The mixed-use project combines
retail space at ground level wit…
The mixed-use project combines
retail space at ground level with 250 affordable rental units.
MVE Institutional
The tower of the sustainably-designed building is scaled to
mat…
The tower of the sustainably-designed building is scaled to
match surrounding historic buildings.
Courtesy Torti Gallas and Partners
The mixed-use Ohio town center contains 925,000 square feet of r…
The mixed-use Ohio town center contains 925,000 square feet of retail space, 100,000 square feet of offices, and 200 apartments and townhouses.
Courtesy Torti Gallas and Partners
The main entry recalls grand city boulevards on a scale accessib…
The main entry recalls grand city boulevards on a scale accessible to both pedestrians and cars.
Courtesy Torti Gallas and Partners
To the left of the maze garden a microbrewery looks down on the …
To the left of the maze garden a microbrewery looks down on the public square.
Lawrence Anderson
Stella Luxury Apartments, Location: Marina Del Rey, CA, Architec…
Stella Luxury Apartments, Location: Marina Del Rey, CA, Architect: DesignARC, Client: Farm Advertising
Artie Chumpol
Courtesy Cunningham l Quill Architects
Courtesy Cunningham l Quill Architects
The plan re-imagines a series of
unrelated buildings in downto…
The plan re-imagines a series of
unrelated buildings in downtown Mount Rainier, Md., as a cohesive
municipal center. Officials have adopted it as a template for other
mixed-use town centers in the county.
Mark Bryant
The Corner is an 8-unit, mixed use on building on a triangular l…
The Corner is an 8-unit, mixed use on building on a triangular lot near downtown Missoula, Montana.
Mark Bryant
The judges praised the varied elevations, which are unique yet w…
The judges praised the varied elevations, which are unique yet what’s going on inside. The were also impressed with the exterior texture and layering that was achieved with the use of a single material.
Bruce Damonte
The same material palette of stucco and painted wood siding was …
The same material palette of stucco and painted wood siding was applied to both buildings with the addition of corten to the front unit.
Bruce Damonte
Both houses are approximately the same square footage and face t…
Both houses are approximately the same square footage and face the shared yard.
Bruce Damonte
Corner windows can be done for a reasonable budget using commerc…
Corner windows can be done for a reasonable budget using commercial products and the inclusion of so much natural light is well worth the investment. The jury made note of "luminous interiors with light from nay angles."
Mitch Shenker
The design team worked with the developers to widen sidewalks, i…
The design team worked with the developers to widen sidewalks, introduce bike storage, and encourages residents to shop on foot.
Mitch Shenker
Outdoor spaces includes a landscaped podium and a rooftop habita…
Outdoor spaces includes a landscaped podium and a rooftop habitat that attracts endangered butterflies.
Courtesy Dan Cunningham
77 H Street, Washington, D.C., by MV+A Architects
Fred Gerlich
The rooftop pool.
Fred Gerlich
The project encompasses two courtyards.
Matthew Millman
The opportunity to research, design and test ideas was the impet…
The opportunity to research, design and test ideas was the impetus for this project. The integration of the practical and beautiful was central to the design. It was an undertaking rooted in the culture and spirit of my practice and our home.
-David Baker, architect/homeowner
Matthew Millman
Motorcycle tires are reused as planters planters on the roof dec…
Motorcycle tires are reused as planters planters on the roof deck.
Matthew Millman
Industrial touches and creative use of unexpected products like …
Industrial touches and creative use of unexpected products like the rolling tool chest as kitchen cabinets, yielded a compact but highly functional kitchen.
Eric Hausman
Eric Hausman
Historic preservation rules required that the parts of the build…
Historic preservation rules required that the parts of the building visible from the street remain unchanged, but were more flexible about areas hidden from view.
The living room’s fireplace is surfaced in Indian black granit…
The living room’s fireplace is surfaced in Indian black granite.
Honoring excellence in residential design and construction
across the country, the Builder’s Choice and Custom Home Design Awards recognize
projects ranging from large-scale community planning to intricate architectural
details.
While entrants span a wide variety of sizes and styles,
mixed-used and urban-infill projects have experienced a notable increase in recent years.
When one considers the rising popularity of walkability and urban-style living—even
outside of the city center—this trend isn’t surprising.
Though developers may have to contend with tighter
lots and commercial space requirements, innovative design and building
practices ensure these projects shine: Along with giving residents a prime location and diverse amenities, infill and mixed-use projects provide value to the surrounding neighborhood and businesses.
For proof of how dynamic these spaces can be—and perhaps some inspiration—we’ve rounded up 10 of past urban infill
and mixed-use project winners of the Builder’s Choice and Custom Home Design Awards. Flip through our
slideshow for the highlights, or use the project links below to take a
deep-dive into what makes each of these winners exceptional.
Have you recently completed a project that stands out from
the crowd? Don’t forget to submit it for consideration to the Builder’s Choice
and Custom Home Design Awards, closing June 24.
Laura McNulty is senior managing editor for Remodeling and ProSales magazines. She formerly served as an associate editor for Hanley Wood's residential construction group. Contact her at lmcnulty@hanleywood.com.
