Louisville Water Tower and Museum Restoration
Architect of Record: K. Norman Berry Associates Architects, PLLC
Structural Engineer: RAI Structural Engineering
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Kerr Greulich Engineers, Inc.
Architectural Conservator: Stephen J Kelley, FAIA
General Contractor: Corbett Construction Company, Inc.
Owner: Louisville Water Company
Location: Louisville, KY
Category: Additions/Renovations/Restoration: greater than $5M
The project focused on the restoration of the Louisville Water Tower and Museum Building, both listed as National Historic Landmarks. The Tower scope also included a full restoration of the 10 statues at the tower base.
In addition to the restoration, the Louisville Water Company (LWC) required new interior spaces for mechanical systems, storage, and dressing areas to accommodate the facility’s increasing popularity for various events.
Additional Information
“Clearly a landmark worth saving. The Louisville Water Tower and Museum speak of a time when public works were truly celebrated, and the restoration of these features was lovingly carried through. The adaptive use of the space as a museum draws visitors to engage in the honorable mission of this facility and revel in the engaging historic details.” – Jury Comment
Jury
- David Black, AIA, Design Principal and Partner, Flad Architects, Madison, WI (Jury Chair)
- Michael P. Eberle, AIA, Founding Partner, Aro Eberle Architects, Madison, WI
- Jeffrey Charles Raasch, AIA, Architect, adjunct university instructor, Taliesin Preservation Board, WI
- James W. Shields, FAIA, Design Principal, HGA Architects & Engineers, Milwaukee, WI
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