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Anthemion Awards

Capital Area Preservation's Anthemion Awards recognize outstanding dedication and committment to excellence in historic preservation in Wake County. An "anthemion" is a classical design element dating from Ancient Greece that is inspired by the fan-shaped leaves of a palm tree. "Anthemion" is the Greek word for "flower."

Past Award Winners:

Cherokee Investment Properties, Tise-Kiester Architects, PA, and Empire Hardhat Construction, 2007, Raleigh, for the Commercial Rehabilitation of the Second and Third Floor Interiors of the Heilig-Levine Building, E. Hargett and S. Wilmington St.
The Cherokee Investment Partners Corporate Office Renovation Project involved the complex connection of two historic structures to produce one unified corporate office interior of approximately 20,000 square feet. The project is located on the second and third floors of 111 East Hargett Street and 137 South Wilmington Street. All existing building systems were abandoned and new plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems installed. A new plumbing core was constructed for use by the building tenants. New stairs and an elevator were constructed to provide egress and to facilitate the interconnection of the various existing structures. The design of the new project attempted to touch the existing historic fabric as lightly as possible. The Cherokee Investment Partners Corporate Office Renovation was constructed using LEED Design Standards and is currently under review for LEED accreditation. When accredited, the project will be one of the first, if not the first, LEED certified commercial interiors projects in North Carolina. The design makes extensive use of daylighting, reclaimed materials, and energy efficient plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. The Cherokee project demonstrates that through careful design, coordination, and implementation, significant historic structures can be reinvigorated to provide modern environments that are attractive, energy efficient, and models of sustainability.

Jim Smith, Pam Troutman, and Patrick Schell, 2007, Shotwell vicinity, for the Residential Rehabiliation of the Walnut Hill Cotton Gin, 4620 Mial Plantation Road
Jim Smith and Pam Troutman purchased the Walnut Hill Cotton Gin (c.1840) in 1990. At that time, the structure had been stripped of all original flooring, the room on the ground floor had had its flooring structure and siding removed, and the roof on the northeast bay had collapsed, causing severe deterioration in that section. Jim, architect and vice president of HagerSmith Design, PA, and Pam hired restoration contractor Pat Schell to help them stabilize and rehabilitate the Gin, a project which has taken fifteen years. The building now serves as a home and studio for the owners. The adaptive use of the Gin was guided by the desire to create a loft-style living and working space using sustainable design practices. The owners followed the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and applied for and received North Carolina state tax credits for rehabilitation of a historic building. The aesthetic maximizes exposure of the hand-hewn timber framing, emphasizes the openness of the structure, and introduces new elements using industrial materials. The building’s envelope was insulated and sealed. Interior finishes were made of recycled or sustainable materials to maximize indoor air quality. Mechanical systems include a high-efficiency heat pump with an energy efficient recovery ventilator.

Jones, Cnossen, and DOlle Engineers, DTA II, LLC, HagerSmith Design, PA, and David Rowland, 2007, Apex, for the Commercial Rehabilitation of the W.A. Hinton and Son Hardware Building, 221-223 N. Salem Street
Dr. Doug Meckes, Stuart Jones, Peter Cnossen, and Sean Dolle, along with architect Jim Smith, AIA and consultant David Rowland have successfully rehabilitated this building into four contemporary uses. The street-level shops now house a real estate business and an interior design firm, while the second floor contains a civil engineering company. A land surveying firm occupies the basement level. The owners closely followed the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation by using old photographs and the experience of the architects. The rehabilitation of the W.A. Hinton and Son Hardware, now commonly known as the Meckes Building, has had a significant effect on the Town of Apex’s revitalization efforts in general, and on the 200 block of North Salem Street in particular. It has encouraged other preservation projects on this block, including the rehabilitation of the Old Town Hall at 227 N. Salem Street as a Cultural Arts Center, as well as the adaptive use of the historic Apex Mule and Supply Store at 219 N Salem Street. Taken together, these projects represent over $6 million in economic investment in downtown Apex. The W.A. Hinton and Son Hardware project represents an excellent example of an adaptive use of a contributing structure to the Apex National Register Historic District. This undertaking makes possible an efficient contemporary use of an older building while preserving those portions and features which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values for present and future generations to use and enjoy.

