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Queensland Lane Named NARI Regional RotY Winner

  • Feb 11
  • 3 min read

From State Recognition to Regional Win — Now Advancing to Nationals


We are proud to share that the Queensland Lane remodel, completed in collaboration with Gordon James, has been named a 2026 NARI Regional RotY Winner in the category of Entire House Over $1,000,000.


The project was first recognized at the state level before advancing to win at the regional level. It now moves forward to compete nationally this April.


Winning a Regional RotY award is a distinguished honor. This year alone, NARI received more than 400 entries representing over $138 million in remodeling work. Projects are evaluated on execution, complexity, craftsmanship, functionality, aesthetics, and overall success.


To be selected at the regional level—particularly in the $1M+ entire house category—reflects excellence across disciplines. It signifies that a project not only photographed beautifully, but performed beautifully under rigorous review.

Spacious modern kitchen with white cabinets, black countertop, and wooden stools. Large window, fruit bowls, and pendant lights create a warm ambiance.
The Kitchen

Why This RotY Recognition Matters

The RotY program is judged in multiple stages. State-level winners advance to regional review. Regional winners represent the strongest projects within their geographic area and category. From there, projects compete at the national level.


For Queensland Lane to move from state recognition to a Regional RotY win—and now advance to nationals—signals that the project stood out among hundreds of high-caliber remodels.


Awards at this level are not about trend or momentary impact. They reflect a project’s cohesion, execution, and clarity of vision from beginning to end.


Cozy room with desk, floral chair, and art. Ceiling with bird patterns. White walls, large window, white sofa with cushions, calming mood.
The Den

The Beauty Behind the Build

Entire house remodels exceeding $1M carry significant architectural and structural complexity. Walls move. Systems shift. Spaces are reimagined. The margin for error narrows as scale increases.


What makes projects like Queensland Lane rise through state and regional review is not a single detail. It is the orchestration of the whole.


From the beginning, alignment between architect, builder, designer, and homeowner established a clear direction:

  • Architectural integrity guided material selections

  • Millwork, lighting, and finishes were integrated—not layered later

  • Documentation protected both the aesthetic vision and the build schedule

  • Budget conversations were transparent and addressed early


That level of coordination creates space for design to flourish rather than react. Beauty in projects of this scale is not accidental. It is supported.

Cozy living room with a beige sofa and white chairs by a fireplace. Large windows overlook a garden. Flowers in a vase and books on shelves.
The Family Room

Discipline Before Demolition

Award-winning remodels are rarely the result of last-minute decisions or late-stage inspiration.

They begin with clarity.


Scope is defined before demolition begins. Structural realities are understood before finish selections are finalized. Lighting plans are coordinated before cabinetry fabrication moves forward. Trade partners receive documentation that allows them to execute confidently.

When decisions are sequenced intentionally, the builder can maintain momentum. When documentation is precise, the architect’s vision is protected. When collaboration is structured, tension decreases and refinement increases.


The result is not simply a smoother build. It is a more resolved home.

Elegant bathroom with a white double vanity, gold fixtures, wood accents, vase with roses, and a patterned rug. Bright, serene atmosphere.
The Primary Bathroom

Enduring Design Carries Weight

Judges reviewing hundreds of projects are not searching for trend.

They evaluate proportion, cohesion, material integrity, craftsmanship, and how successfully the design integrates with the architecture. They assess whether the home feels considered—not decorated.


Projects that advance beyond the state level often share a quiet confidence. Nothing feels forced. Nothing competes for attention. Each detail supports the whole.


Queensland Lane reflects that restraint. It is layered, warm, architectural, and enduring.

Narrow hallway with green walls, a window, wooden bench, and framed photo. Herringbone brick floor and brass light fixture. Calm atmosphere.
The Mudroom

Looking Ahead

With the Regional RotY win, Queensland Lane now advances to compete nationally.


While awards are never the sole measure of success, this milestone represents meaningful recognition from within the remodeling industry itself. It affirms the strength of collaboration across disciplines and the value of thoughtful leadership on complex projects.


Recognition at this level is an honor—but what matters most is this: when architecture, construction, and design are aligned from the beginning, the result is not just well-executed. It is deeply considered—and unmistakably beautiful.


To see the entire project portfolio, visit our portfolio page HERE

 
 
 

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