and The Province, StarMetro News, Western Living magazine
Gala Photography Sponsor: Martin Knowles Photo/Media
Virtual 3D Tour Sponsor: Draft on Site
Audit sponsor: 777 Eccounting Systems
Legal sponsor: Kuhn LLP
Supporting sponsors: BCIT, Buildxact Software Inc., Federated Insurance Company of Canada, and Harris Rebar
The 2019 Ovation Awards Finalists The 2019 Ovation Award Finalists are listed below by category, noting builder name (alphabetically), with project name and builder location. High res images available on request.
Media Contact: Dawn Sondergaard 778-373-9783 dawn@havan.ca
RENOVATION CATEGORIES
Best Kitchen Renovation: Under $75,000
EKOS Redevelopments Inc. for Lofty Living on Lonsdale (Vancouver)
Enzo Design Build Inc. for Ocean Drop (West Vancouver)
Troico Home Solutions Inc. for Bachelor in Paradise (Coquitlam)
Troico Home Solutions Inc. for Farm House Fancy (Coquitlam)
Best Kitchen Renovation: $75,000 – $125,000
Davenport Homes for All About the View (North Vancouver)
Jedan Brothers for Contracting Dunbar (Coquitlam)
On Time Construction for Yaletown Sub-Penthouse (Vancouver)
- with Kalu Interiors
Troico Home Solutions Inc. for Ocean Timbers (Coquitlam)
Best Kitchen Renovation: Over $125,000
Eurohouse Construction Inc. for The Hidden Gem of Rockridge (West Vancouver)
Goldcon Construction for Endlessly Elegant (North Vancouver)
- with McCabe Design & Interiors
Marino General Contracting Ltd. for Shiplap Chic (Vancouver)
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. for Caribbean Dream (Surrey)
Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation
Alair Homes Delta for The Great Gathering Place (Delta)
- with Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Level One Construction Ltd. for Best in Show on the Boulevard (Vancouver)
- with Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Rodrozen Designs Inc. for Mid-Century Renaissance (Vancouver)
West Coast Dream Homes Ltd. for Modern Family (Maple Ridge)
- With Associates: Caesarstone Canada, Julian Ceramic Tile Inc.
Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000
Candane Construction Ltd. for Bath-In-Style (Coquitlam)
- with Sensitive Design
Enzo Design Build Inc. for Ocean Drop (West Vancouver)
Rain City Renovations for Kitsilano Character Home (Vancouver)
- with Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Troico Home Solutions Inc. for Modern Moment (Coquitlam)
Best Bathroom Renovation: $35,000 and over
Alair Homes Delta for Heritage Ensuite Revival (Delta)
On Time Construction for Yaletown Sub-Penthouse (Vancouver)
- with Kalu Interiors
Rain City Renovations for 1920s Character Home (Vancouver)
- with Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Rodrozen Designs Inc. for Mid-Century Renaissance (Vancouver)
Best Renovated Room
EKOS Redevelopments Inc. for Lofty Living on Lonsdale (Vancouver)
- with Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Goldcon Construction for Endlessly Elegant (North Vancouver)
- with McCabe Design & Interiors
Rodrozen Designs Inc. for A-List Luxe (Vancouver)
Tavan Developments Ltd. for Adera Renewal (Vancouver)
Best Exterior Renovation
West Coast Dream Homes Ltd. for The Erickson (Maple Ridge)
- Associates: Glass World, Julian Ceramic Tile Inc. and Norburn Lighting & Bath Centre
Best Townhouse/Condominium Renovation: Under $300,000
EKOS Redevelopments Inc. for Lofty Living on Lonsdale (Vancouver)
- with Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Enzo Design Build Inc. for Ocean Drop (West Vancouver)
maison d’etre design-build inc. for Brick & Light (Vancouver)
On Time Construction for Yaletown Sub-Penthouse (Vancouver)
- with Kalu Interiors
Best Townhouse/Condominium Renovation: $300,000 and Over
Davenport Homes for All About the View (North Vancouver)
maison d’etre design-build inc. for Living the Dream (Vancouver)
Twin Lions Contracting Ltd. for Seaside Tranquility (North Vancouver)
Twin Lions Contracting Ltd. for Suburban Elegance (North Vancouver)
Best Renovation: Under $200,000
Abstract Homes and Renovations Inc. for Our Oasis (Vancouver)
PSL Construction Ltd. for These Pretzels Are Making Me Thirsty (Vancouver)
- with Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Troico Home Solutions Inc. for Bachelor in Paradise (Coquitlam)
VGC Vancouver General Contractors for The Luxury Nook (Vancouver)
Best Renovation: $200,000 – $399,999
Alair Homes Delta Back for In Black (Delta)
- with Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Tavan Developments Ltd. for Family Living (Vancouver)
West Coast Dream Homes Ltd. for Modern Family (Maple Ridge)
- Associates: Caesarstone Canada, Glass World and Julian Ceramic Tile Inc.
