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A 1928 municipal power building gets a new life as the LEED Gold–rated St. Louis headquarters of Cannon Design. The National Historic Landmark exterior was fully restored, while the interior of the empty shell—which was gutted by the city before Cannon bought it—was outfitted with energy-efficient mechanical systems and a new mezzanine level to accommodate the building’s massive arched windows. Curvilinear railings contrast with the original steel, wood, and brick structure.
Jury: “The project maintains, preserves and reestablishes the integrity of the existing, historic building while creating modern, attractive, and energy-efficient interior spaces that accommodate user needs.”
Client: “The space helps us communicate to our current and potential clients what our aspirations are as architects. Clients are able to see both our respect for the extant built environment and our unique notion of contemporaneity. And we are able to express through our own working environment our commitment to a sustainable future.” —David Polzin, AIA, design principal, Cannon Design
2011 Institute Honor Awards for Interior Architecture
Jury
John Ronan, AIA, (chair), John Ronan Architects
Jaime Canaves, FAIA, Florida International University
Margaret Kittinger, AIA, Beyer Blinder Belle Architects
Bryan Lewis, Assoc. AIA,The Capital Group Cos.
Brian Malarkey, FAIA, Kirksey
The Academy of Music, Philadelphia
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Diego
Conga Room, Los Angeles
John E. Jaqua Academic Center for Student Athletes, Eugene, Ore.
Alchemist, Miami Beach, Fla.
Moving Picture Co., Santa Monica, Calif.
Registrar Recorder County Clerk Elections Operations Center, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
The Power House Restoration/Renovation, St. Louis
Armstrong Oil and Gas, Denver
Vancouver Convention Centre West, Vancouver, Canada
Washington Square Park Dental, San Francisco
