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It is an unprecedented era in the design and construction industry. All across the country, important projects continue to emerge despite economic hardship. Building owners and developers, architects, construction managers, and general contractors are taking greater pride and care in their projects than ever before. Gone are the days of unnecessary spending. Value, efficiency, durability and flexibility are the new goals of nearly every design plan. From new healthcare and educational facilities to sustainable buildings and historic restorations, this era is characterized by projects that have significant meaning to our communities and our lives. We at Construction Communications have the pleasure and great responsibility of sharing these projects with you. Our partnerships with several industry-related associations inspire us with hope for our present and our future. Take a moment to read about Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA), CoreNet Global and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in the pages ahead. These associations can provide you with valuable information that may help you in your future construction endeavors.

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CMAA: Leading the Surge in Sustainable and “Green” Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 COAA: If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CoreNet Global Recognizes Innovation in Change Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 U.S. Green Building Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Part One: Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Hospitality & Recreation Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 This meaningful organization fulfills its mission of community outreach with a new facility

McPherson Opera House Rehabilitation . . . . 15 Renovation allows an opera house to shine as a focal point in the city

Sprint Center Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 New sports arena sparks the redevelopment of downtown Kansas City

Part Two: Commercial Development Bass Pro Shops White River Outpost at Branson Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bass Pro Shops creates another one-of-a-kind store to help draw tourism to the area

Boulevard Brewing Company Expansion . . . 19 A regional brewery upgrades its facilities in order to continue to provide high-quality products

C&A Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 New headquarters is designed to increase local exposure and awareness of C&A Industries while providing a superior working environment for the company’s employees

Crossroads Parking Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ellerbe Becket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

MMG Worldwide Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . 27

A successful architecture firm designs its own office with the same high standards it provides for its clients

A new headquarters facility provides the latest technology in addition to an open work environment for its employees

HNI Corporation/Gunlocke Headquarters . . . 23 Headquarters facility features natural lighting, provides open work spaces and is LEED® silver certified

Lockard Companies Office Building . . . . . . . 24 New national headquarters houses all aspects of a local company

Shelter Office Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Office plaza blends into the environment with its eco-friendly design

Barkley Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ICM, Inc. Office Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

After sitting vacant for decades, the historic TWA world headquarters building is restored and reinvigorated to serve a new tenant

A growing workforce drives ICM, Inc. to build a new office

Sunlight Saunas World Headquarters . . . . . 30 A fast-growing sauna company makes room for growth

Parking structure offers convenience and safety in a busy area

Wells Fargo West Des Moines Campus . . . . 32 New campus was designed with amenities that would provide a complete environment within a working campus community

Part Three: Mixed-use Developments & Multiunit Residential 4646 Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Luxury loft-style condominiums are located adjacent to the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City’s only high-rise project

111 City Lofts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Project transforms a 90-year-old office building into loft housing in downtown Des Moines

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South Omaha Campus Connector Building at Metropolitan Community College . . . . . . . 52

Richard Bolling Federal Building Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

This connector building links a college’s past to its future

Government facility is renovated to modernize the building for its tenants

Part Six: Government Fort Osage Education Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

One Park Place Condominiums . . . . . . . . . . 40 Historic office building is transformed into luxury condominiums with first-class amenities

Part Four: Religious Facilities Lincoln Berean Church Expansion . . . . . . . . 43 Addition allows a church to accommodate its congregation and fulfill its mission

The Ville for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 A church looks to its patron saint for inspiration in creating a 17th-century town inside its gymnasium

Redeemer Presbyterian Church Sanctuary . 46 New church sanctuary provides modern amenities with a traditional feel

Part Seven: Healthcare Facilities

Education center is designed to enhance educational programming at Fort Osage

Westside Family Medicine and Urgent Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Gardner Aquatic Center Expansion and Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

A new clinic with improved visibility and access for patients was designed as a prototype for future facilities in the St. Luke’s family

Renovation and expansion allows the aquatic center to better serve the needs of the community

Barton County Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . 68

General Omar N. Bradley Elementary School Addition and Renovation . . . . . . . . . . 56

New hospital has the feel of an Ozark lodge with the amenities necessary to support the community’s healthcare needs

A school for children with parents in the military gets an upgrade that includes a state-of-the-art planetarium

Saunders Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Kansas City Music Hall Renovation and Addition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

State-of-the-art replacement medical center provides much-needed healthcare services to Saunders County today and can expand to meet future needs

A beautiful, historic music hall is renovated and expanded in a way that celebrates its history while improving its function

Stormont-Vail HealthCare Cotton-O’Neil Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Lewis & Clark Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Efficient and expandable, this new army training facility will be able to keep up with technological advances for decades

Lee’s Summit Fire Station No. 7 . . . . . . . . . . 60 A city provides fire protection for residents while increasing firefighting training opportunities

New Southeast Community Center . . . . . . . . 62 An older community center is replaced by a new facility that expands the city’s offerings

The Phelps Youth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Cancer center is built to treat cancer holistically

The Center for Advanced Heart Care at The University of Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 New center provides a single, state-of-the-art location for the specialized treatment of cardiac diseases

Network Sourcebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 ShortList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Corporate Profiles

Renze Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

This youth pavilion provides an educational asset to the Cedar Valley region

Part Five: Educational Facilities Dr. Guinter Kahn Addition to the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library at the University of Nebraska at Omaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Addition provides light-filled spaces and a variety of seating and study areas that encourage student use of the library

Kansas Life Sciences Innovation Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Modern biomedical research facility is designed and created to attract and retain world-class researchers

Life Science and Technology Center, Richwood Valley Campus, Ozarks Technical Community College . . . . . . . . . . . 51 A community college opens a new campus in a developing area

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LEADING THE SURGE IN SUSTAINABLE AND “GREEN” BUILDING Sustainable or “green” building is one of the

Those are enormous impacts. Both social

biggest movements to hit the construction industry

responsibility and self-interest are driving owners

in many years. Owners both public and private are

toward more sustainable construction. Their

demanding that their new buildings be sustainable,

contractors, subcontractors, and most of all their

as well as planning renovations with an emphasis on

construction managers (CMs), must be part of this

improving sustainability.

movement.

Some are embracing the formal and highly

Many owners continue to perceive responding

rigorous process of building certification through

to this demand as an added cost and burden on

the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

their projects.

