Jacksonville, FL – [August 25, 2025] – The Central Park Amenity at Seven Pines, the heart of Jacksonville’s premier master-planned community, has been awarded Gold in the “Special Projects $5–$10 Million” category at the prestigious Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Excellence in Construction Awards.
Developed in equal partnership by ICI Homes and David Weekley Homes, the Seven Pines Amenity is a stunning centerpiece designed to bring people together and enrich lives. The 2.5-acre amenity complex is a testament to thoughtful community planning, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless design, all woven into the historic legacy of the Skinner Family property on Jacksonville’s east side.
Constructed by O.R. Dicky Smith & Company, Inc., the award-winning project showcases an impressive array of features including:
- A soaring, barn-inspired lodge clubhouse with fitness center, lounge, kitchen, and multipurpose spaces.
- A resort-style swimming pool, a lap pool, and a splash pad.
- A lakeside fire pit and party pavilion with panoramic views.
- Pickleball courts, lakeside docks, extensive pedestrian walkways, and outdoor game lawns.
The award not only celebrates the architectural excellence and construction quality of the Central Park Amenity but also the collaborative spirit that defines the Seven Pines community. The win comes as Seven Pines continues to welcome new families by delivering luxury, lifestyle, and legacy on every street.
About Seven Pines
Seven Pines is a joint venture by ICI Homes and David Weekley Homes, two of Florida’s most respected homebuilders. Envisioned as a vibrant, multi-generational community, Seven Pines features award-winning home designs, custom-built homes, and resort-level amenities all in a location rooted in history and rich in opportunity.
About ICI Homes
Headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL for over 45 years, ICI Homes has built thousands of homes in prestigious communities in many major Florida markets, including Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, and Gainesville. Known as Florida’s Custom Home Builder, the company is widely recognized for its unique ability to customize any home with a focus on superior energy-wise standards of their luxury custom single-family, estate and townhomes. ICI Homes continues to win hundreds of awards for outstanding design features and was awarded the Platinum Builder Award by HBW in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024. ICI Homes is consistently ranked among the nation’s “Top 100 Builders” by Builder magazine and has been named “Builder of the Year” by the Florida Home Builders Association many times over. For more information, visit ICIHomes.com.
About David Weekley Homes
David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, is headquartered in Houston and operates in over 20 cities across the United States. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes “America’s Best Builder,” “National Housing Quality Award” and “National Builder of the Year.” Weekley has also appeared 15 times on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list. Since inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 100,000 homes. For more information about David Weekley Homes, visit the company’s website at www.davidweekleyhomes.com