NAHB Recognizes Best, Brightest in Multifamily

WASHINGTON, DC—The cutting-edge leaders in multifamily development, marketing and management have been recognized for their contributions to the industry in theNAHB 2015 Pillars of the Industry Awards competition. Hosted by Thuy Woodall, senior manager at AT&T Connected Communities, the virtual awards ceremony recognized projects around the country, ranging in their mission from uniting diverse communities to providing affordable housing for local-area artists. Individual property managers and leasing campaigns, as well as outstanding firms in a variety of disciplines, also walked away with trophies.

The winners, by category, were:

DEVELOPER AWARDS

Best Garden Apartment Community (4 stories or less)
Sponsored by KTGY Group

Avalon Baker Ranch
Lake Forest, CA
AvalonBay Communities
Developer: AvalonBay Communities
Architect: Bassenian Lagoni
Interior Designer: Austin Johnson Interiors
Marketing Firm: AvalonBay Communities
Website: avalonbakerranch.com
Company Website: avalonbay.com

Best Low-Rise Apartment Community (non-garden, 5 stories or less)
Sponsored by Humphreys and Partners

The Flats at Taylor Place
Nashville, TN
Smith Gee Studio
Developer: SWH Residential Partners
Architect: Smith Gee Studio
Interior Designer: Smith Gee Studio
Website: flatsattaylorplace.com
Company Website: smithgeestudio.com

Best Mid-Rise Apartment Community (6 to 9 stories)
Sponsored by Keene Building Products

Monroe Street Market
Washington, DC
The Bozzuto Group
Developer: The Bozzuto Group
Architect: KTGY Group
Interior Designer: RD Jones and Associates
Marketing Firm: HZDG
PR/Advertising: The Bozzuto Group
Website: monroestreetmarket.com
Company Website: bozzuto.com

Best High-Rise Apartment Community (10-plus stories)
Sponsored by Carrier

Stadium Place
Seattle
Pillar Properties
Developer: Pillar Properties and Daniels Real Estate
Architect: ZGF Architects
Interior Designer: Ankrom Moisan Architects
Website: stadiumplace.com
Company Website: pillarproperties.com

Best Condominium Community
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Twelve | Twelve Condominium
Nashville, TN
Stiles
Developer: Hensler Development Group | Stiles
Architect: Hastings Architecture Associates
Interior Designer: Hastings Architecture | Casella Interiors
Marketing Firm: Delevante Creative
PR/Advertising: Delevante Creative
Website: twelvetwelve.com
Company Website: stiles.com

Best Mixed-Use Community
Sponsored by Kohler

Chestnut Square
Philadelphia
American Campus Communities
Developer: American Campus Communities
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Interior Designer: Sixthriver Architects
Website: livechestnutsquare.com
Company Website: americancampus.com

Best Student Housing Rental Apartment Community
Sponsored by Design House

Chestnut Square
Philadelphia
American Campus Communities
Developer: American Campus Communities
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Interior Designer: Sixthriver Architects
Website: livechestnutsquare.com
Company Website: americancampus.com

Best Adaptive Reuse (from non-residential product to rental apartments)
Sponsored by Organized Living

Infinite Chicago  (Non-Residential to Rental)
Chicago
Pappageorge Haymes Partners
Developer: DRI/CA Gibbons Steger
Architect: Pappageorge Haymes Partners
Interior Designer: Voerio, DeWalt, Train
Marketing Firm: CA Ventures
PR/Advertising: CA Ventures
Website: chicagoinfinite.com
Company Website: pappageorgehaymes.com

The Melrose (Non-Residential to Mixed Use)
Nashville, TN
Humphreys & Partners Architects
Developer: Fulcher Investment Properties
Architect: Humphreys & Partners Architects
Interior Designer: EOA Architects
Website: themelrosenashville.com
Company Website: humphreys.com

Best Repositioning of a Multifamily Asset

AVA Pacific Beach
San Diego
AvalonBay Communities
Developer: AvalonBay Communities
Architect: Degen & Degen
Interior Designer: Degen & Degen
Marketing Firm: AvalonBay Communities
Website: AVAPacificBeach.com
Company Website: avaloncommunities.com

Best Example of Green Building Concepts
Sponsored by Southern California Edison

Solaire Apartments
Brighton, CO
Godden|Sudik Architects
Developer: The Commonwealth Group
Architect: Godden|Sudik Architects
Interior Designer: Design Lines
Website: rentatsolaire.com
Company Website: goddensudik.com

Best Community Amenities

Broadstone Balboa Park
San Diego
Alliance Residential Company
Developer: Alliance Residential Co.
Architect: Carrier Johnson + Culture
Interior Designer: Basile Studio
Marketing Firm: Studio Fabric
PR/Advertising: Olive PR Solutions
Website: broadstonebalboa.com
Company Website: allresco.com

Best Multifamily Community Site Plan

820 Mission
South Pasadena, CA
Newman Garrison + Partners
Developer: Intracorp Companies
Architect: Newman Garrison + Partners
Website: 820mission.com
Company Website: nggpartners.com

