September 2009 Table of Contents

Features
2009 Remodeling Design Awards

The annual Remodeling Design Awards recognize creative excellence in remodeling projects in nine categories and 26 subcategories. Read more

Additions, Over $250,000 Honorable Mention, Additions: Enhanced Entry

An entry canopy creates a welcoming path on this addition, which achieves great effects on a minimal budget. Read more

Commercial Remodeling, $250,000 ñ $500,000 Merit Award, Commercial Remodeling: Detailed Revival

A city lounge in St. Louis, housed in a repurposed old warehouse, wins a Merit Award in the 2009 Remodeling Design Awards. Read more

Commercial Remodeling, Over $500,000 Grand Award, Commercial Remodeling: Main Street Marvel

This commercial remodeling project in Arkansas wins a Grand Award for its engaging design within a conservative budget. Read more

Green Remodeling, Over $250,000 Merit Award, Green Remodeling: Forward Tradition

This award winner shows that green building principles can be successfully incorporated into a traditional-style home. Read more

Green Remodeling, Over $250,000 Grand Award, Green Remodeling: Green Grouping

This Grand Award winner in the 2009 Design Awards transformed a 50-year-old house into a sustainable home filled with natural light. Read more

Green Remodeling, Over $250,000 Merit Award, Green Remodeling: Freshly Sustainable

A 1920s row house is transformed into a contemporary, energy- and resource-efficient building. Read more

Kitchen Remodeling, $50,000 ñ $100,000 Merit Award, Kitchen Remodeling: Concealed Kitchen

This multifunctional space-saving kitchen is high on style and clever features. Read more

Old-house Renovation, Over $300,000 Honorable Mention, Old-House Renovation: Prairie Craft

A 1922 Prairie-style home renovation in St. Paul, Minn., manages to be historically inspired without resorting to imitating the past. Read more

Old-house Renovation, Over $300,000 Grand Award, Old-House Renovation: Expansive Details

Architect Stephen Muse's award-winning residential addition in Washington, D.C. Read more

Old-House Renovation, $150,000 ñ $300,000 Grand Award, Old-House Renovation: Past Is Prologue

In this historic property in Los Angeles, the architect took the challenge of the building's historic designation and responded with creative solutions to create a cozy home. Read more

Small Project/Detail, Under $25,000 Honorable Mention, Small Project/Detail: Elegant Entryway

This small project/detail category winner shines for its creative solution to an entryway challenge. Read more

Whole-House Remodeling, Over $500,000 Honorable Mention, Whole-House Remodeling: Neat Solution

This award-winning design succeeds in providing additional space and light in this 1970s home. Read more

Whole-House Remodeling, Over $500,000 Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling: Victorian Modern

Sprocket Design-Build gives a Denver Victorian home circa 1882 modern sensibilities. Read more

Whole-House Remodeling, over $500,000 Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling: Mid-Century Scene Stealer

Located on a spectacular site, the remodel of this mid-century home makes the most of available views. Read more

Whole-House Remodeling, over $500,000 Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling: A Great Transition

This award-winning 1928 bungalow remodel keeps its cozy feel while providing space for entertaining. Read more

Whole-House Remodeling, $250,000 ñ $500,000 Best of the Year, Whole-House Remodeling: Flexible Footprint

Architect Jonathan Feldman increased the size of this urban San Francisco home not with additions but by connecting it to light, air, and the outdoors. Read more

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