Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN)
MEDIA RELEASE
April 24, 2023
For immediate release.
2023 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Winners Announced!
VANCOUVER, BC: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Awards for Housing Excellence winners were announced Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver. An exclusive industry event, special guests included Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, and Vincent Tong, Acting CEO, BC Housing.
Ron Rapp, HAVAN CEO said, ‘we are thrilled that 2023 marks 14 years of the HAVAN Awards, which have become an important program to showcase the accomplishments of our industry as builders, renovators and designers across the province adopt BC’s advancing Energy Step Code requirements.’ The Code requires most new construction in BC to be 20% more energy efficient than base 2018 BC Building Code, starting May 1, 2023. Rapp continued, ‘it is significant to note that many of our members have been building above code for years and are leaders in the high-performance design and building space.’
The Step Code is raising the bar for higher performance homes with advanced techniques and technologies, resulting in improved energy efficiencies. Rapp notes, ‘In addition to efficiencies, increased resiliency, consistent comfort, better indoor air quality and improved sound abatement are just some of the added benefits to be realized by the homeowner when looking to build to a higher performance level.’
Showcasing a broad variety of archetypes from innovative laneway homes and infill housing solutions to luxurious ultra modern houses and condos, plus the full spectrum of multi-family developments, the HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence offer inspiration and resources for anyone looking to buy, build, design and/or renovate their home.
Celebrating the 14th annual awards season, 49 builders and designers were awarded 54 prestigious HAVAN Awards. Notable mentions include:
- Interior Designer of the Year: Designs by KS (Vancouver) with six nominations and five wins,
- Custom Builder of the Year: Smithwood Builders (North Vancouver) with eight nominations and two wins,
- Residential Renovator of the Year: My House Design/Build Team (Surrey) with 11 nominations, and three wins, and
- Double Grand HAVAN Award winner, Miracon Development (Surrey) for Grand HAVAN Best Residential Community: Multi-Family: and Grand HAVAN Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year, totalling 8 nominations with four wins.
Close to 400 entries were juried by a peer-reviewed panel of award-winning builders, renovators, and designers from across the country. The complete list of winners is listed below and can be viewed online at https://havan.ca/awards/finalists/
HAVAN would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence.
For the 14th consecutive year, FortisBC is the Presenting Sponsor, with BC Housing as the Patron Sponsor.
Sponsors also include:
Gold Sponsor: McQuarrie Legal Services, Pacific Art Stone, Vicostone
Silver sponsors: E3 Eco Group, Trail Appliances
Bronze sponsors: Associa British Columbia Inc., Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware Ltd., Dick’s Lumber and Building Supplies, FloForm Countertops with Infinity Porcelain, MNP LLP
Print Sponsor: Minuteman Press Surrey
Audit Sponsor: 777 Eccounting Systems Inc.
Supporting Sponsors: BCIT, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
Legal Sponsor: Kuhn LLP
Gala Wine & AP Snacks Sponsor: Freedom Capital
Gala Red Carpet Sponsor: MIRA Floors + Interiors
Gala Entertainment Sponsor: Persaj Countertops
Media sponsors: Black Press Group, Boulevard Magazine, NextHome, Reno + Décor, Vancouver Sun and The Province, Western Living Magazine, Glacier Media, and Build Magazine
HAVAN AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE 2023 Winners List
RENOVATION CATEGORIES
BEST KITCHEN RENOVATION: UNDER $100,000
- Aquarius Serenity, Condoworks Design Renovations Ltd. (Vancouver) with Designs by KS (Vancouver) and Pacific Rim Cabinets Ltd.
