Forum Studio Employee Directory

Architecture & PlanningMissouri, United States51-200 Employees

BatesForum is a design firm formed through the merger of Forum Studio, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clayco, and Bates, a technology and architecture practice. The company operates as a full-service design firm rooted in the architecture and planning sector, delivering integrated design solutions for diverse projects and clients. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, BatesForum positions itself as a joint venture equally owned by Bates partners and Clayco, reflecting a fusion of architectural expertise and technology-driven design capabilities. 

The organization serves clients in property development, restaurant and retail partnerships, and design-build collaborations, providing architectural and planning services that address operational and aesthetic considerations for built environments. As a mid-sized firm within the broader architecture industry, BatesForum sits alongside large, established firms, combining regional presence with the backing of its parent entities. A notable recent development is the formation of BatesForum itself, established through the strategic combination of its predecessor entities to create a consolidated design practice based in St. Louis.

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