Bruce and Margie Lynch and 2SL Design Build, 2007, Wendell, for the Residential Infill Design and Construction of the Lynch Residence, 114 S. Cypress Street
After living in the countryside south of Wendell for a number of years, Bruce and Margie Lynch decided they wanted to return to the town center close to Bruce’s new office on Main Street. They looked at several historic homes in the area, and decided to purchase a lot at 114 S. Cypress Street. The Lynches wished to build a Craftsman-style bungalow that would easily fit into the 1920s-era streetscape of South Cypress Street. Margie and Bruce were committed to creating a home that would blend with the character of the neighborhood. The Lynches and 2SL Design Build collaborated to create a modern adaptation of a classic bungalow. The proportions and architectural details are true to the spirit of the American Craftsman bungalows. The attention to details used to create the home enabled the team to achieve their goal. Period-appropriate paint colors were used throughout the house. The house also displays exposed rafter tails and an original Craftsman-style front door reclaimed from a Habitat for Humanity reuse center. Half-round gutters also add a distinctive touch. As visitors enter the home, they are met with an open, winding staircase. The beautiful craftsmanship of the staircase is evocative of the detailed woodworking typically seen in Craftsman homes. The circle pattern on the staircase was carried over to the trim details of the fireplace to create a space for a flat screen television. The hardware and lighting have an oiled bronze finish. The master bathroom has period-appropriate finishes, including black-and-white hexagonal tiles on the floor and white beaded board cabinetry. The careful planning and craftsmanship of their home exemplifies many original precepts espoused by the arts-and-crafts movement.

Oberlin Capital Acquisitions, LLC, Weeks Turner Architecture, and Clancy + Theys Construction Company, 2007, Raleigh, for the Commercial Rehabilitation of the Occidental Building, 1001 Wade Avenue
The Occidental Building was constructed in 1955 as the home office for the Occidental Life Insurance Company. Designed by the architectural firm of Kemp, Bunch, and Jackson from Jacksonville, Florida, with Leif Valand as the associate architect in Raleigh, it is one of the first, and perhaps the finest, International style office building in Raleigh. Due to its prominent location and grand stature, the building has become a landmark for many people around the Cameron Village and Raleigh area. After almost being demolished to make room for a new mixed-use development, the building was sold to Oberlin Capital Acquisitions, LLC. The owners hired Weeks Turner Architecture and Clancy + Theys Construction for the rehabilitation. Along with the owners, both companies were committed to preserving and recalling the original character of the building. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation guided the work and the project received Federal and State tax credits.

Town of Garner, Ross/Deckard Architects, PA, and Daniels and Daniels Construction, 2007, Garner, for the Neighborhood and Community Impact of the Garner High School Auditorium, 742 W. Garner Road
The rehabilitation of the Garner High School Auditorium provides the Town of Garner and its citizens with a full-service facility to be used by a more diverse community groups and organizations. The rehabilitation of the Garner High School Auditorium has enhanced the value of the structure to the community and has allowed it to become a significant source of cultural and recreational activities for all age groups. At a cost of $2.4 million, the rehabilitation of the Garner High School Auditorium expands the stage area, stage lighting, and sound control, and creates a fly space. The project preserves and improves the audience seating area by restoring the original hardwood floors, preserving existing windows, and replacing the old wooden seats with larger, upholstered new seating. The backstage area was also expanded to include accessibility for disabled persons, dressing rooms, restrooms, a green room, storage facilities, and loading docks. In 1988, the Garner High School building was slated for demolition. A concerned group of citizens pushed for the building’s preservation, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the Downtown Garner National Register Historic District. In 1990, the Town of Garner purchased the school from the Wake County School System. The School has since undergone two phases of rehabilitation. The first phase was the conversion of the facility into forty-five senior apartments, known as “Olde School Commons,” completed in 1998. The second phase of rehabilitation includes the adaptive use of the old auditorium as a community arts facility managed by the Town of Garner Parks and Recreation Department, which was completed in 2006.

