Distinguished Award Winners: 2010 Homes of the Year

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In our ever-expanding city, the options in building or buying a spectacular new home are both exciting and endless. St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles’ 2010 Homes of the Year winners showcase the area’s best in the fields of building, architecture and design, and we congratulate the distinguished award winners.

Our 2010 Homes of the Year contest was a tremendous success, and we are proud to introduce 12 winning homes across four prestigious categories. A dedicated panel of knowledgeable judges – including architects, design professionals and homeowners – judged each of the homes based on criteria, such as interior and exterior aesthetics, space planning, kitchen and bath functionality, and landscaping and curb appeal. Other elements of home design – including the integration of technology, architectural planning and the use of environmentally conscious building practices and materials – were also considered in the Homes of the Year judging process.

Award winners in the Platinum and Gold categories included: Best Custom Home, Best Home in a Condo/Loft Development, Best Model/Display Home and Best Green Home. These extraordinary residences exemplify superb design, and they can be found throughout the Metro area's most notable and desirable neighborhoods and communities.

We invite you to discover the magnificence of many of our city's most beautiful homes, and we hope that these inviting, idea-filled pages will inspire you to find the home of your dreams, too – right here in St. Louis.

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Meet our 2010 Homes of the Year Judges

Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton

Nick Adams, Architect	Ross Anzalone, Industry Professional	Jack Barlow, Design Professional	Ann Begemann, Architect
Holly Blumeyer, Design Professional	Donna Boxx, Architect	Jim Bulejski, Architect	Joyce Cockrell, Design Professional
Bernadette Federko, Homeowner	Barry Glantz, Architect	Angie Kirkland, Design Professional	Scott Krejci, Architect
Gigi Lombrano, Design Professional	Marcia Moore, Design Professional	Stephanie Nauman, Homeowner	Tom Niemeyer, Architect
Douglas Ong, Design Professional	Julie Picco, Design Professional	Dianne Shapiro, Homeowner	Barb Slavkin, Design Professional (Photo by Jon Slavkin)
Nancy Spewak, Design Professional	Andi Sumner, Homeowner	Robert Wagstaff, Architect	Laureen Wilder, Green Design Professional

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Old Colony Lane

Platinum Award Winner – Custom home $2 million + above

In the photo (Left to right): Dick Busch, architect, Dick Busch Architects; Homeowners; Kevin Sanders, president/builder, The K.V. Sanders Co.

WINNING TEAM
Builder: The K.V. Sanders Co.
Architect: Dick Busch Architects
Interior Design: Tom Manche Interiors

WINNING DETAILS
This magnificent Town & Country residence was designed as an architecturally accurate French Country estate. Its grand design and scale allow for elegant entertaining, while also maintaining a warm, personal ambience by blending rustic materials with sophisticated details. A grand hall combines the living room and dining room spaces and is accented by timber A-frame exposed trusses and a custom carved limestone mantel. A spacious kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, and a large outdoor room includes a built-in cooking station and a St. Genevieve stone fireplace. A deluxe lower level exercise facility and sauna is complete with his-and-her dressing rooms and showers, as well as a steam room.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 11,140
School District: Parkway
Municipality: Town & Country

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Huntleigh Downs Road

Platinum Award Winner – Custom home $2 million + above

In the photo (Left to right): Bill Schaeberg, architect, Stewart, Schaeberg & Turner Architects, LLC; Lori Winston Thaman, builder, Frontenac Builders LLC; Cindie E. Queener, kitchen/bath designer, RSI Kitchen & Bath

WINNING TEAM
Builder: Frontenac Builders, LLC
Architect: Stewart, Schaeberg & Turner Architects, LLC

WINNING DETAILS
This exquisite brick-and-stone home is a shining example of fine design. Elegant amenities include arched doorways, job-finished walnut floors and custom Omega Cabinetry with detailed trims and moldings. A stunning curved staircase is the focal point in the entryway, and the gourmet kitchen features a hammered copper sink, a center island with seating and a chandelier, and a bow-bay breakfast room. The master suite includes French doors leading to a private screened porch, a fireplace, a spa-style bath with his-and-her vanities, marble countertops, marble floors with inlaid mosaic tile and more. Breathtaking landscaping and a custom stone waterfall add to the ambience of the expansive outdoor living spaces.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 5,700
School District: Ladue
Municipality: Frontenac

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Rolling Rock Court

Platinum Award Winner – Custom home $1 million - $1,999,999

In the photo (Left to Right): Garison C. Salinas, principal designer, Columbus Design; Carol Harris Wall, president, Mitchell Wall Architects; Jeff LaDriere, president, LaDriere Building Company

WINNING TEAM
Builder: LaDriere Building Company
Architect: Mitchell Wall Architects
Interior Design: Columbus Design

WINNING DETAILS
Inspired by the Shingle Style homes of Martha's Vineyard, this home's unique design offers a modern approach to recreating memories of yesteryear. A large sweeping porch graciously welcomes guests, and the foyer displays a series of layered spaces. A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, flanked by French doors and transoms for a glimpse of the outdoor living room and yard, is a focal point in the gathering room. A double-sided fireplace separates the dining room and sunken living room, which is located opposite the home office, complete with a bookcase door leading to the master suite. The second floor, designed with four boys in mind, boasts personalized bedrooms and a tube slide that exits on the first floor.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 8,000
School District: Ladue
Municipality: Ladue

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Manor Hill Road

Platinum Award Winner – Custom home $1 million - $1,999,999

In the photo (Left to right): Anton Jacobs, president, Anton Jacobs Architects, Inc.; Kevin Sanders, president/builder, The K.V. Sanders Co.; Jennifer Major Fischer, ASID, interior designer, Major Designs, Inc.

