The Robert I. Ballinger Award
The Ballinger Award recognizes outstanding restoration, rehabilitation, or adaptive use of a landmarked estate.
Established in 1988, the Ballinger Award honors exemplary restoration projects that reflect the architectural traditions of Palm Beach’s historic homes and the vision of the architects who designed them. Named for Robert I. Ballinger Jr., former chairman of the Palm Beach Landmarks Preservation Commission, the award celebrates his enduring legacy of preservation advocacy and his pioneering restoration of a landmark Addison Mizner estate.
Via Bethesda
On January 19th, Aerin Lauder and husband Eric Zinterhofer were presented with the 2023 Robert I. Ballinger Award for their exceptional restoration of the landmarked home at 124 Via Bethesda. Originally designed by architect Howard Major in 1930, the house boasts Cuban coral limestone and French Provençal–inspired architecture. During her acceptance speech, Lauder expressed deep honor in receiving the award, having admired the house since childhood.
Concha Marina
The three-and-a-half-year-long rehabilitation relied upon historic images to guide the restoration of significant features that had been lost over time. A full-depth limestone entry was reconstructed according to the original proportions and materials. On the interior of the courtyard, the new pool was elevated like a Roman basin to evoke the original fountain designed by […]