PLEASANTON, CA, July 01, 2011 (Press-News.org) Dahlin Group Architecture Planning has earned 11 honors in the 2011 Gold Nugget design and planning competition, one of the nation's most prestigious design and planning competitions. Host sponsor PCBC celebrated winners June 23 in San Francisco as part of its annual conference for real estate development professionals.
Dahlin Group earned its Grand and Merit Awards in custom and production residential design, rehabilitation and remodeling, site planning and community design/planning categories. Its Grand Award was for international design, for Yalong Bay Villas in Hainan (Island) Province, China.
Gold Nugget Awards Judge Tom Doucette of Doucette Communities in Tucson, Arizona, said this year's competition was exceptionally diverse, with Yalong Bay Villas a noteworthy example. "Creative ideas in design do not know boundaries," he said. "We found the variety and level of excellence to be particularly heartening this year."
"We sincerely appreciate our Gold Nugget honors," said John Thatch, Dahlin Group Principal of Design. "Our awards honor a shared dedication to excellence by our clients and design teams, and we're proud to see Dahlin Group in this global showcase of development trends."
Gold Nugget entries came from throughout the United States and internationally. This year's competition included more than 400 entries, with Grand Award winners emerging from the elite Awards of Merit circle.
Dahlin Group Gold Nugget Grand Award
Yalong Bay Villas in Hainan (Island) Province, China for Yalong Bay Golf Villa Development, Ltd., for international residential project of detached homes
"... contemporary tropical design aesthetic honored the natural beauty of the environment of Hainan Island, China. Designed as a collection of pavilions, the villas' innovative design and landscape came together in quiet elegance..." from Judges' Statement
Dahlin Group Gold Nugget Merit Awards
Atria Life Guidance Village, in Sunnyvale, California, for Atria Senior Living Group, for the renovation/restoration of a single house or project
Black Diamond, in Black Diamond, Washington, for Yarrowbay Holdings, for on-the board site planning
Grand Marina in Alameda, California, for Warmington Homes, for design of a single family detached home on a compact lot (for both Plans 2 & 3); and for residential project of the year for detached homes (three Merit Awards)
Jordan Ranch in Dublin, California for Mission Valley Properties, for on the boards design of single-family homes
Jiuzhaigou Golf Clubhouse, Eastern Himalayas, for Jiuzhaigou Honyee Investment Co., Ltd and Jiuzhaigou Honyee, for international on the boards project
Poly Stone Elephant Lake Sales Center in Chengdu, China, for Poly Chengdu Shixianghu Tourist Development Company, for rehabilitation design of a commercial/industrial project
Vidrio in Pittsburg, California, for City of Pittsburg, for residential project of the year for attached homes in a suburban setting
Weiss Residence in Napa, California for the Weiss family, for custom home design of 4000 to 6500 square feet.
About Dahlin Group:
Among the largest architectural firms in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dahlin Group Architecture Planning is a full-service architecture and planning firm with proven expertise in residential architecture, community and recreational facilities, commercial buildings, urban design and custom homes. Noted for its command of site-specific housing types, the firm is widely recognized for sustainable planning and design and diverse urban and suburban development achievements. Its commitment to green and sustainable land uses and building designs is underscored by TOD, re-development and affordable projects, and by expanding LEED accreditation for principals and senior architects/planners. The company's Digital Imaging Studio utilizes the latest computer animation technology to facilitate clear understanding of design and planning projects. Dahlin Group headquarters are in Pleasanton; the firm maintains offices in San Francisco, Irvine, and Solana Beach, California; and in Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai, China. Visit www.dahlingroup.com.
About Gold Nugget Awards:
The Gold Nugget Awards honor creative achievements in architectural design and planning for residential, commercial and industrial projects. The awards are sponsored by PCBC, an annual trade show and conference serving residential builders and their project teams; principal co-sponsor is BUILDER magazine. This year marks the 46th for Gold Nugget, and the first year the competition has invited entries from throughout the U.S. Also see www.goldnuggetawards.com and www.pcbc.com.
Dahlin Group Architecture Planning Wins 11 Gold Nugget Awards In 2011 Design/Planning Competition For Projects In U.S. And Abroad
Detached home designs, project of the year, custom, rehabilitation and on-the-boards commissions from western U.S. and China clientele are among Dahlin Group's Gold Nugget honorees.
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[Press-News.org] Dahlin Group Architecture Planning Wins 11 Gold Nugget Awards In 2011 Design/Planning Competition For Projects In U.S. And AbroadDetached home designs, project of the year, custom, rehabilitation and on-the-boards commissions from western U.S. and China clientele are among Dahlin Group's Gold Nugget honorees.