Armada Gold Revealed at 2008 Care Awards

November 8, 2008

CARE Awards – Vancouver Island 2008

Armada

Victoria –The “Armada” project by Abstract Developments Inc.,KB Design, and Swiftsure Woodworkers Ltd., was the big winner, capturing 6 gold awards, including Project of the Year at the 2008 CARE Awards held Friday evening

“The Care Awards judges and consumers clearly agreed Armada was an exceptional project,” says Gordon English, Chair of the 2008 CARE Awards. “Armada’s eye-catching design, unique features, and indoor/outdoor living concept delivered the gold.”

The 2008 People’s Choice Award display, featuring the CARE Awards Finalists, visited multiple locations in Victoria and Nanaimo. “Armada” garnered the most votes from over 900 ballots cast, and one was drawn at the CARE Awards, sending the winner to Long Beach Lodge Resort, 2002 Project of the Year.

“The 2008 CARE Awards raised the bar for professional, environmentally aware construction. We invite the public to visit www.careawards.com and view these exceptional examples of the west coast lifestyle,” says Casey Edge, Executive Officer, CHBA-Victoria.

The Gold Award winners are, in the opinion of the judges, the very best projects incorporating specific criteria including unique design, function, creative use of space, compatibility with the environment, energy efficiency, effective land use, and cost.

Read the Abstract Wins Housing Gold and A Design Rooted in the Landscape articles from the Time Colonist at Canada.com