Cast your Votes!
Thank you so much for participating in our 2nd annual Gingerbread Showdown benefiting the Food Bank for Larimer County! We had so much fun with each and every one of you and loved watching your imagination and creativity unfold with your gingerbread structures. Most importantly, we had one heck of a food drive and fund raiser to help those in need this holiday season!
Below you will find each gingerbread house accompanied by an AI generated real estate description to help make your confectionary creation all the more enticing. Underneath those you will find the poll to cast your vote! You have until 7pm MST on 12/15 to secure as many votes as possible. Please feel free to share with family and friends. We will announce the winners next week, and deliver the awards to the top three teams. A huge thank you to all our project managers, event sponsors, and award sponsors!
Cast your Votes!
Thank you so much for participating in our 2nd annual Gingerbread Showdown benefiting the Food Bank for Larimer County! We had so much fun with each and every one of you and loved watching your imagination and creativity unfold with your gingerbread structures. Most importantly, we had one heck of a food drive and fund raiser to help those in need this holiday season!
Below you will find each gingerbread house accompanied by an AI generated real estate description to help make your confectionary creation all the more enticing. Underneath those you will find the poll to cast your vote! You have until 7pm MST on 12/15 to secure as many votes as possible. Please feel free to share with family and friends. We will announce the winners next week, and deliver the awards to the top three teams. A huge thank you to all our project managers, event sponsors, and award sponsors!
Team Baessler Homes
The GH Phipps Gingerneers
Step into Sugarplum Haven, where sweetness meets practicality! A whimsical candy cane arch frames the front door, welcoming all to this enchanting gingerbread abode. The graham cracker chimney, adorned with frosting, emanates a cozy ambiance, while gumdrop-trimmed rooflines add a playful touch to its design. Standing proudly on the west-facing exterior, a grand snowman greets guests with a cheerful wave. Thanks to the collaborative expertise of Baessler Homes and GH Phipps Construction, this gingerbread marvel isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s a harmonious blend of charm and functionality, catering perfectly to the homeowners’ needs.
STRUCTURAL SPONSOR: GH Phipps
PROJECT MANAGER: GH Phipps
Team Catamount Construction
The Christmas Crew
Welcome to Berry Barn Estate, a confectionary sanctuary for all! This gingerbread marvel takes the form of a charming barn, featuring an asymmetrical open roof adorned with vibrant sour ribbons, adding a playful touch to its design. The barn doors, meticulously crafted from delectable strawberry wafers, invite you into a world of sweet indulgence. Powered by two robust peanut butter generators, this sugary haven hums with delightful energy. Enclosed by a protective graham cracker fence, this estate ensures the safety and comfort of its ‘sweet’ residents. The collaborative artistry of Catamount Construction and Masters Petersens Flooring has brought this enchanting creation to life, merging craftsmanship and beautiful finishes in a delightful symphony of sugary delight.
STRUCTURAL SPONSOR: Masters Petersens Flooring
PROJECT MANAGER: Kimley-Horn
Team Food Bank
The Yeti's
Welcome to Candy Cane Chalet! This charming gingerbread residence boasts a whimsical rooftop balcony crafted from delectable candy canes, inviting you to savor the sweet views. A pathway paved with vibrant red brick Pez and gumdrop accents guides you to the front door, where the sugary scent of festive cheer welcomes you. With a playful touch of winter magic, the property hosts a merry congregation of snowmen, adding joyous character to its delicious landscape.
STRUCTURAL SPONSOR: Collab Architecture
PROJECT MANAGER: BCER Engineering
Team Elder Construction
The Sunny Boys
Welcome to Elf Haven, where whimsy takes center stage! An enchanting ice cream cone chimney towers above this delightful gingerbread abode, promising a sweet escape into a world of sugary delights. With the craftsmanship of Elder Construction and the structural integrity ensured by Corbel Engineering, this confectionary masterpiece stands proudly, blending charm and stability flawlessly. The rear entrance, framed by candy canes, invites you to discover hidden treasures within. Playful and mischievous, the rooftop proudly bears the inscription “ELF!”, hinting at the spirited inhabitants within. The charming landscape, adorned with gumdrop accents, adds a colorful and merry touch to this magical gingerbread retreat.