Bruce D’Agostino, President, CMAA

(LEED ) program. Others are simply paying more

However, many are also recognizing the benefits

attention to the life-cycle cost of their buildings,

they can realize in terms of lower operating costs,

Once embarked on this path, most owners

including the significant savings that can be achieved

improved productivity and higher value. Indeed,

will find the certification process extraordinarily

through attention to smart energy usage, indoor air

most of the 69 available LEED “credits” represent

complex, and will need to rely on a champion

quality, recycling and other strategies.

items that can yield life-cycle savings.

within the project team. That champion, in turn,

It’s natural that buildings come in for this scrutiny.

This focus on the long-term success of a

must rely on productive collaboration and timely

According to data compiled by the U.S. Green

project in meeting the owner’s needs is central

information sharing among all project participants.

Building Council (USGBC), buildings account for:

to the CM’s mission. The professional CM can help

Document control, cost management and schedule

• 30 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

an owner plan for success from the earliest stages

maintenance all require close attention.

• 70 percent of electricity consumption.

of a project.

• 39 percent of U.S. primary energy use, including fuel input for production.

Promoting this kind of collaboration is another

Owners who opt to pursue LEED certification ®

key mission of good construction management.

are taking on a complex task. A building must meet

It’s important to remember that for all the publicity

• More than 12 percent of all potable water use.

LEED criteria for 26 out of the available 69 points

it has received, this emphasis on sustainability and

• 40 percent of raw materials consumed

in order to be certified. An owner seeking silver,

green building is still relatively new, and will be

gold or platinum certification must pass even higher

unfamiliar to many owners. Many owners who

tests. These points measure how you handle matters

don’t want the complexities of LEED certification

related to the building site, design, materials,

nevertheless do want the improved performance

energy and water use, and indoor air quality. The

and ongoing cost savings that can come with

LEED system gives owners the flexibility to choose

sustainability.

globally. • 136 million tons of construction and demolition debris.

CMAA is North America’s only organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of the professional construction and program management industry. On behalf of its 25 regional chapters and more than 4,500 public and private firms and individuals throughout the nation, CMAA promotes the construction management industry and provides professional resources, advocacy, professional development, certification, and business opportunities to its members. CMAA’s national headquarters is located in McLean, Virginia, and the association’s website is www.cmaanet.org.

which certification points to pursue.

This is where the professional construction

A key early decision, then, is how many LEED

or program manager can deliver real value to

“credits” to pursue, and which ones. In just about

owners. At CMAA, we see the demand for this

any project, some of these credits will be more

service reflected in several ways. More and more

achievable than others — or they can be earned

professionals now boast the combination of our

at a cost the owner can accept within the overall

own Certified Construction Manager credential with

context of the project and generate benefits of

USGBC’s LEED -accredited professional. We’ve

greater value to the owner.

gotten strong turnouts for LEED -related sessions at

It’s a natural role for the CM to counsel the

our conferences, and our members report they are

owner in developing a strategy for choosing which

spending more and more time counseling clients on

credits to go after and how. And it’s vital for the

issues related to sustainability and green building.

whole project team to know this strategy from the beginning.

This is a vital development, both for our industry and for our world.

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If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? Everything else! We teach students, practice medicine, manufacture products, offer entertainment and hospitality, provide the services of government, and much more. We need buildings to enable us to do what we do! As owners, we deal with design and construction to support our mission. Our core missions may differ, but our responsibilities in the design and construction of our buildings are similar. We define our program needs; choose the building sites; select architects, engineers and contractors; arrange financing; and manage the design and construction processes.

M. Teresa Cook, President of COAA

And the issues we face as owners are also similar — we have to find ways to deliver projects more quickly, keep projects within budget despite escalating material and labor costs in a global economy, as well as manage and resolve conflicts throughout the life of the project.

We are COAA, the Construction Owners Association of America. Since 1994, COAA has been supporting owners in achieving success on their projects. COAA works to improve the design and construction process for all. COAA offers its members a variety of services, including: •T wo National Educational Conferences offered per year, which provide superb opportunities for continuing education and direct networking with other owners. • Members Only ListServe on the COAA website where members can reach owners across the country for feedback on any question within a matter of minutes. The recent ListServe discussions have included a variety of topics from waterless urinals, incentives for construction managers, and identification of “experts” for a variety of situations such as leaking windows and accountability for cost estimates. • Project Management training specifically developed for an owner’s staff. • A Project Information Directory in which COAA members can check on a particular type of project and identify other owners with such projects and the final project costs. This directory contains more than $8 billion of projects nationwide. COAA was also asked to participate in the development of new contract documents. COAA just completed a three-year collaboration led by the Association of General Contractors (AGC) with 20 other industry associations in the development of new contract documents — ConsensusDOCS. For the first time, we have contract documents available to owners that were developed on a collaborative basis with many of our partners in the industry. And COAA provided comments on the new contract documents to be issued by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). COAA was established to provide a forum for owners to meet, share and learn in order to enhance their project success. As owners, we need to have appropriate expectations of our designers and contractors, convey these expectations to them, and then hold them to these standards. And we need to do our part in achieving project success — successful for the owner, designer and contractor! As owners, we are on the cusp of some exciting changes in the construction industry with technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), which will change the way buildings are designed, and the Extensible Markup Language (XML), which may facilitate communications among various software applications. Owners can reap benefits from these technologies for years to come. Sustainability is a major consideration for all owners in their project design and construction, as well as the operations of their buildings — and we now have a track record on “green” buildings and lessons learned that we can share. We invite you to join your fellow owners by becoming a COAA member — just log in at www.coaa. org! COAA is the only association in the industry established specifically for owners.

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CoreNet Global Change Management Tip: New and redesigned office space should improve work styles, interaction and productivity. But to get good results, companies use change management to gain employee buy-in before changes happen. Branding a change is part of the mix used to communicate a new workplace. In the case of the new H&R Block Center, the move to the new Kansas City headquarters became known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bigger, Better, Together.â&#x20AC;?

