The designers were not playing around when they planned these ultimate playhouses.
To celebrate its 35th anniversary, HomeAid Orange County brought back its Project Playhouse fundraiser, in which local companies in the homebuilding industry put their skills to work designing and building custom structures that will be auctioned off next month to raise money.
Playhouses are on display at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Max and Rozlynn Beatty check out the Barbie Dream House at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sabrina Grable and Molly check out the Paws Pointe dog house at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Rozlynn Beatty plays in the Barbie Dream House at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A dress is displayed inside the Barbie Dream House at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Surf Shack playhouse, which exudes coastal living, is on display at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Treats are ready for a tea party in the Charm House at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Rozlynn Beatty plays at the Barbie Dream House at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Cottage Dream playhouse, a two-story entertainment space, is on display at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sabrina Grable plays with the food bowls at the Paws Pointe dog house at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sawyer Kuntz has a party in the Charm House at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sawyer Kuntz checks out the Barbie Dream House at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Landscaping is adjusted at the Surf Shack playhouse on display at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Playhouses are on display at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Five homebuilders created themed playhouses that will be auctioned off to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The public can check out the creations – they range from Barbie-themed to a surf shack, and even include a modern dog house – on display at the Irvine Spectrum Center.
Touring the playhouses starts Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and continues on weekends through Oct. 5; cost is $20 a person or $50 for a family of four, though children younger than 5 are free.
The auction will be held Oct. 5.
All the proceeds benefit HomeAid, which has been working to address homelessness in Orange County since 1989.
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