The Industry

KC Global Design was created by AEC Industry leaders in Kansas City to activate the region’s design community around common goals- to amplify the KC Region’s status as a global center of excellence, and to strengthen the KC region’s ability to remain a destination for top talent in architecture, engineering, construction and design technology.

Design for Connection

PACIFIC PARK PAVILLION | ARCHITECT: HKS LINE  |  LOCATION: DALLAS, TEXAS

Zahner was brought on board to provide design-assist services, budgeting and ultimately engineering and fabrication of 7,600 visible square feet of surface for 323 unique perforated panels.

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Design for Collaboration

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA | LOCATION: KANSAS CITY, KANSAS

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) wanted to visually showcase their brand story throughout their new corporate world headquarters located in Kansas City, Kansas. 

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Design for Community

FLASHCUBE APARTMENTS | LOCATION: KANSAS CITY, MO

Nicknamed the “Flashcube” because of its reflective exterior walls, this once vacant, 220,000-SF building was converted from offices into 184 apartment units.

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Firm & Project Highlights

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Gibbens Drake Scott

Gibbens Drake Scott has a successful partnership with Quality Technology Services, providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Telecom engineering design.

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HNTB

HNTB served as architect of record on the new home for the Las Vegas Raiders designed in association with MANICA Architecture.

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Burns & McDonnell

Burns & Mcdonnell

Burns & McDonnell made REVERB possible. It offers modern loft living in the heart of the historic Crossroads Arts District with a 14-story high-rise.

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CRB Group

CRB Group provided architectural, engineering and lab design to realize our client’s vision: a standout research facility.

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Interested in getting involved?

Contact us to learn more about how to get your firm involved with KC Global Design programming.

The People

 

Emily Harrold

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, WORKPLACE PRACTICE LEADER, GOULD EVANS

‘‘Creating adaptable workspaces that support the wellbeing of employees is more critical than ever as we navigate these unprecedented times of change. Flexible schedules and work-from-home polices present an opportunity, not a hindrance. We are urging our clients and ourselves to embrace workplace variability. Let’s recreate spaces that support people of all types—prioritizing people over policies, collaboration over silos, and flexibility over one-size-fits-all solutions.”

The People

 

Zach Sumada

AIA, BRR 

‘‘As architects, we have the opportunity to shape the experience of an individual as they walk into a space. It’s a rewarding challenge to have the chance to impact their perspectives, senses and even emotions all through good design.”

The People

 

Kacie Flynn Saunders

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, HNTB

‘‘KC Global Design not only provides a forum for AEC innovation, but also an incubator and avenue for effectively communicating these innovations to clients, project partners, elected leaders, end users, and potential employees.”

The People

 

David Reid

PRINCIPAL, EDUCATION PRACTICE LEADER, GOULD EVANS

‘‘Schools and districts are under extraordinary pressure today to adapt to the changing demands of the pandemic, while supporting every students’ specific learning variabilities—not to mention ensuring graduates are prepared for the ever-changing world of work. It’s really complex, but that’s what I love about it. That’s also why our education practice works to co-design teaching and learning practices in conjunction with the design of school environments to flexibly serve these needs into the next 50 years. It’s an ambitious imperative, but we’re really passionate about setting our clients and their students up for success!”

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