Clayco and Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) will move 580 St. Louis-based team members to a renovated facility located at 8640 Evans Avenue in Berkeley, Missouri. The 230,000 SF office in the NorthPark Development will accommodate space for more than 1,000 employees as the company expects to add at least 400 additional team members in the next few years.
By centralizing its Missouri offices and committing to significant new job creation, Clayco and LJC are demonstrating their long-term commitment to the state and local community. The move signifies the company’s dedication to attracting and retaining top talent in the St. Louis area and building on a positive trajectory for the region.
The Berkeley office will serve as the home for many of the company’s design-build construction functions, including operations, business unit leadership, architecture, process engineering, safety, IT, marketing, finance/accounting, and talent management. Headquartered in the newly renovated facility will be LJC, CRG, Ventana, Concrete Strategies, Clayco Design & Engineering, and Consolidated Distribution Company.
Adaptive Reuse & Sustainable Preservation
We saved 87% of existing building assemblies.
96% =
93% =
86% =
900
9,430
18,100
Tons of Steel
Tons of Concrete
SqF of Glass
We saved...
Daylight Enhancement
10% reduction
30% reduction
12% reduction
of glare from the South
of glare from the East
of glare from the West
We increased access to natural daylight by 11%.
Site improvement
We achieved a 115% increase in green area, reaching a total area of 162,000 SF for groundwater recharge, air quality improvement and providing zones for communal green spaces.
We incorporated 100% native vegetation for landscaping to enhance biodiversity and reduce maintenance.
We increased carbon sequestration to 525 tons over 50 years, which is equivalent to removing the CO2 emissions from approximately 114 cars annually.
Clayco and LJC Commit to the St. Louis
Region with New Office Expansion
The existing building was developed by CRG, designed by LJC, and built by Clayco in 2012. Our team opted for adaptive reuse over new construction, to significantly reduce our ecological footprint. This strategic decision led to a considerable reduction in CO2 emissions, akin to removing thousands of cars from the road and significantly minimizing other environmental impacts.
The synergy between functional workspaces and environmental sustainability paves the way for a future where environmental stewardship and workplace efficiency coexist.
Welcome to the Neighborhood
Community & Connectivity
Sustainable Operations
Clayco and LJC are at the forefront of green building practices, and this office building renovation is no exception. While the company is in the business of building and design, it is important to repurpose existing buildings to limit the impact on the environment through a reduction of embodied carbon. The dedication to environmental responsibility extends to using sustainable materials, reducing construction/demolition waste recycling, replacing hardscape and asphalt for green/communal spaces, and increasing alternative transportation measures with closer proximity to public transit and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Skylight atrium additions illuminate the entire office, creating bright and healthy collaboration spaces with enhanced physical and visual connection.
The dynamic layout and variety of amenities empower collaboration and promotes physical and mental well-being.
Daylighting & Visual Comfort
Improving daylighting and visual connectivity through atriums, external shading and optimized skylight design
Health & Wellness
Encouraging work-life balance and overall well-being through biophilic design and both indoor and outdoor employee amenities
Landscape Performance
Creating an ecologically sustainable landscape with native plants, water management system and increased social green space
Community & Connectivity
Investing in the location through significant job creation, access to public transit, and integration of diverse artists
Sustainable Operations
Adapting sustainable construction and building operations methods for a greener practice
Adaptive Reuse & Carbon Reduction
Reducing embodied carbon through the creative reuse of the existing structure
Integrated
by Design
Two New Atriums Visually connect the different departments
New Double Height Entry Volume Creates a defined welcome and
main gathering space.
Overland Office
Berkeley
Various departments in multiple locations within St. Louis
All departments consolidated
into one building
All departments consolidated
into one building
Berkeley Office
Integrated By Design
Bringing together Clayco and its subsidiaries into one building cultivates a collaborative environment that embodies our integrated by design philosophy. By seamlessly incorporating our diverse services, including interior design, landscape and planning, we create a cohesive and dynamic workspace.
Our move into one building is not just about efficiency: it's about our unwavering commitment to sustainability, and it reinforces our core values. This move is a significant step towards supporting the firm's growth into the future.
LJC worked alongside Clayco to design an inviting, meaningful, and sustainable space for employees, clients, and candidates, showcasing our holistic approach to creating integrated and innovative environments.
Biophilic Lobby
Activated Staircase
Integrated Art
Experience
Indoor Gym
Yoga Room
Outdoor Gym
Trail Path
Nature Moving
Inside from Outside
Nature Moving
Inside from Outside
Buffer Zone of Trees prevent Noise from the Highway
We created a connection to nature through biophilic design, incorporating daylight, vegetation, and natural materials to reduce stress by up to 30%.
Smooth transition from indoor gym to outdoor gym, and the integrated art gallery throughout the building promotes healthy life/balance of the employees.
Plannning for Health & Wellness
Designing a Workspace for Innovation & Collaboration
By centralizing its Missouri offices and committing to significant new job creation, Clayco and LJC are demonstrating their long-term commitment to the state and local community. The move signifies the company’s dedication to attracting and retaining top talent in the St. Louis area and building on the positive trajectory for the region.
The Berkeley office will serve as the home for many of the company’s design-build construction functions, including operations, business unit leadership, architecture, process engineering, safety, IT, marketing, finance/accounting, and talent management. Headquartered in the newly rennovated facility will be LJC, CRG, Ventana, Concrete Strategies, Clayco Design & Engineering, and Consolidated Distribution Company.
Bringing together Clayco and its subsidiaries into one building cultivates a collaborative environment that embodies our integrated by design philosophy. By seamlessly incorporating our diverse services, including interior design, landscape and planning, we create a cohesive and dynamic workspace.
Our move into one building is not just about efficiency: it's about our unwavering commitment to sustainability, and it reinforces our core values. This move is a significant step towards supporting the firm's growth into the future.
LJC worked alongside Clayco to design an inviting, meaningful, and sustainable space for employees, clients, and candidates, showcasing our holistic approach to creating integrated and innovative environments.
Designing a Workspace for Innovation & Collaboration
Sustainable Operations
Clayco and LJC are at the forefront of green building practices, and this office building renovation is no exception. While the company is in the business of building and design, it is important to repurpose existing buildings to limit the impact on the environment through a reduction of embodied carbon. The dedication to environmental responsibility extends to using sustainable materials, reducing construction/demolition waste recycling, replacing hardscape and asphalt for green/communal spaces, and increasing alternative transportation measures with closer proximity to public transit and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Clayco and Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) will move 580 St. Louis-based team members to a renovated facility located at 8640 Evans Avenue in Berkeley, Missouri. The 230,000 SF office in the NorthPark Development will accommodate space for more than 1,000 employees as the company expects to add at least 400 additional team members in the next few years.
Welcome to the Neighborhood
Integrated By Design
All departments consolidated
into one building
The dynamic layout and variety of amenities empower collaboration and promotes physical and mental well-being.
Daylighting & Visual Comfort
Landscape Performance
Landscape Performance
Health & Wellness
Increase in interior daylight availability by adding two skylight shafts
Reduction in glare on the south facade by protecting windows from direct high-angle daylighting during the summer
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