ST. LOUIS — An architecture firm of nearly 70 years is staying in Downtown.
HOK announced Wednesday the company signed a lease for a larger office space in the Peabody Plaza.
“We have contributed to the fabric of Downtown St. Louis since our founding in 1955 and look forward to continuing to do so from our new location,” said Eli Hoisington, co-CEO and design principal for HOK’s St. Louis studio. “Our new home will be a dynamic and creative workplace for our staff and a welcoming hub for our clients and collaborators from around the region.”
Earlier this year, the firm announced it planned to keep its St. Louis office and its 170 St. Louis-based staff Downtown once its lease expires in August 2025.
The business is currently located on 10 South Broadway Street, just across from the old courthouse building.
The company said the new office will add 3,000-square-feet and will support the firm’s continued growth.
“HOK’s expansion adds to the momentum building Downtown,” said Greater St. Louis, Inc. chief Downtown officer Kurt Weigle. “The transformation of 7th Street is underway, Winterfest will soon bring tens of thousands of people to Downtown’s streets, and the recently launched Downtown public safety ambassador program is bringing a highly visible and expanded public safety presence to the neighborhood. These are all examples of how the business community and the City are working together on several fronts to make Downtown safe, vibrant, and beautiful, and HOK’s commitment to stay and grow Downtown will only strengthen our efforts.”
According to the firm's website, HOK has around 1,700 employees, with 26 offices across three continents.
