ACI Convention

Notable Concrete in St. Louis and Vicinity

ACI Committee 124, Concrete Aesthetics, and ACI Missouri Chapter

Name/Location: Industrial Aid, 4417 Oleatha Ave., St. Louis, MO
Description: An award-winning design for a shelter-workshop and not-for-profit packaging company that employs mentally and physically challenged adults resulted in a 50,000 ft² (4650 m²) addition to the existing facility. Tilt-up concrete panels created clean, safe, and functional spaces on a modest budget and a difficult site. The Thermomass insulation system used in the panels provided durability and energy-efficiency in addition to cost efficiency.
Submitted by: John Mueller, AIA, LEED AP, Principal of Architecture, Arcturis, St. Louis, MO, (314) 206-7100, jmueller@arcturis.com

Name/Location: Pacific Street Water Tower, 616 W. Pacific St., Branson, MO
Description: This 1-million gallon composite water tower is built on the highest point in Branson. A four-story office facility, with approximately 1385 ft² (130 m²) of office space including bathrooms, occupies the base, housing the Branson Public Works Department, as well as the City’s emergency command center.
Submitted by:Mike Zimmerman, P.E., Project Manager, Archer Engineers, Springfield, MO, (417) 865-4083, mzimmerman@archerengineers.com

Name/Location: Tarlton Corporation Headquarters, Manchester Ave. and W. Park Ave., St. Louis, MO
Description: The headquarters of a general contractor and construction manager features an articulated veneer of exposed concrete and brick masonry with steel stud backup, speaking to the company’s expertise with these materials. The brick and concrete are locally produced, sustainable products, helping the building earn LEED-NC Silver Certification.
Submitted by: Michelle Gray, Marketing Specialist, Christner Inc., St. Louis, MO, (314) 725-2927, michelle.gray@christnerinc.com

Name/Location: Renaissance-Grand Hotel, 800 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO
Description: The front drive of the convention hotel received new architectural-concrete drive lanes in August 2006. The hotel’s laundry is under the drive. A compressed 22-day schedule included removing the existing concrete pavers and drainage stone, waterproofing the structural deck, and installing new subgrade and 5 in. flatwork. Landscape design was provided by Dave Haring, who also consulted on the detailing and colors of the flatwork. The overall design aimed to complement the existing materials and architecture of the building.
Submitted by: Matthew V. Fulbright, President, CEO, Bright-Mann Contracting Inc., St. Louis, MO, (314) 962-8100, matthew@bright-mann.com

Name/Location: Ossenfort Road Bridge over Wildhorse Creek, Wildwood, MO
Description: A structurally deficient and functionally obsolete crossing in the heart of Wildwood was replaced with a concrete bridge that improved poor roadway alignment and sight distance problems. The bridge consists of precast, prestressed concrete box beams made of 7000 psi (48,260 kPa) concrete working in conjunction with a composite reinforced concrete overlay. The unique design allowed a significant increase in span length, resulting in significant construction cost savings. A stone-pattern form liner and multi-color concrete stain were used on the barrier curb to complement the aesthetics of the surrounding area.
Submitted by: Joni L. Korte, P.E., S.E., Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C., St. Louis, MO, (314) 856-0060, jkorte@jaipc.com

Name/Location: Orrville Road Bridge over the West Branch Tributary of Caulks Creek, Wildwood, MO
Description: A low-water crossing was upgraded with a precast concrete bridge. Prestressed box beams are topped with a waterproofing membrane and asphalt overlay. A stone-pattern form liner and multi-color concrete stain on the barrier curb added architectural enhancement.
Submitted by: Joni L. Korte, P.E., S.E., Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C., St. Louis, MO, (314) 856-0060, jkorte@jaipc.com

Name/Location: St. John’s Mercy Medical Center Heart Hospital, I-270 and I-64,
St. Louis, MO
Description: The first facility in the region dedicated exclusively to heart and vascular care features a concrete structural frame with exterior cladding of precast, brick, and curtain wall. The hospital’s aesthetic complements the campus palette while projecting a strong image visible from two major highways.
Submitted by: Michelle Gray, Marketing Specialist, Christner Inc., St. Louis, MO, (314) 725-2927, michelle.gray@christnerinc.com

Name/Location: Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, 306 South Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO
Description: Architectural precast concrete with dolomite limestone accents are the dominant materials, used for durability and to achieve compatibility with the Barnes-Jewish Hospital campus architecture. The materials give a contemporary look that signals the developing future of a top tier nursing program.
Submitted by: Michelle Gray, Marketing Specialist, Christner Inc., St. Louis, MO, (314) 725-2927, michelle.gray@christnerinc.com

Name/Location: St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department Facility, 101 Sheriff Dierker Ct., O’Fallon, MO
Description: Varying textures and finishes in the split-face and ground-face white concrete masonry units accent this public facility in St. Charles.
Submitted by: Lehigh Cement Company and Mark Wilhelms, Sales Manager, Kirchner Block & Brick, Bridgeton, MO, (314) 291-3200, mwilhelms@kirchnerblock.com

