2012 Parade of Homes Awards of Excellence • Best Floor Plan ($400,001-$500,000)
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2022 Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living Magazine Pinnacle award for 2022

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

2014 American Residential Design Awards • 1st Place - Published Design (4,001+ sq ft)
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2009 American Residential Design Awards • 1st Place - Community Development 2009 Best in American Living Awards • Silver - One-of-a-kind Spec Home (4,001-6,500 sq ft)

2015 CRBRA Best in Building Awards Best Bathroom Design Under $40,000
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2014 American Residential Design Awards • 1st Place - Conceptual Design (2,500 sq ft & under)
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2015 CRBRA Best in Building Awards Best Bathroom Design Over $40,000
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The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Hampden Lane House (Bethesda, Md.) by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Architect. © Maxwell MacKenzie Architectural Photographer

2009 Best in American Living Awards • Best in Midwest • Silver - One-of-a-kind Custom Home (6,501+ sq ft)
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2015 Detroit Home & Design Awards • 3rd Place - Traditional Master Suite
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2014 American Residential Design Awards • 1st Place - Custom Luxury (6,501 sq ft & above) 2014 Detroit Home & Design Awards • 3rd Place - Contemporary Architecture (4,000+ sq ft) • 3rd Place - Traditional Architecture (4,000+ sq ft) 2013 Detroit Home & Design Awards • 3rd Place - Traditional Architecture (over 4,000 sq ft)

A teenage boy's bedroom reflecting his love for sports. The style allows the room to age well as the occupant grows from tweens through his teen years. Photography by: Peter Rymwid

Set In Stone is proud to have won the Decorative Concrete Award and placement in the Scofield Hall of Fame! This beautiful project combines natural stone and stamped concrete to create an elegant, practical, and relaxing outdoor living environment.

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2013 American Residential Design Awards • 1st Place - Published Design (2,501-4,000 sq ft)
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