West Coast Dream Homes Ltd. for The Erickson (Maple Ridge)
- Associates: Caesarstone Canada, Glass World and Norburn Lighting & Bath Centre
Best Renovation: $400,000 – $699,999
Davenport Homes for All About the View (North Vancouver)
Level One Construction Ltd. for Best in Show on the Boulevard (Vancouver)
- with Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Saint Construction Management Ltd. for North Van Nature (Vancouver)
Woodquest Construction Ltd. for Homer (North Vancouver)
Best Renovation: $700,000 – $1 Million
Blackfish Homes Ltd. for Mathers (North Vancouver)
- Associates: Caesarstone Canada, SSC Countertops Ltd. and TCA Electric
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. for Caribbean Dream (Surrey)
Sprucehill Contracting Inc. for Sarita (North Vancouver)
Tavan Developments Ltd. for Adera Renewal (Vancouver)
Best Renovation: Over $1 million
Rodrozen Designs Inc. for Mid-Century Renaissance (Vancouver)
Ronse Massey Developments Inc. for The Ludgate Residence (Vancouver)
NEW HOME CATEGORIES
Best New Small-Scale Home
Abstract Homes and Renovations Inc. for Bright Investment (Vancouver)
- with Smallworks Studios/Laneway Housing Inc.
JDL Homes Vancouver for Country Chic Laneway (Vancouver)
Renovations for Luxury Laneway (Vancouver)
- with Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Best Custom Home: Under $1 Million
Archia Development Ltd. for Westover (West Vancouver)
DVL Homes Morgan for View (Surrey)
Kemp Construction Management Ltd. for Boundary Bay Beachside (Delta)
- with Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
- Associates: Exclusive Floors Ltd., Graytek and Sherwood Painting and Decorating
True Maple Construction Limited for Dazzling Mix in Douglas Park (Vancouver)
- with Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Best Custom Home: $1 Million – Under $2 Million
Blackfish Homes Ltd. for Vale (North Vancouver)
- Associates: Caesarstone Canada, SSC Countertops Ltd. and Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc.
Gracent Homes for Westridge Modern (Burnaby)
- with Kalu Interiors
Paramax Homes Ltd. for STEVENS (West Vancouver)
TQ Construction Ltd. for Burnaby Mountain Inspiration (Burnaby)
Best Custom Home: $2 Million – Under $3 Million
Bold Construction Ltd. for The Word on 33rd (Vancouver)
- with Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Bolder Homes Ltd. for Crest of Canterbury (North Vancouver)
Tavan Developments Ltd. for Wiltshire Tradition (Vancouver)
VictorEric Premium Homes for West Haven (Vancouver)
Best Custom Home: Over $3 Million
Bodwell Developments Ltd. for Gate House (Richmond)
Creative Homes and Development Ltd. for Norwood (Surrey)
Pacific Property Group for Creery Contemporary (North Vancouver)
Pacific Property Group for Kadenwood Retreat (North Vancouver)
Best Small In-Fill Development
Castleview Homes Ltd. for North Bluff Surrey (Surrey)
Ronse Massey Developments Inc. for The Ludgate Residence (Vancouver)
Best Single-Family Detached Home (Production): Less than 2,400 s.f.
