GOHBA Celebrates Excellence in Housing Design at the 43rd Annual Housing Design Awards

Ottawa's home building and renovation industry recognizes outstanding achievements in design, craftsmanship and innovation.

OTTAWA, ON – November 09, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association (GOHBA) is proud to announce the winners of the 43rd Annual Housing Design Awards, presented by Enercare, celebrating exceptional talent, creativity and innovation within Ottawa's residential construction and design industry.

The annual Housing Design Awards recognize the achievements of home builders, renovators, architects, designers and industry professionals whose projects demonstrate excellence in residential design and construction. From thoughtfully designed production homes and distinctive custom residences to transformative renovations and innovative living spaces, this year's winning projects reflect the creativity and expertise shaping Ottawa's housing landscape.

Celebrating the 2026 Special Achievement Award Winners

Among the evening's most anticipated honours were the Special Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions and excellence across four key areas of Ottawa's housing industry.

Production Builder of the Year: eQ Homes
Custom Builder of the Year: Amsted Design-Build
Renovator of the Year: Lagois Design Build Renovate
Designer of the Year: Ardington and Associates Design

These prestigious awards recognize organizations whose work exemplifies the high standards of quality, design and professionalism celebrated by GOHBA.

Recognizing Innovation in Housing

Innovation remains an important focus of the Housing Design Awards, recognizing projects that demonstrate forward-thinking approaches to residential construction, design and sustainability.

The 2026 Innovation Award winners are:

Innovation Award – Production Home of the Year: The Calmstone Home – Urbandale Construction
Innovation Award – Custom Home of the Year: Stonebeam – RND Construction
Innovation Award – Renovation of the Year: Renaissance Zero – Revision Built
Innovation Award – Net Zero/Net Zero Ready Project of the Year: Stonebeam – RND Construction

RND Construction's Stonebeam received two Innovation Awards, recognizing the project in both the Custom Home of the Year and Net Zero/Net Zero Ready Project of the Year categories.

All Things Home People's Choice Award

The All Things Home People's Choice Award was presented to Edgewater, A Waterfront Legacy by Ardington and Associates Design with Maple Leaf Custom Homes and Cedar Ridge Designs and Custom Cabinetry.

The project was also recognized as the winner of the Custom Home (3,001 sq. ft. or more) category, adding to its achievements at this year's awards.

A Celebration of Ottawa's Housing Industry

The 43rd Annual Housing Design Awards celebrate more than individual projects. They recognize the collective expertise, collaboration and dedication of the professionals who continue to advance residential design and construction across the Ottawa region.

From innovative housing solutions to carefully crafted interiors and exceptional renovations, the winning projects reflect the diversity and strength of Ottawa's housing industry.

GOHBA congratulates all 2026 Housing Design Awards winners and finalists for their commitment to excellence and their contributions to creating outstanding homes and communities.

The complete list of 2026 Housing Design Awards winners follows.

Production Homes

Production Home – Attached (2,000 sq.ft. or less)
The Addison – Richcraft Homes with Maison Blonde Interiors

Production Home – Attached (2,001 sq.ft. or more)
The Fairhaven – Richcraft Homes with Maison Blonde Interiors

Production Home – Single Detached ($1,000,000 or less)
The Heritage: THE MADELINE – eQ Homes

Production Home – Single Detached ($1,000,001 - $1,200,000)
The Esmonde Model – Uniform Developments with Hobin Architecture & 2H Interior Design

Production Home – Single Detached ($1,200,001 or more)
The Entertainer’s Dream – Mattamy Homes with Raywal Cabinets

New Community
Fox Run – Caivan

Custom Homes

Custom Home (3,000 sq.ft. or less)
Lakeside Family Retreat – 2H Interior Design

Custom Home (3,001 sq.ft. or more)
Edgewater, A Waterfront Legacy – Ardington and Associates Design with Maple Leaf Custom Homes & Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry

Custom Urban Home (2,800 sq.ft. or less)
Juniper – RND Construction with Simmonds Architecture

Custom Urban Home (3,801 sq.ft. or more)
Zed House – Linebox Studio with Sanchez Homes

Custom Urban Home – Multi-Unit
Gableview House – RJH Architecture + Planning

Apartment (Condo or Rental)

Low-Rise Apartment (Condo or Rental, up to 4 storeys)
Cohesive Low-Rise Community – Uniform Developments with Hobin Architecture & 2H Interior Design

