2013 Best of 50+ Housing Awards Gold, Silver and Innovation Winners

50+ Project Awards (Built)


Best 50+ Mixed-Use Community

The Gateway at City Center — Silver
Carson, Calif.
Withee Malcolm Architects
Developer/Builder: Thomas Safran & Associates/Hill Contracting Group
Architect: Withee Malcolm Architects
Interior Design: Wendy Weiner Interior Design
Company website: www.witheemalcolm.com

Waterstone at Wellesley  — Gold
Wellesley, Mass.
National Development
Developer/Builder: National Development
Architect: Elkus Manfredi Architects
Interior Design: Wellesley Design Consultants
Website: www.WaterstoneAtWellesley.com
Company website: www.natdev.com
           

Best 50+ Repositioned Community or Project

The Carillon — Silver
Boulder, Colo.
OZ Architecture
Developer/Builder: MGL Partners/Wyatt Construction
Architect: OZ Architecture        
Interior Design: OZ Architecture
Website: www.thecarillonatbouldercreek.com
Company Website: www.ozarch.com

The Pomeroy Apartments — Silver
Chicago
Pappageorge Haymes Partners
Developer/Builder: The Chicago Housing Authority/McHugh Construction
Architect: Pappageorge Haymes Partners        
Interior Design: Koo & Associates
Website: www.thecha.org
Company Website: www.pappageorgehaymes.com

Rydal Park — Gold
Rydal, Pa.
Stewart & Conners Architects
Developer/Builder: Presby’s Inspired Life
Architect: Stewart & Conners Architects
Interior Design: Interior Design Associates
Website: www.rydalpark.org
Company website: www.sc-architects.com


Best 50+ Remodeled Project      

Atria Hacienda — Gold
Palm Desert, Calif.
Perkins Eastman
Developer/Builder: Atria Senior Living, Inc./David Narz
Architect: Perkins Eastman
Interior Design: Perkins Eastman
Website: www.atriaseniorliving.com
Company website: www.perkinseastman.com

Crane’s Mill Dining Venues — Silver
West Caldwell, N.J.
Merlino Design Partnership
Developer/Builder: Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
Architect: RLPS Architects
Interior Design: Merlino Design Partnership
Website: www.cranesmill.org
Company website: www.merlinodesign.com

Willow Valley Cultural Center — Silver
Willow Street, Pa.
CCS Building Group
Developer: Willow Valley Retirement Communities
Builder: CCS Building Group
Interior Design: Designs Lines
Website: www.willowvalleyretirement.com                                                                             
Company website: www.ccsbuilds.com


Best 50+ Independent Living Community

C.C. Young: The Overlook — Gold
Dallas
Perkins Eastman
Developer/Builder: J.E. Dunn
Architect: Perkins Eastman
Interior Design: Perkins Eastman
Website: www.perkinseastman.com
Company website: www.perkinseastman.com

Nueva Vista at La Vida Llena — Silver
Albuquerque, N.M.
Douglas Pancake Architects
Developer/Builder: La Vida Llena
Architect: Douglas Pancake Architects
Interior Design: Arthur Shuster Interiors
Website: www.lavidallena.com
Company website: www.pancakearchitects.com


Best 50+ CCRC Community

Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life — Silver
Palo Alto, Calif.
Steinberg Architects
Developer Builder: Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
Architect: Steinberg Architects
Interior Design: Steinberg Architects
Website: www.taubekoretcampus.org
Company website: www.steinberg.us.com

The Mather — Silver
Evanston, Ill.
Interior Design Associates
Developer/Builder: Mather Lifeways
Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Interior Design: Interior Design Associates
Website: www.thematherevanston.com
Company website: www.idassociates.com

Maravilla Scottsdale — Gold
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Senior Resource Group
Developer/Builder: SP Scottsdale
Architect: Allen + Phelp Architects
Interior Design: Cheryl Rowley Design
Website: www.MaravillaScottsdale.com
Company website: www.srgseniorliving.com


Best 50+ Assisted Living / Special Needs Community

Brightview South River — Gold
Edgewater, Md.
Hord Coplan Macht
Developer/Builder: Shelter Development
Architect: Hord Coplan Macht
Interior Design: Aumen Asner
Website: www.brightviewseniorliving.com
Company website: www.hcm2.com 

