awards and recognitions
Most Enhanced Award 2024
The Most Enhanced Awards are given by the Landmarks Association of St. Louis to recognize the best examples of historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and restoration in the city. The awards have been given since 1959.
Presenting the award: Andrew B. Weil, Executive Director
Accepting the award: Owner, Joy Christensen (with son Keaton Christensen, carpenter Paul Ivkovich, mill worker Eric LaVelle (& Daughter)
Owner: Joy & Ron Christensen
Architect: N/A
Contractor: Joy Grdnic Christensen
ON APRIL 23, 2024, Joy Christensen was presented with the following Resolution from the Missouri State Senate:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that we, the members of the Missouri Senate, One Hundred Second General Assembly, applaud the efforts and advocacy of Joy Christensen and all those involved in the preservation of the Franz Artz House ....
ON APRIL 23, 2024, Joy Christensen was presented with the following Resolution from the Missouri State House of Representatives:
Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, One Hundred Second General Assembly, join in extending our most hearty congratulations to The Arzt House at this proud moment ...
Recipient of the Preserve Missouri Award, 2024
Joy Christensen accepts the Preserve Missouri Award in Jefferson City at the 2024 Missouri Preservation Honor Awards in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Joy Christensen was awarded the 2025 Visionary Award at St. Louis Magazine's Architect & Designer Awards Ceremony.