Showing posts with label warren. Show all posts
Showing posts with label warren. Show all posts

Building Less Than Meets the Eye

12:24 PM – by 0
Wait...less, you say?  That's right.

In Builder Magazine's Business Update last week, they included an interview with Wayne discussing the design of the Warren Residence, an infill home and winner of the Best in the Midwest from the Best in American Living Awards, which offers eye-popping aesthetics while staying simple -- and affordable -- to build.



Best in the Midwest!

1:02 PM – by 0

The International Builders' Show has proven to be a success as Visbeen Architects took home six awards in the 2012 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), including the high honor of Best in the Midwest!  

Our award-winners include...

Warren
Best in the Midwest • Platinum
One-of-a-Kind Home (up to 4,000 sq ft) • Platinum
Built by Insignia Homes
Interior Design by Francesca Owings Interiors

Old Woods Manor
One-of-a-Kind Home (over 6,501 sq ft) • Platinum
Built by Doug Sumner

Sunny Slope
Addition, Indoor or Outdoor ($150,001 & over per unit) • Gold
Built by Dan Vos Construction
Interior Design by Via Design

Cambridge
On the Boards, Single-Family • Gold

Tupper Camp
On the Boards, Single-Family • Silver

“The BALA winners have always shown that they are at the forefront of innovative design, and this year is no different,” said Skip Howes, 2012 design committee chair and president of Scott Homes Ltd. in Woodland Park, Colo. “We are proud to recognize these companies and individuals for their creative and forward-thinking approaches to their work.”

Now in its 29thyear, BALA recognizes outstanding achievement by builders and design professionals in all sectors of the residential housing industry including single-family production, custom, rental, affordable, interiors, remodeling, community and international, based on the principle that good design is not, and should not be, limited to high-priced and/or custom homes.  Even the simplest, most affordable homes can receive an award if they showcase good design. 

Award winners were announced during a ceremony on January 23, 2013 at the annual NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

Additional Information about the BALA program can be found at www.nahb.org/BALA, including the 2012 BALA Portfolio, featuring a review of design trends and scores of project photographs.


Grand Rapids Cosmopolitan Home: Space to Play

9:09 AM – by 0
In their late summer issue from last month, Grand Rapids Cosmopolitan Home Magazine did a cover feature story on one of our designs, the Andover.  The homeowner said, about their experience designing a home with Visbeen Architects, "I met with Wayne to talk about what I had in mind and he took it from there.  He immediately started sketching while I talked, and eventually came up with this design.  He is truly an artist."  Check out the full story and photos of this great home with "space to play."

A job well done to the entire team that brought the design to life!


For ease of reading, click here to view the digital issue of the magazine.

Also featured in this issue are the award-winners from the Spring Parade of Homes, including three of our designs; Pine Valley, Warren (architecture & interior architecture) & Eagles End (Meadowview) (hardscape architecture).


Warren

9:59 AM – by 0
If you missed touring this award-winning design in person during the Spring Parade of Homes, do not fret.  Your pictorial tour is here!

Building a new home in an old neighborhood can present many challenges for an architect.  The Warren's design is a beautiful example of an exterior which blends with the surrounding structures, while the floor plan takes advantage of the available space.

A traditional façade, combining brick, shakes and wood trim enables the design to fit well in any early 20th century borough.  Copper accents and antique-inspired lanterns solidify the home's vintage appeal.

Despite the exterior throwback, the interior of the home offers the latest in amenities and layout.  Spacious dining, kitchen and hearth areas open to a comfortable back patio on the main level, while the upstairs offers a luxurious master suite and three guest bedrooms.


For more photos of this design, please visit the gallery of our website - www.visbeen.biz > gallery > residential projects > american neighborhood > warren.

Builder: Insignia Homes
Architecture & Interior Architecture Design: Visbeen Architects
Interior Designer: Francesca Owings
Kitchen Design: Todd Wiley / TruKitchens
Landscaping: Rooks Landscaping

Spring Parade of Homes Award of Excellence Winners!

1:21 PM – by 0
Two of our parade designs are Spring Parade of Homes Award of Excellence winners!  Thank you to everyone who visited the homes we are so proud of designing and to the panel of industry judges who deemed them award-worthy!  The Warren & Pine Valley were given the following honors...

Warren • Best Curb Appeal ($500,001 - $750,000)
Built by Insignia Homes  •  Interior design by Francesca Owings

Pine Valley • Best Floor Plan ($400,001 - $500,000)
Built by Tim Schollaart Builder LLC


Congratulations to everyone involved!


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