Marla Dorrel, 2007, Cary, for Historic Preservation Leadership and Advocacy
Since her election to the Cary Town Council in 1999, Marla Dorrel has been the Council’s leading voice for historic preservation in Cary. Her decision not to seek reelection this fall has created a void that will be difficult, if not impossible, to fill. As a result of her leadership, the Town has purchased the A.M. Howard Farm in Carpenter for a Town park, saving the property from demolition and development. Marla has also stewarded the Town’s ongoing negotiations toward the purchase of the Nancy Jones House and worked diligently with the Town of Cary Planning Department to develop and approve area plans that are sensitive to the preservation of Cary’s three National Register historic districts. This includes recognition of historic properties in the Town Center Cultural District, a moratorium on development in the core of the Carpenter area, and most recently, the establishment of alternatives to widening Green Level Church Road through the endangered rural Green Level National Register Historic District. Marla was an early advocate for the preservation of the Waldo House. When the effort to move the house to the future downtown park appeared to falter due to rising costs, she urged the Town to seek a lower-cost alternative that included volunteers donating their own labor to clean out years of debris. Later, Marla tried valiantly to save the Barbee-Williams House in Carpenter from destruction. Although that effort failed, it stirred renewed interest in historic preservation in Cary. A long-time member of the Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel, Marla was instrumental in reactivating the Friends’ Historic Preservation Committee as a corps of committed advocates whose aim it is to prevent losses and encourage preservation. Marla is the driving force behind the Friends’ historic preservation speaker series. The series serves to educate the citizens of Cary on various preservation issues and to raise awareness of the value and status of properties in the Cary planning area. A spring program this year, “What Have the Neighbors Done?” focused on the Town of Apex’s success in establishing an ordinance to discourage demolition of historic structures. As a result of that program and the advocacy of Marla and the Friends of Page-Walker, the Cary Town Council voted to seek authority from the General Assembly to enact similar protections in Cary. Cary joined Wake Forest in seeking the legislation, which succeeded.

A.E. Finley Foundation, Inc., North Carolina State University, Wake County Board of Commissioners, and Yates Mill Associates, Inc., 2006, Raleigh, for the Public-Private Partnership responsible for the creation of the Historic Yates Mill County Park
In 1996, the A.E. Finley Foundation, Inc., North Carolina State University, the Wake County Board of Commissioners, and Yates Mill Associates, Inc. created a unique public-private partnership to establish an innovative education and research center around the historic Yates Mill site. The project’s goal was multi-purposed: preserve and restore Yates Mill, foster environmental education opportunities, conduct academic research and provide a new public recreational facility. The new county park, opened in May 2006, occupies land originally acquired by North Carolina State University in 1963 from the A.E. Finley companies. In 1989, Yates Mill Associates, Inc. began work to stabilize the foundation of the county’s only surviving grist mill. Since before the American Revolution, a water-powered grist mill has operated on the Yates Mill site along Steep Hill Creek in southern Wake County. The dedicated effort of these public and private organizations and a commitment to a shared vision to create Historic Yates Mill County Park has resulted in an outstanding new public educational and recreational facility for Wake County residents and visitors.

Empire Properties and U. Sean Vance, AIA, 2006, Raleigh, for the Commericial Rehabilitation of the Raleigh Times Building
Built in 1906 and expanded in 1913, the Raleigh Times Building’s centennial year marks its return as a local downtown icon. he building is best know for being the home of The Raleigh Times newspaper from 1906 to 1925. Empire Properties worked to not just rehabilitate the structure, but to restore the building back to its original state as much as possible. Although altered over time, the restoration returned the storefront to its original design of two storefronts on the bottom level that flanked a central staircase leading to an upstairs office space (converted to a residential loft). Enhanced by modern industrial elements, the interior space retains many original features (now protected by Plexiglas) including layers of aging wallpaper, paint and plaster. The restoration of the 1906 Raleigh Times Building preserves not only the structure, but an important link to Raleigh’s civic past.