Rydal Park – Joseph C. Scott Medical Center Addition — Silver
Rydal, Pa.
Interior Design Associates
Developer/Builder: Presby’s Inspired Life
Architect: Stewart & Conners Architects
Interior Design: Interior Design Associates
Website: www.rydalpark.org
Company website: www.idassociates.com

The Lodge at Sherbrooke Village — Silver
St. Louis
HKW Architects
Developer/Builder: Alexian Brothers Health System
Architect: HKW Architects
Interior Design: Spellman Brady & Company
Website: www.alexianbrothers.net/www/docs/113/skilled-nursing-assisted-living-st-louis-missouri
Company website: www.hkwarchitects.com

 

Best 50+ Market Rate Rental Community

Magnolia Courts at La Verne — Silver
La Verne, Calif.
Dahlin Group Architecture Planning
Developer/Builder: Hsientein La Verne Investment
Architect: Dahlin Group Architecture Planning
Interior Design: Designs by Cherry
Website: www.magnoliacourts.com
Company website: www.dahlingroup.com

Parkview Living —  Gold
Los Angeles
KTGY Group
Developer/Builder: Foursquare Foundation
Architect: KTGY Group
Interior Design: 1WiC Design
Website: www.magnoliacourts.com
Company website: www.ktgy.com

 

Best 50+ Affordable Rental Community

Heritage Oaks — Silver
Oakdale, Calif.
KTGY Group
Developer/Builder: Central Valley Coalition for Affordable Housing
Architect: KTGY Group
Interior Design: Interior Consultants
Website: www.ktgy.com/55/heritage-oaks
Company website: www.ktgy.com

Sentinel Plaza — Innovation
Tucson, Ariz.
Lizard Rock Designs
Developer/Builder: Senior Housing Group
Architect: Lizard Rock Designs
Interior Design: Andie Zelnio Design
Website: www.lrd-az.com/display/sentinelplaza
Company website: www.lrd-az.com

Dana Strand — Gold
Los Angeles
KTGY Group
Developer/Builder: ROEM Development & La Cienega LOMOD
Architect: KTGY Group
Interior Design: Style Interior Design
Website: www.roemcorp.com/apartments/overview.cfm?community_id=25
Company website: www.ktgy.com 

The Magnolia at Highland — Silver
San Bernardino, Calif.
KTGY Group
Developer/Builder: Meta Housing Corporation
Architect: KTGY Group
Interior Design: Linda Howard Designs
Website: www.themagnoliahighlandseniorapts.com
Company website: www.ktgy.com 

Victory Square — Silver
Washington
Grimm + Parker Architects
Developer/Builder: Victory Housing
Architect: Grimm + Parker Architects
Interior Design: Aumen Asner
Website: www.victoryhousing.org/ilvsquare.html
Company website: www.gparch.com


Best 50+ For Sale Community (Up to 200 Homes)

Athertyn at Haverford Reserve — Gold
Delaware County, Pa.
Pohlig at Haverford Reserve
Developer/Builder: Pohlig at Haverford Reserve
Architect: Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners
Interior Design: J.K. Kling & Associates
Website: www.athertyn.com
Company website: www.pohligbuilders.com 

Meadow Ranch — Gold 
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
ActiveWest Builders
Developer/Builder: ActiveWest Development
Architect: Ryan Neary  
Interior Design: ActiveWest Builders
Website: www.ActiveWestBuilders.com
Company website: www.ActiveWestBuilders.com


Best 50+ For Sale Community (Over 200 Homes)

Solivita — Silver
Kissimmee, Fla.
AV Homes
Developer/Builder: AV Homes
Architect: Woodley Architectural Group
Interior Design: L2 Studios
Website: www.solivita.com
Company website: www.avhomes.com

Sun City Festival — Gold 
Florence, Ariz.
Del Webb
Developer/Builder: Del Webb
Architect: SHJ Studio   
Interior Design: Loewen Gunther Design Group
Website: www.delwebb.com/suncityfestival
Company website: www.pulte.com


Best 50+ Clubhouse (Over 6,000 Square Feet)

