Awards honour the remarkable achievements in residential construction, renovation and design
“To be recognized as both Custom Home Builder of the Year and Renovator of the year is incredibly humbling,” said Kevin Hatch, president, Twin Lions Contracting.
The builder also took home Best Custom Home: $1.5 under $2 million for its Looking Forward in North Vancouver. The nearly 4,300 square-foot, four-bedroom home with a two-bedroom and bath basement suite was custom built for a professional couple with two young children.
“It was really exciting to see our Looking Forward project win a HAVAN Award as it is exactly an example of what we feel should be the “new normal” for building homes,” said Hatch. “The home is incredibly energy-efficient, hitting the Net-Zero ready standard, which will keep the long-term costs for our clients down. Cutting off fossil fuels and going all electric, high efficiency mechanical systems, next level air filtration, lots of glazing and natural light, beautiful finishes, and the list goes on.”
Another seven-win honouree was Surrey’s Miracon Development, with two Grands for Best Residential Community: Single-Family and Best Single-Family Home Builder of the Year.
“Receiving the Grand HAVAN Awards for Best Residential Community: Single-Family and Single-Family Home Builder of the Year is a tremendous honour for our team,” said Ryan O’Shea, president Miracon Developments.
The company also walked away with Best Single-Family Detached home (Production), 2,900 square-feet and over for Langley’s Mirada Estates — Founder Series, a collection of 13 three and four-bedroom homes, each with a one or two-bedroom legal suite.
“Mirada Estates — Founders Series is a true reflection of our vision to seamlessly blend luxury with functionality,” said O’Shea. “Located in Langley West, this exclusive collection of single-family homes is thoughtfully designed around a serene pond-side park, offering a peaceful and connected lifestyle. The Founders Series stands out for its meticulous craftsmanship, innovative floor plans, and harmonious integration with the natural environment.”
Langley’s Vesta Properties was thrilled with its six wins, including Grands for Best Residential Community: Multi-Family and Best Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year.
“Each award is a testament to the passion, precision, forethought, design and innovation our team brings to each community we build,” said Kent Sillars, president Vesta Properties. “From construction and design to community planning, we are proud to be recognized for our dedication to excellence not only to our Vesta team but our partners, trades, consultants and community.”
Award-winning The Towers at Latimer Heights features Langley’s first-ever 34 and 36-storey concrete highrise residential towers, situated within the 74-acre master-planned community of Latimer Heights, and surrounded by 17 acres of green space and manicured pathways.
My House Design/Build/Team with Emphasis Architecture +Design Studio together received four awards, with Emphasis winning the Grand for Interior Designer of the Year.
“These awards remind us that we’re not only upholding the high standards we set for ourselves, but also continuing to push creative boundaries with every project,” said Graeme Huguet, founder and general manager, My House Design/Build/Team.
“This is a milestone moment for us as an architecture and design studio, and we are incredibly proud to be named Grand HAVAN Interior Designer of the Year — it’s an honour that inspires us to keep raising the bar,” said Eric Douglas, architect/design manager, Emphasis Architecture + Design Studio.
The collaborators kudos for Timber + Light (Best Renovations: $700,000 — Under $1 million and Best Interior Design Renovated Home), and Elevated Living (Best Universal-Designed Home Adaptive/Accessible: New or Renovated), were especially rewarding.
Timber + Light is a multi-generational home, intended to be Net Zero Ready and Built Green Platinum certified.
“Special considerations were made for a daughter with respiratory challenges, as well as for a senior parent living in the home,” Huguet added. “It’s an efficient, healthy space that supports the needs of multiple generations under one roof.”
Douglas went on to say: “By reconfiguring the layout and vaulting the ceilings of the original 1980s two-storey structure, we introduced volume, light, and flow that dramatically enhance the home’s livability and architectural presence.”
Elevated Living was renovated for a retired couple who wanted to age in place and stay in the four-storey hillside home they’ve loved for many years. “We designed an exterior elevator that seamlessly integrates into the structure — so much so, it feels like it was part of the original design,” said Huguet.
For the full list of winners, visit havan.ca.
The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) celebrated the best of the best during the 16th annual Awards for Housing Excellence gala, held April 12 at The Westin Bayshore Vancouver.
This year saw a record-breaking 451 entries across 65 categories by 181 builders, renovators, and designers. The event showcased a diverse range of projects, from contemporary to classic designs, to cutting-edge, sustainable solutions that are defining the future of housing. More than 550 guests gathered to pay tribute to the winners for their creativity, innovation, and dedication to sustainability achievements in residential construction, renovation and design.
“Metro Vancouver is home to some of the most talented and visionary housing professionals in the country,” said Wendy McNeil, HAVAN CEO in a news release. “In the face of rising complexity — from shifting regulations to economic pressures — our members continue to deliver high-quality homes that meet the evolving needs of homeowners. The HAVAN Awards not only celebrate this dedication to excellence, they also serve as a powerful platform for members to connect with homeowners seeking trusted, award-winning professionals to bring their projects to life.”