Lawrence Group has commenced construction of its City Foundry Development Phase 2-Vande East project in St. Louis’ burgeoning Midtown neighborhood. Situated at the corner of S. Vendeventer and Forest Park Aves., Vande East will feature 270 residential units, as well as some 13,000 square feet of prime retail space on its main level.
Features of the residential units at Vande East will include floor-to-ceiling windows, warm natural materials, exposed concrete and varied textures and patterns. Interiors will blend modern aesthetics with industrial styling. The property will offer direct access to the Brickline Greenway, a hiking and biking path linking to St. Louis’ business district. Lawrence Group, which was the interior designer on the project, owns the property, according to Yardi Matrix data. ARCO Construction, the project’s general contractor, anticipates work will be completed on Phase 2 in the spring of next year.
The adaptive reuse project redeveloped a 15-acre, 100-year-old former foundry where Century Electric Company once manufactured motors and generators. Vande East at City Foundry is a $125 million mixed-use development that builds on the success of City Foundry STL Phase 1, a lively dining, retail and nightlife destination.
City center
Midtown is considered the geographic center of St. Louis. Located three miles west of the city’s riverfront, it is situated at the intersection of Grand and Lindell Boulevards. The area is near Saint Louis University and the Grand Center Arts District. Adding to the neighborhood’s appeal is its historic architecture, which includes widely varied designs dating from between 1874 and 1930. Earlier this month, Banner Real Estate Group made news when it sold a 400-unit St. Louis-area community, Enclave at Winghaven, for $35.6 million.
