Wexford
Science + Technology, developer of the HOK-designed @4240 building, was
recognized for sustainability in the St. Louis Business Journal’s Innovation Awards.
The
award recognizes the company’s contribution to the St. Louis tech community by its
multi-million dollar investment in the building, a state-of-the-art lab and
research facility.
“@4240 developer Wexford Science + Technology spent about $73 million
renovating the 183,000-square-foot facility at 4240 Duncan Ave. The nearly
70-year-old building boasts a LEED-platinum designation, known commonly as the
gold standard in sustainable design and construction. HOK provided design work
on the building and Tarlton Corp. was lead contractor. The facility is equipped
with customizable labs and office space, wide hallways full of furniture and
gizmo hookups, and by design tries to throw folks together in chance
conversations that can lead to new business connections.”
“[Jerry Crylen, Wexford’s senior director of
development,] said @4240 is 90 percent leased. Within the next two months or so
he expects it to reach its highest occupancy level while allowing for some
natural turnover. ‘Going from zero to nearly 100
percent leased in less than a year — it’s a real testimony’ to the facility’s success, Crylen said. In total, there are about 65 companies
working out of the building, housing more than 450 jobs.”
