At Rosemann, Even Our Roof is Green!

On Friday, May 1, 2009, Rosemann & Associates' Kansas City Design Studio hosted an event to welcome in the Spring season by re-openning its rooftop garden to friends and guests.

With nearly 100 people in attendance, the Rosemann staff prepared an array of "going green" exhibits highlighting modern materials used in green design today. One exhibit (pictured here) identifies the various layers used to complete Rosemann's rooftop garden.

The event was also held in conjunction with Kansas City's Crossroads Community Association's First Friday walks. Rosemann featured works by Michael "Wolfie" Wolfe of RU4REAL Photography. For more information about Wolfe's work visit www.ru4realphotography.com.

As one of the first historic renovations in Kansas City to obtain LEED Certification, the entire office provides a positive and pleasurable working environment for staff. For more information about Rosemann's Green Design Consulting Services contact the Kansas City office at 816.472.1448.

HISTORIC ST. LOUIS MUNICIPAL COURTS BUILDING SELECTED FOR REDEVELOPMENT

Heisman Properties, LLC announced today a City of St. Louis selection committee selected the Company to redevelop the historic Municipal Courts Building (to be renamed 1300 Market) in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.

Heisman is working closely with EVS Realty, Friedman Group, REALTORS and the City of St. Louis to redevelop the century old building. Rosemann & Associates, P.C. will provide architectural design and BSI Contractors are providing construction costs.

St. Louis Comptroller, Darlene Green said, “We are very excited about the development of the Municipal Courts Building and its prospects as part of St. Louis' downtown’s revitalization."

The 160,000 sq. ft. renowned courthouse is located at 1300 Market Street and was constructed in 1911. Heisman Properties will spend $40 million to redevelop the building. Plans include ground floor restaurant, retail and office space, first floor cultural/gallery and office space with second and third floor office space. In addition to the interior, Rosemann's design calls for several walkways, courtyards, plazas and terraces to surround the building.

“Once completed, this project will tie recent downtown developments together," says Senior Vice President of Acquisitions with Heisman Properties Chad Forrest. "It will be the centerpiece of a destination area featuring the Scottrade Center, soon-to-be-redeveloped Kiel Opera House, Sheraton City Center Hotel and Condos, MetroLink, the Gateway Multimodal Transportation Center and the revitalized mall.”

With a projected completed date set for 2010, the building will not only house office tenants, but will act as a conduit between both the civic and cultural communities. “Being in such a desirable location we anticipate not only servicing our core tenants, but will offer the ability to provide locations for cultural events and meeting places with those who want to share in this extraordinary redevelopment,” notes Heisman Properties Principal Curt Schroeder.

Plans are also underway development for a 600 car parking garage directly adjacent to the property. To service the area, plans call for retail tenants and one or more restaurants to be added along 14th Street catering to daytime users and community events at the neighboring Scottrade Center and the soon coming Kiel Opera House.

LEED certification and green efforts will be a cornerstone in Rosemann's design and construction efforts. “Ample parking, great transportation and freeway access is key,” notes Forrest. “But let’s not forget the fact that we will be adjacent to the MetroLink and City’s Multimodal Transportation Center. Rider-ship will increase as a result of this convenience, which is better for all of us."

For more information visit www.1300marketstl.com.

Take Your Kids to Work Day!

Today, the Rosemann & Associates team participated in the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day program. According to the foundation's website, this program is designed to be more than a career day and goes beyond the average "shadowing" of adults.

By exposing children to what parents or mentors do during the work day, the kids receive a way to value their education. It provides them with an opportunity to share how they envision the future in a hands-on, interactive environment.

At Rosemann, the kids participated in a scavenger hunt for various architectural elements throughout the office, used toothpicks and marshmallows to learn about structural elements, worked on a colorful art project as an interior design exercise and got to visit a job site currently under construction. As you can see - everyone involved had a great time!

Crown Square on Living St. Louis

Rosemann & Associates' project known as Crown Square (formerly known as the 14th Street Mall) is highlighted in this special video created for KETC, LIVING ST. LOUIS. The show's Producer Ruth Ezell visits the Crown Square development project in North St. Louis City. The area located on 14th Street in the Old St. Louis Historical District was a once popular commercial area that lost its prominence, but is now being restored.

Life-long resident John Bratkowski shares the streets history, and Ezell speaks to community members and developers alike who are working together to help re-make the area, including Stephen Acree of the Regional Housing and Community Development Alliance, the organization that put together the funding for the project and is overseeing the construction.

From now on it will be known as Crown Square, named after the old and popular Crown Candy store that is located there. Though the process had been long, neighborhood residents and developers are equally enthusiastic.

If you're having difficulty viewing this video go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS9v1VkNwTA

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT GREEN DESIGN

In honor of Earth Day, the students of Green Pines Elementary School participated in the 2009 Young Learners' Conference known as "Gators Go Green" where speakers from all over the region discussed various environmental issues that have global impact.

