ST. LOUIS, MO (August 2025) – NewGround International, a strategy, architecture, design, and build firm, announces the addition of John McAllister as Design Studio Head of St. Louis. With 19 years of experience leading break-through projects, John joins an accomplished leadership team and strengthens NewGround’s position as an industry leader in workplace design.
Before joining NewGround, John served as the Vice President of Design for CannonDesign in St. Louis, MO, overseeing the design, aesthetics, and implementation of dynamic spaces. His work ranges from 4Hands Brewing to the University of Southern Indiana sports arena and is known for his innovative design philosophy. His success has been recognized with numerous awards, including the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) St. Louis Design Award, AIA’s St. Louis Drawing Award, and AIA’s National Design Award, to name a few. John was also featured in the St. Louis Business Journal’s prestigious 40 Under 40.
“It’s been nearly 20 years of continuing to push design excellence and working on amazing projects, and I was thinking of what’s next,” John said. “That’s when I took the call,” he continued. “I am excited to become part of the NewGround team help create the future.”
John’s dedication to innovative design and customer experience will support NewGround’s future growth across the country. He will advise NewGround’s US design teams in addition to working closely with NewGround’s international leadership team across North America.
“We’re excited to welcome John as the new leader of our St. Louis design team! His visionary leadership, diverse expertise, and exceptional talent will inspire innovation and elevate NewGround’s design to unprecedented heights,” said Kevin Blair, NewGround.
About NewGround
NewGround is a St. Louis-based international architectural design and build firm centered around creating unique branded experiences and planning, designing, and building innovative spaces that turn heads and accelerate growth. Learn more and schedule a conversation at www.newground.com.