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St. Louis Magazine

WHAT’S A HOME PROJECT YOU’RE PLANNING THIS YEAR?

FROM THE EDITOR

Powered Up • Missouri is poised to become a major player in the supply chain for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.

AN STL IPO’S JOURNEY

Signs of the Times • Vintage sign painter Jon Lloyd brings curb appeal to small businesses in St. Louis.

The Haus Community Built • MyrtleHaus Books brings its mission-driven ethos to Cherokee Street.

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APRIL • MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Making Space to Play • With Macklind Make & Play, Crystal Crews brings what started as an arts-and-crafts pop-up concept to a South City brick-and-mortar.

Architectural Revival • Annie Brahler repurposes a historic church in the Delmar Maker District as the new home of her interior design firm, Euro Trash.

On the Fly • Fly-fishing destinations across the Midwest

WEEKENDS ON THE WATER

Hitting Its Stride • How St. Louis Run Crew is transforming local run club culture

Properly Seasoned • Black Salt’s sophomore location features Indian and Indo-Chinese fare.

A Taste of Greece • At Café Amalia, Amy Pappas Loli serves up her family’s traditions.

2025 ARCHITECT & DESIGNER Awards • In the following portfolio of images, we proudly salute this year’s winning designs, brought to life by the work of talented designers and architects and the contributions of local artisans, seamstresses, builders, and tradespeople.

BUILDING HER STORY • A historic restoration would be an out-size undertaking for anyone, but one woman’s passion for a house sustained her through the highs and lows.

SHOOTING SCENES • What the dark and scrappy YouTube series Smiling Faces reveals about gun violence in St. Louis

MAJOR CHARACTERS

Elevated Retail • An acclaimed architect’s stamp on a South County mall