Wake County Housing and Community Revitalization Division, Firm Foundations Community Services, Inc., Standard Home Plans Services, Inc., Unity Three Builders, 2006, Wake Forest, for the Infill Housing at Glen Royall Cotton Mill Village
Located in the Glen Royall Mill Village National Register Historic District, the house was severely deteriorated and listed as a non-contributing structure to the district. Approximately fifty historic resources comprise the district, including the large brick Glen Royall Cotton Mill and mill worker housing. The original proposal for 206 East Chestnut Street in Wake Forest called for the rehabilitation of the existing cement block dwelling. Due to high rehabilitation cost estimates, the Housing and Community Revitalization Division tore down the existing dwelling at 206 East Chestnut Street, and constructed a new, low-cost house designed to blend with the surrounding character of the district. Wake County's Housing and Community Revitalization Division serves individuals and families with incomes below eighty percent of the area median income by offering affordable housing opportunities and working to strengthen neighborhoods.

Glenn and Ruth Sappie, 2006, Raleigh, for the Residential Rehabilitation of the Broughton-Norwood House
The Broughton-Norwood House at 117 N. Bloodworth Street, in Raleigh’s Oakwood Historic District, is constructed in a transitional late Queen Anne/Neoclassical Revival style. Prior to Glenn and Ruth Sappie purchasing the property, the house operated as a poorly managed and maintained rooming house. After acquiring the house in 1995, the Sappies began a methodical and exhaustive rehabilitation to the highest standards. The Sappies' willingness to make this enormous personal and financial investment has not only arrested the deterioration of the Broughton-Norwood House and brought about a rehabilitation of the highest order, but has been a positive factor in affecting the fortunes of the Oakwood Historic District’s southern end.

Eric and Mary Christofferson, Tise-Kiester Architects, PA, Harris Construction, and Downtown Graphics Network, Inc., 2006, Fuquay-Varina, for the Commercial Rehabilitation of the Fuquay Springs Teacherage
The Fuquay Springs Teacherage was originally built by Charles Strickland as a private residence in 1925. The Wake County Board of Education bought the Craftsman-detailed house in 1945. The Board expanded the building in 1947 and nearly doubled the living space to accommodate teachers employed at the Fuquay Springs School located across the street. The Fuquay Springs Teacherage is one of four remaining teacherages in Wake County and is one of only two buildings specifically constructed for housing teachers. In 2004, Eric and Mary Christofferson purchased the building originally known as the Fuquay Springs Teacherage and began work to convert the structure into professional office suites. When they started the rehabilitation, the Christoffersons found that most of the original floorplan from the 1947 expansion was intact. They worked with Phil Kiester of Tise-Kiester Architects to come up with a plan took care to retain as much of the original interior floorplan as possible while adapting the rooms for modern office use. This is truly a remarkable project that has been undertaken with a tremendous amount of care and respect for the building’s past.

Carl J. Barnett, 2005, Raleigh, For Preservation Craftsmanship as Exemplified in the Reupholstery of Mordecai House Furniture
Reupholstering the Mordecai House furniture was a primary goal in the New Vision for Mordecai House. From the time the furniture left the house until its return, each individual piece received Mr. Barnett's special attention and care. Mr. Barnett's aesthetic vision and commitment to detail and authenticity demonstrates a unique and vanishing skill. We are indeed fortunate to have a craftsman with his talent.

Poole Drive, LLC; Ross and Deckard Architecture: and Clea Johnson Construction Company, 2005, Garner, For the Commercial Rehabilitation of the Henry Bryan Store
The ca. 1900 building that once housed the Henry Bryan Store was purchased in 2004 for rehabilitation as a mixed-use commercial-retail-residential project. Upon completion the second story was converted into four condominiums. The first story’s three-bay configuration contains Sunnyside Too Oyster Bar, a companion restaurant to a Williamston, NC landmark of the same name, and will contain retail or commercial businesses.

Empire Properties and Alliance Architecture, 2005, Raleigh, For the Commercial Rehabilitation of 328 West Davie Street, Raleigh
In 2004, the former Armour Meat Processing Plant, which is a contributing structure to Raleigh’s Depot National Historic District, underwent redevelopment by Empire Properties. The history of the structure shines through the clean modern furnishings with its unique covered freight rail platform, exposed brick interior walls, and original wooden ceiling. In May 2004, the historic structure opened as Nana’s Chophouse.

