AO Wins Three Grand Prizes at the 61st Annual PCBC Gold Nugget Awards
June 20 2024 - 1:52PM
AO, a leading full-service architecture firm with design
expertise spanning the entire commercial and multifamily
residential real estate spectrum, was a multiple-award winner at
last night’s prestigious PCBC Gold Nugget Awards ceremony, held at
The Westin Resort in Anaheim.
The Gold Nugget Awards, which debuted in 1963, is the oldest and
most prestigious design award in the nation for innovative
architecture, planning, and construction. This year, a panel of top
industry experts reviewed 675 entries in numerous categories,
including multifamily, affordable, mixed-use, and recreational
facilities culminating in last night’s selections. Last night’s
winners showcased the most compelling design, planning, and
building trends from around the globe.
From its field of 12 Merit Awards finalists, the following AO
projects received the highest distinction, the Gold Nugget Grand
Prize Award, in the following categories:
Spruce & Red Oak for developer Western
Spire in Rancho Cucamonga, CA won for Best On-the-Boards
Multi-Family Community
VRV for developer Bonanni Development in
Stanton, CA won for Best Multi-Family Housing Community 60 to 100
du/acre
Garden Brook Senior Village for developer AMG
& Associates in Garden Grove, CA won for Best Affordable 55+
Housing Community
“This year, as AO celebrates its 50th anniversary, these Gold
Nugget Awards showcase some of our best work in multifamily and
affordable developments to date,” said Ed Cadavona, partner at AO.
“We are having a milestone year working on exciting new projects,
so it is gratifying to see AO recognized as a top innovator in
design. These awards show how our clients are receiving the latest
innovations in multifamily trends.”
Overall, the following AO projects were also finalists and given
an Award of Merit in their categories:
Best On-the-Boards Affordable Housing Community:
Best Mixed-Use Project:
- Alexan Noho West for developer Trammell Crow Residential, Los
Angeles, CA
- Prado West for developer Raintree Partners – Dana Point,
CA
Best On-the-Boards Multi-Family Community:
- Kanyon at Brea for developer Simon Property Group – Brea,
CA
Best Affordable Housing Community 60 – 100 DU/AC:
- Garden Brook Senior Village for developer AMG & Associates
- Garden Grove, CA
Best Infill Solution:
- Coliseum for developer Thrive Living – Los Angeles, CA
Best On-the-Boards Site Plan:
- Solomon Hills for developer Solstra Communities – Orcutt,
CA
Best Mixed-Use Community of the Year:
- Prado West for developer Raintree Partners – Dana Point,
CA
This year’s Gold Nugget Award wins for AO join a long list of
accolades from the architecture and design industry.
About AO
AO is a relationship-focused, design-driven architectural,
interior and planning services firm helping clients create places
where people and business flourish. In its 50th year, the firm
boasts diverse expertise across multifamily, retail, hospitality,
mixed-use, science and technology, data centers, restaurants,
healthcare, office, industrial, parking, global design, modular,
public utilities, assisted living, and more. AO is known for its
ardent collaboration with developers and owners, and deep expertise
across various building types. AO operates from offices in the
cities of Orange, San Diego, Sunnyvale and Oakland, California;
Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York; and Orlando, Florida, where
it serves clients across the Americas, Asia and beyond. Visit
www.aoarchitects.com to learn more.
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