{"id":826182,"date":"2026-07-23T07:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=826182"},"modified":"2026-07-23T07:11:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:11:01","slug":"luxury-residential-architects-in-asheville-nc-earn-2026-gold-nugget-award-of-merit-for-windcliff-residence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/luxury-residential-architects-in-asheville-nc-earn-2026-gold-nugget-award-of-merit-for-windcliff-residence_826182.html","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Residential Architects in Asheville, NC, Earn 2026 Gold Nugget Award of Merit for Windcliff Residence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vellum Architecture and Design has been named a 2026 Gold Nugget Award of Merit recipient for its Windcliff Residence, a modern mountain retreat perched 3,200 feet above sea level near Asheville, North Carolina. The project stood out as the only Award of Merit in its category given to a residence located east of the Mississippi River, and it now advances as a finalist for the Grand Award, with winners to be announced during the Gold Nugget Awards Gala on July 29, 2026, in Chula Vista, California.<\/p>\n

Founding principal Mark Rudolf, recognized as a luxury residential architect in Asheville, NC<\/a>, and the whole of North Carolina, brings more than 23 years of experience to every project. Licensed in Virginia, Colorado, and North Carolina and holder of a Green Globe certification for sustainable tourism, Rudolf’s portfolio includes Castello di Casole in Tuscany, named the No. 2 hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure, and Brasada Ranch in Bend, Oregon, the first U.S. resort to earn LEED Gold certification.<\/p>\n

Windcliff reflects the same design sensibility that has established Vellum among modern mountain home architects in Asheville, NC<\/a>, and beyond. The residence is organized into two volumes connected by a bridge housing the formal dining area, with materials including board-formed concrete, shou sugi ban siding, and white stucco tying interior and exterior spaces together beneath a dramatic ridgeline.<\/p>\n

As an architecture and interior design firm in Asheville, NC<\/a>, Vellum continues expanding its Native Modern™ philosophy, which blends modernist clarity with the character of each site. “Windcliff is a reflection of what happens when architecture responds honestly to place,” said Rudolf. “This recognition, and being named a Grand Award finalist, speaks to the strength of our collaboration with Osada Construction.”<\/p>\n

That partnership previously earned the 2022 Gold Nugget Grand Award for the Elk Mountain Ridge residence. For homeowners seeking custom home design in Asheville, NC<\/a> and beyond, Vellum Architecture and Design invites to visit their website at https:\/\/vellumad.com\/<\/a> and get in touch.<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Vellum Architecture and Design<\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Mark Rudolf
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Address:<\/strong>231 S Liberty St.
City:<\/strong> Asheville
State:<\/strong> NC 28801
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/vellumad.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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