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Architect of the Year
Builder and Developer December 2015

Builder and Developer magazine and Peninsula Publishing are excited to announce the winner of the 2015 Pubby Award for Architect of the Year is Robert Hidey Architects. Southern California-native owner and founder of RHA, Robert Hidey noted, “The direction of the office is always changing. I’m always looking at diversifying the type of work that we do.”

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House Review: Backyard Homes
Professional Builder December 2015

Estates at Del Sur is a new collection of 56 luxury, single-family detached residences in the coastal hills of North County San Diego.

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House Review: Urban and Suburban Infill
Professional Builder November 2015

Close to public transit hubs for Silicon Valley and San Francisco, and near San Jose International Airport, a former metal recycling plant was the perfect site for this new master planned community.

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Master Builder
Where Guestbook OC November 2015

Creating coastal villas, Five-Star resorts and exclusive shopping centers, the Irvine Co. continues to shape Orange County's luxury lifestyle.

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Trendsetter
Unique Homes August 2015

In Orange County, California, strewn along the scenic Pacific coastline, are lavish Mediterranean villas and exclusive resorts. Many of those — as well as numerous architectural amenities that luxury homebuyers now take for granted — were authored by local architect Robert Hidey, whose clientele extends to China and the United Arab Emirates.

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Top Design: Citrus Glen Townhomes Tap Desirable SoCal Location
Professional Builder June 2015

Townhomes rise on a former citrus ranch, offering a Spanish colonial revival aesthetic and easy access to amenities.

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House Review: Kitchens
Professional Builder June 2015

The kitchen as focal point lives on, with increased emphasis on islands and pantries.

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Designing for Different Demographics
Builder and Developer June 2015

Irvine based architecture firm Robert Hidey Architects designs homes that cater to various generations, from mature to first time homebuyers.

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Oliva Offers Secluded Luxury
Builder and Developer June 2015

Oliva, a new limited collection of 40 estate-style homes built by The New Home Company on 17 acres of land overlooking historic San Juan Capistrano, has opened.

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Rancho Mission Viejo's Esencia Caters to All Ages
Builder June 2015

Construction has begun on Esencia, a new ranch-centric California community that will break new ground in its approach to mixed-age living offered in a variety of densities.

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Designing Communities for Different Ages
GlobeSt.com June 2015

San Juan Capistrano, CA- Designing and marketing a master-planned community's residential development to appeal to the needs of varied demographic groups is unusual, but Esencia at Rancho Mission Viejo is attempting to do just that.

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Robert Hidey Architects Scores Big at 2015 PCBC
The Registry June 2015

Robert Hidey Architects picked up two Grand Awards and nine Merit Awards at the 52nd Gold Nugget Awards in San Diego, on June 25, for projects across California that were recognized for "improving communities through exceptional concepts in design, planning and development."

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Design Spotlight & Entryways
Custom Builder May 2015

As the introduction to the house, the point of entry needs to be significant and definitive.

 

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Sealing The Deal
Professional Builder April 2015

Sure, kitchens and baths sell homes, but zeroing in on which features make the difference will set you apart from the competition.

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House Review: Luxury Homes
Professional Builder April 2015

Increased emphasis on great kitchens and informal gathering areas define top-tier homes.

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Trevi at Orchard Hills Review
Professional Builder April 2015

Trevi at Orchard Hills is a new 37-unit neighborhood of luxury semi-custom, single-family-detached residences targeting a broad range of buyers within an affluent market.

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Anaheim's Revival Continues
Professional Builder February 2015

What started as a redevelopment agency project on land owned by the city of Anaheim, Calif., is now The Domain, a mix of townhomes and stacked !ats that is attracting a diverse group of buyers.

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Seeking Affordability
Building Design & Construction January 2015

5 Intriguing Trends to Track in the Apartment/Condo Game.

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Asher At Playa Vista Envisions Aging In Place
Builder January 2015

Private residential elevators typically are associated with posh Central Park apartments and upscale agerestricted communities, not production homes targeting mixed ages and demographics.

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The New American Home: The Dream Lives
Builder January 2015

Private residential elevators typically are associated with posh Central Park apartments and upscale age-restricted communities, not production homes targeting mixed ages and demographics.

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