Luxury Residential Community in Palm Springs Recognized for Exceptional Design and Innovation, Further Elevating its Reputation as One of the Nation’s Premier Communities
PALM SPRINGS, CA (August 11, 2026) – Latitude 61, GHA Companies’ luxury townhome community in Palm Springs, CA, has been recognized with two of the building industry’s most prestigious honors at the 2026 Gold Nugget Awards, celebrating excellence in architecture, planning and design throughout the United States and internationally.
Latitude 61 received the Award of Merit in the Best Multi-Family Housing Community Under 20 DU/Acre category and was also named Multi-Family Community of the Year, one of the competition’s highest distinctions.
Presented annually as part of the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), the Gold Nugget Awards honor the industry’s most innovative and outstanding residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The recognition places Latitude 61 among the nation’s best examples of thoughtful community planning, exceptional design and quality construction.
“Receiving these awards is an incredible honor and a testament to the vision, creativity and dedication of everyone who helped bring Latitude 61 to life,” said Mario Gonzales, President and CEO of GHA Companies. “Our goal from the beginning was to create a community that embraces the Palm Springs lifestyle while delivering timeless architecture, exceptional quality and an elevated living experience. We’re proud to see that vision recognized on a national stage.”
Located in the heart of Palm Springs, just a short walk from the vibrant downtown district, Latitude 61 is a private, gated luxury townhome community designed to blend sophisticated architecture with the surrounding desert landscape. The community features open-concept floor plans, contemporary interiors, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces that capture the spirit of desert luxury.
The award-winning project was built by GHA Companies, with architectural design by Woodley Architectural Group, Inc., landscape architecture by HSA Design Group, Inc., interior design by Design Tec, and photography by Jeffery Aron/Focus 360.
The dual honors further establish Latitude 61 as one of Southern California’s premier residential communities and reflect GHA Companies’ ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, design-forward developments that enrich the communities they serve.
About Latitude 61:
Latitude 61 is a luxury townhome community located in Palm Springs, California, offering contemporary architecture, premium finishes and resort-inspired living in one of the country’s most iconic desert destinations. For more information, visit: www.ghalatitude61.com
About GHA Companies:
For more than four decades, GHA Companies has been a diversified real estate development, construction and investment company with over four decades of experience creating exceptional residential and commercial communities throughout California. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and creating places where people can live, work, and thrive. For more information, visit: www.ghacompanies.com.