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Wichita, Kansas

Facts & Figures Owner: Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas, Inc. Type of Project: A new community outreach facility Size: 41,200 square feet Cost: Approximately $7.8 million (construction costs)

Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas, Inc. The Boys and Girls Club of South

across the United States. For exam-

and respect he brought to the proj-

- August 2007

Central Kansas, Inc. constructed a

ple, the design of the main game

ect, many of the major companies

The Need: To provide a community

new facility to provide communi-

room allows for natural daylighting,

contributed,” said Davis. “Due to

ty outreach in Wichita, Kan. The

which helps reduce energy costs.

his fundraising abilities, he secured

The Challenge: Raising funds for

project is instrumental in providing

Additionally, most of the classrooms

major contributions, which allowed

the facility’s construction

various opportunities for residents

in the facility are located around an

the club to add additional amenities

in this community, according Jan

outdoor courtyard, giving each area

to the project, such as a soccer field

Davis, chief professional officer of the

access to an outdoor classroom and

with synthetic turf, a double-court

Boys and Girls Club of South Central

also making use of natural light. The

gymnasium and a stage for commu-

Kansas. It primarily serves “as a safe

center’s gymnasium serves a dual

nity events. The club was completed

and positive place for youth ages six

purpose, providing a place for Boys

far faster than comparable facilities

to 18 to go after school, thus keeping

and Girls Club activities as well as for

due to the rapid fundraising.”

them ‘off the streets,’” she said.

community/athletic events.

Construction Time: June 2006

outreach facility that offers various opportunities for residents

TEAM MEMBERS

Coupled with the fast fundraising

The 41,200-square-foot facility

While the building itself is unique,

efforts and an overall team effort,

GLMV Architecture (formerly McCluggage Van Sickle & Perry) Architect

features a learning center and study

Davis said the most innovative and

the project was completed in a little

room, a kitchen and dining facili-

challenging aspect of the entire

more than a year despite extreme

Key Construction General Contractor

ties, a computer center, music and

project was the fundraising process

wet weather conditions. Davis said,

dance classrooms, a game room, a

involved. Donations were an absolute

“The project is a tribute to team

teen center, a two-court gymnasium

necessity in order to build the facility.

effort and a positive example to the

with seating for 500 people, a the-

“The club engaged Mr. Russ Meyer,

construction industry, providing a

atrical stage with dressing rooms,

a key figure in the Wichita com-

positive place for the children of

and outdoor facilities that include a

munity, to raise money to build the

South Central Kansas.” n

full-size artificial turf athletic field for

facility, and because of the success

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— Natalie Blythe

football and soccer. Along with using the center as a place of opportunity, many area youth “will participate in youth-development activities such as character and leadership development, career and education development, the arts, physical fitness, and healthy lifestyles,” said Davis. Situated on 11.93 acres, the facility is on a site that Davis said is uniquely located in a neighborhood full of young people who are at risk for getting involved with drugs, illegal activities or other dangers. “The site was chosen because it was available [and] it was owned by the City of Wichita, who was willing to donate the land,” said Davis. “Thus, all the stars were aligned for this project to be completed so this neighborhood and beyond would be presented with opportunities for a better future.” The building has a number of unique features that set it apart from other Boys and Girls Club locations Photo courtesy of GLMV Architecture — Gavin Peters Photographer

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McPherson, Kansas

Facts & Figures Owner: McPherson Opera House Company Type of Project: Rehabilitation of an

McPherson Opera House Rehabilitation

opera house Size: 30,000 square feet Cost: $8 million Construction Time: September

The historic McPherson Opera House in downtown McPherson,

2005 - February 2007

Kan., recently underwent a major $8

The Need: To restore a historic

million rehabilitation project, trans-

building and provide a location for

forming it into a key spot for arts,

arts, entertainment and culture The Challenge: Updating the

entertainment and culture as well as

building without destroying its

providing an anchor to help revital-

historical character

ize the downtown area. “The

three-story

McPherson

Opera House was originally completed in 1888 and served as an opera house and community center for generations,” said Lindsay Young, business relations representative for Martin K. Eby Construction TEAM MEMBERS

Co., Inc., the project’s general con-

ADS Architects Architect

tractor. “The building was also a

Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc. General Contractor

station until 1983, when it was pur-

Badger Daylight Midstates Inc. Excavating Contractors Hedlund Electric Electrical Contractors Woodwork Manufacturing & Supply Architectural Millwork/Casework/Woodwork

movie theater, apartments and a bus chased by a local bank at an auction with the intent of demolishing it. In 1986, the McPherson Opera House Company was formed to save and restore the building.” McPherson

Opera

House

Company took on the task of rehabilitating and restoring the opera Photos courtesy of John Holecek

house back to its original glamorous

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state in two phases of construction.

“We installed a seven-stop eleva-

rative lighting,” said Young. “The

During Phase I, the exterior of the

tor that is ADA [Americans with

architect worked closely with the

building was restored and the roof

Disabilities Act] fully accessible,” said

owner and the contractor to ensure

was reconstructed to stabilize the

John Holecek, director of develop-

the correct historical factors were

decaying structure. The front half of

ment for McPherson Opera House

included in the restoration. Because

the building was completed during

Company. “Even though the build-

of the historical renovation, it was

Phase II of construction. “The build-

ing is only three stories, we have

imperative to match the era the

ing was modified to include two sets

seven stops because the floors are

McPherson Opera House Company

of stairways that start in the base-

staggered. We also have beautiful

requested.”

ment and extend four stories into

stair systems with the elevator in the

the gallery,” said Young.

middle.”

Despite the daunting task, the project team pulled off the impres-

Other modifications to the build-

According to Holecek, it was

sive rehabilitation with finesse. “The

ing included dividing the base-

critical that the facility was retained

McPherson Opera House truly is

ment into two retail shops and the

and restored because it is a his-

a community building with great

future theater lobby; remodeling

torical asset. However, updating the

historical meaning to its residents,”

the second floor for professional

building without destroying its his-

said Young. “With the selection of

leased space; adding a grand ball-

torical character was challenging.

a local architect and a construction

room to the third floor, complete

“Historical studies were conducted

company with strong ties to the

with a kitchen for community func-

to preserve architectural details of

community, the entire team focused

tions; and reconstructing the opera

the project. This included the paint

on returning the McPherson Opera

house’s parquet, balcony and gallery

schemes and colors, carpeting,

House to its original glory.” n

theater lobbies.

woodwork and casings, and deco-

— Natalie Blythe

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Kansas City, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owners/Developers: City of

Sprint Center Arena

Kansas City, MO; Anschutz Entertainment Group Type of Project: A new sports

The revitalization of Kansas

arena Size: 666,480 square feet (arena); 42,745 square feet (National

City’s urban core received a large

Association of Basketball Coaches

boost when the Sprint Center

Hall of Fame)

Arena was completed in the fall of

Cost: $276 million (total)

