Accepting Nominations For The 2022 Kirkwood Favorite Building Awards

Kirkwood MO

08 April, 2022

7:26 AM

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Press release from the City of Kirkwood: April 6, 2022 What's YOUR favorite building?! The Favorite Building Awards are back by popular demand after a 3 year hiatus! Nominations are currently being sought for "Favorite Buildings in Kirkwood." Buildings or places that are deserving of recognition contribute to the architectural character of Kirkwood, but need not be a designated Kirkwood Landmark. The members of the Kirkwood Landmarks Commission will review all nominations to select this year's recipients. The Awards will be presented in late May at City Hall. Nominations should be projects completed in the last three years, including: Quality restoration of an existing building to its former glory.Maintenance or improvement of an existing building through landscaping or cosmetic treatment which reinforces its character.Architectural design for an addition. The addition must acknowledge the character of the original by relating to it through the use of scale, proportion, materials, textures and details.Architectural design for new construction. The new construction should fit into the existing character of its neighborhood and be compatible with adjoining buildings through the use of scale, proportion, materials, textures and details.Neighborhood integrity. A "neighborhood of distinction" is an area of architectural significance and character that has maintained its integrity for 50 years or more. Nomination Forms may be obtained at any of the following locations: the Building Commissioner's Office: City Hall Lower Level, 139 South Kirkwood Road Nominations should be submitted by 5pm April 25, 2022 to: Amy Lowry, Building Dept, City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122 This press release was produced by the City of Kirkwood. The views expressed here are the author's own.