The Q Topanga Mixed-Use Community in Los Angeles Recognized for Design Excellence by National Association of Home Builders

LOS ANGELES, CA - Newman Garrison + Partners (NG+P) announced today that The Q Topanga, a luxury mixed-use development within the Warner Center master planned community, has been awarded the National Association of Home Builders’ Platinum Best in American Living Award (BALA) in the “Best Mixed-Use Multifamily Community'' category. Newman Garrison + Partners was appointed both the design architect and the architect of record for The Q Topanga by developer Shawn Evenhaim of California Home Builders, a major in-fill real estate development firm.

The BALA Award is the building industry’s premiere residential design program, celebrating the most innovative and creative home and community designs across the country. NG+P’s design for The Q Topanga seamlessly blends luxury urban living with a resort-style atmosphere, creating a sense of relaxation and community for its residents. The focal point of the development is a stunning three-story glass section that houses most of the community's amenity spaces, crafted with truly innovative technology and best-in-class materials.

“Our design philosophy at Newman Garrison + Partners emphasizes a lifestyle-oriented approach, which considers the impact our buildings will have on the end users and the surrounding communities,” said Kevin R. Newman, CEO and Creative Director at NG+P. “We have worked hand-in-hand with Shawn Evenhaim and the team at California Home Builders to design The Q Topanga to fulfill Shawn’s vision and the spirit of the Warner Center plan. We’re honored that the project is recognized for its design excellence.

The Q Topanga has been nominated for several industry accolades over the past several months, with the Best in American Living Award marking the project’s third win. To date, The Q Topanga has received the following recognitions:

• Award of Merit: PCBC Gold Nugget Award, “Best Mixed-Use Project” (2022)
• Gold Award: San Fernando Valley Business Journal, “Mixed-Use” (2022)
• Honorable Mention: MultiHousing News Excellence Awards, “Best Development & Design: Mixed-Use” (2022)
• Nominee: Los Angeles Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Awards, “Mixed-Use” (2022)

Additionally, The Q Topanga is a finalist for NAHB’s upcoming Pillars of the Industry Award for “Best Mixed-Use Community” – an esteemed national recognition for creative development concepts and great design in the apartment and condo marketplace – which will be announced later this month.

“The architects and planners at Newman Garrison + Partners have brought our idea for The Q Topanga to life, allowing us to develop a beautiful community and thriving downtown in the west San Fernando Valley,” said Shawn Evenhaim, Founder and CEO of California Home Builders.

The building comprises 347 apartment homes including studios, one- and two- bedroom units, coupled with 19,924 square-feet of ground-floor restaurant and office space, allowing for the ultimate live, work, play lifestyle. Residents of The Q Topanga also enjoy a wide range of high quality amenities and services, including complimentary valet parking, front-desk concierge, 7,500-square-foot fitness center and pilates studio, house car with private driver, community events, resort-style pool, dog spa with a pet groomer, community bicycles, professional conference room, guest suite for ‘The Q’ family and friends, screening room, on-site spa, and more.

The Q Topanga, which opened its doors in October 2021, is located in the Woodland Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles, which is undergoing a transformation from a traditional business hub into a downtown featuring multifamily living, shops, retail, and office. Its central location directly across from The Village at Westfield Topanga shopping mall offers residents access to prime shopping, dining, events, entertainment and leisure.

For more information, please visit Newman Garrison + Partners at nggpartners.com.