Loft Buildings Use Panels to Reflect Neighborhood Personality
Flush with history, The Grove neighborhood in St. Louis, MO is one of the city’s most eclectic and bustling areas for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Deliberately free of chain restaurants, the area is home to vibrant nightlife, nightclubs, shops, breweries, and restaurants of all varieties.
Since its late 19th century days of serving nearby working-class residents, The Grove has undergone a multitude of changes, and is today a jewel in St. Louis’ cultural crown. To house residents of such an eclectic area in a new mixed-use apartment building at 4400 Manchester Ave, developer Restoration St. Louis sought out a look that balanced The Grove’s masonry-heavy traditional look with a contemporary aesthetic. Enter: Nichiha Architectural Wall Panels (AWP), which mimic the look of wood, concrete and brick but install on a hidden track system. Comprised of fiber cement, Nichiha AWP feature a built-in rainscreen that offers moisture management and are ideal for commercial or residential applications.