SILVER | Nova at Novel Park
Irvine, Calif.
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Architect/Designer | Bassenian Lagoni
Builder | William Lyon Homes
Land Planner | Clark & Green Associates
Design Statement | The first offering of this complex is designed for flexibility, allowing it to be plotted on multiple parcels in multiple communities. The 1.8-acre site accommodates 55 homes, for a density of 30.6 homes per acre.
Starting in the mid-$400,000 range in Irvine, this community — which faces a park and recreation center — delivers home ownership to entry-level buyers, while appealing equally to those downsizing and seeking the ease of a lock-and-leave lifestyle. Flats range in size from 654 to 1,555 sf in one-, two, and three-bedroom configurations, with private one- and two-car garages. Each home also has a dedicated stand-alone storage unit. The proof of the design concept is in the market: the community sold out in just over three months.
Judges’ Comments | The project has a good balance of tradeoffs for attainability. It integrates nice outdoor spaces for this type of unit.