2007. The new home for Kansas

Construction Time: Spring 2005 - fall 2007

City basketball, hockey, concerts,

The Need: An anchor for the city’s

family shows and special events, it

downtown redevelopment and a

is among the finest arenas in the

new sports arena for professional basketball and hockey The Challenge: Designing and constructing a unique facility while staying within budget

country and is helping to change

“Some of the most notable design innovations with this project were identifying

the face of downtown. The Sprint Center Arena was designed to be a recognizable building. While its size makes it unlikely to blend in, it is the architecture and exterior that

creative approaches to very typical building systems

really set it apart. “With a con-

and materials.”

tinuous elliptical glass form directly reflecting and displaying the TEAM MEMBERS

Burns & McDonnell Program Manager for the City of Kansas City, MO

seating bowl it houses, strong visual connections between inside and out radiate in every direction,” said Brad Schrock, senior

Brad Schrock, senior project designer for Downtown Arena Design Team

ICON Venue Group Program Manager for Anschutz Entertainment Group

project designer for Downtown

Downtown Arena Design Team Architect

architect, which included mem-

M. A. Mortenson Company Construction Manager at Risk

Sport, Ellerbe Becket and Rafael

identifying creative approaches

allowed for value engineering to

Architects. “The arena bowl and

to very typical building systems

occur early in the project and not

visitors within become the exterior

and materials,” said Schrock. “The

after bids have been received,”

image of the building as activity

glass skin was no exception; with

said Blake Ellis, project manager

inside and out ultimately become

budget in mind and using a very

for Burns & McDonnell, the pro-

one in the same, thus reinforcing

common curtain wall system, it

gram manager for the City of

the connection of the design to its

was important to achieve as many

Kansas City, one of the project’s

urban surroundings.”

repeatable shapes as possible with

owners in a public/private partner-

In addition to the arena, the

the glass panels in order to control

ship with Anschutz Entertainment

site also houses the National

costs. The design team worked

Group. “Value was truly added

Association of Basketball Coaches

rigorously to create an efficient yet

to the process, and value engi-

(NABC) Basketball Experience and

dynamic form.”

neering was not a cost-cutting

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Arena Design Team, the project’s ber firms 360 Architecture, HOK

Hall of Fame. The NABC facility is

The project was performed

an angular contrast that conforms

under the construction manager at

exercise.” The Sprint Center Arena and

to one of the major street corners

risk delivery method. This allowed

the attached NABC Hall of Fame

and is connected to the arena by a

construction to begin before the

provide an anchor for the revital-

low-slung entry space, according

design was fully complete so the

ization of downtown Kansas City.

to Schrock, but is separate from

scheduled opening date could be

Hosting a wide range of activi-

the arena.

met. Additionally, it involved M.

ties, from sports to concerts to

Creating such an expansive

A. Mortenson Company and some

other special events, the complex

and unique facility while remain-

specialty contractors early in the

provides an exciting destination

ing in budget was a challenge.

process so informed, value-based

that will bring people into the city

“Some of the most notable design

decisions could be made during

again and again. n

innovations with this project were

the preconstruction phase. “This

— Marci Grossman

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Facts & Figures Owner: Bass Pro Shops Type of Project: A new retail store Size: 40,000 square feet Construction Time: January 2006 - June 2006 The Need: A new Bass Pro Shops store in a popular area of Mississippi The Challenge: Building a store that will help contribute to tourism to the Branson area

Branson, Missouri

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Creative Ink Architects, LLC Architect Walton Construction General Contractor Hoss & Brown Engineers, Inc. Mechanical Engineers K & R Electric Inc. Electrical Contractor Mid Missouri Fire Protection LLC Fire Protection

Bass Pro Shops White River Outpost at Branson Landing Bass Pro Shops has made a name

ing life-size waterfalls, giant aquari-

catfish. “It’s like a natural history

for itself as a destination spot for out-

ums and more. Since its first facility,

museum,” said Whiteley. “There’s

door enthusiasts. In 1984, founder

Bass Pro Shops has opened locations

no retailer in America like this. It’s an

John Morris opened the first show-

in 29 states, and each store possesses

amazing store.”

room — a part museum/part retail

its own unique style.

Bass Pro Shops also opened a

outlet in Springfield, Mo. In 2006,

“People come from all over to see

floating restaurant next door to take

the company opened Bass Pro Shops

our stores because there aren’t two

advantage of the prime location.

White River Outpost at Branson

alike,” said Larry Whiteley, corpo-

Called White River Fish House, the

Landing in Branson, Mo., one of the

rate spokesman for Bass Pro Shops.

6,800-square-foot restaurant allows

most highly visited areas in the state.

Whiteley said that because Branson

customers to continue enjoying the

Bass Pro Shops provides visitors

attracts many tourists and is a favorite

outdoor experience. Also located

with a unique indoor/outdoor expe-

location of Morris’, it was only natural

at the restaurant is a marina that

rience. The stores offer equipment,

that Bass Pro Shops would open a

invites visitors to fully appreciate Lake

clothing items and services for fish-

store there. “[Morris] loves this area,”

Taneycomo.

ing, hunting, camping, boating and

he said.

A challenge on this particular loca-

water sports. In addition, customers

Specifically, what draws people

tion was in building a store that

can admire elaborate displays featur-

to the area is Lake Taneycomo,

would help contribute to tourism

which had once been the White

in Branson. Since the area is well

River before the river was dammed

known, the store needed to stand

to create the lake. To that end, the

out and offer attractions for tourists.

Branson store was built adjacent to

Incorporating all elements that pay

Lake Taneycomo and named the

homage to Lake Tanycomo and the

White River Outpost.

White River into the store solved this

The 40,000-square-foot store was

challenge.

created with the White River in mind.

Bass Pro Shops is known for its

Inside, it features a river as well as a

attention to detail with both its scenic

trout pool aquarium that pays tribute

displays and its customized inven-

to the natural beauty of the Branson

tory, which has something for every-

area. The aquarium is stocked with

one. Bass Pro Shops White River

fish native to the area, including

Outpost at Branson Landing is no

rainbow and brown trout, large-

exception. n

and small-mouth bass, blue gill, and

— Kelly Skarritt

Photos courtesy of Bass Pro Shops

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Kansas City, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Boulevard Brewing Company Type of Project: Expansion of

Boulevard Brewing Company Expansion

a brewery Size: 68,500 square feet Cost: $15 million Construction Time: February

Boulevard Brewing Company was founded in 1989 with the idea to create a regional brewery based on the

2005 - November 2006

models that had flourished into the early 20th century.

