Christner Architects

We are thrilled to announce that two of our projects received recognition at this year’s AIA Central States Design Awards Program! These awards recognize outstanding achievements in all areas of architectural design and construction craft, bring together & celebrate members of the design and construction community, and increase awareness of quality design & its execution in the region. The Center for Creative Arts (COCA) Renovation and Expansion received a Merit Award for Architecture. This multi-phase project roughly doubled COCA’s footprint through an expansion that honors the historic modernist building. This allows COCA to serve more students from the region and offer additional programs, expanding its impact on St. Louis’ cultural and civic communities. The St. Louis Symphony Powell Hall Renovation and Expansion received a Merit Award for Unbuilt Work. As the first major renovation project at the historic Grand Center building since it became the SLSO’s permanent home in 1968, this project will transform the building into a modern venue that enhances the audience and artist experience. Christner is serving as Architect of Record on the project with Snøhetta as Design Architect. Each of these projects was a collaborative effort with consultants, contractors, and owners. Thank you and congratulations to our talented team members and collaborators! COCA Photos by: Sam Fentress (Sam Fentress) https://lnkd.in/gh8hGjXp

We had the honor of celebrating Nerinx Hall High School with a ribbon cutting for the new Frane Family STEM Center! The Christner team is proud to have provided architectural and interior design services for this 7,800 SF expansion. The project meets growing demands in STEM education as well as accommodates the high school’s growth in enrollment. It includes four new science labs, one lab prep room, and a science concourse with collaborative spaces. #architecture #STEM #science #ribboncutting

Welcome to our 2024 summer interns! This summer, we welcomed four new interns who are working directly with the Christner team to support a variety of projects in our office. They will also be leading a research project to collect information on sustainable building, site, and interiors materials and compile them into a shared library. Our internship program provides students an opportunity for immersion in the working environment of a design firm committed to built work. We are excited for them to spend the summer with us! Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/gqbwMEwf

We are honored to announce that our work on SoMa House / St. Louis CITY SC Headquarters has received a 2024 Most Enhanced Award from the Landmarks Association of St. Louis. The Most Enhanced Awards celebrate outstanding examples of restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse that preserve our community’s architectural heritage. The SoMa (South of Market) building was originally constructed as a manufacturing building for Century Electric in 1918. More recently, it housed several tenants, including the Upper Limits Climbing Gym. It was completely renovated into the headquarters for St. Louis CITY SC’s front office and creative staff. It was a privilege to work on this transformative project in the City of St. Louis! Congratulations to the project team, and all of this year’s award winners.

Our very own Ashley Rau, NCIDQ, LEED Green Associate was honored with an Economic Impact Award at last week’s CREW St. Louis Awards dinner. This award was given for her integral involvement in the MLS Stadium project.  We enjoyed attending this amazing event recognizing professionals in commercial real estate, design and construction in St. Louis. Congrats to Ashley on this well-deserved recognition! #crewstlouis #crewawards #womenindesign #economicimpact

We are proud to be recognized for the seventh year in a row on the St. Louis Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy List, ranked #5 in small companies! Christner donates over 2% of its profits annually to nonprofit groups and engages in office-wide service projects. We are proud to support organizations such as The Women’s Safe House, Laumeier Sculpture Park, Nurses for Newborns and New City School.  Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists and winners for your philanthropic endeavors and giving back to the St. Louis community! https://lnkd.in/ghc3is8c #corporatephilanthropy #architecture #makeadifference #communityimpact

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Renovation and Expansion project has officially reached the halfway point! This project will modernize Powell Hall while acknowledging the building’s history and significance. We are honored to be a part of this incredible team and work on such an important project within our community.

Exciting update! The new St. Louis Community College Health Sciences and Technology Center will help meet growing workforce needs with modern, state-of-the-art learning environments. We're proud to be a part of this important project for STLCC and the community.

Last week, our very own Jeremy Hinton gave a construction tour of the new STEM addition at Nerinx Hall High School. Exciting new STEM spaces are taking shape that will provide students with safe and functional learning environments, while also giving more visibility to these programs. A big thanks to Nerinx’s Mike Sawicki for escorting us through the site and lending us his insights into the behind-the-scenes progress of this state-of-the-art project! #newproject #architecture #educationdesign #constructiontour #STEM