Russell won the 2025 AGC of Missouri Keystone Award in the Under $20 Million category for the Lutheran High School South Jubel Center for the Arts in St. Louis.
This prestigious award celebrates excellence in construction, honoring projects that exemplify innovation, collaboration, and craftsmanship while advancing the industry’s highest standards of quality and integrity.
Russell partnered with Lutheran High School South and Fox Architects to deliver the Jubel Center for the Arts, a transformative addition to the school’s campus. The new facility features a 626-seat auditorium, FEMA-rated storm shelter and band room, dedicated art studio, administrative offices, and flexible collaboration spaces that support both creative and academic pursuits. As the school’s first performing arts theater since its opening in 1957, the Jubel Center redefines how students learn, perform, and connect with their community. Every detail, from lighting and acoustics to circulation and finishes, was intentionally designed to enhance the student experience and expand opportunities in the arts.
Across 63,595 work hours, the project achieved zero OSHA recordables, zero lost-time injuries, and zero citations, a testament to Russell’s proactive safety culture and care for the school community. Students were invited to tour the jobsite, gaining real-world insight into construction careers as they watched their new facility take shape.
