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The St. Louis
region and its companies make the national news.
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Center
For Emerging Technologies Receives national Award
Buildings
magazine gave an Honorable Mention Award to the transformation
of the former Doris Motor Car Co. into the Center for Emerging Technologies
on Forest Park Blvd. The annual modernization design competition
noted Mackey Mitchell Associates as architect, planner and interior
designer on restoration of “the building as open loft space, while
maintaining its essentially industrial appearance” and “answering
the needs of a high-tech future.” Serving as construction manager/developer,
The Korte Co. “left no doubt that the center would provide tenant
and affiliate companies with a full range of amenities, services,
training, and regular networking opportunities.”
The 10-month renovation of the 1907 structure included all new infrastructure
for modern amenities, such as fire protection, communications and
HVAC. Now complete, it provides 50,000 square feet of support space
for “advanced technology companies with the potential to be the
St. Louis region’s economic drivers in the 21st century.”
Joining Mackey Mitchell and Korte on the project were: Murphy Co.,
mechanical design/build; National Electrical Contracting, electrical
design/build; and Fire Protection Systems Inc.
A&E
NETWORK TAKES A LOOK AT GRAND CENTER
AND THE PULITZER FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS |
One of
St. Louis’ newest art venues and its relationship to the rejuvenation
of the Grand Center District were features of the Breakfast
with the Arts program in June. Aired nationally on the
Arts and Entertainment cable network (A&E), Grand Endeavor:
The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts gave viewers insight
into the extensive planning and construction of the Foundation’s
new building on Washington and promotes the idea of “art lifting
human spirit and driving redevelopment” in the Grand Center
District.
The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, conceived by Emily Rauh
Pulitzer and her late husband Joseph Pulitzer Jr., opened
in October 2001. The idea started as a simple plan for a place
to house the Pulitzers’ contemporary art collection. This
includes pieces from Monet, Matisse and Picasso to Warhol
and Lichtenstein, most of which would otherwise be in storage.
As the project evolved, Mrs. Pulitzer commissioned new works
for the Foundation. This led to the collaboration of artists
and architects.
The building, designed by world reknown Japanese architect
Tadao Ando, is a masterpiece in itself, and the A&E show notes
its reputation “as one of the first great works of architecture
in the new century.” According to the Foundation, the experience
of the Ando-designed building is central to their mission,
serving as a venue for experimentation in contemporary art
and architecture and leading visitors to quiet contemplation.
The Emmy award-winning St. Louis firm Schwartz & Associates
Creative produced Grand Endeavor, focusing on the Pulitzer
Foundation building, while including the history and development
of the Grand Center District. Viewers also learned about Powell
Hall, home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the Fox Theatre,
and the city’s Contemporary Art Museum, neighbor of Pulitzer
Foundation. The program includes interviews with Mrs. Pulitzer
and Ando, as well as Richard Serra and Ellsworth Kelly, the
two artists who created new works specifically for this gallery.
Also featured are Vincent Schoemehl, Jr., former mayor of
St. Louis, president and CEO, Grand Center Inc.; Laurie Stein,
director of the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts; and several
members of the construction team.
In addition to the national broadcast on A&E, the program
aired on KETC-TV on August 2nd at 9:30 p.m. The project was
made possible by grants from the St. Louis Convention and
Visitor’s Commission and the Emerson Foundation. Airing of
the show coincided with the launch of an updated website,
www.pulitzerarts.org,
which provides more extensive information on the architecture,
commissioned works, and foundation programs.
Videotaped copies of the program can be ordered from PBS by
calling 800/328-7271 or visiting their website at www.shop.pbs.org.
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Twelve St. Louis Area Contractors Ranked Among Nation’s Top Firms
The May release of Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) annual
benchmark survey of the nation’s leading commercial builders listed
12 St. Louis area contractors. The firms ranked among the ENR Top
400 and their 2001 revenues are:
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Jacobs/Sverdrup, 14th with revenues of $4 billion;
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McCarthy, 43rd with revenues of $1.04 billion;
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J.S. Alberici Construction Co., 51st with revenues of
$836.8 million;
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Fru-Con Construction Co., 73rd with
revenues of $533.5 million;
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Clayco Construction Co., 98th with revenues of $392.4
million;
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The Korte Co., 141st with revenues of $280.8 million;
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HBE Corp., 156th with revenues of $257 million;
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Paric Corp., 178th with revenues of $233 million;
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Fred Weber Inc., 189th with revenues of $218.9 million;
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S.M. Wilson & Co., 227th with revenues of $191.9 million;
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BSI Constructors Inc., 274th with revenues of $165.1 million;
and
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ARCO Construction Co., 292nd with revenues of $155.9 million.
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The
New York Times Gives Travelers Two Tips on St. Louis in the
summer/fall
Lindbergh and Scooby-Doo are two reasons to visit St. Louis, according
to The New York Times. Though seemingly unrelated, both had
recent debuts in St. Louis.
The Times’ Travel Advisory on Sunday, June 23, 2002, mentions
the Missouri History Museum’s special exhibit of Charles Lindbergh
memorabilia on display through January 3, 2003. The exhibition celebrates
the 75th anniversary of Lindbergh’s momentous transatlantic flight,
backed by St. Louis businessmen. Displays interpret the feat as
well as its effect on American aviation and Lindbergh himself as
a public figure. Many of the items are from Lindbergh’s personal
collection donated to the History Museum.
Also making a mention in The Times that day was the opening
of the Scooby-Doo! Ghostblasters ride at Six Flags St. Louis. Coinciding
with the premiere of a Scooby-Doo movie, The Times describes
it as a boat ride through a spooky swamp in which riders get to
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