WINNING TEAM
Builder: The K.V. Sanders Co.
Architect: Anton Jacobs Architects, Inc.
Interior Design: Major Designs, Inc.

WINNING DETAILS
Designed to reflect the style of a Frank Lloyd Wright contemporary ranch home, this remarkable four-bedroom residence was constructed with dry stack stone and cedar exterior building materials typical of homes in the Tahoe area. An open floor plan showcases the homeowners' collection of contemporary art, and the one-and-a-half-story great room provides a stunning view of the rear yard with large glass vistas. A freestanding, two-sided fireplace separates the great room from an open dining room. A three-season outdoor room – which features a two-sided stone fireplace – opens to the pool and patio area and includes power roll-down screen panels. A food prep area completes the outdoor living space.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 5,900
School District: Parkway
Municipality: Town & Country

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North Lafayette Street

Platinum Award Winner –  Loft/condo $1 million + above

In the photo (Left to Right): Connie Novotny, co-owner & designer, The Final Touch – IL; Jane Crawford, developer, JAG, Inc.; Mike Schneider, architect, Quadrant Design, Inc.; Marcia Herrmann, co-owner & designer, The Final Touch – IL

WINNING TEAM
Developer: JAG, Inc.
Architect: Quadrant Design, Inc.
Interior Design: The Final Touch – Columbia, IL

WINNING DETAILS
Set in a building dating back to the early 1900s, this luxury loft residence blends city-chic style with traditional touches to match its charming small-town atmosphere. Its fabulous features include hardwood flooring, granite countertops, a laundry room and a cutting-edge kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. Exposed pipes and large windows give the space its urban edge, while a unique, warm color palette lends an inviting feel and enhances the loft's dynamic design. Architectural details – such as 5-inch floorboards and trim and decorative  wall niches – add to the sophisticated setting, as do thoughtful touches in décor, including custom-created Hunter Douglas window treatments.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 1,150
School District: 160 (K-8)
Municipality: Millstadt, IL

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Lynnbrook Road

Gold Award Winner – Custom home $2 million + above

In the photo (Left to right): Jeffrey Bernstein, builder, Jeffrey Homes LLC; Kris Keller, president, The Design Source Ltd.; Barry C. Glantz, A.I.A, architect/president, Glantz & Associates Architects

WINNING TEAM
Builder: Jeffrey Homes, LLC
Architect: Glantz & Associates Architects
Interior Design: The Design Source Ltd.

WINNING DETAILS
Contemporary chic design and unique details define this extraordinary custom home. An award-winning kitchen – complete with quarter-sawn white oak Crystal Cabinetry, one-of-a-kind granite countertops and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances – features navy-stained cantilevered and curving soffits, creating a dramatic design element in the space. A glass tile-wrapped column highlights the home's spa-like master bath, and gorgeous glass tile also adorns the backsplash and accent pieces that surround the curved, dual-head shower walls. Stainless steel balusters enhance the natural-stained white oak staircase, which leads to luxurious natural limestone heated floors that cover the entire main level.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 6,800
School District: Ladue
Municipality: Frontenac

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Fox Ridge Road

Gold Award Winner – Custom home $1 million - $1,999,999

In the photo (Left to right): Lori Fumagalli, L.E. Fumagalli, Inc., Architectural Innovations; Lori Winston Thaman, builder, Frontenac Builders LLC

WINNING TEAM
Builder: Frontenac Builders, LLC
Architect: Mitchell Wall Architects
Interior Design: L.E. Fumagalli, Inc.

WINNING DETAILS
This beautiful brick-and-stone home is filled with exquisite design details. A fabulous entry foyer welcomes guests in style with a mahogany door, an exquisitely crafted custom staircase, a balcony and a striking chandelier. The home's gourmet kitchen includes a center island with seating beneath a chandelier, Wood Harbor by Rock Glen cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, two sinks, a walk-in pantry, and a breakfast room with a window seat, a built-in family desk and more. The adjoining hearth room includes custom-designed, job-built bookcases and a full masonry stone fireplace. Finishing touches – such as detailed moldings and trims and stunning hardwood floors – complete the home's luxurious look.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 7,100
School District: Ladue
Municipality: Frontenac

