North Palm Beach, Fla., (September 25, 2024) — The Missouri Athletic Club, a premier private club offering athletic, dining, social, and business facilities in downtown St. Louis and West St. Louis County, is excited to announce that it has selected Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners, a renowned firm specializing in top-tier private club planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design, to lead the master planning process for its West Campus.

This revitalization effort aims to enhance and expand the club’s amenities and poise it for purposeful growth to meet the needs of its growing membership and to provide exceptional experiences for its members, honoring its 120-year history of tradition and community while ensuring its legacy for future generations.

The master plan will include a comprehensive evaluation of existing facilities and the development of new amenities designed to elevate the overall member experience. Key focus areas will include the aquatics complex, racquet facilities, food and beverage venues, meeting and event spaces, outdoor dining, youth facilities, wellness and longevity training facilities, staff areas, parking, locker rooms, and amenities to promote year-round utilization.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Peacock + Lewis on this transformative project,” said Donald “Chip” Misch, CCM, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of the Missouri Athletic Club. “Their distinguished reputation and creative approach align perfectly with our goal to increase and elevate our facilities and services. This master plan will ensure that our West Campus continues to meet the evolving needs and expectations of our members.”

Brian Idle, CEO at Peacock + Lewis, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are honored to work with the Missouri Athletic Club on this significant project. Our team is dedicated to creating a master plan that reflects the club’s storied heritage and membership. Creating amenities that are relevant for members’ current desires while setting a new standard for excellence for their new club amenities.”

The Missouri Athletic Club and Peacock + Lewis are dedicated to making sure the new improvements meet the needs, expectations, and shared goals of the club leadership, members, and staff, promoting a strong sense of community and pride.

About Peacock + Lewis
Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners is an esteemed master planning, architecture, and interior design firm, specializing in crafting bespoke hospitality and club amenities. As an integral part of the ClubWorks Network of Excellence, the firm has garnered accolades and forged enduring client relationships through its tailored solutions for each client.

With its roots tracing back to 1961 on the Island of Palm Beach, Peacock + Lewis operates from its South Florida base, with offices in North Palm Beach and Naples serving as a resource to the highest concentration of top-tier private clubs worldwide. The firm prides itself on its strong commitment to client satisfaction, underpinned by a successful team approach, culture, and value system.

Whether embarking on long-term campus master planning, specific club and recreational amenity improvements, or re-imagining the architecture and interior design of existing spaces, Peacock + Lewis customizes its offerings to align seamlessly with the unique needs of its clients.

For more on Peacock + Lewis: www.peacockandlewis.com

For media inquiries regarding Peacock + Lewis, please direct correspondence to Henry Wallmeyer at hwallmeyer@peacockandlewis.com or 202-400-1825.

About the Missouri Athletic Club
The Missouri Athletic Club is a private athletic, dining, social, and business club with locations in downtown St. Louis and West St. Louis County. Since its establishment in 1903, the MAC has been an influential organization in the St. Louis community beginning with hosting dignitaries and athletes for the 1904 Olympics and World’s Fair. In 2007, the Downtown Clubhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, nearly 2,650 business, professional, and civic leaders and their families comprise the MAC’s membership. Approximately, 475 staff personnel serve the membership throughout the year.

Since 2000, Club Leaders Forum has recognized the MAC as a Platinum Club of America. This designation is awarded to the top 5% of private clubs in the United States for exceptional innovation, management, and standards of service and excellence.

For further information on the Missouri Athletic Club: https://www.mac-stl.org/