Name/Location: JDS Masonry, Inc., 50 Karydan Ct., St. Charles, MO
Description: A masonry contractor showcases its skills and style on its headquarters, using concrete masonry units that interplay smooth- and ground-face finishes in a soft gold color.
Submitted by: Lehigh Cement Company and Mark Wilhelms, Sales Manager, Kirchner Block & Brick, Bridgeton, MO, (314) 291-3200, mwilhelms@kirchnerblock.com

Name/Location: Career Academy High School, 1000 N Grand, St. Louis, MO
Description: Ground-face white concrete masonry units offsetting dark 8 x 8 blocks create a striking façade for this educational facility.
Submitted by: Lehigh Cement Company and Mark Wilhelms, Sales Manager, Kirchner Block & Brick, Bridgeton, MO, (314) 291-3200, mwilhelms@kirchnerblock.com

Name/Location: Youth Technology Center, 4471 Olive St., St. Louis, MO
Description: The concrete masonry units of this colorful building in the central west end of St. Charles incorporate white cement to produce a ground-face finish with a soft golden hue.
Submitted by: Lehigh Cement Company and Mark Wilhelms, Sales Manager, Kirchner Block & Brick, Bridgeton, MO, (314) 291-3200, mwilhelms@kirchnerblock.com

Name/Location:Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, 3716 Washington Blvd., St Louis, MO
Description: The first public building in the United States by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts is in itself a work of art. The 27,000 ft2 (2500 m2) building houses four galleries, a reflecting pool, a sculpture court at its entry, and a rooftop sculpture garden. A courtyard connects the building with the adjacent Contemporary Art Museum, and features “Joe”, a large, weathered steel sculpture from Richard Serra’s Torqued Ellipse series.

The concrete work was the result of nearly a year of experimentation with concrete mixes, form types, and pouring techniques. With tolerances of 1/16 in. and a smooth matte finish, the concrete work pushes the limits of what designers and builders can do with the material.

But the concrete work is only part of the building’s experience—the galleries and outdoor spaces are uniquely intimate, serene places to contemplate works from one of the premiere art collections in the country.
Submitted by: James F. Cartwright, AIA, Principal, Health, Education + Research Associates, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, (314) 289-9202, jamesfc@herainc.com (Photos courtesy of Robert C. Pettus, © 2008 Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts)

Name/Location: Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, 3716 Washington Blvd., St Louis, MO
Description: Characteristic of the precise design of Tadao Ando, the exterior walls of cast-in-place architectural concrete are arranged in an 8 ft² grid that gives an exacting, geometric order to the planar surfaces. Precision 90-degree corners assure that every plane perfectly aligns with the next.
Submitted by: Michelle Gray, Marketing Specialist, Christner Inc., St. Louis, MO, (314) 725-2927, michelle.gray@christnerinc.com

Name/Location: Metrolink Cross County Extension, St. Louis, MO
Description: Custom Urethane Formliner gives character to the cast-in-place panels on this public transit expansion project.
Submitted by: Craig Range, P.E., Technical Sales Engineer, The Greenstreak Group, St. Louis, MO, (636) 861-2600, crange@greenstreak.com

Name/Location: Washington University Retaining Wall, 1 Brookings Dr., St. Louis, MO
Description: Standard No. 328 Drystack Random Stone Plastic Formliner was used on this cast-in-place site structure on Washington University’s campus.
Submitted by: Craig Range, P.E., Technical Sales Engineer, The Greenstreak Group, 3400 Tree Court Industrial Blvd., crange@greenstreak.com, (636) 861-2600

Name/Location: Highway 141 Bridge over Manchester Rd., Manchester, MO
Description: Custom Stone Urethane Formliner, including a Custom Urethane logo, creates visual interest in this cast-in-place bridge.
Submitted by: Craig Range, P.E., Technical Sales Engineer, The Greenstreak Group, 3400 Tree Court Industrial Blvd., crange@greenstreak.com, (636) 861-2600

Name/Location: I-70 Bridge over Florissant Rd., St. Louis, MO
Description: Custom Stone Urethane Formliner enhances another cast-in-place bridge.
Submitted by: Craig Range, P.E., Technical Sales Engineer, The Greenstreak Group, 3400 Tree Court Industrial Blvd., crange@greenstreak.com, (636) 861-2600

Name/Location: The Home Depot, Chesterfield, MO (2 Locations in Chesterfield)
Description: Standard No. 453 Utility Brick and No. 329 Running Bond Ashlar Plastic Formliners were used on tilt-up construction.
Submitted by: Craig Range, P.E., Technical Sales Engineer, The Greenstreak Group, 3400 Tree Court Industrial Blvd., crange@greenstreak.com, (636) 861-2600