HOK Models St. Louis Presence

HOK has expanded its downtown presence with the opening of a state-of-the-art studio for designing and constructing architectural models.

Located on the first floor of the Millennium Center building at 312 North 6th Street, the new 4,500-square-foot HOK Model Shop enhances the architectural design firm's capabilities to create three-dimensional models for building design, planning and site development, product development, custom crafted interior decorative elements, and full size mock-ups of building details.

The facility's flexible, collaborative workspace separates "clean space" for final model assembly from a sound-isolated work shop for heavy tool use. New capabilities will include laser cutting, vacuum forming, 3-D printing and professional photography resources.

Designed by HOK's Interiors group in conjunction with HOK Model Shop staff, the space gives HOK an exterior storefront presence, with graphics and model display windows designed by HOK's Graphics group. Additionally, HOK's Lighting group provided energy-efficient and dynamic lighting solutions.

"We are excited to offer our clients state-of-the-art model design and construction capabilities, while tangibly strengthening our downtown presence and commitment," says HOK St. Louis Management Principal Rebecca Nolan.

The new HOK Model Shop currently accommodates HOK's four professional model designers, and the flexible work environment can be expanded to facilitate future growth.

HOK is currently pursuing LEED certification for the space from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The HOK Model Shop is located within walking distance of the firm's main St. Louis offices in the One Metropolitan Square Building at 211 North Broadway.

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