The year’s most exquisite and compelling projects in residential design and construction
Welcome to What’s Up? Media’s annual showcase of elite home projects! The Home Excellence Awards program honors exemplary home builders, architects, designers, and professionals serving the greater Chesapeake Bay region. During September and October, we solicited and vetted project entries in award categories such as architecture, interior design, renovation, property addition, and more. Entries consisted of photographs and a written description introducing the project, including structural/aesthetic intent, design/build concepts, materials used, special features, permitting, and overall thoughts. Note that a few categories had many entries and, thus, feature more winners by category than others. Some categories may have only one winner (or a couple). We offer descriptions of each project. All courtesy photographs submitted by each company represented. Congratulations to the following companies and their award-winning projects!
Architecture
"Symmetry, Serenity, Sophistication" Entered by: Speight Cook Studio Architects of Annapolis
"Oak Creek Renovation" Entered by: Wiedemann Architects of Easton and Bethesda
"Bayfront Getaway" Entered by: Purple Cherry Architects of Annapolis
Interior Design
"Easton Waterfront" Entered by: Lauren Hurlbrink Interiors of Lutherville
"West Annapolis" Entered by: Aspect Contracting Inc. of Annapolis
"Oceanfront Retreat" Entered by: Purple Cherry Architects of Annapolis
"Stunning First Floor Renovation" Entered by: Tonya Maggio Interiors of Annapolis
Green/LEED Design/Build
"Environmental Masterpiece" Entered by: Bayview Builders of Annapolis
"Crawl Space Encapsulation" Entered by: Maryland Mold and Waterproofing of Crofton
Waterfront/Critical Area Design/Build
"Wye Town Farm" Entered by: Robert Gearhart/Focus Construction of Easton
"San Domingo Cove" Entered by: Paquin Design Build of Grasonville
"St. Michaels Waterfront" Entered by: Mueller Homes of Annapolis
"Narrow Escape" Entered by: Marnie Custom Homes of Bethany Beach
Exterior Renovation
"Acton Hall" Entered by: ABS Architects of Annapolis
"Stunning Front Porch Installation" Entered by: Fichtner Home Exteriors of Odenton
"Eastern Shore Farmhouse" Entered by: Fichtner Home Exteriors of Odenton
Interior Renovation
"Layered Luxury" Entered by: Bayview Builders of Annapolis
"European Modern Classic Beauty" Entered by: Design Solutions, Inc. of Annapolis
"Master Bed & Bath" Entered by: Aspect Contracting Inc. of Annapolis
"Residence On Maxmore Creek" Entered by: Charles Paul Goebel, Architect, Ltd. of Easton
"Little Aberdeen Post and Beam" Entered by: Taylor Hart Design of Edgewater
"Kitchen Makeover" Entered by: Paquin Design Build of Grasonville
Property Addition
"Sunroom" Entered by: Werrlein Companies of Annapolis
"Crafted Beauty Naturally Sustainable" Entered by: HD Squared Architects of Edgewater
"Morning Room" Entered by: Framed to Finish of Annapolis
Hardscaping
"Pasadena Hardscape" Entered by: Maryland Decking
"An Easton Hardscape Oasis" Entered by: Three Little Birds Outdoor Living of Stevensville
Pool Design/Build
"Entire Outdoor Living Area" Entered by: Wade Pools & Landscape Design of Cape St. Claire
