We're Honored! Celebrating Six ARDA Wins

Aug 14

The team at Residential Designed Solutions is thrilled to announce we've taken home six American Residential Design Awards (ARDAs) from the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)! These awards, celebrated annually, recognize the best in residential design.

This year, our central Ohio residential design team was honored across four unique projects, showcasing our diverse design capabilities and the talent of our entire staff. We are incredibly proud of our team members and their dedication to creating award-winning designs that meet our clients' unique visions. Let's take a look at the projects that brought home the gold!

The Cheshire: Forever Home

The Cheshire was designed as a "forever home," blending timeless farmhouse charm with the practical needs of aging in place. This ranch-style residence features over 2,400 square feet of main-level living space, an open interior, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections. With wider doorways and hallways for long-term accessibility, the home prioritizes comfort without sacrificing style. A spacious great room with a 12-foot ceiling and wood beams, along with a wall of sliding glass doors leading to a covered porch, makes this a home built for every chapter to come.

This thoughtful design won an ARDA in the Published Design category.

Legacy Farmhouse: Honoring the Past, Building the Future

The Legacy Farmhouse is a project that breathed new life into a historic home while honoring over 150 years of family ownership. Our team tackled the renovation of this seventh-generation home with deep respect for its history, reimagining the first floor for a modern family. We added a spacious new kitchen and dining area and a second-story owner's suite with a primary bathroom and closet, all while preserving the home’s original character. Salvaged materials like repurposed oak and original siding became new countertops, a fireplace mantel, and barn doors, celebrating the home's past while building its future.

The Legacy Farmhouse was recognized with two awards: Indoor Living for the stunning kitchen and Renovation—Built. This project also won a Contractor of the Year (CotY) award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)!

Mountain Casual Retreat: A Refined Sanctuary

The Mountain Casual Retreat was crafted to fulfill a vision of a refined yet relaxed sanctuary that harmonizes with its natural surroundings. The home’s elongated floor plan follows the land's natural contours, allowing nearly every room to capture panoramic views. With a multi-level walkout design and generous use of glass, the home beautifully blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Cozy nooks, expansive gathering areas, and thoughtful material selections like natural stone and wood create a timeless and sophisticated mountain aesthetic.

This outstanding design was honored with two ARDAs: Custom Home—Unbuilt and Working Drawings. The Mountain Casual Retreat was also a winner at the BIA of Central Ohio's BIG Night!

Learn more about this project and our collaboration with the interior designer here.

Contemporary Comfort: Modern Transformation

The Contemporary Comfort project is a striking example of how a thoughtful renovation can transform a home into a modern sanctuary. The design team reimagined an existing structure with a seamless addition that introduced a sculptural new staircase and a double-sided fireplace, creating a dynamic flow between rooms. A key focus was preserving the mature trees in the rear yard, so the design integrates indoor and outdoor living with expansive windows that respect the natural landscape. This home is a testament to solving complex challenges with creativity and grace.

The Contemporary Comfort was a winner in the Renovation—Unbuilt category. This project was also a winner at the BIA of Central Ohio's BIG Night this year!

Thank you to the American Institute of Building Design for this incredible honor. We're proud to have our work recognized among the best in the industry and are excited to continue bringing our clients' visions to life.

Learn more about all the award winners, including the designs by Residential Designed Solutions here.

Jim Wright