Legacy Construction Northeast is an Award-Winning Home Builder

“We do not accept these awards lightly, for every award we receive is not for us, rather it is a validation to our customers that their vision was worth constructing.” ~ Tom Yaroscak

Every month, our team is approached with new ideas and unimaginable goals from potential customers. Each vision is brilliantly inspired and incredibly well thought out. Here is just a highlight of some of the award-winning projects Legacy Construction Northeast has gratefully been involved with.

Award-Winning Architectural Contractor

“We do not accept these awards lightly, for every award we receive is not for us, rather it is a validation to our customers that their vision was worth constructing.” ~ Tom Yaroscak

Tango House

This ultra sleek home in backcountry Greenwich is a modern assemblage of forms and materials. At 15,700 SF, Tango House imbibes a sense of modern luxury, while also maintaining a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. As so named, the residence houses its own 950 SF Tango studio, complete with Omer Arbel cast-glass spheres suspended in the air at precise random heights. The six-bedroom house includes an indoor lap pool, a guest suite, wine cellar, workshop, media room, library, craft room, and outdoor pool with pool house. Ecological responsibility was a consideration in many decisions made for the home, which features geothermal heating, a rooftop solar array, nature trails preserving and regenerating the native habitat, and an organic garden complete with geodesic dome chicken coop.

Location: Greenwich, CT

Architect: Carol Kurth Architecture

Awards Received

» 2021, HOBI Best Custom Home Project of the Year

» 2021, HOBI Best Custom Home 15,000-20,000 SF

» 2021, HOBI Best Pool House

» 2021, HOBI Best Special Purpose Room

» 2021, Reader’s Choice Award for Best Modern/Contemporary Architecture, Luxe Magazine RED Awards

Tree Top Lodge

Designed to appear as if emerging from the bedrock, Treetop Lodge is uniquely sited atop a rocky terrain in a natural woodland setting– a weekend home evoking a modern treehouse—conceived from raw land. The exterior of the home is a composition of native stone, reclaimed timbers and siding cedar board and batten with wood stain inspired by tree bark that surrounds the five acre property.

Location: Bedford, NY

Architect: Carol Kurth Architecture

Awards Received

» 2019, Best Custom House 6,000 – 7,000 SF, Home Builders Industry (HOBI) Award

» 2018, High Honor Excellence in Design, AIA Westchester and Hudson Valley, Design Awards

Armonk Lake House

Client wanted a kitchen that was maintenance free, highly functional and beautiful. Laura Kaehler Architects designed a kitchen that blended natural wood, Caesarstone countertops, back painted glass uppers and stainless steel cabinetry to provide a unique workspace that allows for cooks and family members to enjoy the space.

Location: Armonk, NY

Architect: Laura Kaehler Architecture LLC

Awards Received

» 2016 Best Kitchen Design Award, New York Cottages and Gardens Magazine, Innovation in Design Awards

Westchester Classic

The design team transformed the existing kitchen into a spacious open kitchen inspired by local farmhouses. Reclaimed timber trusses with vintage pendant lighting complement snow white cabinetry and industrial steel detailing to create a luxurious backdrop for a busy family who loves to cook.

Architect: Carol Kurth Architecture

Awards Received

» NY Cottages & Gardens Magazine Innovation in Design Award, 2016 Kitchen Design Finalist

Press Coverage

Westchester Kitchen is a finalist for a 2016 New York Cottages and Gardens Magazine Design Award

Art House 2.0

Art House 2.0 is a serene modern retreat nestled among natural stone outcropping and untouched forest. The design team designed and built the client’s first residence more than twenty years ago and collaborated with them once again to create their new open, airy, gallery-like home that frames views to the natural woodland setting.

Location: Pound Ridge, NY

Architect: Carol Kurth Architecture

Awards Received

» 2020 Serendipity Design Innovator Award – Modern Simplicity

» 2015 Best Architecture Design Award, New York Cottages and Gardens Magazine, Innovation in Design Awards

» 2015 Best Modern Architecture, Westchester Home Magazine, Design Awards

» 2014 Honor Award, AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley, Design Awards

Chappaqua Classic

Both the interior and exterior of this 7,500 square foot Chappaqua home were completely gutted, transforming what was a very basic colonial with simple finishes into an exquisite shingle-style home with incredible custom casework details, including a specialized kitchen, library and entry hallway. Every room was recreated, from the one-of-a-kind arts-and-crafts room to a special homework office area off the kitchen.

Location: Chappaqua, NY

Architect: Dan Contelmo Architects

Awards Received

» 2015 Best Master Suite, Westchester Home Magazine, Home Design Contest

» 2015 Residential Exterior over $700,000, Chrysalis Award

» 2015 Silver in Whole Home more than $700,000, Qualified Remodeler, Master Design Awards

» 2014 Citation Award, AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley, Design Awards

» 2014 Silver in Outdoor Living, Qualified Remodeler, Master Design Awards

Cucina Modern

Cucina Modern is an imaginative renovation that transforms a tired, run-of-the-mill kitchen into a vibrant, modern backdrop for family and entertaining. A new unifying porcelain plank floor integrates the existing kitchen, mudroom, and laundry spaces into one gorgeous neutral palette. Layers of sleek, minimalist cabinetry and smooth stone countertops contrast with the textured glass mosaic backsplash. The new stainless-steel farm sink, open island cooktop with downdraft exhaust, and matching appliances create an “urban loft” vibe. Adjacent to the kitchen, the former mudroom and laundry rooms were transformed into a multifunction office, laundry, pantry, and beverage center that keeps the family organized and the clutter off countertops and out of the kitchen.

