ARDA Award Winners!

At this year's American Residential Design Awards (ARDA), sponsored by the AIBD, Visbeen Architects won big with a grand total of 12 awards!  Check out these fantastic projects that can now be called "award-winners!"

Domenico

1st Place - Model Home

Built by Infiniti Custom Homes

Clareville

1st Place - Published Design

Built by Jeff Segard Builders • Interiors by Julie Homes

Sunsweet Hill

1st Place - Published Design

Built by Distinctive Homes

 9th & College Concept

1st Place Conceptual Design

Laurel

1st Place Conceptual Design

Sunny Slope

2nd Place Custom Luxury

Built by Dan Vos Construction • Interiors by Via Design

Haverhill

2nd Place Custom Luxury

Built by Falcon Homes • Interiors by Gallery Interiors

Carlton Shores

2nd Place Custom Luxury

Built by Mike Schaap Builders

Pinecliff

2nd Place Model Home

Interior staging by Julie Holmes

Tupper Camp

2nd Place Conceptual Design

Patterson

2nd Place Conceptual Design

Built by GDK Construction • Interiors by Jeffery Roberts Design

Cornerstone Baseball Stadium
2nd Place Conceptual Design
Built by Christman Corporation

How to Work with an Architect

Recently, I ran across this article on houzz.com regarding how to work with an architect, so I thought I would share this subjective view of our profession that makes some good points.

One thing to note: in the section about "mak(ing) sure your ideas and the architect's match," the author speaks of an architect drafting a set of sketches after meeting with you.  That's not exactly true here at Visbeen Architects.  Here, Wayne Visbeen will be sketching with you LIVE in the meeting, so you don't have to wait to see if your ideas match with your architects - it will be clear right in front of you, which will end up saving you time and money!

How to Work With an Architect

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Cornerstone Dining Hall is Award-Winning!

The conceptual design work we did for Cornerstone University's Dining Hall is award-winning!  The American School & University's Educational Interiors Showcase awarded this project for Outstanding Design in the Cafeterias/Food-Service Areas and we couldn't be prouder.

Congrats to all involved in the completion of this spectacular facility!

Check out our blog post from the fall with more photos and details on this award-winning project.

You be the judge!

We need your help!  One of our projects, the Highfield, is up for the Global Choice Award as part of the AIBD's American Residential Design Awards, so WE NEED YOUR VOTES!  The deadline is coming up FAST - all votes need to be in by midnight on Tuesday, August 6!  Here is how to cast your vote....

Step 1: Visit AIBD's Global Choice Award ballot page. (http://aibd.org/for_professionals/2012_Global_Choice/index.html)

Step 2: Click Custom Luxury entry #1c-12-002 (our project, the Highfield) to view a slideshow of the images and floor plans of this beauty!

Step 3: Click on the phrase at the top of the page, you will see a phrase that says "Vote for one of the Global Choice entries."

Step 4: That link will take you to the final part of the ballot where you enter your name and choose your selection.  Again, we highly suggest (wink, wink) you vote for our entry, #1c-12-002.

Step 5: Click VOTE!

Just in case you were wondering why you should vote for this project, check out these killer photos....

We appreciate your support! Feel free to pass this along to all your friends, family and co-workers!

Highfield

The Highfield is a luxurious waterfront design, with all the quaintness of a gabled, shingle-style home. The exterior combines shakes and stone, resulting in a warm, authentic aesthetic. The home is positioned around three wings, each ending in a set of balconies, which take full advantage of lake views.

The main floor features an expansive master bedroom with a private deck, dual walk-in closets, and full bath. The wide-open living, kitchen, and dining spaces make the home ideal for entertaining, especially in conjunction with the lower level’s billiards, bar, family, and guest rooms. A two-bedroom guest apartment over the garage completes this year-round vacation residence.

 

For more photos of this lovely waterfront home, please visit the gallery of our website:

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