Board Authorizes Architecture St. Louis

March 7, 2008

At our February meeting, the Board of Directors of Landmarks Association voted to authorize the relocation of its office and the launch of Architecture St. Louis. Both will be located on the ground floor of the Lammert Building at 911 Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis.  We are expecting to be in our new home by mid-summer 2008.

The new space will permit the Association to continue its research and advocacy work while expanding and enriching its educational mission.  In addition to new office space, Architecture St. Louis will include a gallery for first rate exhibitions, and a multi-purpose educational space for lectures, presentations and forums.  We are already planning an opening exhibit for fall as well as other programs that will commence as soon as the new space is ready.  You can view a plan drawing and a more detailed discussion of our vision by following the link to the case statement.

I am happy to report that fundraising for Architecture St. Louis is well underway with more than $275,000 raised to date.  The Development Committee of the Board currently is moving ahead with a plan to raise the additional $250,000 necessary to complete the construction and secure necessary funding for operational start up costs over the next two years. Sponsorship opportunities abound! 

Your contributions, of course, are most appreciated at any level.  Many of you who read this already have helped over the last year.  Thank you.  Please consider an additional gift as well.  Our new website makes that easier than ever with our on line payment system. 

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Bill Wischmeyer
President

For more information, please read the Architecture St. Louis case statement.