One of the last government buildings left from the old era of Clayton, the police headquarters has yet to be replaced by a new, more modern building. This was the former courthouse, before the current Modernist one. It’s a restrained building, though not without its merits.
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Undulation, Clayton
I came across this cool wall facing an alley off in Clayton.
Cool Modernist Building, Clayton
Update: This is the Shanley Building, designed by Harris Armstrong, first threatened with demolition in 2019 for construction of a condominium tower. Ultimately it was incorporated into the plans for a mixed use project approved by Clayton in late December of 2020. While much of the small stores and houses in Clayton’s downtown have been…
St. Louis County Government Center, Clayton
The county courthouse is massive, and its repeating pattern design makes it seem even more so. I liked the old one better, but obviously it was too small. The courthouse and nearby jail even have their own Bridge of Sighs, just like in Venice, Italy. I like the one in Venice better. The jail, whether…
Clayton Skyscrapers
I remarked this weekend that I’m sort of not unhappy that these skyscrapers ended up in Clayton instead of downtown St. Louis. They’re unremarkable, and St. Louis needs remarkable buildings. The juxtaposition between new and old in Clayton is fascinating, as it is still relatively new as an office center. I don’t think Clayton would…
Post-Modernist Condo Building, Clayton
I don’t know if I should like this building or not; it’s weird at the same time as being sort of cool. The dichotomy between the towering condo building with the Gothic Revival church is startling, and perhaps a symbol of the two Claytons: old and new.
Centene Project Moves Forward–in Clayton
Update: The project is now complete. Also, foot traffic is far from “dead” along that stretch with the opening of the incredibly successful Pastaria and Niche restaurants. The negotiations with the City of St. Louis for Centene to move to Ballpark Village were probably a bluff to gain concessions from Clayton all along. Did we…