2016’s Top of the Town: Top Architect
First Place – Simon Oswald Architecture
2801 Woodard Drive, Suite 103 | 573-443-1407
Since 1987, Simon Oswald Architecture has focused on integrating architecture and interior design. The 12-person firm works with corporate, higher education, and health care clients, focusing their efforts within a 60-mile radius of Columbia. They recently completed MU Health Care’s South Providence Medical Center and the firm was named a finalist for the chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award. One of their current projects is Columbia College’s new quad. Their office is the most energy-efficient office building in Columbia, according to Columbia Water and Light.
Second Place – Peckham Architecture
2009 Country Club Drive | 573-777-4444
Owner and architect Nick Peckham specializes in comprehensive anticipatory design service and sustainable design. Peckham’s architectural career began in 1973, and he has a passion for sustainable design, recently building the most energy efficient home in Missouri, according to the Passive House Institute of the United Sates.