The Need: To expand the existing

In 2005, because it was running out of space for its

brewery

current operations, the company decided to expand

The Challenge: Integrating the brewing equipment into the

the brewery with a new brew house, a new packaging

construction of the new

facility and a 200-seat facility that can be rented out for

brew house

events. The company’s goal was to continue to maintain the standard of fresh, flavorful beers that regional brewers are able to offer due to the small geographic area served. Rather than build a new facility, Boulevard Brewing Company expanded at its current inner city site in Kansas City, Mo., reclaiming a rundown city block and continuing its commitment to the area. John McDonald,

TEAM MEMBERS

president and owner of Boulevard Brewing Company,

360 Architecture Architect

said that he believes strongly in communities mixed

Rau Construction Company Construction Manager/General Contractor

idea that businesses that produce locally benefit the

Carthage Marble Corporation Marble & Granite DL Kidwell & Son Construction Excavating Contractors

with residential and retail areas, and he supports the community. In keeping the old site, the company was also able to retain the local workforce. Located adjacent to the original brewery and visible from the interstate, the new brew house doubles

Doherty Steel Inc. Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors

the original brewing capacity. It has a brick and stone

Rainbow Construction Underground Utilities, LLC Site Utility Contractor

an updated look that still blends with the surrounding

exterior with storefront glazing and glass block, creating neighborhood. “The brew house features a transparency and attention to detail that reflects the purity Photo courtesy of Feinknopf

and community on which the brewery was founded,” said Tracy Stearns, principal at 360 Architecture, the project’s architect. The challenges of this project were related to the integration of the brewing components into the structure of the new brew house. Namely, the team had to allow space for equipment that was still being designed during the building’s construction. Much of the brewing equipment was designed and built in Germany, which added to the challenge due to the need to continually convert and verify the conversions of weights and utilities from the metric system to the United States customary system. Completed in November 2006, the expansion of the Boulevard Brewing Company facility allows it to continue to be an important part of the community. According to McDonald, Boulevard Brewing Company is proud to be a part of the rebuilding of downtown Kansas City. n — Marci Grossman Photo courtesy of Iiams

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Omaha, Nebraska

Facts & Figures Owner: C&A Industries, Inc.

C&A Plaza

Type of Project: A new headquarters building Size: 120,000 square feet (total) Cost: $20 million (total, including ground) Construction Time: April 2006

Ranked as one of the best employers in Omaha, Neb., C&A Industries,

- June 2007

Inc. is a national leader in staffing

The Need: A new headquarters

and temporary employment. Due

building that could accommodate

to significant growth, C&A’s existing

the company’s existing employees and enable it to continue to hire

facility was no longer large enough

additional workforce to better

to house its existing employees or

serve its customer base

enable it to continue to hire addi-

The Challenge: Choosing the perfect design for the facility

tional workforce to better serve its customer base. Therefore, a new headquarters building was needed. In searching for a site for the new five-story, 120,000-square-foot facility, C&A wanted a prime loca-

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Holland Basham Architects Architect of Record

tion that would allow it to increase

those they liked and those they

Mourer, AIA, LEED AP, senior associ-

its exposure and reinforce to the

disliked, explaining the reasons

ate for Gensler.

community and to its customers

behind the selections. Gensler then

Another unique feature, accord-

what it is as a company. “We have

presented the owner with three

ing to Tom Zuk, registered archi-

a great story to tell, and we wanted

designs to choose from. The pros

tect and partner at Holland Basham

Gensler Design Architect

to make a visual statement about

and cons were discussed until a deci-

Architects, the project’s architect of

our commitment to Omaha, what a

sion was made.

record, is the custom outdoor air-

The Weitz Company General Contractor

great organization we are today and

The building’s most unique fea-

handling unit located on the roof.

where we’re headed in the future,”

ture is its glass curtain wall system,

The unit contains hot-water heat-

said Scot Thompson, chief executive

according to Michael D. Bauer, proj-

ing coils, direct-expansion refrigerant

officer of C&A.

Husker Glass, Inc. Glass & Glazing

ect manager of The Weitz Company,

cooling coils, filter sections, supply

“We believe our new headquarters

the project’s general contractor.

fans, return fans, mixing and access

complements an already beautiful

Spanning more than 75 percent of

sections, and discharge and intake

business park,” said Thompson. The

the building, the curtain wall system

plenums. Divided into approximately

building also has several features that

includes more than 3,300 panes of

16 sections, the unit was shipped to

allow employees to enjoy a friendly

glass. On the opposite side, a three-

the site and then lifted to the roof of

and productive atmosphere, includ-

story box incorporating brick and

the building.

ing high ceilings, significant natural

ribbons of glass defines the building

Completed in June 2007, C&A’s

sunlight and outside views, private

entry and creates the balcony on

new headquarters building fulfills the

phone booths, a wellness room with

the fifth floor. “The box appears to

company’s needs while also yielding

spa-like features, 60-inch plasma-

float in the context of the surround-

positive results in productivity, effi-

screen televisions in break rooms,

ing glass, incorporating the genesis

ciency and employee satisfaction. n

outside patio areas, and a top-floor

of the curved wall,” said Blake A.

— Stacey Nathanson

balcony. “All these elements have been put in place to provide our employees with a great work environment,” added Thompson. Deciding exactly how to design the building was a challenge for the project team. The solution to the challenge was also the most unique feature of the design process, according to Thompson. Gensler, the project’s design architect, placed hundreds of pictures on a wall, and the C&A team separated them by Photos courtesy of Gensler

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Kansas City, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Nicholson

Crossroads Parking Structure

Group Type of Project: A new parking structure

Located just south of the down-

One reason for this is that the facility

cally combines the two buildings

town loop in Kansas City, Mo., the

is for more than just parking cars.

into a cohesive composition.” The

The Need: To meet the parking

redeveloped Crossroads area has an

At street level, the parking structure

piece has gotten acclaim since its

needs of the Crossroads’ emerging

emerging social scene with unique

offers retail space, including a lunch

installation and recently received the

social scene

restaurants, merchants and art galler-

counter and a coffee shop. In addi-

2007 AIA Arts & Craftsmanship Merit

ies. In order to meet the Crossroads’

tion, bright orange ribbons of color

Plus Award.

increased parking needs, a new 850-

are used to highlight the exterior,

During the demolition phase, an

car parking structure was built for

mark the staircases and accent the

underground arched tunnel was

businesses and visitors.

