Here are the trade partners, subs and suppliers to the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes builders. These pages have been pulled from the official Plan Book; just toggle the full screen (upper right corner) to have the names / pages appear a bit larger. We want to officially thank each and every one of them for their amazing partnership in making the 2009 Parade a reality and success. It doesn’t happen without them! (They are categorized by the homebuilder that used them.)
Archive for the ‘Duffy Homes by Michael Edwards’ Category
Knight, Duffy and Gossing Take Top 2009 Parade Awards
Leading the pack with 12 awards, Kevin Knight was the standout in the crowd at the annual awards ceremony that took place tonight at the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes preview party at Tartan Ridge in Dublin. Knight’s generational farm house with reclaimed wood floors, a live roof garden, an 18 foot retractable wall into a central courtyard garden, unique floor plan and overall design set the entry apart.
Duffy Homes by Michael Edwards with its French country chateau adorned with original antiques from Provence, dramatic interior stone wall, elegant first floor master suite and functional floor plan came in with eight awards.
Gossing Construction, which won best exterior architecture for its unique craftsman-style approach, also won five more awards highlighting it’s stunning entryway, greatroom and inviting arts & crafts interiors.
Below you will find a complete list of all award winners and accompanying photos for each category. We encourage you to make sure to visit the Parade to see these building, design and landscape awardees in person.
Many thanks to the nine judges (listed with the awards) who took a whole day out of their busy schedules to help with the judging on Wednesday. Touring eleven homes with a critical eye was a big job and we appreciate their service to the BIA!
Builder Countdown with Duffy Homes by Michael Edwards
Duffy Homes and Michael Edwards have created a beautiful home with French influences that truly make it a one-of-a-kind. With arched brick entry-ways between the kitchen and the living room, a basement theatre and decorative pieces from Provence, Paris and Southern France, you are bound to be left in awe. In this video, Michael discusses their parade entry with Duffy President Vince Kollar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a 2 page summary of everything you wanted to know about the Parade, and more. If we missed a question, please call us at 614-891-0575 or email info@biaparade.com. (To see the full screen, use the toggle button in the top right corner to enlarge the document.)
Lite it up, and up, and up…
Michael Edwards, designer of the Duffy home, explains the French Country style he’s embodied throughout the house. Here, he shows us the lighting fixtures he chose for the living/great room – a lovely two story centerpiece that would have been “the original” part of a home like this, had it been built in the early 1900s. The stone wall (see earlier entry) is behind the photographer, giving this room a truly grand feel.
Michael Edwards explaining the lighting features.
Spectacular tile, granite and more.
These photos, taken at Duffy/Michael Edwards, Romanelli & Hughes and Stafford’s homes demonstrate the really amazing finishes that the homebuilders are choosing for this year’s parade. We’ll be sharing a lot more of these details every day between now and the parade. Make sure to check back often – and plan to come in July!
Things to look for in July
There’s plenty of dust on the floor and busy craftsmen – it’s all a work in progress. But there’s been enough started inside the Parade houses that it’s not too hard to imagine the final product.
Here’s a sampling of some of the items to look for at the July event.
Kevin Knight is using reclaimed wood from a variety of places for the entire main floor. Last week there were stacks of the wood waiting to be installed. This week it's all in place and even though there's quite a bit of dust, it's looking pretty impressive.
One of the stunning features of the Duffy Homes house is the stone wall that spans the entire length of the house and separates the great room from the kitchen and informal dining area.
The Stafford Group has a loft area in the second floor that overlooks the kitchen on one side and the great room on the other. Obviously there will be some sort of railing put in place.
Focus turns to interiors
At all the parade homes, exteriors are getting final touches while the focus is about to turn inside. Above, Grand Design Group’s Pam Yost is spotted measuring a window in the Duffy Homes / Michael Edwards house. Below painters finish the front exterior at Gossing’s home and concrete contractors pour sidewalks in front of the BIA Foundation House built by Compass.
Parlez-vous Francais?
Lavender gardens, an interior stone wall, and a uniquely aged brick exterior finish capture the romantic feeling of the French countryside and the elements you’ll find in this year’s parade home being built by Duffy. They don’t need the Luck of the Irish to pull off this beautiful custom build, but we’re thrilled they are doing it in Dublin anyway.
A little bit of France, but in Dublin from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.
It’s dangerous up there
Roofing is underway at the Parade. On a recent visit to the site, there were several roofers braving the cold conditions, not to mention the steep pitches of the rooflines. this builder was getting started at Duffy Homes.
Although the arrival of rooftops may evoke a yawn from many, it’s actually a crucial milestone for the home builder. Once the roof is on (and the walls, windows and doors are in place), the house is protected from the elements and serious work can begin on the inside.
So now that the lid is on, what’s next? Stay tuned for more updates on the progress.