Hara Homes Ltd. for Union (Burnaby)
Miracon Development Inc. for SOUTHSIDE (Surrey)
Best Single-Family Detached Home (Production): 2,400 s.f. and Over
Miracon Development Inc. for SOUTHCREST – Lot 12 (Surrey)
Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: Less than 1,500 s.f.
Adera Development Corporation for Grandview (Vancouver)
Vicini Homes (Conwest) for Ward (Vancouver)
VictorEric Premium Homes for Dickens at Kensington (Vancouver)
Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: 1,500 s.f. and Over
Adera Development Corporation for Grandview (Vancouver)
Alabaster Homes for Shaughnessy Residences (Vancouver)
Zenterra Developments Ltd. for FAIRWAYS (Surrey)
Zenterra Developments Ltd. for SOHO 2 – Unit 176 (Surrey)
Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development
Adera Development Corporation for Virtuoso (Vancouver)
- with Area3 Design Studio Inc.
Bewick Ventures for The Allure (White Rock)
- with Currant Interior Design
- Associate: Longboard® a Division of Mayne Inc.
Isle of Mann Property Group for Crescendo – Phase 1 (Surrey)
Kindred Construction Ltd. for Mercy (Vancouver)
Best Multi-Family Highrise Development
VanMar Constructors Inc. for Storeys (Abbotsford)
Best Residential Community: Single-Family
Miracon Development Inc. for SOUTHSIDE (Surrey)
Miracon Development Inc. for WESTSIDE (Surrey)
Best Residential Community: Multi-Family
Adera Development Corporation for Grandview (Vancouver)
Adera Development Corporation for Virtuoso (Vancouver)
- with Area3 Design Studio Inc.
Alabaster Homes for Shaughnessy Residences (Vancouver)
Zenterra Developments Ltd. for FAIRWAYS (Surrey)
DESIGN CATEGORIES
Best New Kitchen: Under $50,000
Alabaster Homes for Shaughnessy Residences (Vancouver)
JDL Homes Vancouver for Country Chic Laneway (Vancouver)
Rain City Renovations for Luxury Laneway with Madeleine Design Group Inc. (Vancouver)
Zenterra Developments Ltd. for SOHO 2 – Unit 176 (Surrey)
Best New Kitchen: $50,000 – $99,999
Pacific Property Group for Creery Contemporary (North Vancouver)
Paramax Homes Ltd. for KING GEORGES (West Vancouver)
Paramax Homes Ltd. for STEVENS (West Vancouver)
True Maple Construction Limited for Dazzling Mix in Douglas Park (Vancouver)
- with Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Best New Kitchen: $100,000 and Over
Bolder Homes Ltd. for Crest of Canterbury (North Vancouver)
E2 Homes Ltd. for Vale Court (North Vancouver)
E2 Homes Ltd. for Wicked Awesome (North Vancouver)
- with Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Troico Home Solutions Inc. for Equestrian Excellence (Coquitlam)
Best Room: New Construction
Bela Construction Ltd. for Villa on Angus (Powder Room) (Langley)
- with Carol Faan Interiors Ltd.
Bold Construction Ltd. for The Word on 33rd (Vancouver)
- with Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Landa Global Properties for Churchill Manor (Vancouver)
- with Sublime Interior Design Inc.
Lebcan Developments Inc. for Welcome to my Grotto (White Rock)
- with Sleeping Grape
Best Outdoor Living Space: Single-Family Production or Multi-Family
Adera Development Corporation for Grandview (Vancouver)
Adera Development Corporation for Virtuoso (Vancouver)
- with Area3 Design Studio Inc.
Tien Sher Group of Companies for Kings Walk (Richmond)
Tien Sher Group of Companies for Venue (Richmond)
Best Outdoor Living Space: Custom or Renovated
E2 Homes Ltd. for Vale Court (North Vancouver)
EKOS Redevelopments Inc. for Eye Candy on Alma (Vancouver)
- with Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
GD Nielsen Homes for Lions Gate Vista (North Vancouver)
Lebcan Developments Inc. for Country Elegance (White Rock)
Best Special Feature: New or Renovated
Davenport Homes for All About the View (North Vancouver)
ILA Developments Ltd. for Wall Art (Vancouver)
Tavan Developments Ltd. for Wiltshire Tradition – Dining Delight (Vancouver)
TQ Construction Ltd. for Burnaby Mountain Inspiration (Burnaby)
Best Interior Design Display Suite: Multi-Family Home
Alabaster Homes for Shaughnessy Residences (Vancouver)
Asia Standard Americas Ltd. for Landmark on Robson Display Suite (Vancouver)
Landa Global for Properties Presentation Centre (Vancouver)
- with Sublime Interior Design Inc.
