2016 Winners
Renovations and Heritage Restorations
2016 CARE AWARDS SHOWCASE CANADA’S FINEST WEST COAST HOMES
Victoria, BC – Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast design and construction showcased their projects at the 2016 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island on Saturday, October 1 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. (The media release is here.)
More than 50 awards were presented at the CARE Awards’ 25th anniversary celebration attended by almost 300 builders, renovators, designers, trades, suppliers – members of the Victoria Residential Builders Association www.vrba.ca.
Drakefearann by Denford Construction Management Ltd. was the big winner capturing 12 Gold CARE Awards including Project of the Year and the People’s Choice Award. Also participating in the project were multiple award winners Goodison Construction and Jason Good Custom Cabinets. Jason Good won 11 Gold awards for a variety of projects including Drakefearann.
Other multiple winners were Abstract Developments, Aryze Developments, Christopher Developments, Città Group, Creative Spaciz Design Studio, Hobson Woodworks, Jenny Martin Design, Jodi Foster Interior Design, Maximilian Huxley Construction, NZ Builders Ltd, Terry Johal Developments, Step One Design, and Zebra Design and Interiors Group.
“Congratulations to the Gold CARE Award winners and finalists for their leadership in sustainable West Coast design and construction,” says Tim Schauerte, Chair of the 2016 CARE Awards. “Also, a special thank you to our much valued sponsors and MC’s Astrid Braunschmidt and Al Ferraby for an outstanding event!”
A special Award for Built Green Leadership was presented to Città Group, Limona Group and Verity Construction for leading the way in affordable, energy-efficient subdivisions. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Bill Patterson, Città Group for strong contributions to heritage preservation and creating affordable, sustainable housing. Jenny Martin, Jenny Martin Design won the Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award for her important contribution in developing VRBA’s online Expression of Interest for consumers. The Building Better Futures Community Award was presented to Jo-Ann Roberts for fundraising work with the Threshold Housing Society creating housing for youth. The Herman Rebneris Student Carpentry Award went to Miles Gillespie, Stelly’s Secondary School, and the Student Design Award was presented to Madison Leslie, Vancouver Island University. Each student receives $500 to further their education.
“The CARE Awards is Canada’s premier event celebrating the very best in West Coast homes as well as the skilled people behind them,” says Casey Edge, Executive Director, Victoria Residential Builders Association.
The Victoria Residential Builders Association appreciates the generous support of its Sponsors:
GOLD: BC Housing; bClear Benefits; Bear Mountain/Ecoasis; Built Green; Coast Capital Savings; FortisBC; Hourigan’s Flooring; McLaren Properties Ltd; Travelers Insurance Company of Canada
SILVER: Aviva/National Home Warranty; Victoria Real Estate Board
MEDIA: CTV; Times Colonist
BRONZE: Trail Appliances
2016 CARE Awards Gold Winners
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home over 3,000 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments and Zebra Design and Interiors Group – Lightbox
Best Interior – Residential 5,000 – 6,999 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Pacific Edge
Best Traditional Bathroom
Denford Construction Management Ltd. and Goodison Construction – Drakefearann
Best Contemporary Kitchen 170 – 199 sq. ft.
Abstract Developments and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Treebank
Best Outdoor Living Space over $100,000
Denford Construction Management Ltd. – Drakefearann
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration $275,000 – $499,000
Città Group – Patio Court
Best Custom Millwork 1,600 – 4,999 sq. ft.
Abstract Developments and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Treebank
Best Contemporary Kitchen under 170 sq. ft.
Jenny Martin Design – Rift
Best Sales Centre / Show Home
Abstract Developments – Corporate Sales Gallery
Best Interior – Residential under 1,600 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Pure
Best Single Family Detached Home over $2,000,000
TS Williams Construction Ltd. and KB Design – The Element
Best Interior – Commercial – over 2,500 sq. ft.
