IRVINE, CA - KTGY, a leading full-service architecture, branding, interior and planning firm focused on residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use developments, announced today that the firm has received six Grand Awards and nine Merit Awards in the 2022 Gold Nugget Awards competition including two Grand Awards and five Merit Awards for multifamily. The 59th annual awards program honors design and planning excellence and draws entries from throughout the United States and internationally. The Gold Nugget Grand Awards are chosen from the elite pool of Merit Award winners and were announced on June 23rd at a live awards event in San Francisco. Winners this year were selected from a competitive field of nearly 600 entries from around the world.
KTGY’s winning multifamily designs that were honored with the Gold Nugget Grand Awards are:
BEST SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITY - ON-THE-BOARDS
The Lodge at Autumn Willow (Fairfax County, Virginia)
Builder/Developer: The Michaels Organization
Architect/Designer: KTGY
Landscape Design: Gordon
This affordable, age-targeted community in Fairfax County, Virginia consists of a 150-unit, two-story development with rich amenities aimed at serving income-restricted, active seniors. Nestled in a forested neighborhood near I-66 and SR-29, this community sits in a conveniently located area with a nearby shopping center. The master plan encompasses more than 20 acres and includes primarily one-bedroom apartment homes ranging from 696 to 1,163 square feet, along with a community center and direct access to nature trails and a nearby creek. Designed to support the unmet needs and living preferences of the active senior community, residents will also benefit from the robust supportive and connective programs, services and amenities Fairfax County offers. The community’s modern design is inspired by the area’s natural wooded setting and will be surrounded by a public park, pedestrian trails and the Little Rocky Run streambed. Additional community benefits include outdoor spaces such as a serenity studio, reading cove, firepit and recreation area, and onsite walkways connecting to Fairfax County Park Authority.
BEST AGE QUALIFIED SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY - FOR SALE/RENT
Avenida Palm Desert (Palm Desert, California)
Builder: Avenida Partners
Architect/Designer: KTGY
Landscape Design: Summers Murphy + Partners
Civil Engineer: MSA Consulting
Interior Designer: CDC Designs
Avenida Palm Desert is a thoughtfully designed, age-targeted active adult community inspired by mid-century modern desert architecture consisting of bright planar surfaces with rustic stone cladding and piers to ground the building and tie it into the surrounding context of the neighborhood. The community entry was created with the busy street of Portola Road in mind, positively impacting the adjacent road with its art installation in the front lobby. The 37 floating lanterns in the lobby dim as the sun sets in the desert, creating a glow that can be seen from the nearby street. The one-bedroom units — some with a den and a powder room — range from 765 to 893 square feet, while the two-bedroom floor plans are between 934 and 1,185 square feet. The resort-inspired community spaces feel like an exclusive residence club with just the right mix of services and enriching programs. In addition to three spacious interior courtyards, amenities include a bistro, great room, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga and dance studio, wellness center spa, a theater, club room, pool/spa, barbecues and outdoor dining, a fire pit, pet park, raised gardens, and an art garden. Residents have the opportunity to envision and engage in a myriad of classes, programs, events, and social opportunities that support their passions and enhance their overall quality of life.
The Award of Merit winners include:
Downtown Superior (Superior, Colorado) – Best On-the Boards Mixed-Use Project
Builder/Developer: Carmel Partners | Architect/Designer: KTGY | Planner: Town of Superior
Lineage at North Patrick Street (Alexandria, Virginia) – Best Affordable Housing Community – 60 du/acre or more
Builder/Developer: Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority (ARHA) | Architect/Designer: KTGY
The Lofts at 15th (Bellevue, Washington) – Best Multi-Family Housing Community – up to 30 du/acre
Builder/Developer: Toll Brothers | Architect/Designer: KTGY
Lookout at Bay37 (Alameda, California) – Best Multi-Family Housing Community - up to 30 du/acre*
*Builder/Developer/Interior Designer: Pulte Group | Architect/Designer: WHA | Planner: KTGY
The Starling (Alameda, California) – Best Supportive / Transitional Housing
Developer: Eden Housing | Architect/Designer: KTGY
About KTGY: Founded in 1991 and celebrating 30 years of delivering award-winning communities, KTGY is a full-service architecture, branding, interiors, and planning firm specializing in residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use environments. Our firm and our work are guided by a continuous focus on innovation, creativity, collaboration, and a deep responsibility we feel towards enhancing communities and neighborhoods. Our architects, designers, and planners combine big picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices, and impeccable design standards to create memorable destinations of enduring value. Visit www.ktgy.com