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New CRST Center Evolves as ‘Collaborative’ Effort Structures like the new CRST Center don’t just go up; they evolve, according to those who designed and built the gleaming new $37 million, 11-story waterfront tower in downtown Cedar Rapids. Indeed, the original thinking didn’t involve a new building at all, according to Marc Gullickson, CEO/Midwest for Ryan Companies, the project’s general contractor. Company Chairman John Smith and his wife, Dyan, who also serves on the board, were initially interested in renovating and expanding the company’s longtime headquarters on the southwest side of town, Gullickson said. “The project evolved over time to become a new building,” he said. “Suburban and urban locations were considered, but the Smiths were convinced that if they were going to build new, they should build downtown and be part of the post-flood revitalization effort for the city.” At that point, Ryan Companies took on more than a contractor’s role, applying its development skills to support such efforts as finding a site, developing a project pro forma, negotiating issues with the city and pursuing tax credits, Gullickson said. “It has been great fun,” he said. Cedar Rapids-based OPN Architects got the call to design the building. “When you have a company like CRST and members of this community like John and Dyan Smith who are making this kind of commitment to this downtown and community, it’s very rewarding to be associated with it,” said Dan Thies, CEO of OPN. The excitement rose as the building concept took shape, Thies said. “I think in our world, the design process is always very exciting and every project presents a new CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 14 www.CRST.com
CRST’s new employee break room located on the fifth floor of CRST Center. Amperage congratulates CRST International and the Smith Family on your new headquarters You’ve been moving the community forward for over 60 years—building neighborhoods, underwriting the arts, supporting local needs and fostering our economy. Thank you for advancing Cedar Rapids downtown development. We’re proud to call CRST International our long-standing client and now, our neighbor. AMPERAGEmarketing.com CEDAR FALLS | CEDAR RAPIDS | DES MOINES | DUBUQUE | QUAD CITIES www.CRST.com 15
Page 1 and 2: Celebrating the New CRST Center
Page 3 and 4: A letter from Dyan and John Smith:
Page 5 and 6: CONGRATS We are proud to assist you
Page 7 and 8: ROAD TO SUCCESS Congratulations on
Page 9 and 10: Congratulations CRST Center 101 T&K
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Page 13: KIND. PROTECTIVE. EASY TO RELATE TO
Page 17 and 18: This fourth-floor office has views
Page 19 and 20: The fourth-floor boardroom, which o
Page 21 and 22: Artwork accents the walls throughou
Page 23 and 24: The new CRST Center is located at 2

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