Size: 135,000 square feet (total) Construction Time: November 2005 - January 2007

The Challenge: Dealing with an underground tunnel that was discovered during demolition

stores below. This unique aspect

uncovered that had not appeared

Before construction could begin,

of the structure helps to further

on any blueprints. While no one

an existing business center had to

integrate the facility into the con-

knows for sure what the purpose of

be demolished on the site. After that

tinuous street-level activity of the

the tunnel was, it is speculated that

was completed, the new parking

community.

it may have been used to transport

garage, which has a precast concrete

Another unique aspect of the proj-

people and liquor during Prohibition.

structure with a translucent exterior

ect is that the parking garage is

Ultimately, the tunnel was capped

Helix Architect

facade, was constructed. The trans-

linked to the renovated historic Trans

and filled for structural purposes so

lucent exterior allows light in while

World Airlines (TWA) office building.

the project could continue.

Harris Construction General Contractor

masking the parked cars from the

The main pedestrian access point is

Completed in January 2007, this

street-side view, making the parking

a 20-foot-wide outdoor space. Jay

parking structure truly adds to the

structure stand out as a work of art in

Tomlinson, AIA, principal at Helix,

growing community. Tomlinson

the Crossroads area.

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Anderson Survey Company Land Surveyors Bob D. Campbell and Company Structural Engineers

the project’s architect, said, “With

said, “In the evening, the structure

According to Brad Nicholson,

the collaboration of a local artist, the

transcends itself to become a piece

principal at Nicholson Group, the

space now holds a wall-mounted

of art as the frosted glass facade

project’s owner/developer, the best

kinetic sculpture that animates the

is illuminated and shadows dance

part about the building is that it

space day and night. The sculpture,

across its canvas.” n

doesn’t look like a parking garage.

ZIPPER, physically and metaphori-

— Marci Grossman

Photo courtesy of Mike Sinclair

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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Hines Type of Project: A tenant fitout of an existing building Size: 19,000 square feet Cost: $1.1 million Construction Time: August 2006 - November 2006 The Need: A new location for architect Ellerbe Becket The Challenge: Creating specialized doors for the project

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Photo courtesy of Michael Spillers

Ellerbe Becket Tenant/Architect

Kansas City, Missouri

Turner Construction Company Construction Manager/ General Contractor

Ellerbe Becket With five locations in the United States and two in the Middle East, Ellerbe Becket has come a long way

The linear spacing of the building complements

in projects across America and 20 other countries,

the office’s strong colors, which include red, black

the company’s high ranking as an architectural/

and orange. A curved orange wall in the southwest

engineering firm is well deserved. The space the

corner can be used as a display area. The building’s

firm fit out for its employees at its Kansas City, Mo.,

gloss black walls required an extremely smooth fin-

location needed to be the same level of quality as

ish so drywall imperfections would not be visible. Designing and constructing the specialized doors

After 20 successful years at its prior location in the

was a challenge for the project team. In order to

Country Club Plaza, Ellerbe Becket chose to relocate

solve this challenge, according to Brent McMeans,

to the Crown Center. According to Jon Neimuth,

project manager for Turner Construction Company,

AIA, NCARB, principal at Ellerbe Becket, the choice

the project’s construction manager/general contrac-

to relocate was guided by the desire to be closer

tor, a specialty contractor was hired to assist in the

to the activities and energy of Kansas City’s urban

creation of the doors, which Turner then installed.

renaissance and the benefits offered by a large single-floor office.

McMeans said that having an architect as a client allowed for an efficient construction process. “It was

The interior of the 19,000-square-foot facility

very different from the usual construction process

was demolished and rebuilt into a functional office

and line of communication of any other project,”

building that includes large, open office spaces; a

he said. “The architect was very easy to work with

kitchen; cubicles; an information technology (IT)

and could easily communicate what they needed

desk; a copy center; sliding walls that allow rooms

and wanted for the project. The process was easier

to be divided into smaller conference rooms; a

because there was only one line of communication

reception area; and the legacy gallery, which dis-

— a direct line to the owner.” This efficiency con-

plays highlights of the history of the firm and its cli-

tributed to managing the costs on the project.

ents. The building accommodates the casual nature

The result is an innovative space for an innovative

of the creative process and respects the private

company. The flexible design allows Ellerbe Becket’s

meeting functions needed for local and national

employees to have access to the space they need as

clients. Six large doors, each nine feet tall, surround

they need it while providing the sophistication nec-

the main conference room, pivoting out and creat-

essary for client meetings and presentations. n

ing an impressive entry way. Four sliding doors on a

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ence rooms.

since it was founded in 1909. Having been involved

the work it provides for its clients.

barn door track are used for the two south confer-

— Marci Grossman

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Muscatine, Iowa

Facts & Figures Owner: HNI Corporation Type of Project: A tenant fitout of an existing building

HNI Corporation/Gunlocke Headquarters

Size: 35,660 square feet Cost: $4.06 million Construction Time: July 2005 - July 2006

When HNI Corporation, the second-largest furniture manufac-

The Need: A new headquarters

turer in the United States, acquired

and furniture showroom for HNI

Gunlocke, a company that manu-

Corporation/Gunlocke

factures high-end wood furniture,

The Challenge: Balancing the owner’s commitment to

there became a need for a new

preserving an existing building,

corporate headquarters that would

obtaining LEED® Silver certification

showcase the companies’ merged

and managing a tight budget

entity and tie the two brands together. In order to maintain its presence in downtown Muscatine, Iowa, HNI purchased a four-story, circa-1927 warehouse on a site that serves as an entry to a recent city core

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revitalization effort. “The challenge was to take a decrepit old build-

OPN Architects, Inc. Architect of Record Gensler Design Architect

ing and breathe new life into it so it could be a community asset — a corporate headquarters with

Ryan Companies US, Inc. General Contractor

a collaborative feel, reflective of

Martin & Whitacre Surveyors & Engineers, Inc. Civil Engineers

— and be sustainable,” said Bradd

Meyer Landscape & Design Inc. Landscape Contractors Terracon Consultants Inc. Engineering/Testing/Inspection Treiber Construction Company, Inc. Concrete Contractors

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Brown, project architect for OPN Architects, Inc., the project’s archi-

design. By incorporating salvaged

tect of record.

windows into offices and cutting

the project’s greatest challenge

According

Schoenfelder,

The new facility includes offices,

new openings between floors, nat-

was balancing the owner’s com-

a showroom, a new concrete plas-

ural light was able to penetrate the

mitment to preserving an exist-

ter exterior, new windows and a

building’s core, increasing visual

ing building with obtaining LEED®

new roof system. “Based on dis-

connection among user groups.