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Bogey Lane

Gold Award Winner – Custom home $500,000 - $749,999

In the photo (Left to right): Homeowner; Tony Chao, builder, AJC Partners

WINNING TEAM
Builder: AJC Partners
Architect: L.R. Spraul Design

WINNING DETAILS
Inspired by farmouse architecture and built green, this charming Kirkwood residence features multiple roof lines, which lend a sense of character to the home's design. Inside, the open floor plan creates a comfortable environment, and impressive details – such as three-piece crown molding, a custom-built wrought iron baluster staircase and numerous built-ins – add touches of elegance to the space. Ten-foot ceilings and 8-foot doors on the first floor further enhance the home's spacious feel, while the second floor features 9-foot ceilings. Thoughtful design elements, such as a butler's pantry connecting the dining room to the kitchen and a separate wet bar, are both beautiful and functional.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 2,400
School District: Kirkwood
Municipality: Kirkwood

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Homestead Summit Drive

Gold Award Winner – Model or display home $1 million + above

In the photo (Left to right): Sharon Wright Bruemmer, sales manager, Hardesty Homes, LLC; Sandi Rubin, designer, Flair Home Stagings & Displays; Steve Koskela, director of design, Hardesty Homes, LLC; Brett Hardesty, president, Hardesty Homes, LLC

WINNING TEAM
Builder: Hardesty Homes, LLC
Interior Design: Flair Home Stagings & Displays

WINNING DETAILS
The grand yet livable design of this magnificent display home creates a welcoming ambience throughout its many living spaces. Coffered and vaulted ceilings add depth to the well-designed rooms, and aesthetically pleasing mixtures of materials – including the wonderful blend of stone and siding on the home's exterior – create impressive elements of visual interest. A marvelous master bath features his-and-her vanities with Silestone countertops, a whirlpool tub, and a cultured stone and glass block shower. In addition, arched doorways, art niches, built-in bookcases and a charming window seat in the master bedroom are just a few of the  creative uses of space that add to this home's instant appeal.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 4,507
School District: Rockwood
Municipality: Wildwood

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Arctic Fox Court

Gold Award Winner – Model or display home $500,000 - $749,999

In the photo (Left to right): Keli Nelson, senior designer, Diane Breckenridge Interiors; Kyle Jones, architectural intern, Jeff Day & Associates Architects; Jeff Day, architect, Jeff Day & Associates Architects

WINNING TEAM
Builder: Fox Run Builders
Architect: Jeff Day & Associates Architects
Interior Design: Diane Breckenridge Interiors

WINNING DETAILS
The thoughtful construction and design-minded details of this green home call to mind luxury resort living in “cottage-chic” style. Built to maximize the use of space, the design features an open floor plan, as well as superior craftsmanship and striking mixtures of time-tested materials. Outstanding views from every room enhance the aesthetic appeal, and the savvy integration of green components – such as ground source heat pumps, zoned heating and cooling, low-E windows, ENERGY STAR® appliances, locally manufactured stone veneer, and low-VOC paints and finishes throughout – make the home as energy-efficient as it is visually stunning.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 3,000
School District: Northwest
Municipality: Eureka

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Yale Avenue

Gold Award Winner – Green home $500,000 - $749,999

In the photo (Left to right): Homeowners; Kyle Jones, architectural intern, Jeff Day & Associates Architects; Jeff Day, architect, Jeff Day & Associates Architects

WINNING TEAM
Architect: Jeff Day & Associates Architects

WINNING DETAILS
This ENERGY STAR® certified, custom-built bungalow home is an exceptional example of green design. Copious energy-efficient and eco-friendly features include ENERGY STAR® appliances; a recycled kitchen sink; a tankless water heater and low-flow fixtures; a high-efficiency HVAC system; unstained, locally harvested wood floors; low-VOC paints; recycled content carpet; low-E glass windows; reclaimed lumber newel posts; natural daylight in every room and more. Incorporating pocket doors into the home's layout conserved usable living space, which in turn minimized its footprint. In addition, this home is in the process of earning Silver certification in the LEED Green Building Rating System™.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 2,500
School District: Clayton
Municipality: Richmond Heights

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Bogey Lane

Gold Award Winner – Green home $500,000 - $749,999

In the photo (Left to right): Homeowner; Tony Chao, builder, AJC Partners

WINNING TEAM
Builder: AJC Partners
Architect: L.R. Spraul Design

WINNING DETAILS
Innovative and environmentally conscious, this gorgeous green home is an ENERGY STAR® qualified home that was third-party audited for performance. Its impressive energy-efficient features include low-E argon-filled windows, 2- by 6-foot main floor exterior wall construction, a dual-zone 95 percent efficient Trane HVAC system with sealed and insulated ductwork, cellulose spray-in insulation, a thermally bridged and sealed exterior, and energy-efficient lighting. Earth-friendly features include low-VOC paints and sealants; sustainable hardwood floors, cabinets and trim; and CaesarStone countertops made from recycled content, all of which blend seamlessly into the home's interior design.

OTHER INFORMATION
Square Footage: 2,400
School District: Kirkwood
Municipality: Kirkwood