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch — Gold
Florence, Ariz.
Del Webb
Developer/Builder: Del Webb
Architect: SHJ Studio
Interior Design: Kimberly Timmons Interiors
Website: www.delwebb.com/suncityanthem
Company website: www.pulte.com

Traditions of America at Silver Spring — Silver
Mechanicsburg, Pa.     
Traditions of America
Developer/Builder: Traditions of America          
Website: www.TOASilverSpring.com
Company website: www.traditionsofamerica.com


Best 50+ Detached Home (Up to 2,100 Square Feet)

Solivita — Silver
Kissimmee, Fla.
AV Homes
Developer/Builder: AV Homes
Architect: Woodley Architecture Group
Interior Design: L2 Studios
Website: www.vitaliahomes.com
Company website: www.AVHomesInc.com

The Cottages at Saluda River Club — Silver
Lexington, S.C.
Allison Ramsey Architects
Developer/Builder: Lifestone Communities
Architect: Allison Ramsey Architects
Interior Design: InHaus Studio
Website: www.saludariverclub.com
Company website: www.allisonramseyarchitect.com

The Villages at Edgewood — Gold
North Andover, Mass.
DSA|Dewing & Schmid Architects
Developer/Builder: Edgewood Retirement Community
Architect: DSA|Dewing & Schmid Architects
Website: www.edgewoodrc.com/villages-at-edgewood.cfm
Company website: www.dsarch.com


Best 50+ Detached Home (Over 2,100 Square Feet)
 

Fort Davis — Silver
New Braunfels, Texas
Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes
Developer/Builder: Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes
Interior Design: Mary DeWalt Design Group
Website: www.jacobshomes.com
Company website: www.jacobshomes.com

Solivita -- Gold
Kissimmee, Fla.
AV Homes
Developer/Builder: Av Homes
Architect: Woodley Architecture Group
Interior Designer: L2 Studios
Website: www.VitaliaHomes.com
Company website: www.AVHomesInc.com


Best 50+ Attached Home (Over 1,800 Square Feet)
 

Southport — Gold
Mashpee, Mass.
Helios Construction
Developer/Builder: Helios Construction
Architect: BSB Architects
Interior Design: Design East Interiors
Website: www.southportcc.com


Best 50+ Lifestyle Sales Center

Solivita — Gold
Kissimmee, Fla.
AV Homes
Developer/Builder: AV Homes
Architect: Woodley Architectural Group
Interior Design: L2 Studios
Website: www.VitaliaHomes.com
Company website: www.avhomesinc.com

SunRiver St. George — Silver
St. George, Utah
SunRiver St. George Development
Developer/Builder: SunRiver St. George Development
Architect: SunRiver St. George Development
Interior Design: Janeen Langford
Website: www.sunriver.com
Company website: www.sunriver.com

Willow Valley Welcome Center — Silver
Willow Street, Pa.
CCS Building Group
Developer: Willow Valley Retirement Communities
Builder: CCS Building Group
Interior Design: Design Lines
Website: www.willowvalleyretirement.com  
Company website: www.ccsbuilds.com


Best 50+ Merchandising Environment

Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch — Silver
Denver
Kimberly Timmons Interiors
Developer/Builder: Oakwood Homes
Architect: Oakwood Homes
Interior Design: Kimberly Timmons Interiors
Website: www.oakwoodhomesco.com/fairway-villas
Company website: www.ktinteriors.net

Medina — Gold
Georgetown, Texas
Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes
Developer/Builder: Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes
Interior Design: Mary DeWalt Design Group
Website: www.jacobshomes.com
Company website: www.jacobshomes.com

Miramonte 2215 Model — Silver
Denton, Texas
Kimberly Timmons Interiors
Developer/Builder: Robson Communities
Architect: Felten Group
Interior Design: Kimberly Timmons Interiors
Website: www.robson.com/robson-ranch-texas/amenities/restaurants
Company website: www.ktinteriors.net


Best 50+ Outdoor Amenity

Alta at Regency Crest — Silver
Ellicott City, Md.
Wood Partners
Developer/Builder: Wood Partners
Architect: Poole & Poole Architecture
Interior Design: Design Works Interiors
Website: www.altaatregencycrest.com
Company website: www.woodpartners.com

