2010 Grand Award - Second Place was Presented to American Craftsman

American Craftsman received the 2010 Grand Award - Second Place and the coveted Kermit Dorius Award for Best Architectural Design.

Builder: Lucco Custom Construction, Inc.

Partner: Doug Murphy Framing Contractor

Architect: Urban Arena LLC

Landscape Architect: Park West Landscape

Interior Designer: Chameleon Design

Children wanting to have their own place to create imagine and dream can find their retreat in the American Craftsman playhouse. This exquisite little house fully represents the American Arts and Craft Movement style and philosophy that began in the 19th century. Refurbished wood accents the windows, trims and flooring.

This is a playhosue for any season. The new little homeowners will keep comfy and warm in the fall and winter in an an adorable leather chair in front of an electric fireplace. In the spring and summer they can open-wide the NanaWall® bifold doors and play on the balcony or porch.

American Craftsman is built for entertaining and of course children will want to invite their firends over to enjoy the entertainment systems with ONteriors Structured Wiring for the full experience. The wrap around loft allows for plenty of room for slumber parties.

Your children will spend countless hours of fun playing and crating wonderful childhood memories.

Contributors:

All Coast Roofing
Andrew McDaniel

Cal West Landscaping
Canyon Custom Doors
Coastline Waterproof Solutions
Dunn Edwards Paint
Fireside Hearth @ Home
Ganahl Lumber
GreenBee Construction
Hampton Products
James Staab Custom Cabinets and Finish Carpentry
Jim's Electrical Service Inc.
Metro Estates
NanaWall
ONteriors

Residential Wall Systems
Shakertown
The Vintage Wood Floor Company

Tween the House and the Pool Receives 2010 Grand Award - First Place

Opportunity Drawing Playhouse, Tween the House and the Pool received the 2010 Grand Award - First Place in addition to the Secret Garden Award for Best Landscape Design.

You can win this house by purchasing $2 Opportunity Drawing Tickets at Irvine Spectrum Center Giant Wheel Court Guest Services, at the Project Playhouse Village during the weekends or call HomeAid at 949.553.9510. The winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday, September 5 at the Project Playhouse Village. (Need not be present to win.)

Builder: McCarthy Building Companies
Partner: CHOC Children's
Designer: Ryan Ghere
Interior Designer: Laura Zublin of Selleck-Sublin Interior Design
Landscape Architect: Kelly Rasmussen of Rasmussen Design

This playhouse is definitely not your little kid's playhouse. This stylized, 80 square foot playhouse - with an eight foot high open ceiling - provides the perfect hangout for your tween. The yellow and blue decor combines classic comfort with a bit of whimsy to please even the most fickle of tastes. Tweens can relax inside, or lounge on the nodular patio, with nearby mosaic pools perfect for dipping toes.

Framed on two sides by the innovative Nanawall® System, allowing the indoor and outdoor areas to become one. This sophisticated playhouse also features a 32" flatscreen TV and LED lighting controlled by an Apple TV media player.

This modern playhouse was inspired by CHOC's new tower, currently being built on the hospital's main campus and featuring leading design and safety principles, a well as advanced technology.

Contributors:American Trim
Armstrong Garden
Art Manufacturing
Aspen Woodworks
Avalon Design
Azek Building Products, Inc.
Bassman Blaine and Associates
BCI Gramsing and Drywall
Berg Electric
Bobby Taylor - Welder On Wheels
Brian Dawson - IPA
Brightgreen USA
Canyon Insulation
Capparelli/KHS & S Contractors
Chuck Goodman - IPDA
Cosco Fire Protection
Custom Delux Landscape
Driptite
Emser Tile
Furniture Source
Gaf - Elk Steep - Slope Roofing Systems
Garden Art International
Jb Lumber
John Deer Landscapes
Johnson & Turner Paint Co.
Jose Ricardo Finishing
Kenneth McDonald
McCarthy Concrete
Michael Kochan - Studio Mak
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
NanaWall® Systems
Pacific Arhitectural Millwork
Pamela Kellogg
Perry Smith
Premier Forest Products Inc.
Progressive Flooring
Red Envelope Designs
Robert Allen Fabrics
Rosetree Designs
Saroyan Lumber - Saroyan Fine Wood Flooring
Schuff Steel
Scott Hutcheon
Seasons + Landscape Architecture Development
Southern Exposure Landscape Management
Stary Technologies
Starytech Audio Video & Lighting
Structural Materials Co.
Tarantino Landscape, Inc.
The Ghere Family
The Piazza Family
Unicorn Delivery
Valley Crest
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting

