Friday, August 28, 2009

The Spirit Award - Best Team Spirit/Community Involvement


Destiny Doghouse
Builder:
LL Development Partners
Architect:
DiCecco Architecture, Inc.
Partners:
The Rescue Train and The Loved Dog
Interior Design:
Jax & Bones and LL Development Partners

The Roger Seitz Award - Best Modern Design


Rock the House
Builder:
K.Hovnanian® Homes®
Architect:
Edinger Architects
Interior Designer:
Ambrosia Interior Design, Inc.
Landscape Artist:
Solstice

The Rainbow Award - Most Colorful


Serendib Boathouse
Builder:
Black Diamond Builders
Architect:
David A. Keach & Associates
Partner:
Pazzo de Terra
Interior Designer:
Reset Design
Landscape Artist:
Exteriors inc. Landscape Design

The Playful Award - Most Fun and User-Friendly

Choco's Fantasy Farmhouse

Builder:
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Architect:
Wood Burgherd Swain Architects
Partner:
CHOC Childen's
Interior Designer:
Selleck-Zublin Interior Design



Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Mirror Image Award - Most Realistic/Authentic Design


Lyon's Bistro Amici
Builder:
William Lyon Homes, Inc.
Architects:
Lind & Associates Architecture
Interior Designer:
Meridian Interiors
Landscape Artist:
FORMA

The Craftsman Award - Best Builder/Craftsman


TradePartners'® Farmhouse
Builder:
Shea Homes & Friends
Architect:
Ed Woerth
Interior Designer:
Interior Lifestyles
Landscape Artist:
Land Care, Inc.

The California Award - Best Depiction of Life in California

12 Cliffside Drive

Builder:
UCI Facilities Management
Interior Design:
Fluegge Interior Design
Landscape Artist:
Conceptual Design & Planning Co.

Grand Award - Second Place

Forever Fashionable Beach House
Builder:
W Custom Homes
Architect:
Hove Design Alliance, Inc.
Partner:
Ransom Group, Ltd.
Interior Designer:
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Landscape Artist:
Lifescapes International, Inc.
Additional Award:
The Imagination Award

Grand Award - First Place


Sitting Pretty in Provence
Builder:
Rodeo Homes Inc.
Architect:
Richard Krantz AIA
Sponsor:
Ron and Cindy McMackin
Interior Designer:
Melinda Pakzad for Ebanista
Landscape Artist:
Rene Grivel and Associates Inc.
Additional Award:
The Kermit Dorius Award

Grand Award - Best of Show

Little Bali Hut
Builder:
Pridemark Contractors, Inc.
Architect:
EBTA Architects
Partner:
Bomel Construction
Interior Designer:
Wendy Young Design
Landscape Artist:
Daniel Stewart & Associate Landscape Architects
Additional Awards:
The Secret Garden Award
The Designer Award

Monday, August 24, 2009

Vote Online for the 2009 People's Choice Award

Do you have a favorite playhouse? Vote oneline at http://www.projectplayhouse.org/vote.php and your selection could be awarded the coveted People's Choice Award on September 12 at HomeAid's 20th Anniversary Celebration and Project Playhouse's Auction Party. Don't miss this exciting party. Click here to buy tickets. To learn more about the party check out our HomeAid Orange County blog.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) Day at Project Playhouse



Saturday, August 22 at Irvine Spectrum Center
Noon - 6pm

Meet the interior design team of Forever Fashionable Beach House. PLUS a special Kids Activity - hands on sketching experience with FIDM instructors in the playhouse village.

Admission $5 (age 3 and under are FREE) Includes FIDM event, plus tour of all 9 incredible playhouses and one amazing dog house.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Magic of the Creation of the Project Playhouse Village

One of the most often asked Project Playhouse questions is how are the playhouses brought into the village? Many people ask if the playhouses are built in the village? Click here to see pictures of the installation.

Monday, August 3, 2009