Heritage Oaks — Gold and Innovation
Oakdale, Calif.
KTGY Group
Developer/Builder: Central Valley Coalition for Affordable Housing
Architect: KTGY Group
Interior Design: Interior Consultants
Website: www.ktgy.com/55/heritage-oaks
Company website: www.ktgy.com

The Mather — Silver
Evanston, Ill.
Mather LifeWays
Developer/Builder: Mather LifeWays
Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Interior Design: Interior Design Associates
Website: www.thematherevanston.com
Company website: www.matherlifeways.com


Best 50+ Integration of Nature & Landscape

The Residences at Black Rock — Gold
Hingham, Mass.
Northland Residential
Developer/Builder: Northland Residential
Architect: CBT Architects
Website: www.theresidencesatblackrock.com
Company website: www.northlandresidential.com

Best 50+ Green Community

Cypresswood Estates Senior Community — Silver
Houston
Galier Tolson French Design Associates
Developer/Builder: Harris County Housing Authority/Cypresswood Estates
Architect: Galier Tolson French Design Associates
Interior Design: Henderson Design Studio         
Website: www.cypresswoodestates.com
Company website: www.gtfdesign.com

Magnolia Court — Gold
Manteca, Calif.
Afirmed Housing Group
Developer/Builder: Affirmed Housing Group
Architect: Studio E Architects
Interior Design: Affirmed Housing Group
Website: www.magnoliact.net
Company website: www.affirmedhousing.com


50+ Project Awards (On The Boards)

 

Best 50+ Mixed Use Community — On The Boards

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette — Silver and Innovation
Lafayette, Calif.
Wattenbarger Architects
Developer/Builder: Merrill Gardens
Architects: Wattenbarger Architects
Interior Design: NAC Architecture
Website: www.merrillgardens.com
Company website:
www.wattenbarger.com

Vistamor — Gold
Montgomery, N.Y.
Montgomery Group
Developer/Builder: Montgomery Group
Architect: Edi Architecture
Interior Design: Lita Dirks & Co.           
Website: www.vistamor.com
Company website: www.vistamor.com


Best 50+ Repositioned or Remodeled Community or Project — On The Boards

ABHOW Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens — Silver
Fresno, Calif.
Douglas Pancake Architects
Developer/Builder: American Baptist Homes of the West
Architect: Douglas Pancake Architects
Interior Design: Studio Six5
Website: www.abhow.com
Company website: www.pancakearchitects.com

North Hill — Gold and Innovation
Needham, Mass.
North Hill
Developer/Builder: North Hill Needham
Architect: JSA Architects
Interior Design: Wellesley Design Consultants
Website: www.northhill.org


Best 50+ Independent Living Community — On The Boards

Vistamor — Gold
Montgomery, N.Y.
Montgomery Group
Developer/Builder: Montgomery Group
Architect: Edi Architecture
Interior Design: Lita Dirks & Co.           
Website: www.vistamor.com


Best 50+ Assisted Living or Special Needs Community — On The Boards

Kingston Bay — Silver
Fresno, Calif.
Kingston Senior Living
Developer/Builder: Kingston Bay Senior Living
Architects: Jeffrey DeMure + Associates Architects Planners
Website: www.kingstonbayseniors.com
Company website: www.jdaarch.com 

The Kensington of Sierra Madre — Silver
Sierra Madre, Calif.
Hill Partnership
Developer/Builder: Fountain Square Development West
Architect: Hill Partnership
Interior Design: Klang Designs
Website: www.thekensingtonsierramadre.com
Company website: www.hillpartnership.com

Vivante on the Coast — Gold
Costa Mesa, Calif.
Vivante Westside
Developer/Builder: Vivante Westside
Architect: Hill Partnership
Interior Design: Studio Six5
Website: www.vivanteliving.com
Company website: www.nexusd.com

 
Best 50+ Market Rate Rental Community — On The Boards

The Grove at Stapleton — Gold
Denver
KEPHART Community :: Planning :: Architecture
Developer/Builder: Zocalo
Architect: KEPHART Community :: Planning :: Architecture
Company website: www.kephart.com