Lyon's Triple Crown Saddle Club Receives 2010 Grand Award - Best in Show

Veteran playhouse builder team William Lyon Homes, Inc. receives the prestigious 2010 Grand Award - Best in Show and two additional awards.

The Craftsman Award - Best Builder/Craftsmanship

The Designer Award - Best Interior

Builder: William Lyon Homes, Inc.

Architect: Toblesky Green Architects

Interior Designer: Meridan Interiors

Landscape Architect: FORMA

Inspired by an equestrian theme, William Lyon Homes, Inc. has designed a playhouse that will exemplify the inner horse lover in children and adults everywhere.

This attractive little house is built on tradition and spirit of horsemanship, embodying the values of an Equestrian: Honorable, Skillful and Courageous.

The interior features designer touches through out, crating a fun yet cozy atmosphere. It includes striking stained wood beam ceilings, bead board trim, distressed hardwood floors and charming custom crafted cabinetry. A working sink and luxurious counter top will arouse the little caretaker within. The flat screen TV, DVD, IPod hook up and indoor/outdoor speaker system provide hours of entertainment, while the alluring table and chairs, cozy loft and electric fireplace invite the weary horseman to unwind. It's the ultimate tack room for your budding equestrian.

Honoring a rustic charm, with its handsome batt and board siding, warp around front porch, metal standing seam roof, reminiscent of a rural countryside, the appealing exterior will accentuate any home and garden.

Contributors:

A. L. Norman Jr. Carpentry

Amanda Rieckhof
Architectural Product Resource
Bassman Blaine
Beach Drapery
Brenda Bender
Cal-West Landscape
Custom Furnishings
Daves Interiors
Eden Outsource
El and El Wood Products
Empire Insulation
Folia/Ralph Lauren
Ford Framing
Hampton Products International
Hartmark Cabinets
Interior Specialist, Inc.
International Window Corp
J. Ginger Masonry, L. P.
JWE Corp
Kohler
Kustom Stair and Finish, Inc.
Leonard Enterprises Inc.
Longust
Mannington Mills
Pacific Line
Petersen Dean
Peterson Cleaning
Reed Thomas Co., Inc.
Residential Electric Associates
Showtime Tile

So. Cal Sandbags, Inc.
Sterling Plumbing
Streamline Finishes, Inc.

Time Works
Tinco Sheet Metal
Valley Building Materials
Victory Foam
Walter's Wholesale Electric Co.

Firehouse No. 11 is Awarded the 2010 Most Playful Award

The Most Playful Award is awarded to the most
fun and user-friendly playhouse and that is Firehouse No. 11!

Builder: Lennar Homes

Architect: William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc.

Interior Designer: Pacific Dimensions

Landscape Architectect: Buccols Landscape Services

Firehouse No. 11 is the ideal playhouse for children who dream of becoming firefighters. This wonderful replication provides children with a fun and visually stimulating place to play while helping to reinforce the positive image of firefighters, as role models and valuable members of the community, our "Hometown Heroes." Playing in a firehouse also helps ressure children that a firehouse is a safe haven.



Contributors:
Action Iron Works
Astro Electric
Avia Industries, Inc.
Champion Windows & Doors
Cuda Electronics
Direct Construction
Holiday Carpet & Floor Covering Co.
JCS Finish Carpentry
Lennar Associates
Select Build
Sherwin Williams Paint
Southland Lighting

Nantucket Beach Cottage Receives the Mirror Image Award

The Mirror Image Award is presented to the Nantucket Beach Cottage for its most realistic and authentic design.

