By Guest Blogger Tallen Hughes
Paver and landscape wall designs have become the focal point of many commercial and residential properties. The Hardscape North America Project Awards are presented annually to projects that have taken the meaning of hardscape design and outdoor living to a new level. Entries from all over North America have been closely considered and judged on a series of categories which include: concrete paver, clay brick, segmental retaining walls, porcelain, natural stone, vintage installation, outdoor living features, and combination of hardscape products. Belgard and Mirage projects once again received multiple awards and a number of honorable mentions in this years competition. A total of 12 projects were honored. Belgard and Mirage once again reigned supreme in the porcelain paver category, sweeping all of the porcelain awards for the fifth consecutive year. Belgard thanks the talented contractors who have continued to represent Belgard in the winners showcase below
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RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
Lewin Residence
This project designed by Landmark Custom Homes and installed by Hollywood Stone in South West Ranches, Florida won for a residential project greater than 3,000 SF.
Jupiter Island Home
This picturesque waterfront project is the winner of the Residential Porcelain Paver category and was designed by Paul Catania and installed by Magnificent Hardscapes in Jupiter, FL.
156 Spyglass Lane
Magnificent Hardscapes in Jupiter, FL also received Honorable Mention in the Residential Porcelain Paver category with this contemporary design.
Custom Reno Residence
This expansive residential driveway project designed and installed by Sierra Flatworks in Reno, NV received Honorable Mention in the Combination of Hardscape Projects (greater than 4,000 SF) category.
Next-Level Retreat
This multi-level project was designed by Tracy Cox and installed by Property Pros Land Management, LLC in Indianapolis, IN and received Honorable Mention in the Residential Segmental Retaining Walls category.
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
Buddhist Temple
Installed by Majestic Outdoors in Cary, NC, this project won in the Commercial Concrete Paver category for projects less than 15,000 SF.
Alton Town Center
The winner of the Commercial Concrete Paver (greater than 1500 SF) prize was the Alton Town Center project that was designed by Nick Mihelich and installed by Precise Paving, Inc., in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Gotham
This winner of the Commercial Porcelain Paver category was designed by HM White Landscape Architects and installed by Blondies Treehouse Inc in Long Island City, NY.
Inlet Shore
This commercial poolscape project designed by Ardurra and installed by Standard Brick Pavers in Tampa, FL received Honorable Mention in the Commercial Porcelain Paver category.
Palm Beach Zoo
The winner of the Permeable Concrete Paver category featured a tiger stripe design and was designed by Borrero Architecture and completed by Precise Paving, Inc., in West Palm Beach, FL.
LeConte Mountain Range
Receiving Honorable Mention in the Permeable Concrete Paver category, this parking lot project was installed by Hickory Hardscapses in Pigeon Forge, TN.
The Oaks at Portola Hills
In the Commercial Segmental Retaining Walls category, this massive residential development project in Lake Forest, CA was the winner. The project was designed by Matthew M. Merritt and installed by Geogrid Retaining Walls Systems, Inc.
About the Author
Guest blogger Tallen Hughes is a unmanned aircraft pilot who has been flying drones for photography, videography, land surveying and real estate for 5 years. He grew up in the hardscape industry in Spokane, Washington where he learned all about the joys of outdoor living spaces. Tallen currently resides in San Diego, California and has a passion for the great outdoors. If you can’t find him flying drones and editing on his laptop, you’ll likely find him hiking, camping, or at the beach.
