Memorial Belltower Rehabilitation and Carillon Installation Honored with Anthemion Award for Historic Preservation

Memorial Belltower Rehabilitation and Carillon Installation Honored with Anthemion Award for Historic Preservation

Raleigh, NC: Capital Area Preservation, Inc. has awarded the prestigious 2025 Anthemion Award to the team behind the Rehabilitation and Carillon Installation of the Memorial Belltower at North Carolina State University, recognizing outstanding dedication to excellence in historic preservation across Wake County.

The award honors the collaborative efforts of:

  • North Carolina State University
  • Michael Graves Architects
  • New Atlantic Contracting, Inc.
  • B. A. Sunderlin Bellfoundry

Together, these partners restored and enhanced one of Raleigh’s most iconic landmarks, preserving its architectural integrity while introducing a fully functional 55-bell carillon that now resonates across campus and community.