It will be socially sustainable by spanning generational divides. The North Village will offer services to more than one income bracket and will benefit working families, seniors, local businesses, and travelers passing through or vacationing in Healdsburg. “And while entering is easy, winning is hard, so whether it’s the first time or 58th in the Gold Nugget spotlight, taking a merit or grand is undeniably sweet.”Īttention to detail surrounds sustainability from resource use from construction through continued operations both economically and socially. “For everyone, Gold Nugget is the place to take inspiration from design, planning, and development achievements that range from a jewel box custom home to lavish destination environments to affordable housing to intricate infill neighborhoods and leading-edge prototypes,” says Lisa Parrish, judging chair and Gold Nugget ceremonies administrator. The community will offer a Zendo for meditation, healthy dining options, and will focus on living lightly on the land, while contributing widely to the greater Healdsburg community. Gold Nugget judges noted the project’s quiet, unapologetic Northern California brand of intentionality in function and form.Įnso Village will offer 221 independent living, 30 assisted living and 24 memory support residences set among rolling hills in wine country. The Zen-inspired 275-unit property involves a wine country-contemporary campus with seven gable-roof buildings “wrapping” four courtyards connected by breezeways and covered walkways. “It is great to see the spirit of collaboration and consensus be embodied in the process of creating Enso Village – even before breaking ground.”įocused on mindfulness and living fully in the present moment, the property will be built with cornerstones including closeness to nature, environmental stewardship contemplative care and healthy life choices. “San Francisco Zen Center and Kendal are both 50 years old and share a commitment to deep listening and active collaboration,” said Susan O’Connell, Spiritual Director for Enso Village.
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A full list of winners can be found here. Now in its 58th year, the Gold Nugget Awards have raised the bar for innovative architecture, planning, and construction concepts that solve fundamental building industry needs. Enso Village, designed by Oakland-based HKIT Architects along with Seattle-based Mithun Architects and being built by The Weitz Company, was selected from more than 600 entries for grand and merit winners in categories including single-family, multifamily, and custom residential.
HEALDSBURG, Calif., J/PRNewswire/ - Susan O’Connell, Spiritual Director for Enso Village, a collaboration between San Francisco Zen Center, the largest residential Zen Buddhist community in the West, and Kendal, a visionary Quaker-based provider of retirement community services, announced today that the Healdsburg, CA-based property has won the prestigious Gold Nugget Award presented by Builder Magazine.
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