{"id":19669,"date":"2026-08-02T17:54:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/ao-continues-five-decade-legacy-of-design-excellence-with-record-gold-nugget-honors\/19669\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T17:54:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:54:04","slug":"ao-continues-five-decade-legacy-of-design-excellence-with-record-gold-nugget-honors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/ao-continues-five-decade-legacy-of-design-excellence-with-record-gold-nugget-honors\/19669\/","title":{"rendered":"AO Continues Five-Decade Legacy of Design Excellence with Record Gold Nugget Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Opus received the grand award for Best On-the-Boards Community and merit award for Best On-the-Boards Multifamily Community.<\/figcaption>
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Bolsa Pacific won the grand award for Best Community Land Plan and merit awards for Best On-the Boards Community and Best On-the-Boards Mixed Use Project.<\/figcaption>
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ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AO<\/a>, a leading full-service architecture firm, earned a record-setting Grand Awards and 24 Merit Awards at the 63rd<\/sup> Annual Gold Nuggets, one of the building industry’s largest and most prestigious design programs. First recognized by the Gold Nuggets in 1981, AO’s latest honors reflect a legacy of enduring design excellence and the firm’s continued commitment to creating distinctive, human-centered environments.<\/p>\n

\u201c24 awards across 16 categories is a tremendous honor,\u201d said RC Alley, managing partner at AO. \u201cThese awards recognize great design, but what they really represent are the relationships behind every development. We’re fortunate to work with clients who trust us with their vision and challenge us to do our best work. Just as important are the incredible architects, designers, planners, consultants, and partners who put their heart and soul into every project. We are honored to be included in an awards program amongst the nation\u2019s leading architects.\u201d<\/p>\n

Established in 1963, the PCBC Gold Nugget Awards honor outstanding projects that improve communities through excellence and innovation in architecture, planning, and development. Selected from a pool of approximately 800 entries, AO\u2019s honors represent approximately 8% of 335 grand and merit awards presented. Bolsa Pacific, Opus, and Luminary were awarded grand prizes for their architectural excellence and human-centric design.<\/p>\n

Bolsa Pacific<\/strong><\/a> in Westminster, CA received the Best Community Land Plan. The 83.3-acre project, designed and master planned for Shopoff<\/strong> Realty Investments<\/strong>, transforms the former Westminster Mall into a thriving urban downtown area through multiple housing options, abundant open space along with a 220,000 square-foot retail center that serves as the core of the community. The project also received merit awards for Best On-the Boards Community and Best On-the-Boards Mixed Use Project.<\/p>\n

Opus<\/strong><\/a> in Rancho Cucamonga, CA was selected as Best On-the-Boards Community. AO worked with Pacific <\/strong>Communities<\/strong> to transform a vacant 13-acre site along Route 66 into an open residential community with a design inspired by local vineyards and mountain vistas offering a seamless connection to parks and hiking trails. Opus also received a merit award for Best On-the-Boards Multifamily Community.<\/p>\n

Luminary<\/strong><\/a> in Chula Vista, CA was awarded the Best Multifamily Housing Community (30\u201360 dwelling unit per acre). Developed by HomeFed Corporation<\/strong>, Luminary incorporates a contemporary design while leveraging a network of courtyards, promenades, and shared amenities to create a pedestrian-oriented, resort-style multifamily community.<\/p>\n

Independence at the Preserve<\/strong><\/a> in Chino, CA received the Best Built-for-Rent Community Plan. AO worked with Lewis<\/strong> on the latest phase of the Preserve at Chino development to design a modern townhome environment featuring an accessible retail hub and amenities that appeal to all generations.<\/p>\n

In addition to its four grand awards, AO earned merit honors across the following categories:<\/p>\n

Best Recreational Use Facility \u2013 Public\/Municipal<\/strong><\/p>\n