BEST KITCHEN RENOVATION: $100,000 – UNDER $150,000
- Through The Looking Glass, Jedan Brothers Contracting (Coquitlam) with Laura Grist Interior Design Inc. (Port Moody)
BEST KITCHEN RENOVATION: $150,000 – UNDER $175,000
- Lynn Valley Condo, Stylux Design & Construction Ltd. (North Vancouver)
BEST KITCHEN RENOVATION: $175,000 AND OVER
- Retreat Perspective, Perspective Homes by Pacific (Vancouver)
BEST BATHROOM RENOVATION: UNDER $50,000
- Split-level Spectacular, New Vision Projects Inc. (Delta)
BEST BATHROOM RENOVATION: $50,000 AND OVER
- New Meets Tradition, G.H. Street Ltd. (Vancouver) with Designs by KS (Vancouver)
BEST CHARACTER HOME RENOVATION
- Modern Cottage, My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey) with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd. (Surrey)
BEST TOWNHOUSE/CONDOMINIUM RENOVATION: UNDER $500,000
- Coal Harbour Condo, Headland Construction Corporation (Vancouver) with Form Collective (Vancouver) and Sofo Kitchens Ltd.
BEST TOWNHOUSE/CONDOMINIUM RENOVATION: $500,000 AND OVER
- Pacific Penthouse at Yaletown, Bayview Construction Ltd. (Surrey)
BEST RENOVATION: UNDER $400,000
- Hacienda Moderna, Koru Construction Ltd. (Maple Ridge)
BEST RENOVATION: $400,000 – UNDER $700,000
- Wonderland, Jedan Brothers Contracting (Coquitlam) with Laura Grist Interior Design Inc. (Port Moody)
BEST RENOVATION: $700,000 – UNDER $1 MILLION
- Bringing Back Home, Hasler Homes Ltd. (North Vancouver)
BEST RENOVATION: $1 MILLION – UNDER $1.5 MILLION
- Grandma’s House, Geography Contracting (Vancouver) with Designs by KS (Vancouver)
BEST RENOVATION: $1.5 MILLION AND OVER
- Kitsilano Heritage Renovation, Quinton Construction Ltd. (Vancouver) with Madeleine Design Group Inc. (Vancouver)
NEW-HOME PRODUCTION CATEGORIES
BEST TOWNHOUSE/ROWHOME UNIT: LESS THAN 1,500 S.F.
- MAYFAIR, Zenterra Developments Ltd. (Surrey)
BEST TOWNHOUSE/ROWHOME UNIT: 1,500 S.F. AND OVER
- Denby, Sandhill Development Ltd. (Richmond) with associate: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd.
BEST TOWNHOUSE/ROWHOME DEVELOPMENT
- MAYFAIR, Zenterra Developments Ltd. (Surrey)
BEST MULTI-FAMILY CONDOMINIUM UNIT
- FOSTER MARTIN, Landmark Premiere Properties Ltd. (Vancouver)
BEST MULTI-FAMILY PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT: LESS THAN 7-STOREYS
- Hendry Place, The Molnar Group (Vancouver) with WA Architects Ltd. (Vancouver)
BEST MULTI-FAMILY PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT: 7-STOREYS AND OVER
- FOSTER MARTIN, Landmark Premiere Properties Ltd. (Vancouver)
CUSTOM HOME/CUSTOM-SPEC HOME CATEGORIES
BEST NEW SMALL-SCALE HOME
- Modern Flair, Smithwood Builders Inc. (North Vancouver)
BEST CUSTOM HOME: UNDER $1 MILLION
- Heaven in Kitsilano, Nestworks Construction Ltd. (Delta) with JHA™ Architecture + Interior (Vancouver)
BEST CUSTOM HOME: $1 MILLION – UNDER $1.5 MILLION
- Eastside Upside, First Western Projects Ltd. (Vancouver) with Nick Bray Architecture (Vancouver) and associates: Standard Insulation and Siding Ltd. and Olive Tree Flooring Inc.