Architect: Carol Kurth Architecture

Awards Received

» Westchester Home Magazine Design Award, Best Use of Small Space

Clover Hill Farm

Clover Hill Farm had a complete interior and exterior facelift. The garage and the garage wing, entry portico and dormers were added. All siding, exterior trim and roofing were changed to create the elegant estate home that currently sits on this 20-acre Bedford backcountry horse farm. The main staircase was removed and replaced with a modern stair which sets the tone for the rest of the interior renovation. The master suite, living room, dining room and den were completely gutted and re-built in an award winning example of transitional architecture. The exterior remains traditional with sleek appointments and the interior leans toward a modern vernacular.

Location: Bedford, NY

Architect: Carol Kurth Architecture

Awards Received

» 2014 Best Remodel $2 – 3 Million, Home Builders Industry (HOBI) Award
» 2014 Architecture Finalist, NY Cottages & Gardens Magazine, Innovation in Design Award
» 2014 Best in Bath Design, NY Cottages & Gardens Magazine, Innovation in Design Award
» 2014 Landscape Design Finalist, NY Cottages & Gardens Magazine, Innovation in Design Award
» 2013 Honor Award in Architecture, AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley, Design Awards

• Westchester Home Magazine Design Award, Architecture Finalist
• Westchester Home Magazine Design Award, Best Landscape
• Westchester Home Magazine Design Award, Best Modern Bathroom Finalist
• Westchester Home Magazine Design Award, Best Closet Finalist

Farm-To-Table

The additions and renovations on this inspired Westchester home transformed the original structure, built in the 1980s, into an elegant country estate satisfying the client’s desire to maintain a true “farm-to-table lifestyle” with easy movement from the kitchen to the greenhouse, the gardens and back. The family room addition brings elements of the outdoors inside and features a refined bluestone floor, rustic reclaimed beams and solid limestone fireplace with solid, seven-foot-long bluestone hearth.

Location: Katonah, NY

Architect: Carol Kurth Architecture

Awards Received

» 2011 Best Residential Remodel, Home Builders Industry (HOBI) Award
» 2011 Outstanding Special Purpose Room, Home Builders Industry (HOBI) Award
» 2011 Best Outdoor Room, Home Builders Industry (HOBI) Award
» 2011 Honor Award, AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley, Design Awards

• Westchester Home Magazine Design Award, Best in Show
• Westchester Home Magazine Design Award, Traditional Kitchen Finalist

Birchwood Residence

This traditional colonial home set in back country Greenwich, CT boasts an elegant, expansive layout, with the first and second floors coming in at 8,500 square feet and the basement adding an additional 2,000 square feet. With custom casework throughout, artisanal attention to detail and a focus on efficient special flow, the structure epitomizes how families ideally live today. This home has also been featured in a major feature-film production.

Location: Greenwich, CT

Architect: Richard Kotz Architect

Awards Received

» 2007 Best Spec House $5 – 6 Million, Home Builders Industry (HOBI) Award

Sterling Residence

The original house that once occupied this land was demolished to make way for this spectacular home, designed by the team at Carol Kurth Architects using interconnected buildings and vernacular barn forms to create a cluster of smaller structures, creating the feeling of a “tiny village.” Unpretentious materials such as cedar shakes, copper, vertical barn siding, indigenous stone and solid walnut mesh with a spectacular stone wall spine bisecting the house in this award-winning estate, which has been featured in national publications as well as television production pieces.

Location: Armonk, NY

Architect: Carol Kurth Architecture

Awards Received

» 2007 Honor Award, AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley, Design Awards

» 2007 Best Custom Home Over 12,000 Sq. Ft, Home Builders Industry (HOBI) Award

More About The Awards

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The HOBI Awards

The Home Builders of Connecticut awards are given out on an annual basis by the Home Building Industry (HOBI), and are the most prestigious award presented for excellence in design, construction, sales and marketing by members of the organization and peers in the construction community.

AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley Design Awards

The AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley Design Awards recognizes local architects who have made a positive aesthetic and social contribution to the built environment, and as a result have increased public awareness of quality architectural design.

New York Cottages and Gardens Magazine Innovation in Design Awards

The NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards honors top design in New York. Design submissions are judged by an exclusive panel of judges comprised of key influencers in the design industry of their respective fields.

Chrysalis Awards

The Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence covers 28 categories of residential and commercial remodeling, and winners are selected for each of four geographical regions of the country. The regional winners are then judged to select a national winner for each category.