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who's who 2016 Fall Parade of Homes Winners 3 PUBLISHER Bob Cox MANAGER OF NICHE PRODUCTS Barb Borden Barb.Borden@ freepress.mb.ca EDITOR Pat St. Germain pstgermain@mail.com WRITERS Jennifer McFee Pat St. Germain DESIGN Jane Chartrand PHOTOGRAPHY Darcy Finley Generously provided by the award recipients View online at winnipegfreepress.com/publications Welcome! who's who special edition Parade of Homes WINNERS The largest Parade of Homes in Canada is presented by the Manitoba Home Builders' Association twice each year — in the spring and fall — to showcase the latest innovations in home construction and design. This fall, the Parade featured more than 130 show-home entries from almost 40 builders, many incorporating advanced energy-efficient technologies and new materials that combine beauty and extreme durability indoors and out. The latest design trends, unique finishes and bold new features — a dramatic granite fireplace and surround, stainless steel on countertops and home gyms, to name a few — are on full display, and no two show homes are exactly alike. They run the gamut from cozy havens that are just right for empty-nesters to luxurious bungalows and multi-level abodes that can easily accommodate multi-generational families. There are multiple choices in condominiums that are tailored to modern lifestyles, with surprising extras like sundecks and fenced yards, and in locations that increase the livability factor. Whatever the style or size, show homes are built for daily living, with conveniences like spacious mud rooms, walk-in closets in foyers, walk-through pantries in kitchens, main- and second-floor laundries and creative storage spaces that will help homeowners keep that show-home look for years to come. The awards gala was the celebratory finale to the fall Parade, but you can still tour show homes in every area of Winnipeg, and in rural Manitoba too. Hours are extended during the Parade of Homes, but show homes are open year-round. Check out individual builders' websites to see past successes, current show homes and options for customizing your own dream home. The MHBA maintains an online map of show homes on its website at homebuilders. mb.ca. Drop by and stay tuned for news about the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes. In the meantime, turn the page to see some of the show homes that earned awards this fall. ❙ IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE THE AWARD-WINNING SHOW HOMES FEATURED IN THE 2016 FALL PARADE OF HOMES. Cover photo by Anthony Fernando – Your Best Shot Photo & Video Photo by Anthony Fernando – Your Best Shot Photo & Video Cover photo and this image showcase 48 East Plains by Sterling Homes. Contemporary kitchens, expansive great rooms, and modern floor plans are staples found throughout Sterling Homes' many award-winning designs. Learn more at QualicoWinnipeg.ca.