Planning Board Announces 2012 Design Awards

The Piedmont Planning Commission Friday announced recipients of its 2012 Design Awards in the following categories:

• New House on a Challenging Site, 155 Maxwelton Road
  (excellent design and attractive amenities on a difficult site)

• New House in the Craftsman Revival Style, 198 Maxwelton Road
  (a beautifully done rebuild with attention to architectural detail)

• Second Story Addition, 128 Arbor Drive
  (a very well-integrated design)

• Seamless Addition, 1900 Oakland Ave.
  (seamless construction with respect to historical character)

• Renovation, 10 Lorita Ave.
  (a well-done complete remodel)

The Design Awards will be presented by the Planning Commission at its meeting on Monday, March 12. The event will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. at City Hall and will be followed by the presentation of the awards in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.

Watch for photos of the winning projects next week.