Bewick Ventures for The Allure (White Rock)
- with Currant Interior Design
- Associate: Longboard® a Division of Mayne Inc.
Best Interior Design Display Home: Single-Family Home
Archia Development Ltd. for Palmerston (West Vancouver)
Bolder Homes for Crest of Canterbury (North Vancouver)
Miracon Development Inc. for SOUTHCREST (Surrey)
Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated
Bela Construction Ltd. for Villa on Angus (Langley)
- with Carol Faan Interiors Ltd.
My House Design/Build Team for Caribbean Dream (Surrey)
Niebuhr Construction and Renovation for Puget Dreamview (Richmond)
- with John Henshaw Architect Inc.
Rain City Renovations for Kitsilano Character Home (Vancouver)
- with Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Special Achievement Awards: Best Marketing Campaign
Isle of Mann Property Group for Luxia at Yorkson (Surrey)
Miracon Development Inc. for SOUTHCREST (Surrey)
Zenterra Developments Ltd. for FAIRWAYS (Surrey)
Zenterra Developments Ltd. for SOHO 2 (Surrey)
Best High-Performance Building: New or Renovated
E2 Homes Ltd. for Vale Court (North Vancouver)
My House Design/Build Team Ltd. for Caribbean Dream (Surrey)
Best High-Performance Building: Net Zero/Passive House Certified, New or Renovated
Insightful Healthy Homes Inc. for North Shore Zen Home (Vancouver)
Suvic Homes for Marpole Passive House (Vancouver)
Excellence in Building Science in Residential Construction
Adera Development Corporation for Crest (Vancouver)
Blackfish Homes Ltd. for Vale (North Vancouver)
- Associates: Beaver Plastics, IBC Technologies Inc. and Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc.
Teragon Developments & Construction Inc. for Coal Harbour Modern (Langley)
- with Graytek and John Henshaw Architect Inc.
TQ Construction Ltd. for Burnaby Mountain Inspiration (Burnaby)
BC Housing Award for Excellence in Innovative Housing Choices
Cascadia Green Development Ltd. for Synergy (North Vancouver)
Miracon Development Inc. for SOUTHCREST (Surrey)
FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction
Miracon Development Inc. for SOUTHCREST (Surrey)
GRAND OVATION AWARDS
Residential Renovator of the Year
Alair Homes Delta (Delta)
Rodrozen Designs Inc. (Vancouver)
Sprucehill Contracting Inc. (North Vancouver)
Tavan Developments Ltd. (Vancouver)
Custom Home Builder of the Year
ILA Developments Ltd. (Vancouver)
Paramax Homes Ltd. (West Vancouver)
Tavan Developments Ltd. (Vancouver)
TQ Construction Ltd. (Burnaby)
Single-Family Home Builder of the Year
Miracon Development Inc. (Surrey)
Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year
Adera Development Corporation (Vancouver)
Zenterra Developments Ltd. (Surrey)
About the HAVAN Ovation Awards:
From laneway homes and modern minimalistic designed condo renovations to breath-taking custom-built homes, HAVAN’s Ovation Awards connect Metro Vancouverites with the local professionals who can help build, renovate or design their dream home.
Recognized as leaders in the homebuilding industry since 1974, HAVAN members include builders, developers, renovators, designers, suppliers, sub-trades and leading professionals. We are an association of knowledgeable, trusted, resourceful and local professionals who build over 65% of Metro Vancouver’s homes.
HAVAN provides both industry and consumer education, opportunities to connect, and actively liaises with local municipal governments with the focus of meeting Metro Vancouver’s housing needs. A not-for-profit association, HAVAN is proudly affiliated with both the provincial CHBA BC, and national CHBA offices.
