CIVIC +
MUNICIPAL
ARCHITECTURE

CIVIC +
MUNICIPAL
ARCHITECTURE

At JRA, we believe a powerful connection exists between strong communities and the buildings that form them, and our work is singularly focused on creating iconic buildings that effectively attract visitors and boost community pride.

CIVIC + MUNICIPAL LEAD ARCHITECT

Colin Drake, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal
Direct: 502.657.5990 | Main: 502.583.4697

CIVIC + MUNICIPAL RECOGNITION

AIA KY Design Citation, Louisville Free Public Library Parkland Library, Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Free Public Library Parkland Library

AIA-ALA Library Honor Award LFPL Northeast Regional Library, Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Free Public Library Northeast Regional Library

AIA-ALA Library Honor Award, LFPL South Central Regional Library, Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Free Public Library South Central Regional Library

American Architecture Award, LFPL Northeast Regional Library, Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Free Public Library Northeast Regional Library

AIA Kentucky Merit Award for Excellence in Architectural Design for the Louisville Free Public Library Middletown Library
Louisville Free Public Library Middletown Library

AIA ASPIRE Regional Conference Honor Award, Louisville South Central Regional Library
Louisville Free Public Library South Central Regional Library

The Southwest Regional Library AIA Honor Award for New Construction, Greater than $5M:
Louisville Free Public Library Southwest Regional Library

Southwest Regional Library Metal Construction News Building and Roofing Award:
Louisville Free Public Library Southwest Regional Library

Meadowview Funeral Pavilion AIA Kentucky Honor Award:
Meadowview Funeral Pavilion

Brick Industry Association Brick in Architecture Gold Award, Henry County Judicial Center, New Castle, Kentucky
Henry County Judicial Center

CIVIC + MUNICIPAL PROJECTS

Louisville Free Public Library Portland Library

Louisville Free Public Library Parkland Library

Discover Service Adventure Environments

Louisville Free Public Library Middletown Library

Henry County Judicial Center

Grayson County Judicial Center

Louisville Free Public Library Northeast Regional Library

Louisville Free Public Library South Central Regional Library

Oldham County Humane Society

Bluegrass Heritage Museum

Farmers Market and Pavilion

Grant County Judicial Center

Hancock County Judicial Center

Jackson County Judicial Center

Livingston County Judicial Center

Louisville Free Public Library Southwest Regional Library

Louisville Water Company Gatehouse Restoration

Louisville Water Company Pump Station

Meadow View Funeral Pavilion

Nelson County Judicial Center

Scott County Public Library

State Office Building Renovation

What the community is saying

“When libraries are at their very best, the inspiration starts at the front door, I, for one, cannot wait to see this amazing facility come to life, and provide the community with a world-class resource that will energize and expand opportunities for learning, growth and engagement.”

Jim Blanton
Louisville Free Public Library Director

“I was delighted with the result and accountability of JRA Architect’s work, they way all of your employees conducted business, the take-charge attitude of Timothy Graviss, the lead designer, the budget and construction timeline that was provided, all of which resulted in our constituents receiving a high quality and efficient building that will serve as a stately icon to our community for a century.”

Darrell L. Link
Grant County Judge Executive