And the Winners Are…

In the midst of an unprecedented and unpredictable year, WHA is proud to report that our work was recently recognized in two California awards programs. 

In the Bay Area, we are thrilled to receive three MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) Awards. Hosted by the Building Industry Association of the Bay Area, this event honors the best builders, sales and marketing and trade professionals in the industry for their distinguished work. This year, the award show was a socially distanced, drive-in style viewing party held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. It was a well-received event celebrating all the amazing work being done in the building industry.

Mulholland (Residence 3C) – Best Architectural Design Detached Home – 2,401-3,000 SF

Builder: Brookfield Residential

Marketing Director: Amanda Stone

From top to bottom, this home keenly locates spaces with a fine-tuned level of detail and refined materials, creating purposeful zones. The creatively staggered two-car garage provides for a third covered space and a private in-law suite with its own California Room. The “picture-frame” balcony, brightly lit spaces, and well-proportioned massing provide wow factors. The intentionally designed plan groups private spaces and expands open areas, pairing intimate with inviting in this welcoming, enjoyable home.

Fillmore – Best Architectural Design Multi-Family Community

Builder: Brookfield Residential

Marketing Director – Michele Joy

These upscale, three-story townhomes offer spacious and flexible floorplans, options for first floor bedrooms, decks and surprisingly large square footage and amenities. Modern architectural elements and eclectic use of color and materials create a desirable neighborhood for residents. Floor plans, ranging from 1,574 – 2,738 square feet, feature 3-5 Bedrooms, 2.5 – 4 bathrooms, two-car garages, and smart living spaces.

Boulevard – Masterplan Community of the Year

Builder/Developer: Brookfield Residential / Lennar

Marketing Director: Amanda Stone

This new community bridges East and West Dublin by combining a progressive urban fabric with suburban ambiance. The dynamic plan contains neighborhoods of contemporary town homes, flats, and single-family detached products, a regional park, elementary school, and community club facility. In addition to designing the Boulevard masterplan, WHA was responsible for designing 6 neighborhoods.

In Orange County, we were honored to receive a Merit Award for Prisma in the 2020 American Institute of Architects – Orange County Chapter Design Awards. This year the program took place virtually, celebrating its members’ innovative solutions to the architectural challenges for projects in Orange County or designed by Orange County architects nationwide.

Prisma – Merit Award

Builder: Wood Partners

Architect of Record: WHA | Architects. Planners. Designers

Design Architect: Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

Luxury apartments that focus on convenience and functionality, this 4-story, type VA residential over 2-story, type IA concrete podium building is situated on 2.01 acres in the Main Place area of North Santa Ana/Orange. The 182 units, ranging between 697–1,280 SF, offer residents open-plan concepts, with 1 to 2 bedrooms and 1 to 2 baths.