AWARDS
We’re proud to have earned industry awards, and have been recognized by local publications. Above all else, we’re problem solvers, in fact we’re sometimes at our best when doing something new.
Give us a challenge, and we’ll help you achieve something great.
SPACE is the proud recipient of numerous awards over two decades of work.
The American Institute of Architects: AIA
American Society of Interior Design Pinnacle Awards
Interior Design Excellence Award
Landmarks Association of St. Louis Most Enhanced Award
AWARDS
St. Louis Magazine 2026 Architect and Designer Awards
First Place Commercial Hospitality: Bartolino’s on the Hill
St. Louis Magazine 2026 Architect and Designer Awards
First Place Commercial Retail: PWRx Health
St. Louis Magazine 2026 Architect and Designer Awards
Commercial Retail, Finalist: Smith + Simms Hair Company
American Society of Interior Design 2025 Pinnacle Awards
First Place Hospitality Design: Bartolino’s on The Hill
American Society of Interior Design 2025 Pinnacle Awards
Second Place Hospitality Design: Osage Restaurant at Greenbriar Hills Country Club
American Society of Interior Design 2025 Pinnacle Awards
Third Place Hospitality Design: Companion Cafe
American Society of Interior Design 2023 Pinnacle Awards
First Place Hospitality Design: Faye
American Society of Interior Design 2023 Pinnacle Awards
Second Place Hospitality Design: Bagel Union
American Society of Interior Design 2023 Pinnacle Awards
Third Place Hospitality Design: Brambleroots
American Institute of Architects
2021 Craftsmanship Award – Brambleroots
American Society of Interior Design 2021 Pinnacle Awards
First Place Commercial Design: High Low
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2020 Honor Award for Small Projects – High Low
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2020 Merit Award for Small Projects — Win Warehouse
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2019 Distinguished Award for Interiors – LeBao Asian Eatery
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2019 Distinguished Award for Interiors – Bulrush
American Institute of Architects Mid-Missouri
2019 Merit Award for Design – LeBao Asian Eatery
American Society of Interior Design 2019 Pinnacle Awards
First Place Bathroom Less Than 100 square feet: Private Residence
American Society of Interior Design 2019 Pinnacle Awards
Second Place Commercial Design: Mission Taco Kirkwood
American Society of Interior Design 2019 Pinnacle Awards
Third Place Commercial Design: Midtown 300
American Society of Interior Design 2019 Pinnacle Awards
First Place Corporate: WIN Warehouse
American Society of Interior Design 2019 Pinnacle Awards
First Place Hospitality: Kaldi’s Gerhart
American Society of Interior Design 2019 Pinnacle Award
Second Place Hospitality: Bulrush
American Society of Interior Design 2019 Pinnacle Awards
Third Place Hospitality: LeBao Asian Eatery
Interior Design Excellence Awards 2017
First Place for Hospitality and Restaurant: Joey B’s on Manchester
Interior Design Excellence Awards 2017
Finalist for Hospitality and Restaurant: Kaldi’s Gerhart
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2016 Citation Award in Interiors: Curtain Call Champagne Lounge at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2015 Distinguished Award in Interiors: Público
Landmarks Association of St. Louis’ Most Enhanced Award for Rooster South Grand, 2015
St. Louis At Home Magazine Architecture + Design Awards, 2015
Best Commercial Space: Restaurant, 2nd Place: Wheelhouse, Best Commercial Space: Restaurant, 3rd Place: Mission Taco Soulard
Illuminating Engineering Society-St. Louis 2014 Illumination Award for Cupples 9
St. Louis At Home Magazine Architecture + Design Awards, 2014
Best Commercial Space, 1st Place: Soleil St. Louis
Landmarks Association of St. Louis’ Most Enhanced Award for Cupples 9, 2013
Illuminating Engineering Society-St. Louis 2013 Illumination Award
Pi Pizzeria at the Mercantile Exchange
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2012 Award of Merit in Interiors: Pi Pizzeria at the Mercantile Exchange
Francis G. Slay Spirit of St. Louis Award, May 2010
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2009 Award of Merit for Chill, a self-service yogurt shop
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2009 Award of Honor in Interiors for Bobo Noodlehouse
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2008 Distinguished Award of Architecture for Imagine Schools
St. Louis At Home Magazine Architecture + Design Awards, 2008
Best Urban Renewal, 2nd Place: Farias Loft, Best Contemporary Design, 3rd Place: Farias Loft, Best Historic Renovation, 3rd Place: Farias Loft, Best Remodel over 1,000 square feet: LaMartina Residence
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
2007 Award of Merit in Interiors for Franco Restaurant
LECTURES & RECOGNITION
Tom Niemeier recognized on St. Louis Magazine’s 2026 Business 500 List