Argyle Public Library & Parking Structure
St. Louis, Missouri

This project consists of a 460 space parking structure which required demolition of six apartment buildings. A portion of the ground floor (approx-imately 25,000 square feet) will be constructed as shell space for development by the St. Louis Public Library as a regional branch facility. Approximately 5,000 square feet of ground floor area will be constructed as open space for future retail tenants to develop.

Owner:
City of St. LouisTreasurer’s Office

KWAME Role:
Construction Management

Architect:
Trivers Associates

KWAME Scope:
KWAME developed a total construction budget to reduce the construction cost without changing the design program scope. In addition, KWAME is providing construction management services including demolition; asbestos abatement; and construction monitoring; estimating; scheduling and design review.

Cost Data:
$11.2 million total construction cost

Timeline:
Completed 2001

Contact:
Mr. Larry C. Williams
City Treasurer
Room 220, City Hall
Tucker and Market Streets
St. Louis, MO 63103