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From rendering to reality.

ADB Companies’ corporate headquarters in Pacific, Missouri was designed to make an impact from the moment you arrive.

The bold exterior sets the tone for the 36,852-square-foot headquarters, creating a modern, industrial presence that reflects ADB’s brand and culture before you even step inside.

Another vision brought to life by HDA.

You never know what a simple question might teach you.

For this week’s What I Learned This Week, Senior Project Manager Colleen Nigro took a deeper dive into the history behind our city’s namesake—and discovered there was much more to Saint Louis than his title as King of France.

From his commitment to serving those in need to reforms that helped shape ideas of justice still recognized today, it’s a reminder that there’s always more to learn about the history around us.

Thanks for sharing what you learned this week, Colleen!

Excited to shoutout L & F Distributors’ new 222,000-square-foot beverage distribution center in El Paso, Texas!

Designed to support rapid regional growth and long-term expansion, the new facility more than doubles the size of L & F’s previous location. The state-of-the-art distribution hub features a 34-foot clear-height warehouse, four-high racking, advanced logistics technology and 18 loading docks—with the ability to expand to 27 as demand continues to grow.

HDA is proud to have partnered with L & F Distributors to bring this modern, efficient and highly scalable facility to life.

More here: https://f.mtr.cool/rihomgqzfe

Every great design starts with a great idea... and sometimes, a great book!

In honor of National Book Lovers Day, we asked the HDA team to share the books they can't put down (or keep coming back to).

Which one have you read? And what book would you add to our list? 👇

Architecture isn't just about buildings. It's about creating spaces where businesses grow, employees thrive, and communities are strengthened.

Every project starts with a conversation—understanding goals, solving challenges, and designing with purpose.

Whether it's an industrial facility, workplace, multifamily community, or hospitality destination, thoughtful design makes a lasting impact long after construction is complete.

What project are you planning next? Let's talk about it.

Contact Pat today.
Phone: 314.780.1204
E-Mail: [email protected]

Thank you to every client, partner, and team member who has been part of the journey. Here's to what's next.

Jack's vacation trivia of the week: Polar bears aren't actually white!

Their skin is black, their fur is transparent, and each hollow hair bends sunlight to create the appearance of white. Nature is pretty incredible.

What's something new you learned recently? Let us know below. 🐻‍❄️

7G Distributing is making an impact far beyond beverage distribution.

In partnership with Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council, the team helped deliver more than 11,700 cans of emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments across Eastern Iowa.

We're proud to work with clients who invest in the communities they serve. Congratulations to the 7G team on supporting the volunteers who help keep their communities safe every day.

From the Desk of... Isaac Ricklefs

Behind every finished building is a desk full of drawings, coordination, and countless design decisions.

As a Project Architect, Isaac helps turn ideas into buildable solutions—working across drawings, details, and digital models to keep projects moving from concept to construction. Every mark on the page has a purpose, and every detail helps bring the vision to life.

Construction continues to move full speed ahead at HDA's expansion for Choice Brands Inc. in Monroe, Louisiana. With the slab complete, steel now rising, and dock locations taking shape, this project is quickly coming together.