The Bazan team recently embarked on the restoration of two iconic Saint Louis architectural landmarks.
1727 Locust Street (circa 1926) in Downtown Saint Louis was part of the city’s “Automobile Row,” an area once populated by automotive businesses and showrooms. 1727 Locust is currently home to the Goodwill Excel Center.
Saint Louis Abbey, also known as the Priory Chapel, is an architectural landmark in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Completed in 1962 and designed by Gyo Obata, the chapel stands out for its mid-century modern design.
Like every project under our belt, Bazan restored these buildings to their former glory while exceeding expectations in the process.
For the Saint Louis Abbey, our team used boom lifts to powerwash the exterior of the chapel to remove years of dirt buildup. The result was a pristine, white finish on the chapel, giving it the look and feel of being brand new.
The restoration of 1727 Locust Street was a more intricate process.
The Bazan team scraped, cleaned, primed, and finish-painted the decorative metal cornices, windowsills, and other previously painted surfaces on the south, west, and north elevations. Goodwill selected new paint colors to represent their brand and bring the new facade to life.
Our work on the metal cornice was completed after B&K Tuckpointing patched the holes in the existing metal and caulked the seams.
On the building's east elevation, B&K Tuckpointing thoroughly re-tuckpointed all the brick. Our team then fully cleaned the surface with power washing, applied a complete coat of primer, and finished with a top coat of paint.
Various tools and equipment were used for this project. The south and west elevations were accessed using a hydro-mobile scaffolding system supplied and installed by Swanson Masonry. A boom lift was used to access the north elevation, while we used swing stages supplied by B&K Tuckpointing to access the east elevation.
These restorations showcase our team’s commitment to preserving Saint Louis’s architectural heritage. We are proud to have contributed to the preservation of these historic buildings, enhancing their beauty and ensuring they endure for generations to come. | 