AFFORDABLE AWARDS

Best Affordable Apartment Community (Up to 100 Units)
Sponsored by CohnReznick

Ryman Lofts
Nashville, TN
Smith Gee Studio
Developer: Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency of Nashville
Architect: Smith Gee Studio
Interior Designer: Smith Gee Studio
Marketing Firm: Ellipse Communications
Website: rymanlofts.com
Company Website: smithgeestudio.com

Best Affordable Apartment Community (Over 100 units)
Sponsored by CohnReznick

Paseo at COMM22
San Diego
MVE + Partners
Developer: BRIDGE Housing Corp.
Architect: MVE + Partners
Interior Designer: Parisi Portfolio
Website: bridgehousing.com/properties/paseo
Company Website: mve-architects.com

Best Acquisition/Rehabilitation of an Affordable Apartment Community

Nassau Bay
Orlando, FL
Dominium
Developer: Dominium
Architect: Ebersoldt + Associates Architecture
Interior Designer: Ebersoldt + Associates Architecture
Marketing Firm: Dominium Management Services
Website: nassau-bay-apartments.com
Company Website: dominiuminc.com

Best Creative Financing of an Affordable Housing Community

Celadon at 9th & Broadway
San Diego
SVA Architects
Developer: BRIDGE Housing Corp.
Architect: SVA Architects
Interior Designer: Chameleon Design
Website: sva-architects.com
Company Website: sva-architects.com

Best Workforce Housing Community

MetroTowns at Parkside
Washington, DC
Enterprise Homes
Developer: Pollin Memorial Community Development
Architect: Torti Gallas and Partners
Interior Designer: Carlyn and Co.
Marketing Firm: McWilliams Ballard
PR/Advertising: Merrick Towle Communications
Website: metrotownsdc.com
Company Website: enterprisecommunity.com

Best Resident Services at an Affordable Apartment Community

Charlesview Residences
Brighton, MA
Peabody Properties
Developer: Charlesview Inc. and the Community Builders
Architect: CBT Architects
Management Company: Peabody Properties
Website: charlesviewcommunity.org
Company Website: peabodyproperties.com

FIRM AWARDS

Multifamily Development Firm of the Year
Sponsored by Zip System / Advantech

Pollack Shores Real Estate Group
Atlanta
Pollack Shores Real Estate Group
Marc S. Pollack, Chairman & CEO
Company Website: PollackShores.com

Property Management Company of the Year
Sponsored by AT&T Connected Communities

Prometheus Real Estate Group
San Mateo, CA
Prometheus Real Estate Group
Jackie Safier, President
Company Website: prometheusreg.com

MARKETING AWARDS

Best Leasing or Sales Center

Gables Upper Rock
Rockville, MD
Gables Residential
Developer: Gables Residential
Architect: Preston Partners
Interior Designer: Hartman Design Group
Marketing Firm: Gables Residential
PR/Advertising: Gables Residential
Website: gables.com/upperrock
Company Website: gables.com

Best Interior Merchandising of a Common Area
Sponsored by Whirlpool Corp.

Harrison Apartments
Reston, VA
Carlyn and Co.
Developer: Renaissance Centro
Architect: Lessard Design
Interior Designer: Carlyn and Co.
Website: liveharrisonapts.com
Company Website: carlynco.com

Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Unit
Sponsored by Whirlpool Corp.

Veer
San Diego
CRC Cos.
Developer: CRC Cos.
Architect: Marengo Morton Architects
Interior Designer: CRC Cos.
Marketing Firm: Cordero + Davenport
PR/Advertising: Cordero + Davenport
Website: veerliving.com
Company Website: clarkrealty.com

Best Overall Leasing or Sales Campaign for a Multifamily Community

Alric
Alexandria, VA
The JBG Cos.
Developer: MRP Realty
Architect: SK&I Architecture
Interior Designer: SR/A Interior Design
Marketing Firm: HZDG
PR/Advertising: Maier + Warner
Website: AlricPotomacYard.com
Company Website: jbg.com

Best Corporate Website

nrpgroup.com
The NRP Group
Cleveland
Web Developer: CKR Interactive/The NRP Group
Company Website: nrpgroup.com

Best Property Website

AlricPotomacYard.com
Alric
Alexandria, VA
Web Developer: HZDG
Company Website: jbg.com

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Property Manager of the Year - Affordable

Catina Evans
Kissimmee, FL
Dominium
Company Website: dominiuminc.com

Property Manager of the Year – Market Rate

Joseph Mettee
Rockville, MD
The JBG Cos.
Company Website: jbg.com

Regional Property Manager of the Year (manager of multiple condo and/or apartment communities)

Gina Estrem
Minneapolis
Dominium
dominiuminc.com

Marketing Manager of the Year

Julie Contos
Chevy Chase, MD
The JBG Cos.
jbg.com

Multifamily Community of the Year

Sponsored by Mohawk/Dal-Tile

Stadium Place
Seattle
Pillar Properties
Developer: Pillar Properties and Daniels Real Estate
Architect: ZGF Architects
Interior Designer: Ankrom Moisan Architects
Website: stadiumplace.com
Company Website: pillarproperties.com