Two KWAME projects receive Regional Excellence Awards
July 12, 2010
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Two Kwame Building Group projects have received 2010 Regional Excellence Awards from St. Louis Construction News and Real Estate.
The $17 million Harris-Stowe State University William L. Clay Sr. Early Childhood Development/Parenting Education Center in St. Louis was chosen for the Regional Excellence Innovation Award based on its unique design, use of innovative materials and importance in furthering the understanding of early childhood development and parenting. Kwame Building Group was the construction manager on the project. The architect was KAI Design & Build and Kozeny-Wagner was the general contractor.
The $236 million SSM St. Clare Health Center in Fenton, Missouri, received the 2010 Regional Excellence Award in Health Care. The project management team was Northstar and Kwame Building Group. HGA was the architect and Alberici Constructors was the general contractor.
Harris-Stowe Early Childhood Center
The dramatic 47,000-square-foot Harris-Stowe Early Childhood Center, designed by the internationally recognized Adrian Luchini, features a curved white roof, extensive blue glass, translucent bronze panels and a large open courtyard with a colorful sculpture and garden-like playground. The center houses high-tech audio and video systems and mirrored one-way glass for students and parents to observe children from the higher education classrooms. Amenities include a parents’ library and education room, a computer lounge for students, a multipurpose room with full kitchen, smart board technology in all classrooms and a large multimedia classroom/lecture hall.
The university is seeking Gold LEED certification for the project, which features a highly energy-efficient mechanical system, a rain garden, pervious pavement and play surfaces to slow storm water, and a recycled rubber playground surface.
SSM St. Clare Health Center
The SSM St. Clare Health Center is the first new hospital to open in St. Louis County in nearly 35 years. The 154-bed medical center offers a 24-hour emergency department and comprehensive medical/surgical services including heart, cancer, orthopedics and women’s services. The design features natural daylight, outdoor views and courtyards for patients and staff to connect with nature. Other innovations include an electronic medication administration system, decentralized nursing pods and private patient rooms with family accommodations.
Kwame Building Group is a pure program and construction management firm providing estimating, scheduling, project planning, value engineering and other project management services as an independent advocate for owners and developers. Public and private sector projects include educational facilities, major airports nationwide, light-rail systems, hospitals and government facilities. KWAME is headquartered in St. Louis with division offices in Atlanta, Dallas, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Seattle. For more information, visit www.kwamebuildinggroup.com or call 314.862.5344.
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