Applewhite Properties, LLC, 2005, Wake Forest Vicinity, For Residential Rehabilitation of the Thompson House
In 2003, the Thompson House faced demolition. An agreement was reached in which Applewhite Properties would purchase and relocate the house to an adjacent two-acre tract. Since relocation, the house has been completely and meticulously restored. The structure at the new location was approved for relisting on the National Register of Historic Places. In June 2005, the house was approved as a Wake County Landmark.

David Mao; Empire Properties; The Florian Company; and New City Design Group, 2005, Raleigh, For Commercial Rehabilitation of 222 South Blount Street
In Dec. 2000, Empire Properties purchased the historic retail building to contribute to the redevelopment of the Moore Square area. New City Design helped with the re-design of the storefront and interior, and utilized many of the buildings older features. The space is now home to Chef David Mao’s, The Duck and Dumpling. The restoration has added a touch of contemporary elegance to one of Raleigh’s unique arts and entertainment districts.

Interior Design Society, Triangle East Chapter, 2005, Raleigh, For Professional Commitment, Education, and Volunteerism Exemplified in the Mordecai House Interior Furnishings Plan
As a part of “A New Vision for Mordecai House,” the Triangle East Chapter of the Interior Design Society has been engaged in an entirely volunteer effort to improve the condition and appearance of the historic interiors of Mordecai House. Without their vision and commitment, the plan for the Mordecai House furniture and furnishings would never have been realized. Their work sets the stage for the preservation of these valuable cultural resources.

Maurer Architecture and Raleigh Durham Construction Company, 2005, Raleigh, For the Commercial Rehabilitation of the Wesley A. Putney House
To prevent demolition, the owners of the Wesley A. Putney House moved the condemned dwelling approximately four blocks. The relocation preserved a locally rare example of a two-story frame Italianate-style house that characterized a downtown Raleigh working/middle class neighborhood of the early 1900’s. The Putney house is now a contributing structure in the Oakwood National Register Historic District.

Wake County Board of Commissioners, 2004, Mark’s Creek, For its Vision and Commitment to the Preservation of the Mark’s Creek Rural Lands
Since the 1730s the Mark’s Creek Rural Lands have been a patchwork of agricultural and wild lands. What is seen today is similar to what has been for the past 275 years. The Wake County Board of Commissioners have been great proponents of maintaining the cultural heritage of this area and insuring that future generations will have the opportunity to experience the area’s rural heritage and live in it as a healthy and safe environment.

R. Edwin & Kay Coleman, Tim E. Simmons, AIA, and Tom & Jimmy Litsas of Poras, Inc., 2004, For Residential Rehabilitation of the Pullen-Starke House
The home sits on a prominent corner in the Oakwood Historic District. The recent rehabilitation returned the historic structure, which had previously been converted into apartments, back into a single-family residence and to its Colonial Revival grandeur. The structure underwent major exterior and interior work, including the restoration of the wrap-around porch, and the repair or replacement of historic doors, millwork, wood floors and plaster.

Pam Cash, 2004, Garner, For her Vision and Commitment to the Preservation of Historic Downtown Garner
For more than ten years Pam Cash has worked tirelessly to protect her community’s historic downtown. She has remained a key advocate for historic preservation efforts in Garner, and in the early 1990s founded the “Friends of Historic Garner.” Not a professional preservationist, Pam’s work is driven by her deep appreciation and love for Garner’s historic resources and her passion for promoting the value of community identity.

Town of Apex, 2004, Apex, For Ordinances Regulating the Demolition of Historic Structures
According to the new regulations, if an historic structure is demolished, the Town will not accept a development application for the property for 48 months following the demolition. Under the enabling legislation, the Town is authorized to adopt such ordinances “In order to preserve and enhance one of the most valuable and unique natural resources of the community, and to preserve the property values and promote the general welfare of its citizens.”

Holly Springs United Methodist Church Board of Trustees, Tise-Kiester Architects, PA, and Sparrow Construction Company, 2004, Holly Springs, For the Holly Springs United Methodist Christian Life Center Addition
As the congregation of Holly Springs United Methodist Church grew, additional space was required. The challenge was to add on to the Sanctuary Building, constructed in 1917, without losing the essential architectural character that made it significant. The architects developed a scheme that touched the existing Sanctuary as lightly as possible, while still allowing for a total expansion of approximately 6,800 gross square feet.

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