Woodbridge Pacific Group (WPG) has received seven nominations in the 2026 SoCal MAME Awards, recognizing its new home designs in California's desert locales. The nominations, announced by the awards program, honor Plans Two and Four at Solace in Miralon for Architectural Design, Solace as an Architectural Series, and the Daybreak design at Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community in Rancho Mirage, for Architectural Design. All three designs were also nominated for Interior Merchandising of the model homes.
The SoCal MAME Awards is one of homebuilding's most prestigious competitions, welcoming entries in 2026 in some 30 categories that celebrate achievements in design, planning, and development. The awards recognize both companies and individual professionals. Each of the three nominated designs is additionally eligible for the Home of the Year designation, which will be announced at the November 14 awards ceremonies at the Westin Resort in Anaheim.
Hannouche Architects of Newport Beach, California, served as the architectural firm for all nominated homes, while Chameleon Design of Costa Mesa, California, created each model home's interior merchandising. Their involvement underscores the collaborative effort behind the recognized designs. Lisa Parrish, Judging Chair for the SoCal MAME Awards, praised the team: "WPG and its team have earned a fine reputation for notable attention to detail, and these superb desert homes show us why this design/development team is so celebrated."
WPG President Andrew Murphy expressed delight at the nominations and the recognition of the firm's partners. "We are delighted with these nominations and delighted that Hannouche and Chameleon are an important part of these prestigious honors," Murphy said. "All of us strive to create new homes with persuasive, versatile designs, and to place these homes in locations that enrich the desert lifestyle for a wide variety of move-up and empty nester shoppers." He added, "Solace and Daybreak epitomize the excellence our shoppers expect from WPG neighborhoods. We are proud to see these desert homes take their place among our winning collections."
The nominations matter for the homebuilding industry because they signal which design trends and development strategies are gaining traction in competitive markets. For WPG, the recognition could strengthen its reputation as a selective developer and homebuilder with a track record of award-winning design and planning. The company's new home offerings respond to well-researched buyer preferences, and its capabilities in land acquisition and asset management continue to facilitate expansion in California and Idaho. As the housing market evolves, such accolades may influence buyer confidence and investor interest in WPG's projects.
For consumers, particularly move-up and empty-nester buyers considering desert communities, the nominations highlight homes that have been judged by industry peers for architectural and interior excellence. The recognition of Solace and Daybreak may also draw attention to the broader communities of Miralon and Cotino, potentially boosting local real estate activity. More information about WPG's locations and offerings is available at www.woodbridgepacific.com.