Silver certification and managing

cussions with the client, the team

The most unique feature of

a tight budget. Value engineering

determined that the design should

the facility, according to Brad

was used throughout the project,

reflect the ideals of the company:

Schoenfelder, vice president of

and the team was always looking

strength in community, depend-

development for Ryan Companies

for creative and cost-effective ways

ability, modesty, a dedication

US, Inc., the project’s gener-

to create a sustainable building

to roots and an eye toward the

al contractor, is that it received

that met LEED® certification stan-

future,” said Melissa Mizell, senior

the U.S. Green Building Council

dards. “Reuse of the building has

associate for Gensler, the project’s

(USGBC)’s Leadership in Energy

given [the owner] a very unique

design architect.

and Environmental Design (LEED®)

facility that can’t be replicated

HNI’s decision to renovate the

Silver certification by meeting the

with new construction,” added

property provided the opportunity

six categories measured by the

Schoenfelder.

to create a work environment that

LEED® credit system: sustainable

In the end, the team’s extensive

would reflect the importance of

sites, water efficiency, energy and

renovations turned a dilapidated

the building’s original context. The

atmosphere, materials and resourc-

building into an efficient corpo-

original floors of the building were

es, indoor environmental quality,

rate headquarters that provides

a stunning maple wood that were

and innovation in design. In addi-

an excellent work environment for

sanded and clear-coated to preserve

tion, construction materials with

employees as well as a showroom

their antique nature. Tin ceilings

recycled content were chosen for

that reflects the company’s legacy

and steel structural elements were

the project, and waste from the

of products. n

exposed and integrated into the

renovation was recycled.

— Stacey Nathanson

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Facts & Figures Owner: Lockard Development, Inc. Type of Project: A new national headquarters building Size: 12,900 square feet Cost: $2.3 million (construction costs) Construction Time: November 2005 - June 2006 The Need: A new national headquarters to accommodate the company’s current needs and allow for future growth The Challenge: Dealing with weather-related delays and industry-wide material shortages

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INVISION Architecture Architect

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Lockard Companies Office Building

Lockard Construction, Inc. General Contractor

Lockard

Companies,

full-

Martinson Construction Co., Inc. Concrete Contractors

service development, realty and

The Oak Tree, Inc. Cabinets

needed a new location for its

construction management firm, national headquarters due to com-

Peterson Contractors, Inc. Heavy Highway Contractor

pany growth. The firm wanted to stay in the area, which led to the construction of a new three-story, 12,900-square-foot office building situated in the 700-plus-acre master-planned community of Pinnacle Prairie in Cedar Falls, Iowa. In addition to providing office space for the company’s current needs, the building includes room to accommodate future growth. According to John T. Flint, director of asset management and strategic initiatives for Lockard Development, Inc., the project’s owner, the new facility is part of Prairie Business Park, the office component of Pinnacle Prairie. Pinnacle

Prairie

offers

homes,

offices, shopping and recreation — all connected by walking and biking trails, parks, and natural habitat areas. Lockard Companies’ headquarters building provides a nice complement to the distinct community. Photos courtesy of Lockard Companies

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commercial development

Eric Ritland, project architect for

to an upper conference room, an

ing. “The system saves the com-

Lockard Companies Office Building

INVISION Architecture, the proj-

energy-efficient lighting system,

pany approximately 40 percent on

stands as a testament to the com-

ect’s architect, said the prairie-

heat-gain-reducing thermal glaz-

energy costs,” said Flint.

pany’s determination to stay in

style building is filled with modern

ing and programmable controls

Despite weather-related delays

amenities and abundant natural

for the motorized window shades.

and industry-wide material short-

Flint said, “The design standards

light. Some of its unique features

Lockard also employed a truly

ages, the office building was

and sense of place provided by

include a two-story entrance atri-

innovative feature into its head-

completed in eight months, thanks

Pinnacle Prairie were exactly what

um, translucent perimeter office

quarters by using a horizontal loop

to the hard work of the team.

the Lockard Companies were try-

walls, a walkout basement to a

groundwater-source heat pump

Along with the benefit of a new

ing to achieve.” n

patio, an open staircase that leads

for heating and cooling the build-

home base, the construction of

the area.

— Natalie Blythe

Photos courtesy of Lockard Companies

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Colwich, Kansas

Facts & Figures Owner: ICM, Inc.

ICM, Inc. Office Building

Type of Project: A new office building Size: 24,000 square feet

A leader in the design, construc-

Cost: $6.6 million Construction Time: Completed in September 2006

tion and support of ethanol plants,

The Need: A new building that

ICM, Inc. needed ample space to

accommodates the company’s

accommodate its growing workforce

growing workforce

due to the rising demand for new

The Challenge: Creating a stairway that both pleased the

ethanol plants. “From January 2005

owner and adhered to fire-code

to September 2007, we increased

requirements

our core staff by 400 percent,” said Ray Kelley, facilities manager for ICM. As a result, the company decided a new office building was in order. Built on a site in the greater Wichita area of Colwich, Kan.,

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Architectural Innovations, LLC Architect Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc. General Contractor CCM Counter Top & Cabinet M.F.G. Countertops Overhead Door Company Overhead Doors, Sectional Doors, Coiling Doors, High-speed Doors, Loading Dock Equipment, Hangar Doors Terracon Consultants Inc. Engineering/Testing/Inspection

that will lend itself to future developments, the new three-story, 24,000-square-foot facility consists mainly of private offices and cubicle-style workstations, along with

Co., Inc., the project’s general

on the existing buildings,” said

break

contractor.

Anderson. “This selection allowed

and

conference

rooms.