Builder: Matt White Custom Homes

Partner: Kim and Mike Robertson

Architect: Bassenian Lagoni Architects

Interior Designer: Jeraldine's Interiors

Landscape Architect: Jim and Karyl Neeld - Teserra

The nautical themed Nantucket Beach Cottage will remind you of stunning days on the Eastern Shore The cottage is surrounded by a pristine sandy beach which invites little feet to feel the soft sand, comb for seashells, beach glass and other treasures. Bring a picnic and let the sound of the sea refresh your spirit.

The Nantucket Beach Cottage is the perfect playhouse for a child's imagination to run wild. Inside the cottage a child will find plenty of space to paint, draw or build whatever their creativity imagines. A beautiful day at the beach awaits any child here at the Nantucket Beach Cottage.

Contributors:

Custom Weatherstrip, Inc.

Capistrano Crane Services, Inc.

Ganahl Lumber

Murray Scott Construction

Orange County Stone

Oscar Flores Hardwood Floors

Villa Pacific Contractors

Wilson Painting and Finishing

"7" Days Left to Vote for the People's Choice Award

Do you want your favorite playhouse to win the coveted People's Choice Award? Be sure to vote online today. Voting closes on Thursday, August 26 at 5pm.


2009 People's Choice Award Winner

Forever Fashionable Beach House
Builder: Matt White Custom Homes
Partner: Ransom Group, Ltd.
Architect: Hove Design Alliance, Inc.
Interior Designer: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandizing (FIDM)
Landscape Architect: Lifescapes International, Inc.

OC Family Children's Book Editor Visits Project Playhouse

Yesterday was an exciting day at Project Playhouse. OC Family and Inland Empire Family Children's Book Editor, Kristen Schott came to the Project Playhouse Village for Story Time. With Choco Bear of CHOC Children's she reviewed the delightful book Creaky Old House, by Linda Ashman and Illustrated by Michael Chesworth.

2010 People's Choice Award - Ocean Adventure Lab

The people have spoken and Ocean Adventure Lab is awarded the 2010 People's Choice Award. In addition Ocean Adventure Lab was recipient of the Spirit Award for best team spirit and community involvement and the Roger Seitz Award for best modern design.

Builder:

Turner Construction Company

Partner:

Pro Repro

Architect, Electrical Engineering, Interior Designer and Landscape Architect:

LPA Inc.

Interior Builder:

Tangram Interiors

Everything about it points to learning, having fun and caring for the environment - both at sea and on land. Ocean Adventure Lab is definitely more playhouse than dollhouse.

Packed with ocean experiments and books from the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, this eco-friendly playhouse has a wave tank and even its own source of renewable energy. The Suntech Black Label photovoltaic solar modules on the roof of the Ocean Adventure Lab are aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient - a rare combo. Through this playhouse, homeowners can get a taste of actual photovoltaic panels and what they might look like at their house.

To pronounce and celebrate the Ocean Adventure Lab's greenness, the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Orange County Chapter presented this net zero playhouse with an Honorary Certification for its application of LEED principles and design and construction practices. Click here to see the Honorary Plaque Ceremony .

Young environmentalists will be proud to own a playhouse with sustainable features like panels and a sliding door comprised of Trex Accents, which give the appearance of wood without the inconvenience of splinters. To learn even more about the Ocean Adventure Lab go to http://ourprojectplayhouse.com/

Contributors:

Acro Energy

AZ Metal Manufacturing

Bravo Sign and Design

California New Craft Products, Inc.

California Sheet Metal Works

Darco Engineering

DMA Greencare Contrcating, Inc.

EJ Growers

Eppink of California, Inc.

Frankly Made, Inc.

Fuscoe Engineering, Inc.