As part of the conference, guest speaker Nancy Rodney, LEED AP with Rosemann & Associates, P.C. provided expertise into green building design and how it differs from traditional construction.

Her presentation was based on the U. S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles and what community builders are doing to change the way people think about "greening" built environments.

"In the future, 'green' won't be an added feature to projects," Rodney says. "When these kids are grown it will simply be the way we build."

Sponsored by Partners in Education, the organization assisted the Rockwood School District in compiling a list of experts in resource conservation and recycling to present at April 21-22, 2009 conference.

For more information about Rodney's presentation contact 314.678.1448 or visit Rosemann's website at http://www.rosemann.com/about/design.php.

Bethel Ridge - Part Deux

With Bethel Ridge Estates in Columbia, Mo. now complete (photo), Affordable Equity Partners has selected Rosemann once more as the designer for Bethel Ridge II, an independent senior living community with 42 units.

With all the amenities of luxury senior living, the new construction project will be designed based on a 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit budget. Rosemann is providing Architecture, Interior Design and Engineering services. Contact the Kansas City office at 816.472.1448 to learn more.

Bainbridge Wins Capstone Award

On April 3 at Sheraton Overland Park, the Kansas City Business Journal honored the project team of Bainbridge Apartments with a 2009 Capstone Award in the Multifamily Category. The Capstone Awards celebrate major successes in real estate by honoring projects, companies and individuals that greatly impact the Kansas City community.

The $17.5 million, historic adaptive reuse of 166 affordable apartments located in was completed in Oct. 2008 by Eagle Point Companies, Rosemann & Associates, P.C., Straub Construction and E.M. Harris Construction.

“For us, this is a very important honor because it allows us to recognize and showcase the great work of the entire project team,” says Eagle Point Companies’ Managing Director Todd Alexander. “This is an award that our partners can really share in and enjoy.”

The "Extra Mile"

In times of economic crisis, it becomes essential to portray a message of strength in position.

Rosemann’s committed staff adds value to our clients’ projects by combining two decades of successful experience with a wide variety of services including Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Planning, LEED and Financial Consulting.

Having created solutions for multiple project types, Rosemann has the expertise to move your project forward. Simply put, we go the extra mile, and take our services to new heights giving you what is needed to get the job done.

- Donald E. Rosemann, NCARB, AIA, DBIA

RACE 4 THE CURE - TEAM ROSEMANN!

It’s time once again to register for this year’s Komen Race 4 the Cure. This is Rosemann’s third year as a team and with your participation we hope to make it our biggest year yet!

Sign up today and on June 13, 2009, you could be one of the 60,000 participants to walk the streets of Downtown St. Louis. It truly is a remarkable site to see and it’s fun for the entire family!

To join our team click on this link and register - The Rosemann & Associates Team Page. As team captain, I will coordinate t-shirt pick up, organize a meeting time and place as well as keep you updated on our team’s progress.

If you are unable to attend we ask that you please join us in the fight against breast cancer by making a pledge in support of the Rosemann & Associates Team. Your tax-deductible contribution will fund innovative outreach and awareness programs for medically underserved communities in St. Louis and national breast cancer research.

It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make a donation online by simply clicking here. If you would prefer, you can also send your tax-deductible contribution to P.O. Box 790129, Dept SKSt. Louis, MO 63179-0129.

Whatever you can give will help! If every Race participant raises $100 - 10 friends donating $10 - the Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure will raise more than $6 million towards the fight against breast cancer!

We truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on our progress. Thank you so much for your time and support in the fight against breast cancer! Every step counts!

ROSEMANN & ASSOCIATES EXPANDS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

St. Louis, Mo. – John Gray recently joined the Rosemann & Associates, P.C. professional staff as Business Development Manager in its St. Louis Design Studio. With 25 years experience, Gray’s industry leadership reinforces Rosemann’s commitment to establishing strong business relationships in the communities it serves.

“It’s encouraging that our team is still growing,” says the firm’s president and founder Donald E. Rosemann, AIA. “It’s only a matter of time before this recession is over and when things are turned loose – we’ll be ready.”

With design studios in Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo., Rosemann is a multi-disciplinary Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Planning and Sustainability Consulting 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.

“I have a great appreciation for excellence in design, but only if it means the project was a success for my client,” says Gray. “Rosemann and I had this in common from the start.”

Aside from his professional career, Gray is a U.S. Army Corps Veteran, an alumni member of University of Missouri – Columbia, has two sons currently attending Eureka High School and plays in two bands called Benefit Blues Band and Pat Stevens Trio.

About Rosemann: Nearly 80 percent of Rosemann’s revenue comes from the housing industry. Its award-winning portfolio is filled with multifamily, senior living, historic renovation, military housing, student life, infill housing, luxury and workforce housing design.

Some of Rosemann’s past award-winning projects includes East Armour Apartments, Parkway Apartments, Stratford Commons, Bentwood Townhomes, Columbia Square Apartments, Ridgeview Heights Apartments, Packard Lofts, Parkway Apartments, and The Monarch Apartments.