Our History

Bruno Homes is a Clayton, Mo.-based residential development and construction firm founded in 1981 by native St. Louisan, S. Richards Bruno.

Initially, the company developed condominiums in historic St. Louis City neighborhoods, completing more than 150 homes. One of its early communities was named "Best New Multifamily Development" by St. Louis Economic Development Corp.

Bruno gradually shifted operations to St. Louis County. His first endeavor, a “New Urbanism” themed property of 100 homes in University City, earned national honors. It was judged one of the best new communities in the Midwest by Professional Builder magazine and was a cover story subject in Builder magazine.

By the mid-1990s, Bruno emerged as one of the leading developers of custom residences in Clayton and Ladue, delivering nearly 100 single-family home, townhouse and garden condominiums valued from $700,000 to more than $1.6 million.

The company most recently added Chesterfield - the “new” Clayton - to its development vista, launching three condominium projects valued at more than $30 million.

Bruno is active in industry circles. He is past-president of the Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis., a two-time president of Missouri Home Builders Association and is a life director of the National Association of Home Builders.

All the while, Bruno's creations have earned industry acclaim. His company has earned 31 HOMER Awards and nine BRAVO Awards from the Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis. HOMER Awards are equivalent to the film industry's “Oscar” while BRAVO Awards honor accomplishments in creating cohesive new neighborhoods.