BEST CUSTOM HOME: $1.5 MILLION – UNDER $2 MILLION
- Heart and Stone, Meridian Pacific Construction Inc. (Vancouver)
BEST CUSTOM HOME: $2 MILLION – UNDER $3 MILLION
- French Chateau, Brickhouse Building Ltd. (Surrey) with Christophe Vaissade Designs Inc. (Port Coquitlam)
BEST CUSTOM HOME: $3 MILLION AND OVER
- Queen Mary, Kingdom Builders Inc. (North Vancouver) with Architrix Design Studio Inc. (Vancouver)
DESIGN/BUILD CATEGORIES
BEST NEW KITCHEN: MULTI-FAMILY PRODUCTION HOME
- FOUNDRY – Phase 2, Miracon Development Inc. (Surrey)
BEST NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN: UNDER $200,000
- Foodie Fresh, West Coast Dream Homes Ltd. (Maple Ridge)
BEST NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN: $200,000 AND OVER
- Serenity, Artiman Design + Build (West Vancouver)
BEST PRIMARY SUITE: SINGLE-FAMILY OR MULTI-FAMILY PRODUCTION HOME
- OTTO Primary Suite, Tera Development (Richmond) with K. Chen Construction Management Inc. (Vancouver)
BEST PRIMARY SUITE: RENOVATED OR CUSTOM HOME
- In the Clouds with Cardero, Beyond Beige Interior Designs Inc. (North Vancouver) with DNY Enterprizes Inc. (Richmond)
BEST NEW BATHROOM
- Nestled in Cedars, Kemp Construction Management Ltd. (Delta) with associates: Sofo Kitchens Ltd., Exclusive Floors Ltd., and Sherwood Painting Ltd.
BEST NEW OR RENOVATED SPACE
- Modern Cottage, My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey) with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd. (Surrey)
BEST SPECIAL FEATURE: NEW OR RENOVATED
- Timeless Elegance, Crown Pacific Development Ltd. (Burnaby) with Karly Kristina Design (Anmore)
BEST UNIVERSAL-DESIGNED HOME: NEW OR RENOVATED
- Gardenside, Best Builders Ltd. (Delta)
BEST MULTI-FAMILY AMENITY SPACE
- FOUNDRY, Miracon Development Inc. (Surrey)
BEST OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE: NEW OR RENOVATED HOME
- Crescent Beach Residence, Marino General Contracting Ltd. (Vancouver)
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN DISPLAY SUITE: MULTI-FAMILY HOME
- OTTO Unit 7, Tera Development (Richmond) with associate: K. Chen Construction Management Inc. (Vancouver)
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN CUSTOM RESIDENCE
- The Inlet House, Karly Kristina Design (Anmore) with Marcraft Homes Ltd. (Port Coquitlam)
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN RENOVATED HOME
- Kitsilano Heritage Renovation, Madeleine Design Group Inc. (Vancouver) with Quinton Construction Ltd. (Vancouver)
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
- Oakhaus, Everglade Development Ltd. (Richmond) with associate: Cynthia Florano Design (Coquitlam)
BEST ENERGY LABELLED HOME: CUSTOM
- Queen Mary, Kingdom Builders Inc. (North Vancouver) with Architrix Design Studio Inc. (Vancouver)
BEST ENERGY LABELLED HOME: WHOLE HOME RENOVATION
- Grandma’s House, Geography Contracting (Vancouver) with Designs by KS (Vancouver)
BEST NON-CERTIFIED HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME: NEW OR RENOVATED
- Heart and Stone, Meridian Pacific Construction Inc. (Vancouver)
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE
- Triadic, Best Builders Ltd. (Delta) with Ian McLean Architect Inc. (Vancouver)
EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Build-A-Box, BuildSmartr.com (Delta)
BEST IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT (10 UNITS OR LESS)
- Wallis, Ronse Massey Developments Inc. (Vancouver)
BC HOUSING AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING SOLUTIONS
- Triadic, Best Builders Ltd. (Delta) with Ian McLean Architect Inc. (Vancouver)
FORTISBC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
- Triadic, Best Builders Ltd. (Delta) with Ian McLean Architect Inc. (Vancouver)
GRAND HAVAN AWARDS
GRAND HAVAN – BEST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY: MULTI-FAMILY
- FOUNDRY, Miracon Development Inc. (Surrey)
GRAND HAVAN – INTERIOR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
- Designs by KS (Vancouver)
GRAND HAVAN – RESIDENTIAL RENOVATOR OF THE YEAR
- My House Design/Build Team Ltd. (Surrey)
GRAND HAVAN – CUSTOM HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR
- Smithwood Builders Inc. (North Vancouver)
GRAND HAVAN – MULTI-FAMILY HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR
- Miracon Development Inc. (Surrey)
