2009 Remodeling Design Awards

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

 
the new dining room is front and center. the large window combined with the stair core surrounded by glass bring light and air into the home. wall cut outs mirror the shapes on the window. this transom look is played out in various rooms.

Best of the Year, Whole-House Remodeling: Flexible Footprint

When subtraction becomes the new addition.

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.

 
architect stephen muse placed a 40-foot by 40-foot great room into the home's existing terrace. the two-story structure and single-story flanking additions connect the indoors with the expansive backyard.

Grand Award, Old-House Renovation: Expansive Details

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

the floor on the main level, as shown in this photo of the open living/dining/kitchen area, is polished concrete with in-floor heating.

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.

 
the new library is on main street in gentry, ark. the architect worked with a $1.3 million budget to renovate the 11,000 sq.ft. structure.

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.

in the master bath, fixtures were pulled away from the existing walls and tied into a new low-tiled wall. this design allowed the existing siding to remain untouched. the translucent wall allows light to pass through into the bedroom.

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...

 

Honorable Mention, Additions: Enhanced Entry

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

designers removed the entire entry wall and installed a glass wall with a glass pivot door that immediately welcomes visitors to the home.

Honorable Mention, Whole-House Remodeling: Neat Solution

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

 

Honorable Mention, Small Project/Detail: Elegant Entryway

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

designer david heide's 360 sq.ft. addition to the rear of the house includes the new kitchen, mudroom and powder room.

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.

 
The clients wanted to keep the intimate feel of their bungalow but still have a lot of space for entertaining. Easy garden access brings in light and makes adjacent rooms feel spacious.

Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling: A Great Transition

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

 
the master bath emphasizes the home's unifying philosophy of every room as a private sanctuary that balances utility, grace, and style.

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.

 
the third floor mezzanine overlooks the front streetscape.

Merit Award, Green Remodeling: Freshly Sustainable

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

 
a steel and timber trellis lightly touch the existing building, creating a layer of space, which captures the side yard and offers privcay from the pedestrian way.

Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling: Victorian Modern

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

 
the new open kitchen. green features in the house include advanced framing techniques, an energy recovery ventilator, an insulated concrete form foundation, geothermal heating and cooling, water conservation methods, and spray foam insulation.

Merit Award, Green Remodeling: Forward Tradition

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

 
the large stainless sink has a faucet that is attached to the lid. the small cooktop and controls fit next to the sink.

Merit Award, Kitchen Remodeling: Concealed Kitchen

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

 
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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.

 

RDA Info

Remodeling Design Awards: FAQs

The 2009 Design Awards are closed. Winners will be featured in the September 2009 print issue of Remodeling as well as in a slide show at this site. To get information regarding the 2010 awards contact Stacey Freed, senior editor, at SFreed@HanleyWood.com.

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