Homebuilders Association of Vancouver Announces 2014 Ovation Awards Finalists
Celebrating Metro Vancouver’s best builders, renovators and designers
On March 6, 2014, in Vancouver, the Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) announced the finalists for the fifth annual 2014 Ovation Awards.
The awards honour excellence in the design and construction of new single-family and multi-family homes as well as the renovation of existing homes.
“Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes. Vancouver is a leading-edge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators,” says HAVAN Chief Executive Officer Bob de Wit.
In addition to the rigorous panel of award-winning judges, the public can weigh in with the popular People’s Choice Award. Visit http://www.ovationawards.ca/peoples-choice/ to vote for your favourite new or renovated home until April 7. The 2014 Ovation Award winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on Saturday, April 26.
For the fifth year in a row, FortisBC is the presenting sponsor. Patron sponsor is once again the Provincial Homeowner Protection Office, Branch of BC Housing. Sponsors also include Ballistic Arts Media Studios Inc., Black Press Group, Casesarstone Canada, EMCO Corporation, Glacier Media, I-XL Masonry Supplies, Kitchen Craft of Canada Ltd., Martin Knowles Photo/Media, Minuteman Press, Ply Gem, Sears Commercial, Trail Appliances Ltd., The Brick Commercial Sales, The Vancouver Sun, The Province and Wall2Wall Media.
HAVAN Ovation Awards 2014: Finalists by Category *In alphabetical order (project name follows company name)
Best Kitchen Renovation – Under $50,000
• Level One Construction Ltd., Golden Kitchen Glow
• Level One Construction Ltd., Pristine Dream
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Indian River
Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 – $99,999
• Klondike Contracting Corporation, Sky-High Sanctuary
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy
• TQ Construction Ltd., Foresthill Kitchen
Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and over
• Euro Canadian Construction Corp., English Bay Condo Renovation
• reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc., The House Fit For “Sonny and Claire”
Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation
• Best Builders Ltd., Reviving the 70’s
• maison d’etre design-build inc., Four to One
Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000
• Kerr Construction, Sleek Bathroom
Best Renovated Room
• maison d’etre design-build inc., Master Suite Getaway
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy
Best Addition Renovation
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Meadfield (Associate: Sensitive Design)
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Mountain Highway (Associate: Sensitive Design)
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Panorama (Associate: Sensitive Design)
Best Accessible Renovation
• Best Builders Ltd., The Homecoming
Best Exterior Renovation
• maison d’etre design-build inc., 70’s Upgrade
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy
Best Townhouse/Condominium Renovation
• Euro Canadian Construction Corp., English Bay Condo Renovation
• Frits De Vries Architect Ltd., Marina Side Residence
• maison d’etre design-build inc., Discerning Luxury
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Klahanie Comfort
Best Renovation: Under $100,000
• Essy West Contracting Inc., West End Loft Renovation
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Klahanie Comfort
• VGC Vancouver General Contractors Inc., Marinaside Penthouse Renovation
Best Renovation: $100,000 – $299,999
• Klondike Contracting Corporation, Hillside Home
• Nesseler Construction Ltd., Beach Retreat
• Rain City Renovations, W10 Basement
Best Renovation: $300,000 – $499,999
• Naikoon Contracting Ltd., 1975 Parker
• Boda Construction Ltd., Edgemont Natural
• Best Builders Ltd., Reviving the 70’s
Best Renovation: $500,000 – $799,999
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Meadfield (Associate: Sensitive Design)
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy
• reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc., The House Fit For “Sonny and Claire”
Best Renovation: $800,000 and over
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Mountain Highway (Associate: Sensitive Design)
• Best Builders Ltd., West Van Getaway
Best Custom Home: Under $750,000
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Quilchena Classic
• Mountainside Design + Build, Transitional Timber Frame Home
• Frits De Vries Architect Ltd., Dunbar Laneway
Best Custom Home: $750,000 – $1.5 million
• Marble Construction Ltd., 3197 Bewicke Avenue
• Kerr Construction, Alder Crossing
• Frits De Vries Architect Ltd., Heather Street
Best Custom Home: Over $1.5 million
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Adera Radiance
• Boda Construction Ltd., Rockbank
• Best Builders Ltd., Orchard Way
Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 s.f.
• Talisman Homes Ltd., Resort Living
• Portrait Homes Ltd., Hampstead Phase 2 at Silver Ridge – Alder Plan
Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 s.f. and over
• Talisman Homes Ltd., Resort Living I
• Talisman Homes Ltd., Resort Living II
• Wesgroup – Bluetree Homes, Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights
Best Single Family Residential Community
• Portrait Homes Ltd., Hampstead Phase 2 at Silver Ridge
• Wesgroup Properties – Bluetree Homes, Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights
Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: Less than 1,500 s.f.
• Milori Family of Companies, Cove Gardens
• Nordic Projects Ltd., The Camden
• Wesgroup Properties – ParkLane Homes, Winchester Estates
Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: 1,500 s.f. and over
• Alchemy Construction Ltd., Lonsdale Contemporary
• Kooney Homes Ltd., Zen TH Phase 1
• Milori Family of Companies, Cove Gardens
Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development
• Allaire Properties Easton Inc., Easton
Best New Kitchen: Under $100,000
• Kooney Homes Ltd., Zen TH Phase1
• Novak Contracting & Construction, A Taste for Elegance
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Quilchena Classic
Best New Kitchen: $100,000 and over
• Jade Lion Estate Homes Ltd., Tuscan Sunrise
• Marble Construction Ltd., 3197 Bewicke Avenue
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Adera Radiance
Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated
• Best Builders Ltd., Orchard Way
• Best Builders Ltd., Reviving the 70’s
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy
Best Special Feature: New or Renovated
• Best Builders Ltd., Cypress
• maison d’etre design-build inc., Texture and Light
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Adera Radiance
Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated
• Beyond Beige Interior Designs Inc., Hamilton – Eclectic Industrial
• maison d’etre design-build inc., Contemporary Detailing
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Reviving the Seventies (Associate: Best Builders Inc.)
Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single Family or Townhouse Community
• Ikonik Homes, Jacobsen (Associate: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing)
• Wesgroup Properties – Bluetree Homes, Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights
• Wesgroup Properties – ParkLane Homes, Winchester Estates
Best Interior Design Display Suite: Condominium
• Forge Properties Inc., Royce White Rock (Associate: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing)
• Wesgroup Properties – Bluetree Home, Bluetree Homes at Mackin Park
Best Marketing Campaign
• Allaire Properties Easton Inc., Easton
• Forge Properties Inc., Royce White Rock (Associate: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing)
• Kooney Homes Ltd., Zen TH Phase 1
Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction
• Talisman Homes Ltd., Resort Living II
FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction
• Alchemy Construction Ltd., Lonsdale Contemporary
BC Housing Award for Excellence in Creating Affordable Housing Choices
• Alchemy Construction Ltd., Lonsdale Contemporary
GRAND OVATION AWARDS
Renovator of the Year: Small Volume
• maison d’etre design-build inc.
Renovator of the Year: Large Volume
• Best Builders Ltd.
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc.
• TQ Construction Ltd.
Custom Builder of the Year
• Best Builders Ltd.
• Tavan Developments Ltd.
Single-Family Builder of the Year
• Portrait Homes Ltd.
Multi-Family Builder of the Year
• Kooney Homes Ltd.
• Platinum Group of Companies
For further information, contact: Bob de Wit, HAVAN CEO — bob@havan.ca, Ph: (778) 565-4288; Cell: (604) 916-3434
