Pictured: Lee Wetherington Homes' Solstice model at Star Farms offers a forward-thinking take on modern ranch-style architecture, featuring 3,500 square feet of living area, including a bourbon room.

Luxury homebuilder Lee Wetherington Homes and model merchandising company Builders Design are proud to announce they won the prestigious Golden Aurora Award, presented by the Southeast Building Conference during its recent 45th annual gala in Orlando. The Golden Aurora represents the best-in-show award for the firms’ exceptional collaboration on the Solstice model home at Star Farms in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. The Solstice – Lee Wetherington Homes’ latest custom creation – earned the pinnacle achievement in residential, commercial and remodeling design from a pool of nearly 400 entries across 14 states. The Solstice at Star Farms offers a forward-thinking take on modern ranch-style architecture, featuring 3,500 square feet of living area with a spectacular primary suite showcasing a spa-like bathroom and sweeping closet, two large private guest suites, ensuite bathrooms, pool bath, den and bourbon room. Nearly 900 square feet of covered outdoor living and dining space, and a three-car garage complete the premier amenities within the Solstice’s dynamic design. This design venture has also earned the esteemed Grand Aurora Award for Best Custom Home. Blending dark metals and organic elements, the Solstice reflects the “hometown” feel of Star Farms – a new development located on property that has operated as a ranch for more than 100 years, featuring hardwood preserves and the Lakewood Ranch lifestyle that has been recognized as the most desirable planned community in the country. Established in 1979, the Aurora Awards are presented annually to outstanding builders, planners, architects, developers, designers, interior merchandisers, and other housing-related professionals. The Awards are affiliated with the Florida Home Builders Association and the Southeast Building Conference, one of two regional trade shows recognized by and affiliated with the Association of Home Builders. The two Aurora wins are the latest in what has been a banner year for Lee Wetherington Homes’ Solstice, earning four top awards during the 2023 Parade of Homes, and a Gold Award for “Best Master Bath” at the Kitchen & Bath Design Awards.

Pictured: Lee Wetherington Homes' Solstice model at Star Farms offers a forward-thinking take on modern ranch-style architecture, featuring 3,500 square feet of living area, including a bourbon room.