Giroux Glass, Inc.

Golden State Framers

Green Metal USA, llc.

John Jory Corporation

Laird Plastics

Laminate Creations by Hand

Lawrence B. Bonas Co.

Morrow-Meadows Corporation

Murray Company Mechanical Contractors

Ocean Institute

Ortco, Inc.

Performance Lighting Systems/Bruck Lighting

Plant's Choice Inc.

Preferred And Associates

Prudential Lighting Products/MP Lighting

Rountree Glass

S & R Metals Inc.

Saddleback Waterproofing

Southwest Boulder & Stone

Tangram Studio

Trex Company

USGBC Orange County

Villa Root Barrier

W. H. Steele Co., Inc.

Walter Pouchot

2010 Imagination Award Goes to TradePartners™ Dreams and Memories

A child's fantasy playhouse - TradePartners™ Dreams and Memories receives the 2010 Imagination Award for Most Creative and Unique playhouse.

Builder: Shea Homes
Architect: Ed Woerth
Interior Designer: Interior Lifestyles
Landscape Architect: Land Care Inc.

The Shea Playhouse Builder Team has created a playhouse where a child can let their dreams soar to amazing heights in this colorful imaginary airborne house. Even without thousands of balloons to carry it, the house will be an imaginary mode of transportation. And a journey will leave any child with wonderful memories.

Inside the house, the new little playhouse owner's travels will be enhanced by a host of kid-friendly comforts and conveniences, including a flat screen TV, Play Station gaming system, working fireplace, distressed hardwood floors, granite counter tops with stainless steal working faucet and decorative fixtures.

This exquisite playhouse will inspire the imagination of children giving them a treasure trove of dreams and memories. They may even be inspired to write their own adventure book recounting all of their wondrous experiences.

Contributors:
American Trim
Amerisink
Architectural Color Design
Argos Home Systems, Inc.
Builders Carpet
Caliber Interiors
Crown Custom Hardware
Delta Faucets
DRI Residential Roofing
e4 Control Systems
Fireside Hearth and Home
Hakes Sash And Door
Hardrock Tile & Marble
Hardwood Creations
Kwikset
Lamps Plus
Maxim Lighting
Mega Western Sales
New Legend
Outdoor Dimensions
Quality Interiors
Ram-Mar Painting, Inc.
RCR Plumbing
Reed Thomas Grading
Southcoast Cabinet
St. Anne School
T McGee Electric
Team SheaHomes
Tri-West, Ltd.
The Mop-Its
TWR Framing

LPA's Project Playhouse Mocumentary

This is fun video produced by the incredibly creative LPA team. Filmed by Greg Magnus of GMbC Media

Ocean Adventure Lab Honorary Plaque Ceremony

Congratulations! Tuesday, August 10 the U. S. Green Building Council Orange County Chapter presented an honorary plaque to the Ocean Adventure Lab, built by Turner Construction, LPA Inc., ProRepro and Tangram Interiors.

1st Project Playhouse TweetUp Big Success

On Thursday, August 5, nearly 100 of Orange County's social media attended the first Project Playhouse TweetUp. Rochelle Veturis @RochelleVeturis and Ted Nguyen @TedNguyen led the efforts to promote the event. Click here to see Ted's coverage.

In addition to touring the seven incredible playhouses, Twitter Guests enjoyed tasty refreshments from the following generous donors:

Marie Basdakis
BoardWalk Ice Cream Co., at Irvine Spectrum Center
Colette's Catering
Kelly's Coffee and Fudge Factory
Veggie Grill

The outstanding team of McCarthy "Heart Hats" volunteers made sure the evening ran smoothly and greeted all the guests while selling opportunity drawing tickets for the chance to win their magnificent playhouse - Tween the House and the Pool.

Many thanks to all the social media leaders for using their influence to promote Project Playhouse.

Bob Decastro - Good Day LA Tours Playhouse Village

Bob Decastro tours Project Playhouse on Thursday July 29th, 2010