South County Macy’s closing marks end of local link to mall pioneer Victor Gruen
An acclaimed architect’s stamp on a South County mall.
April 2025
Black Salt’s sophomore location in Creve Coeur hits all the right notes
The latest addition leans harder into fusion than the Chesterfield flagship.
Building Her Story: Joy Christensen’s historic restoration of the Frank Arzt house in Soulard
A historic restoration would be an outsize undertaking for anyone, but one woman’s passion for a house sustained her through the highs and lows.
Fly-fishing destinations across the Midwest
Beyond Missouri’s fly-fishing favorites, Minnesota and Wisconsin boast some of the region’s top fly-fishing destinations.
See the winning projects of St. Louis Magazine’s 2025 Architect & Designer Awards
In the following portfolio of images, we proudly salute this year’s winning designs, brought to life by the work of talented designers and architects and the contributions of local artisans, seamstresses, builders, and tradespeople.
MyrtleHaus Books brings its mission-driven ethos to Cherokee Street
Originally a publishing project, MyrtleHaus has grown to include a brick-and-mortar bookstore with community at its core.
What the “hood movie” Smiling Faces reveals about gun violence—and St. Louis
In its quest to make a YouTube hit, record label Elevated Street Music illuminated some truths about the North Side.
Vintage sign painter brings curb appeal to small businesses in St. Louis
Even if you don’t know Jon Lloyd’s name, you likely know his work.
Evolution Metals will go public, with a $6B valuation, and move to St. Louis
The newly formed company is setting up its headquarters here.
Local interior designer repurposes a historic church in the Delmar Maker’s District
As the new home of the award-winning design firm Euro Trash, the church’s unique architecture will be preserved for years to come.