Explore Kolter Homes’ Award-Winning Designs from the 2026 Aurora Awards
Kolter Homes News • 2026 Aurora Awards
Award-Winning Home Designs Recognized in the 2026 Aurora Awards
Three Kolter Homes floorplans earned 2026 Aurora Awards recognition, highlighting thoughtful design across communities in Florida and Georgia.
A thoughtfully designed home can shape more than the way a space looks. It can influence how easily you entertain, where you unwind at the end of the day and how naturally everyday routines come together.
The Sarah at Cresswind at Hammock Oaks, the Caroline at Cresswind at Spring Haven and the Zara at Astor Creek Golf & Country Club were each recognized in single-family detached model home categories as part of the 2026 Aurora Awards.
Why It Matters
What Makes an Award-Winning Home Design Stand Out?
For homebuyers, an award-winning floorplan can offer another perspective when comparing new construction homes. Thoughtful layouts consider how spaces connect, how homeowners move through the home and how rooms can adapt to different needs over time.
Mid-Florida
The Sarah: Award-Winning Design Across Three Cresswind Communities
The Sarah floorplan was recognized with a 2026 Aurora Silver Award for its model at Cresswind at Hammock Oaks in Lady Lake, Florida.
With an open, inviting layout and flexible spaces, the Sarah is designed to make everyday living feel comfortable and connected. Gathering areas flow naturally together, while personalization opportunities give homeowners the ability to shape the home around how they live.
The Sarah is also available at Cresswind DeLand and Cresswind at Lake Harris, giving homebuyers the opportunity to experience this award-winning design in three Mid-Florida communities.
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks
Residents can spend time with neighbors, take part in community events, stay active and enjoy spaces designed for both recreation and relaxation.
Cresswind DeLand
Club Cresswind gives residents a natural place to meet friends, fit movement into the day and enjoy community activities, with Downtown DeLand close by for dining, shopping and local events.
Cresswind at Lake Harris
The lakefront setting adds another dimension to daily life, whether the day includes fitness, pickleball, time with neighbors or simply enjoying the views around Lake Harris.
For buyers exploring new homes in Mid-Florida, the Sarah offers an award-winning floorplan with the flexibility to choose the community and location that fit them best.
Newnan, Georgia
The Caroline: Thoughtful Design at Cresswind at Spring Haven
The Caroline floorplan at Cresswind at Spring Haven has also been honored with a 2026 Aurora Silver Award.
This three-bedroom floorplan combines an open layout with flexible spaces designed for everyday living and entertaining. The home feels easy to move through, with room to gather, unwind or create a space that works for hobbies, work or visiting family and friends.
Life Beyond the Front Door
With Club Cresswind now open, residents have a place to meet neighbors, stay active and enjoy a full calendar of community experiences.
A morning workout can lead into lunch with friends, a game of pickleball or a relaxed afternoon by the pool. Clubs, events and activities give residents plenty of ways to get involved while still setting their own pace.
Located in Newnan, the community also offers convenient access to Downtown Newnan, Ashley Park, Peachtree City and the greater Atlanta area.
For homebuyers considering new construction in Newnan, the Caroline brings together an award-winning home design and a community centered around connection, wellness and everyday enjoyment.
Port St. Lucie, Florida
The Zara: Award-Winning Design at Astor Creek Golf & Country Club
At Astor Creek Golf & Country Club in Port St. Lucie, the Zara earned a 2026 Aurora Silver Award in the Best Single Family Detached Model Home Over 5,000 Sq. Ft. category.
With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a 4-car split garage, the Zara offers an open-concept layout with generous spaces for entertaining, hosting guests and relaxing at home.
Personalization opportunities, including a club room wet bar, summer kitchen, cabana bath and optional second-floor bonus space, allow homeowners to create a home that fits the way they want to live.
Country Club Living, Built Into the Day
Residents can start the day with a round of golf, meet friends for lunch or drinks at the clubhouse, spend time by the pool or enjoy recreation and community events throughout the week. For buyers exploring new homes in Port St. Lucie, the experience brings social connection, wellness and recreation naturally into everyday life.
What Should You Look for in a New Home Floorplan?
Awards can help bring attention to standout home designs, but the right floorplan should ultimately work for your lifestyle.
Look at how the kitchen, dining and gathering spaces connect.
Consider how rooms can change purpose as your needs evolve.
Think about how patios, lanais and gathering areas extend the home.
Picture how you would actually use the spaces, events and recreation around you.
Explore Award-Winning Home Designs
Find the Home and Community That Fit the Way You Want to Live
Explore the award-winning Sarah at three Cresswind communities in Mid-Florida, along with the Caroline at Cresswind at Spring Haven in Newnan and the Zara at Astor Creek Golf & Country Club in Port St. Lucie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an award-winning home floorplan?
An award-winning home floorplan is a residential design recognized by an industry awards program for qualities such as architecture, functionality, planning or design. Buyers should still compare the layout with their own needs, including room configuration, storage, flexibility and indoor-outdoor living.
Where is the Sarah floorplan available in Mid-Florida?
The Sarah is available at Cresswind at Hammock Oaks in Lady Lake, Cresswind DeLand in DeLand and Cresswind at Lake Harris in Tavares.
Are there award-winning new homes in Newnan, Georgia?
Yes. The Caroline at Cresswind at Spring Haven in Newnan was recognized in the 2026 Aurora Awards and offers an open, flexible design within a community focused on connection, wellness and recreation.
Are there award-winning home designs in Port St. Lucie?
Yes. The Zara at Astor Creek Golf & Country Club in Port St. Lucie earned recognition in the 2026 Aurora Awards in the Best Single Family Detached Model Home Over 5,000 Sq. Ft. category.
About Kolter Homes
Kolter Homes is an award-winning homebuilder creating thoughtfully designed communities across the Southeast. From flexible home designs to amenity-rich community experiences, Kolter Homes focuses on giving homebuyers more ways to enjoy where they live.