Arcturis
Arcturis is a design firm known for its diverse portfolio, including corporate headquarters, residential facilities, and educational spaces, with a focus on innovative and functional design solutions.
Company History
Arcturis has an extensive portfolio demonstrating its expertise in architecture and interior design. The company has developed notable headquarters for various organizations, including HBM Holdings, Wugen, Cofactor Genomics, Mississippi Lime, and Washington University's Investment Management Company. Additionally, Arcturis has been involved in adaptive reuse projects, like transforming the former St. Louis Trust Company building into Hotel Saint Louis and a 78-unit multifamily project at 300 South Broadway in downtown St. Louis. The firm has also contributed to community-focused initiatives, such as the new Teen Center for Excellence for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.
Commercial Spaces
Arcturis has a robust portfolio of commercial projects, including the design of a 10,000 SF coworking space and technology incubator in partnership with T-REX, as well as creating a custom environmental graphics package for St. Louis Children's Specialty Care Center clinics. The firm has been involved in high-profile design projects across the commercial sector, such as the transformation of a 4-story call center into a corporate campus hub for a Fortune 100 client and the design of a 66,000 SF work cafe for a Fortune 100 financial company, which achieved LEED Gold certification.
Community and Education Projects
Arcturis has contributed significantly to educational and community-centric designs. The firm led the interior design efforts for the library at Concordia Seminary and developed a district-wide master plan for St. Louis Community College campuses, titled 'STLCC Transformed.' Additionally, Arcturis designed the Eureka Hills Library, featuring an interactive children's area and outdoor seating. The company also designed a 6,200 SF early childhood education facility for Reading Friends of Aledo and created a flexible and dynamic workspace for Benson Hill, a biotech company in St. Louis.
Environmental and Branding Projects
Arcturis has extensive experience in environmental graphics and branding. The firm developed a comprehensive signage, wayfinding, and placemaking plan for the Grand Center Arts District and created a brand for the 'A World Without Cancer Day' event by Pedal the Cause. Additionally, Arcturis designed a modern innovation center for Spire and implemented the company's brand story into all its workspaces through a system of wall graphics and messaging walls. The company also collaborated with David Stine Furniture to update the brand's unique voice and website, and designed a new brand identity integrated into the workplace for a rapidly growing internet technology company.
Residential and Hospitality Projects
Arcturis has a varied portfolio in residential and hospitality projects. The firm converted a 10,660 SF building into a 16-bed residential facility for ACH Child and Family Services. Arcturis also transformed the former St. Louis Trust Company building into Hotel Saint Louis under the Marriott Autograph Collection. Other notable projects include the redesign of the St. Louis Cardinals Premium Party Suites to better reflect their iconic brand, and the design of a multifamily building with an integral parking garage in Wildhorse Village in collaboration with Pier Properties Group.