The Dogwood

St. Louis, Missouri

Client: The Social Affair

Size: 8,000 SF

Acclaimed boutique catering provided by The Social Affair commissioned Trivers to help envision “The Dogwood”, a new catering and event space in the heart St Louis’s bustling Grove neighborhood.  The Dogwood, named after the trees surrounding the founder’s Alabama home, renovates a 1941 single story former Kroger grocery store that has been long since vacant.

Encompassing both floors and connected by a custom elliptical staircase as the facility’s main focal point, Trivers leveraged the firm’s ability to create modern adaptations of historic structures. In addition to a full kitchen, the first floor has a comfortable, classic and intimate lounge-like aesthetic with a custom built bar, bold lighting and food display niches where The Social Affair can showcase their unique catering style. The second-floor houses support, prep kitchen, and an open, bright, contemporary space leading to an exterior terrace.  An essential experiential element dictated by the client, a 30’ long folding glass partition opens to the outdoor terrace bringing the outside in and connecting to the energy overlooking the lively urban strip below.

The Dogwood opened in summer 2020.

Awards:

Landmarks Association Most Enhanced Awards

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