STRUCTURAL SPONSOR: Corbel Engineering
PROJECT MANAGER: Sunny Civil
Team CTL Thompson
The Civil Boys
Introducing the Graham Guardian Estate, a testament to strength and creativity! Crafted in partnership with CTL Thompson and Dohn Construction, this gingerbread home faced adversity but emerged stronger and more enchanting. Struck by an earthquake, it has been rebuilt with an abstract facade and a flat frosted roof supported by a large peanut butter column—an architectural marvel born from resilience and innovation. Decorated with graham crackers, its exterior exudes a classic charm, evoking a sense of warmth and comfort. Inside, a grand snowman figure stands as a guardian, watching over the property with a reassuring presence. If the peanut butter cannot support the structure, Mr. Snowman surely can!
STRUCTURAL SPONSOR: Dohn Construction
PROJECT MANAGER: Jensen Hughes, CTL Thompson
Team Integrated MEP
Santa's Swifties
Welcome to Sour Ribbon Cottage, a whimsical wonderland of sweetness! Every window and door of this charming gingerbread home is adorned with vibrant PEZ accents, adding a pop of color and festivity to its exterior. A pretzel-clad roof, accompanied by a whimsical sour ribbon dormer, embodies rustic charm with a playful twist. Thanks to the expert craftsmanship of Mark Young Construction and the precise engineering prowess of Integrated MEP, this delightful abode stands as a testament to meticulous construction and innovative design. Delicate blue sprinkles and frosting envelop the entire home and its landscape, creating a sugary masterpiece that promises a delightful experience for all who enter!
STRUCTURAL SPONSOR: Mark Young Construction
PROJECT MANAGER: Collab Architecture
Team PCL Construction
The Cotton Headed Nini Muggins
Step into Marshmallow Manor, where elegance meets confectionary delight that is brought to life through partnership with PCL Construction! A stately chimney, meticulously crafted from delectable wafers and fluffy marshmallows, towers proudly over this gingerbread estate. Pretzel-framed windows add a touch of sophistication to its sugary façade, inviting you to peek inside. The property is adorned with delightful Teddy Grahams, seemingly enjoying the festive ambiance, while a majestic Christmas tree stands tall, gracing the rear of the house with twinkling holiday magic.
STRUCTURAL SPONSOR: Collab Architecture
PROJECT MANAGER: Masters Petersens Flooring, Shaw Contract
the polls are Closed!
We will be announcing the winners shortly!
Team Baessler: GH Phipps Crew
Welcome to Candy Cane Chalet! This charming gingerbread residence boasts a whimsical rooftop balcony crafted from delectable candy canes, inviting you to savor the sweet views. A pathway paved with vibrant red brick Pez and gumdrop accents guides you to the front door, where the sugary scent of festive cheer welcomes you. With a playful touch of winter magic, the property hosts a merry congregation of snowmen, adding joyous character to its delicious landscape.
STRUCTURAL SPONSOR: GH Phipps,
PROJECT MANAGER: GH Phipps
The Story behind it all:
We are fast approaching the holiday season and with that we pay special attention to our family, friends, colleagues, and the community. In the spirit of strengthening those connections, giving back, and spreading some good old fashion holiday cheer, we have decided that a little friendly gingerbread build-off is the way to go!
What began as an idea for a friendly in-house competition among colleagues, quickly turned into something much bigger (cue the discussions of candy-cane skyscrapers, pretzel clad cottages, and twizzlered tudors). We realized there was an opportunity to grow this idea into a way to support the Food Bank for Larimer County this holiday season and get kids and the ACE community involved.
We hope to give community members in need access to the food and personal supplies necessary to make their holidays as bright as our own.
The Story behind it all:
We are fast approaching the holiday season and with that we pay special attention to our family, friends, colleagues, and the community. In the spirit of strengthening those connections, giving back, and spreading some good old fashion holiday cheer, we have decided that a little friendly gingerbread build-off is the way to go!
What began as an idea for a friendly in-house competition among colleagues, quickly turned into something much bigger (cue the discussions of candy-cane skyscrapers, pretzel clad cottages, and twizzlered tudors). We realized there was an opportunity to grow this idea into a way to support the Food Bank for Larimer County this holiday season and get kids and the ACE community involved.
We hope to give community members in need access to the food and personal supplies necessary to make their holidays as bright as our own.
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