Dec 24 2012
On Saturday, December 1, the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) honored Orren Pickell Building Group with a Gold and Crystal Key at the 40th annual HBAGC Key and SAMMY Awards ceremony. The KEY Awards program recognizes exceptional work in the home building industry each year. Orren Pickell Building Group received the evenings most prestigious honor; demonstrating the firm’s position as an industry leader in design and construction.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Chicago and the industry’s finest,” said Orren Pickell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orren Pickell Building Group. “I am incredibly proud of our firm’s dedicated team of designers and builders who ensure our brand is always synonymous with design innovation, superior craftsmanship and exceptional service.”
Orren Pickell Building Group received the coveted Crystal KEY in Recognition of Innovation and Creativity in Custom Homes for the firm’s Bannockburn residence. Dubbed the “At Home Getaway” concept house, this rustic nouveau residence boasts all the amenities of a luxurious retreat with the warmth and comfort of home. The home is well-appointed with luxe features including a sleeping porch, cigar patio, outdoor kitchen, spa bath, family pub and a master suite with a lavish master bath, late night kitchen and private balcony. Duality of design can be found throughout the luxury custom home, from rustic and reused materials matched with stylish elements to a seamless blend of formal and simple living spaces.
The firm was also awarded a Gold KEY in Recognition of Room Additions for a revamped Chicago residence. The homeowner wanted to enhance the existing space to accommodate her large family that visit frequently and completely update the kitchen. The design/build team at Orren Pickell Building Group transformed this urban abode into the dream home the client envisioned with an addition and transitional design elements. The remodel resulted in a dream worthy kitchen suitable for a chef and ripe for entertaining, a renovated master suite and a new family reading nook for the grandkids to enjoy.
The Orren Pickell Building Group is equipped with a number of divisions including Architectural Design, Custom Home Building, Remodeling Vacation Homes, Home Maintenance, and CabinetWerks.