Subtext, a nationwide real estate company, in partnership with Larson Capital Management, a St. Louis private equity firm, recently acquired 1.98 acres at 6650 Delmar Boulevard. in University City, Missouri for the construction of LOCAL on Delmar.
The building will also host 399 parking spaces in a secure, attached five-story garage, and over 7,000 square feet of vibrant street level retail with an outdoor dining patio, adding to the energy of the Delmar Loop. Featuring approximately 12,000 square feet of shared amenity spaces, LOCAL on Delmar is designed to provide residents with an elevated living experience that will support their holistic health, wellness, work, and social needs.
Amenity highlights include a work from home hub with plentiful private and collaborative spaces; a wellness suite with sauna and meditation room; a gym with cardio, weights, and outdoor fitness; a yoga and open fitness studio; a pool terrace with grilling, cabanas, and fire pits; and a club room with media wall, game room, vinyl listening station, and entertaining kitchen. All of these spaces are designed to engage residents through a hospitality focus and a deep connection to local culture. Iconic architectural elements and salvaged items will bring in the rich spirit of the neighborhood. Located at the corner of Delmar Boulevard and Leland Avenue in the Loop, LOCAL on Delmar offers residents an unbeatable lifestyle and location just a 12-minute walk away from Washington University and within a short drive to Downtown Clayton, Forest Park, and Central West End St. Louis.
“This site has long awaited redevelopment, and we are proud to have worked collaboratively with University City to design a project that not only meets the housing needs of the community but also fits authentically within the context of the Loop,” said Brandt Stiles, Founding Partner, Subtext. “That is what our LOCAL brand is all about – putting residents first, creating spaces where they can truly be a part of the neighborhood and immersed in the local scene. We’re thrilled to be bringing this vision to life and contributing to the vibrancy of U City and the WashU community.”
LOCAL on Delmar was designed by ESG Architecture & Design. Other development team partners include local and regional groups: Brinkmann Constructors, general contractor; civil engineer, Stock and Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.; and First Mid Bank & Trust as the lender.
“We have enjoyed a long and fruitful partnership with Subtext, as our firms share a common vision for how to bring exceptional value to residents,” adds Brian Satterthwaite, CEO of Brinkmann Constructors. “We have delivered premium projects across the country, but it’s particularly rewarding to build together in our home market and add to the development of the greater St. Louis area.”