Città Group – Graphic Office Interiors
Best Custom Millwork over 5,000 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets and Goodison Construction – Drakefearann
Best Traditional Kitchen under 200 sq. ft.
Maximilian Huxley Construction – Terrace
Best Condo / Townhouse Renovation
Città Group – Sitkum Road
Best Traditional Kitchen 200 – 250 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – London Fog
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
Abstract Developments – Treebank
Best Master Suite under 450 sq. ft.
NZ Builders Ltd. – Gonzales Modern
Best Interior – Residential over 7,000 sq. ft.
Denford Construction Management Ltd. and Goodison Construction – Drakefearann
Best Contemporary Kitchen 200 – 230 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets Inc. – Blue Lagoon
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration $500,000 – $1,000,000
Maximilian Huxley Construction – Terrace
Best Interior – Residential 1,600 – 2,499 sq. ft.
Maximilian Huxley Construction and Jodi Foster Interior Design – The Hangout
Best Contemporary Bathroom over 130 sq. ft.
Jenny Martin Design, Ken Murray Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Muse
Best Home Design
Denford Construction Management Ltd. – Drakefearann
Best New Subdivision
Aryze Developments – Lateral
Best Commercial Project
Patterson & Kaercher Construction Ltd. – Promis Block Seismic Upgrade
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration over $1,000,000
Denford Construction Management Ltd. and Goodison Construction – Drakefearann
Best Contemporary Kitchen 251 – 300 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Pure
Best Media Room
Abstract Developments and Hobson Woodworks Inc. – Treebank
Best Outdoor Living Space under $100,000
Christopher Developments – Lightbox
Best Traditional Kitchen 251 – 300 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Drakefearann
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home
Rayn Properties – Linden
Best Master Suite over 450 sq. ft.
Denford Construction Management Ltd. and Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Drakefearann
Best Interior – Residential 4,000 – 4,999 sq. ft.
GT Mann Contracting – Beckwith Farm
Best Website
Abstract Developments – Corporate Sales Gallery
Best Landscape
Denford Construction Management Ltd. – Drakefearann
Best Contemporary Kitchen 231 – 250 sq. ft.
Goodison Construction and Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Cadboro Bay
Award for Built Green Leadership
Città Group, Limona Group, Verity Construction
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $275,000
Maximilian Huxley Construction and Jodi Foster Interior Design – The Hangout
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under 3,000 sq. ft.
Terry Johal Developments and Step One Design – Saxe Point Manor
Best Interior – Commercial – under 2,500 sq. ft.
Creative Spaciz Design Studio – Clear White
Best Contemporary Bathroom under 130 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Pacific Edge
Best Contemporary Kitchen over 300 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments, Hobson Woodworks and Zebra Design and Interiors Group – Lightbox
Best Heritage Project
Denford Construction Management Ltd. – Drakefearann
Best Multi-Family / Townhouse Project
Aryze Developments – Frank
Best Traditional Kitchen over 300 sq. ft.
Creative Spaciz Design Studio – Coastal Couture
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – $1,500,000
NZ Builders Ltd. – Gonzales Modern
Best Custom Millwork under 1,600 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Blue Lagoon
Best Interior – Residential 2,500 – 3,999 sq. ft.
Falcon Heights Contracting – Confluence
Best New Home Design
Step One Design and Terry Johal Developments – Saxe Point Manor
Project of the Year
Denford Construction Management Ltd. – Drakefearann
People’s Choice Award
Denford Construction Management Ltd. – Drakefearann
Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Patterson, Città Group
Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award
Jenny Martin, Jenny Martin Design
Building Better Futures Community Award
Jo-Ann Roberts, Threshold Housing Society
Herman Rebneris Student Carpentry Award
Miles Gillespie, Stelly’s Secondary School
Student Design Award
Madison Leslie, Vancouver Island University
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2016 CARE Awards online Supplement
2016 CARE Awards Finalists Announced – Click Here!
Important:
The CARE Awards is the premier event for the residential construction industry managed by the Victoria Residential Builders Association.
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