Kansas City, Mo. – Last week the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association announced at its’ 2008 Fall Forum Awards Ceremony in Boston that the Georgian Court Apartments won the 2008 J. Timothy Anderson Award for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation.According to the NHRA’s website, the “Timmy Awards” were established in 2005 to recognize outstanding real estate projects throughout the country that use federal historic rehabilitation tax credits. Georgian Court Apartments was nominated in the Affordable Housing category along with four other projects from various regions across the country.
Rosemann & Associates, P.C. provided architectural and interior design while Eagle Point Company was the developer for the Kansas City, Mo. project.
“This award is a great accomplishment for the entire development team,” says President Donald Rosemann, NCARB, AIA. “It’s a humbling experience when you are recognized for bringing a great historic environment back to life by providing quality affordable housing.”
The Georgian Court Apartments is part of a three building renovation on East Armour Boulevard in Kansas City, Mo. The other two buildings include the recently completed Bainbridge Apartments and the Linda Vista Apartments for a total of 300+ units among the three facilities.
“These buildings were run down and quite an eye sore in the community,” says Rosemann’s Director of Interior Design Vickie Stewart, ASID. “Being able to bring them back to their original style and glory was a credit to the developer, the architects and affordable housing.”
Stewart explains renovation projects with historic aspects come with their own set of complexities and surprises. “You never know what historic element may be uncovered as a project proceeds,” she says. “You must be prepared to be flexible, innovative, and creative.”
The project team also included Straub Construction and E.M. Harris Construction. Stewart says the team worked hand in hand to address these discoveries, integrate them into the project, and stay within budget.
Earlier this year, the East Armour Apartments was also recognized as an honoree at the 2008 Kansas City Business Journal’s Capstone Award Ceremony.
About Rosemann & Associates, P.C.: Rosemann is a multi-disciplinary Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering and Planning firm committed to creating community design solutions. Since 1987, Rosemann has focused on designing the backdrop for life by actively studying how people live in the built environment. For more information visit http://www.rosemann.com/ or http://www.rosemann1.blogspot.com/
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