If you haven’t heard, we’re in the midst of working with residents on selecting the perfect finishes, styles and colors for their future homes. It’s been quite fun. On a first visit people are apprehensive when they get here, and after about a half hour, I see them relax. Then they’re jumping up to grab different selections and pull samples. Some people really want the display or have an idea of what they want. Others start with a knob or two and go from there.

It’s been great to spend time with everyone and see what’s most popular:

• Kiwi Green granite. It’s gorgeous and unique.
• Parma faucets in brushed nickel.
• Bianca Toscano granite. It goes wonderfully with light colored cabinets and has a lot of depth to it.
• Anything in the display unit. The maple floor, in one of the finishes called Sienna, is a favorite so far.

It will be wonderful to see the units take shape and the finishes come together. It’s exciting!

Director of Resident Communications Beth Niehoff, Real Estate Agent Rita Brumm and future resident Keith Williamson explore finish selections.

These historic postcards provide a look back at the life of The Chase Park Plaza.

Park Plaza and Hotel Chase, St. Louis, Mo.:

Park Plaza and Chase Hotels from Lindell Blvd Entrance to Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri:

Luxist, a popular blog that covers the finer things in life, has written about The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza. Filed under the “estates” category, the piece mentions some of the amenities residents can enjoy. Feel free to comment on Luxist’s page or join the conversation about the project!

As we head into the busy holiday season, project construction is on schedule and going smoothly! Progress is especially noticeable on the floors where interior demolition is done; the photos don’t do it justice. The first homes are expected to be move-in ready this summer. Meanwhile, owners have already started choosing their favorite finishes and features.

On the 15th floor, drywall is already being delivered and the 8th floor corporate apartments are coming along nicely:

Despite the chilly weather, future residents and their families joined us Sunday for holiday photos in the Park Plaza lobby. If you missed the opportunity, feel free to drop by and snap a few of your own. There may just be some cider and cookies left!

As I came down from the penthouse today, I snapped a few photos. The image below is a unique perspective of the tree in the Park Plaza lobby – including the great ceiling:

A few weeks ago we captured the fall foliage in full swing … it was just beautiful. Here is the awe-inspiring view from one of the upper terraces. Where will you be next fall?