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AWARD-WINNING HOMES

The region's biggest new-home event showcases the best of the best that builders have to offer.

GRAND AWARD: COMMUNITY SHOWCASE

ABD DEVELOPMENT

PROVIDENCE

This 1,800-acre, gated community offers easy access to Disney World and other tourist destinations. Amenities include two swimming pools, tennis courts and a fitness center as well as a Michael Dasher-designed golf course with a clubhouse and restaurant. In addition to ABD Development, builders include Lennar Homes, Contempo Homes, Meritage Homes and Toll Brothers. Homes range in price from the mid-$100s to $800,000-plus. Welcome Center address: 131 Chadwick Dr., Davenport, 33837. Call (863) 427-7579.

GRAND-AWARD: NEW-HOME SHOWCASE

MATTAMY HOMES

THE CAPTIVA

In this home, located in Nona Preserve, an inviting family room with a custom-designed entertainment hutch is a major highlight. One family room wall is comprised of three oversized windows. The quaint kitchen showcases a built-in breakfast bar, while the dining area overlooks a natural preserve through the sliding glass doors. There’s also an eye-catching custom cabinetry built-in for storage. Upstairs is a pleasant study, an additional bedroom and a master retreat as well as a laundry room. Even the laundry room has it’s place upstairs, eliminating the necessity of hauling dirty clothes downstairs. 9307 Strongbark Lane, Orlando, 32832. Base price: $177,990; as-shown, $236,554.

GRAND AWARD: HOME SHOWCASE

PHIL KEEN DESIGNS

2012 NEW AMERICAN HOME

This year’s New American Home is a re-interpretation of the classic “white box” of the 60’s and 70’s and emphasizes leading-edge technology over sheer size. Walls of movable glass panels and motorized screens allow the interior spaces to flow into one another. On the second floor are two bedrooms, a master suite with a private workout studio, an outdoor yoga deck, a private sitting room and a spa-like master bath are accessible by public stairs or a private elevator. Additional public spaces include an art gallery, an artist studio, three second-floor decks and a lower level patio covered connecting to the pool and summer kitchen. 229 Alexander Place, Winter Park, 32790. May be seen by appointment; call (407) 599-3922.

GRAND AWARD: REMODEL SHOWCASE

PHIL KEEN DESIGNS

The owners of this 1940s lakefront home, located on Lake Sybelia in Maitland, wanted to change its architectural style from Spanish to Modern, open the living spaces, lighten the interiors and create spectacular lake views. Living areas were created by removing walls and eliminating wasted space, raising the ceiling and enlarging the family room, kitchen and master suite. White walls and charcoal maple flooring create a sophisticated look throughout, while the kitchen design pairs ebony cabinets with cloud-white countertops. An unused, detached garage was transformed into a guest suite, while a lanai with motorized, retractable screens was built to connect the suite to the main house. The home is occupied and not available for public viewing.

DESIGNERS' CHOICE AWARDS

CUSTOM HOME

Merit Award
Phil Kean Designs
The 2012 New American Home
Designed by Phil Kean

Designers Choice
IBK Construction
Acadia
Designed by Gary Hancock, Winter Park Design

NEW-HOME MODEL

Merit Award
David Weekley Homes
The Milano
Designed by David Weekley Homes

Designers Choice
David Weekley Homes
The Seaside
Designed by David Weekley Homes

LEED-ER AWARD

Phil Kean Designs
The 2012 New American Home

DESIGN SPECIALTY SHOWCASE

Grand Award
Kornerstone Kitchens
Acadia

First Place
Kornerstone Kitchens
Acadia

REMODEL SHOWCASE

Grand Award
Phil Kean Designs
Sybelia Shores

First Place
Interior Renovation
PSG Construction
Maitland Club

First Place
Outdoor Addition
Farina & Sons

First Place
Whole House/Under $500,000
Southern Heritage

Merit Award
Jonathan McGrath Construction
Sweetwater Oaks

First Place
Whole House/Over $500,000
Phil Kean Designs
Maitland/Sybelia Shores

CUSTOM-HOME SHOWCASE

Grand Award
Phil Kean Designs
The 2012 New American Home

First Place
Under $500,000
Cordray Moore LLC

First Place
$500,000 - $999,000
Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling
Viaggio 5

Merit Award
Kelsey Custom Homes
The Haven

First Place
$1,000,000 - $2,000,000
IBK Construction
Acadia

Merit Award
Farina & Sons

First Place
Over $2,000,000
Phil Kean Designs
The 2012 New American Home

Merit Award
Stonebridge Homes
The Julian

NEW-HOME SHOWCASE

Grand Award
Mattamy Homes
The Captiva

First Place
Attached/Under $300,000
Mattamy Homes
The Captiva

Merit Award
Ryan Homes
Bonita Springs

First Place
Attached/Over $300,000
Ashton Woods Homes
The Torino

Merit Award
David Weekley Homes
The Milano

First Place
Detached/Under $200,000
A V Homes
The Fontanne

Merit Award
A V Homes
The Pacifico

First Place
Detached /$200,000 - $299,000
NWC Construction
A Home for Luis

Merit Award
A V Homes
The Callabras

First Place
Detached/$300,000 - $399,000
Home Dynamics Corp.
E Bonus

Merit Award
KB Home
2773 Colonial

First Place
Detached/$400,000-$499,000
Standard Pacific Homes
Saratoga

Merit Award
M/I Homes of Orlando
Grandview

First Place
Detached/$500,000 - $650,000
Centerline Homes
Sonrisa

Merit Award
ICI Properties
Salerno

First Place
Detached/Over $650,000
Taylor Morrison Homes
Verona

COMMUNITY SHOWCASE

Grand Award
ABD Development
Providence

First Place
ABD Development
Providence

Did you miss the big event? No problem. Most of the homes entered in the parade are still open for viewing, so check out paradeofhomesorlando.com for a complete list of participants.