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Coronado, CA  --  January 22, 2013 – Christian Rice Architects, Inc. of Coronado, CA has been awarded  “Best Of Houzz” 2013 in both Customer Satisfaction and Design by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design.  The local architectural firm was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community. 

The Houzz “Best Of Houzz” award for 2013 is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction award winners are based on homeowner members who rated their experience working with remodeling professionals in 12 categories ranging from architects, and interior designers to contractors and other residential remodeling professionals.  Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the community of 11 million monthly users, also known as “Houzzers,” who saved more than 124 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site.

“I am thrilled to receive recognition from the Houzz community. Their website has rapidly become an invaluable tool for all of my residential projects,” said Christian Rice, AIA. “The easy-to-use site has been great for clients looking for images to serve as inspiration for designs vastly easier than thumbing through magazines and books.”

“Houzz provides homeowners with an in-depth, 360-degree view of building, remodeling and design professionals through images of their work, reviews and an opportunity to interact with them directly in the Houzz community,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of community. “We’re delighted to recognize Christian Rice Architects among our “Best Of” professionals for design and exceptional customer service as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

About Christian Rice Architects, Inc.

Christian Rice Architects, Inc. (www.christianrice.com) is a full-service architecture firm based in Coronado, California. Founded in 2004 by University of California, Berkeley graduate Christian Rice, the firm offers clients innovative design solutions in architecture, planning, and interior design. Our Coronado studio has thrived as an example of the new generation of architects rising out of the Southern California region. We work towards a vision of innovation, design excellence, and designing durable buildings of lasting quality and value.

About Houzz

Houzz (www.houzz.com) is a leading online platform for home remodeling, providing inspiration, information, ‘advice and support for homeowners and home improvement professionals through its website and mobile applications. Houzz features the largest residential design database in the world, articles written by design experts, product recommendations, a vibrant community powered by social tools, and information on more than 1.5 million remodeling and design professionals worldwide who can help turn ideas into reality. @houzz_inc