Vivante On The Coast — Silver
Costa Mesa, Calif.
Vivante Westside
Developer/Builder: Vivante Westside
Architect: Hill Partnership
Interior Design: Studio Six5
Website: www.vivanteliving.com
Company website: www.nexusd.com

 

Best 50+ Affordable Rental Community — On The Boards

Arbor Pointe Apartment Homes -- Silver
Columbus, Ga.
JHP Architecture / Urban Design
Developer/Builder: Columbia Residential
Architect: JHP Architecture / Urban Design
Interior Design: Holt Design
Website: www.livearborpointe.com
Company website: www.jhparch.com

Columbia Parc Senior Residences — Silver
New Orleans
JHP Architecture
Developer/Builder: Housing Authority of New Orleans
Architect: JHP Architecture
Interior Design: Hold Design
Website: www.columbiaparc.com
Company website: www.jhparch.com

The Metro @ Hollywood Senior Apartments — Gold
Hollywood, Calif.
PSL Architects
Developer/Builder: Meta Housing Corporation
Architect: PSL Architects
Interior Design: Aylin Inel Interiors
Website: www.metrohollywoodseniorapts.com
Company website: www.pslarchitects.com


Best 50+ For-Sale Community — On The Boards

Traditions of America at Bridle Path — Silver
Bethlehem, Pa.
Traditions of America
Developer/Builder: Traditions of America
Website: www.TOABridlePath.com
Company website: www.traditionsofamerica.com

Vistamor — Gold
Montgomery, N.Y.
Montgomery Group
Developer/Builder: Montgomery Group
Architect: Edi Architecture
Interior Design: Lita Dirks & Co.           
Website: www.vistamor.com


Best 50+ Clubhouse — On The Boards

Millville by the Sea — Gold
Millville, Del.
BSB Design
Developer/Builder: Millville Town Center
Architect: BSB Design
Interior Design: Lita Dirks & Co.
Website: www.millvillebythesea.com
Company website: www.bsbdesign.com


50+ Project Awards (Marketing)


Best 50+ Integrated Marketing Strategy or Campaign

North Hill — Silver
Needham, Mass.
Creating Results
Developer/Builder: North Hill Needham
Architect: JSA Architects
Interior Design: Wellesley Design Consultants
Marketing: Creating Results
Website: www.northhill.org                                                                                                               
Company website: www.creatingresults.com                                                                                                                                                       

The Palace at Coral Gables — Gold
Coral Gables, Fla.
The Palace Group
Developer/Builder: The Palace Group
Architect: The Fullerton Group
Interior Design: Howard DeArmas Group
Marketing: The Ehlers Group
Website: www.PalaceCoralGables.com
Company website: www.ThePalace.org


Best 50+ Brochure

North Hill — Silver
Needham, Mass.
Creating Results
Developer/Builder: North Hill Needham
Architect: JSA Architects
Interior Design: Wellesley Design Consultants
Marketing: Creating Results
Website: http://www.northhill.org                                                                                                     
Company website: www.creatingresults.com

Shannondell at Valley Forge — Gold
Audubon, Pa.
King & More
Developer/Builder: Dell Retirement
Marketing: King & More
Website: www.shannondell.com/  
Company website: www.kingandmore.com


Best 50+ Direct Mail Piece or Campaign

The Palace at Coral Gables — Silver
Coral Gables, Fla.
The Palace Group
Developer/Builder: The Palace Group
Architect: The Fullerton Group
Interior Design: Howard DeArmas Group
Marketing: The Ehlers Group
Website: www.PalaceCoralGables.com
Company website: www.ThePalace.org

What’s the Mather — Gold
Evanston, Ill.
Mather LifeWays
Developer/Builder: Mather LifeWays
Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Interior Design: Interior Design Associates
Marketing: Mather LifeWays
Website: www.thematherevanston.com
Company website: www.matherlifeways.com


Best 50+ Online Marketing Strategy

North Hill — Gold
Needham, Mass.
Creating Results
Developer/Builder: North Hill Needham
Architect: JSA Architects
Interior Design: Wellesley Design Consultants
Marketing: Creating Results
Website: http://www.northhill.org                                                                                                     
Company website: www.creatingresults.com

