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Press Release: King and Snohomish County Remodelers Win REX/T-REX Awards

Posted on May 6, 2019 in:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Caia Caldwell
Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties
425.460.8213

King and Snohomish County Remodelers Win REX/T-REX Awards

MBAKS Event Celebrates Remodeling Excellence

BELLEVUE, Wash.—May 4, 2019—The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) hosted their Remodeling/Trades Remodeling Excellence (REX/T-REX) Awards at the Seattle Design Center. 

Dozens of local remodeling companies attended the dinner event to enjoy an evening dedicated to celebrating gorgeous and innovative remodeling projects.

REX/T-REX entries were judged on the following categories:

  1. Aesthetics—How is the remodel visually appealing?
  2. Special or unique design solutions—How was the space planned and was livability considered?
  3. Quality workmanship—What are the special features of the project and is there attention to detail?
  4. Use of appropriate building material—Does the remodel complement existing structure and design?
  5. Budgetary consideration—How did the project keep within the budget and still deliver client expectations?
  6. Challenges and obstacles—Were there any unexpected obstacles that called for adjustments?

Our 2019 Winners

(Additional photos available upon request):

REX Award Winner, Bath Excellence—Less Than $35,000, 1st Place, Palmer Residential, photo courtesy of Ron Palmer

REX Award Winner, Bath Excellence—Less Than $35,000, 2nd Place, J&M Remodel, photo courtesy of Jesse L. Young Photography ©2018

Bath Excellence—Less Than $35,000

REX Award Winner, Bath Excellence—$35,000–$60,000, Armada Design & Build Inc., photo courtesy of Andrew Giammarco ©2018

Bath Excellence—$35,000–$60,000

REX Award Winner, Bath Excellence—$60,000–$80,000, Armada Design & Build Inc., photo courtesy of Irina Elston ©2019

Bath Excellence—$60,000–$80,000

REX Award Winner, Kitchen Excellence—Less Than $50,000, Remod Builders

Kitchen Excellence—Less Than $50,000

REX Award Winner, Kitchen Excellence—$50,000–$100,000, 1st Place, Potter Construction, Jeff Beck Photography ©2019

REX Award Winner, Kitchen Excellence—$50,000–$100,000, 2nd Place, Nip Tuck Remodeling, Virginia Roberts Photography

Kitchen Excellence—$50,000–$100,000

REX Award Winner, Kitchen Excellence—$100,000–$150,000, 1st Place, Nip Tuck Remodeling, photo credit: John G. Wilbanks Photography

REX Award Winner, Kitchen Excellence—$100,000–$150,000, 2nd Place, Model Remodel, photo courtesy of Cindy Apple Photography ©2018

Kitchen Excellence—$100,000–$150,000

REX Award Winner, Kitchen Excellence—More Than $150,000, Better Builders, photo courtesy of Nathan Supakul ©2019

Kitchen Excellence—More Than $150,000

REX Award Winner, Residential Remodel Excellence—Addition: Less Than $200,000, Sockeye Homes

Residential Remodel Excellence—Addition: Less Than $200,000

REX Award Winner, Residential Remodel Excellence—Addition: $200,000–$500,000, 1st Place, Crescent Builds

REX Award Winner, Residential Remodel Excellence—Addition: $200,000–$500,000, 2nd Place, Gaspar's Construction

Residential Remodel Excellence—Addition: $200,000–$500,000

REX Award Winner, Residential Remodel Excellence—Major Remodel: Less Than $200,000, Sockeye Homes

Residential Remodel Excellence—Major Remodel: Less Than $200,000

REX Award Winner, Residential Remodel Excellence—Major Remodel: $200,000–$500,000, 1st Place, Pathway Design & Construction, photo courtesy of Cindy Apple Photography ©2019

REX Award Winner, Residential Remodel Excellence—Major Remodel: $200,000–$500,000, 2nd Place, Armada Design & Build Inc., photo courtesy of Andrew Giammarco ©2018

Residential Remodel Excellence—Major Remodel: $200,000–$500,000

REX Award Winner, Residential Remodel Excellence—Major Remodel: $500,000–$750,000, Armada Design & Build Inc., photo courtesy of Irina Elston ©2019

Residential Remodel Excellence—Major Remodel: $500,000–$750,000

REX Award Winner, Residential Remodel Excellence—Major Remodel: More Than $750,000, Model Remodel, photo courtesy of Cindy Apple Photography ©2019

Residential Remodel Excellence—Major Remodel: More Than $750,000

REX Award Winner, Residential Remodel Excellence—ADU & Basement Remodeling, Jackson Design Build LLC

Residential Remodel Excellence—ADU & Basement Remodeling

REX Award Winner, Commercial Remodel Excellence, Gaspar's Construction

Commercial Remodel Excellence

REX Award Winner, Aging in Place & Universal Design, Potter Construction, Jeff Beck Photography ©2019

Aging in Place & Universal Design

REX Award Winner, Landscape & Outdoor Living Excellence—Less Than $50,000, Crescent Builds

Landscape & Outdoor Living Excellence—Less Than $50,000 

REX Award Winner, Landscape & Outdoor Living Excellence—More Than $50,000, Better Builders, photo courtesy of Nathan Supakul ©2019

Landscape & Outdoor Living Excellence—More Than $50,000

REX Award Winner, Get Away Room & Specialty Space—Less Than $50,000, Gaspar's Construction

Get Away Room & Specialty Space—Less Than $50,000 

REX Award Winner, Get Away Room & Specialty Space—More Than $50,000, Jackson Design Build LLC

Get Away Room & Specialty Space—More Than $50,000 

REX Award Winner, Design Excellence—Special Details & Finishes: More Than $25,000, Vision Woodworks, photo courtesy of Jill Burwell ©2019

Design Excellence—Special Details & Finishes: More Than $25,000

REX Award Winner, Design Excellence—Interior Design: Less Than $125,000, Fitch & Company, Vaagsland Foto @2019

Design Excellence—Interior Design: Less Than $125,000

REX Award Winner, Design Excellence—Interior Design: More Than $125,000, Fitch & Company, Vaagsland Foto @2019

Design Excellence—Interior Design: More Than $125,000

REX Award Winner, Design Excellence—Architecture, Fitch & Company, Vaagsland Foto @2019

Design Excellence—Architecture

 


About the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties

Founded in 1909, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties has grown to become the largest local homebuilders association in the NAHB federation. With nearly 2,800 member companies, the association is dedicated to membership value, housing advocacy, community service, and financial stewardship throughout the Puget Sound region.

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