American Greetings Opens in Westlake

WESTLAKE, OH - American Greetings, which held its ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 28, is now officially a resident of Westlake.

The company's move into a brand-new Creative Studios at Crocker Park was nearly six years in the making. The building is a 660,000 square-foot, five-story world headquarters for the family-owned and Cleveland-based business.

“We are celebrating an incredibly significant time in American Greetings history,” said Jeff Weiss, co-chief executive officer, American Greetings. “Our Company purpose to make the world a more thoughtful and caring place is physically embodied throughout our new home, and, as the building itself was designed to maximize collaboration and creativity, we are forever grateful to the top-notch partners we collaborated with to turn this goal into a reality. The state-of-the-art facility represents a commitment to the future of the Company, to the social expressions industry, and to Northeast Ohio.”

The Creative Studios was designed by architecture firm CallisonRTKL and brought to life by Walsh Construction. Other partners in the construction process included MGAC for project management and Bialosky + Partners for construction administration and design.

The building boasts a modern, open floor plan; an outdoor courtyard centrally located on the third floor; and an interior curated with artwork of every medium that is almost-exclusively from American Greetings artists.

“One of the world's most consistently creative and forward-thinking enterprises has just lifted Crocker Park, Westlake and Northeast Ohio onto its shoulders,” said Robert Stark, president and chief executive officer, Stark Enterprises. “Thank you, American Greetings, for leading us into the 21st Century with your confidence and your state-of-the-art workplace. It seamlessly melds with the contextual energy of Crocker Park, which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all who partake in the experience that we are privileged to offer together.”

Images via America Greetings