Vivante On The Coast — Silver
Costa Mesa, Calif.
Vivante Westside
Developer/Builder: Vivante Westside
Architect: Hill Partnership
Interior Design: Studio Six5
Marketing: Spaulding Thompson
Website:www.vivanteliving.com
Company website: www.nexusd.com

Willow Valley Retirement Communities Restart Retirement — Silver
Willow Street, Pa.
Willow Valley Retirement Communities
Developer/Builder: Willow Valley Retirement Communities
Marketing: Willow Valley Retirement Communities
Website: www.restartretirement.com
Company website: www.willowvalley.org


Best 50+ Print Advertisement

La Posada — Gold
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
La Posada
Developer/Builder: Larry Landry
Architect: Rink Design
Interior Design: Daring By Design
Website: www.laposada-lifecare.com
Company website: www.lapsoda-lifecare.com

Saluda River Club — Silver
Lexington, S.C.
Gilbert & Sheppard Group
Developer/Builder: Lifestone Communities
Marketing: Gilbert & Sheppard Group
Website: www.SaludaRiverClub.com
Company website: www.gilbertsheppard.com

The Palace at Coral Gables — Silver
Coral Gables, Fla.
The Palace Group
Developer/Builder: The Palace Group
Architect: The Fullerton Group
Interior Design: Howard DeArmas Group
Marketing: The Ehlers Group
Website: www.PalaceCoralGables.com
Company website: www.ThePalace.org


Best 50+ Sales / Marketing Event(s)

Live Better Now Event — Traditions of America at Silver Spring — Silver
Mechanicsburg, Pa.     
Traditions of America
Developer/Builder: Traditions of America          
Marketing: Creating Results
Website: www.TOASilverSpring.com
Company website: www.traditionsofamerica.com

Lunch with the Captain of the Titanic at The Palace at Coral Gables — Silver
Coral Gables, Fla.
The Palace Group
Developer/Builder: The Palace Group
Architect: The Fullerton Group
Interior Design: Howard DeArmas Group
Marketing: The Ehlers Group
Website: www.PalaceCoralGables.com
Company website: www.ThePalace.org

North Hill — The Summit Club Launch — Gold
Needham, Mass.
Creating Results
Developer/Builder: North Hill Needham
Architect: JSA Architects
Interior Design: Wellesley Design Consultants
Marketing: Creating Results
Website: http://www.northhill.org
Company website: www.creatingresults.com


50+ Project Awards (Lifestyle)

Best 50+ Lifestyle Events

Park Springs Senior Awareness Flash Mob — Innovation
Stone Mountain, Ga.
Gilbert & Sheppard Group
Developer/Builder: Isakson Living
Marketing: Gilbert & Sheppard Group
Website: www.parkspringscommunities.com
Company website: www.gilbertsheppard.com

Best 50+ Fitness & Wellness Program

Center For Vitality — Gold
Lancaster, Pa.
Willow Valley Retirement Communities
Developer/Builder: Willow Valley Retirement Communities
Interior Design: Design Lines
Website: www.Willowvalleyretirement.com
Company website: www.willowvalley.org 

Nueva Vista at La Vida Llena — Silver
Albuquerque, N.M.
Douglas Pancake Architects
Developer/Builder: La Vida Llena
Architect: Douglas Pancake Architects
Interior Design: Arthur Shuster Interiors
Website: www.lavidallena.com
Company website: www.pancakearchitects.com


Best 50+ Dining or Café Experience
  

Riverwalk Grill at SunRiver St. George — Gold
St. George, Utah
SunRiver St. George Development
Developer/Builder: SunRiver St. George Development
Architect: Fisher Group Architects
Interior Design: Janeen Langford
Website: www.riverwalkgrill.net
Company website: www.sunriver.com

Best 50+ Lifestyle Program

The Mather Men’s ClubGold
Evanston, Ill.
Mather LifeWays
Developer/Builder: Mather LifeWays
Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Interior Design: Interior Design Associates
Website: www.thematherevanston,com
Company website: www.matherlifeways.com

 

*No awards were given in categories: 11, 15, 18, 22, 23, 27, 33 & 34


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