Mid-Rise Apartment (Condo or Rental, 5 to 9 storeys)
Urban Boutique Residence: THE SPENCER – eQ Homes with Hobin Architecture

High-Rise Apartment (Condo or Rental, 10 storeys or more)
Centrepointe Union – Richcraft Homes

Condo or Rental Apartment Suite (800 sq.ft. or less)
Ulysses – Claridge Homes

Condo or Rental Apartment Suite (801 - 1,500 sq.ft.)
Urban Flexible Living – Uniform Developments with Hobin Architecture & 2H Interior Design

Best Common Area
Centrepointe Union – Richcraft Homes

Renovation

Renovation ($200,000 or less)
Layered Elegance Residence – Terzetto Homes

Renovation ($200,001 - $400,000)
Riverside Pavillion – Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry with Ardington + Associates Design & Maple Leaf Custom Homes

Renovation ($400,001 - $600,000)
Split Level, Reimagined – Still at Home

Renovation ($600,001 - $800,000)
The Heritage Hybrid – Lockwood Brothers Construction

Renovation ($800,001 - $1,000,000)
Together at Home – Lagois Design Build Renovate

Renovation ($1,000,001 or more)
A Legacy Reimagined – Hobin Architecture with 2H Interior Design

Basement Renovation
Manotick Basement – Maison Blonde Interiors with SkilBilt Construction

Production Kitchen

Production Bathroom

Custom Kitchen

Custom Kitchen (200 sq.ft. or less) – Traditional
Reflections – The Cabinet Connection with Vicostone Canada & Stone Design Concepts

Custom Kitchen (200 sq.ft. or less) – Contemporary
Kitchen with a View – Amsted Design-Build with Raywal Cabinets

Custom Kitchen (201 – 250 sq.ft.) – Traditional
Maison Cordoba – Artium Design Build

Custom Kitchen (201 – 250 sq.ft.) – Contemporary
The Sinuous Elixir: A Cocktail of Crafted Contrasts – Design Wise Interiors with Stone Design Concepts

Custom Kitchen (251 sq.ft. or more) – Traditional ($150,000 or less)
Designed to Gather – Amsted Design-Build

Custom Kitchen (251 sq.ft. or more) – Contemporary ($150,000 or less)
Curve Appeal – Deslaurier Custom Cabinets with Greenstone Countertops

Custom Kitchen (251 sq.ft. or more) – Traditional ($150,001 or more) – John Laurysen Memorial Trophy
A Grand Tradition in Every Detail – Astro Design

Custom Kitchen (251 sq.ft. or more) – Contemporary ($150,001 or more)
The Heights of a Contemporary Affair – Astro Design

Custom Bathroom

Custom Bathroom (100 sq.ft. or less) – Traditional
Stillness in Stone – Sonya Kinkade Design with Laurysen Kitchens

Custom Bathroom (100 sq.ft. or less) – Contemporary
Evolved in Ember – Bex Interiors with Urban Quarry

Custom Bathroom (101 sq.ft. or more) – Traditional
In the Light – JM Design Studio

Custom Bathroom (101 sq.ft. or more) – Contemporary
Shift Ensuite – Nowacki Homes with Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry

Bathroom – Powder Room
The Jewel Box – Artium Design Build

Design Details

Housing Details
Cascade in Oak – Hobin Architecture with Accurate Stairs and Railings & Reval Construction

Any Room in the House
Above the Treetops – Hobin Architecture with 2H Interior Design

Best Home Office
Tailored for Two – Amsted Design-Build

Exterior Details
Three Hovering Roofs – Nowacki Homes

Exterior Living Space
Backyard Above the City – Hobin Architecture with 2H Interior Design

Anywhere in the World
Bromont House – Linebox Studio

Alternative or Adaptive Spaces
Split Level, Reimagined – Still at Home

Innovation Awards

Special Achievement Awards

All Things Home People’s Choice Award

Download the entire list of winners below:

2026 Housing design awards winners

MEDIA CONTACT

GOHBA:
Jason Burggraaf
Executive Director
Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association
jason@gohba.ca

ABOUT THE GREATER OTTAWA HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION:

The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association has been the proud voice for excellence in the home-building community since 1951 and represents over 470 companies in new home construction and professional renovation. Our industry accounts for 30,000 jobs across Ottawa, with $2.5 billion in wages and $5.0 billion in economic investment. Contact Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director, at jason@gohba.ca.