“This…office building was designed

The site was chosen with the

the team to meet the aggressive

sup-

community and its workforce in

project schedule requirement while

port groups for the design and

mind. “Our owner feels that the

improving the overall performance

construction of ethanol-produc-

greater Wichita area has some of

of the facility, including noise con-

tion plants,” said Lynn Anderson,

the best talent in America, with skills

trol, open space requirements and a

preconstruction services manager

that are specific to our needs,” said

stable floor system.”

for Martin K. Eby Construction

Kelley. “[ICM president and CEO

During design and construction,

Dave Vander Griend] purchased

the team ran into a challenge with

some property from his previous

the stairway on the project. “The

employer when he left them to start

owner’s desire for an open stair

his own ethanol-research company.

similar to the one they had in their

Although several cities have offered

existing two-story office created a

us incentives to relocate or branch

significant challenge and increased

off into their business parks, Dave

the complexity of the project when

remains loyal to Colwich.”

the project increased from a two-

house

engineering

Anderson said the original plan

story to a three-story building,” said

called for a two-story, 16,000-

Anderson. “The addition of the third

square-foot building, but the size

floor changed the fire-code require-

was increased to accommodate

ments, making the open stairway

a third floor. In order to make

a more complex design issue than

the project happen, Martin K. Eby

exists in the existing building. In the

Construction made several decisions

end, the contractor used large coil-

in terms of the project’s architectural

ing fire doors with egress man-doors

and structural features. The project

built into them to create a closed

team wanted the facility to match

stairway in the event of a fire.”

the existing style and colors of near-

The team’s hard work paid off.

by buildings. “The team selected a

Kelley said, “We receive many com-

precast concrete frame and precast

pliments when visitors enter our

concrete exterior wall panels match-

building.” n

ing the layout and rustification joints

— Natalie Blythe

Photos courtesy of Gavin Peters

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Facts & Figures Owners: Don Montague and Clayton Reid Type of Project: A fitout of an existing building Size: 40,000 square feet Cost: $6 million (total) Construction Time: November 2005 - April 2006 The Need: A new headquarters for MMG Worldwide The Challenge: Uncovering unknown items during demolition that were concealed by previous construction

Photo courtesy of Mike Sinclair

Kansas City, Missouri

MMG Worldwide Headquarters

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Gastinger Walker Harden Architects Architect Merit General Contractors, Inc. General Contractor Cain Painting Painting & Wallcovering Contractors

MMG Worldwide, one of the larg-

employees with the latest in elec-

stainless steel edge coping/fascia to

est advertising and marketing firms in

tronic, telecommunications and mul-

help accentuate its unique shape,”

the United States specializing solely

timedia technology.

said Sharpe.

in destination travel and the hospital-

The team began by gutting the

Scott and Sharpe agreed that the

ity industries, was in need of a new

structure and removing all the previ-

greatest challenge encountered on

headquarters that would foster a

ously added improvements so the

the project was uncovering unknown

creative work environment and

building could be returned to its

items during demolition that were

provide a pleasing backdrop to

original design, according to Doug

concealed by previous construction.

showcase its work. In addition, the

Sharpe, senior project manager for

For example, some of the building’s

company wanted the new location

Merit General Contractors, Inc.,

firewalls had holes in them, and

to provide an atmosphere that was

the project’s general contractor. All

the team discovered asbestos and

as interesting as its previous offic-

the existing window, HVAC, elec-

groundwater issues. Discovering

es, which were located in a historic

trical and plumbing systems were

these items after the project had

hotel. Therefore, the decision was

removed in order to bring them up

already begun meant that much of

made to fit out an existing circa

to today’s standards. The elevator

the design had to be modified in

1961 building in Kansas City, Mo.,

was upgraded to meet Americans

the field, causing numerous delays

because of its “great location next to

with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

and budget issues. Weekly team

Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza,”

Existing plaster wall systems were

meetings were scheduled to review

said Don Montague, one of the proj-

repaired, and hazardous materi-

and discuss unanticipated issues that

ect’s owners.

als throughout the building were

arose in order to develop economi-

removed.

cal solutions that saved the owners

“It was our challenge to take this

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existing building and convert two-

The most unique feature of the

money while providing a better qual-

and-a-half floors to office space that

facility, according to Sharpe, is the

ity product in the end. In addition,

met [MMG Worldwide’s] needs of

entry canopy. The canopy is located

value engineering played a big role in

openness and interaction among

on the west side of the building,

the process, and new ideas were pre-

staff [members],” said Laura Scott,

cantilevers 10 feet over the entry

sented almost weekly to the owners

project designer for Gastinger Walker

sidewalk and forms a series of double

for consideration and incorporation.

Harden Architects, the project’s

gabled structures. “We stripped the

Ultimately, the renovated build-

architect. Thanks to the team’s hard

EIFS [exterior insulation finish sys-

ing offers the open work environ-

work, this was achieved, resulting

tem] soffit that had been added to

ment envisioned by the company’s

in a headquarters that is not only

enclose this structure and returned it

owners. n

open and integrated, but provides

to its original condition and added a

— Stacey Nathanson

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Columbia, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Shelter

Shelter Office Plaza

Enterprises, LLC Type of Project: A new office park Size: 60,000 square feet Cost: $8.7 million Construction Time: March 2006 - December 2006 The Need: An upscale office plaza for tenants The Challenge: Working on a tight schedule

TEAM MEMBERS

Berger Devine Yaeger, Inc. Architect Little Dixie Construction, LLC General Contractor Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. Pavement Marking & Striping Gibbens Drake Scott, Inc. Consulting Engineers JACOR Contracting, Inc. Waterproofing/Joint Sealant/ Concrete & Masonry Restoration

Photos courtesy of Berger Devine Yaeger, Inc.

When Shelter Enterprises, LLC decided to construct

Shelter Enterprises is known for its quality and

an office complex on 5.3 acres adjacent to its head-

for blending in with the surrounding environment,

quarters in Columbia, Mo., the company turned to

which is something Berger Devine Yaeger adhered to.

Kansas City-based architectural firm Berger Devine

“From the start, the client sought to pursue a design

Yaeger, Inc. for the master planning of its plaza.

that would not only pay respect to the immediate

The new complex consists of three buildings: a two-

surrounding residential community, but offer a look

story, 40,000-square-foot building and two one-story,

of an upscale office complex representing the image

10,000-square-foot buildings sitting on a corner lot

Shelter Enterprises creates with all their new facilities,”

bordering the campus of Shelter Insurance Company,

said Hamilton.

the parent company of Shelter Enterprises. “Instead of

To that end, the three buildings were constructed at

creating a ‘typical’ building unit that would be copied

the lot’s perimeter, and mature trees were left in the

several times on site, the complex offers a variety of

central landscaped lawn. Freestanding brick columns

building sizes when it comes to appearance, storefront

were added for visual enhancement. The buildings

visibility and leasable spaces,” said Marcia Hamilton,

were designed with a horizontal emphasis by using

marketing coordinator for Berger Devine Yaeger. The

low-massing elements with low pitched roofs, large

core and shell design for each building allows for a

overhangs, brick and limestone panels with storefront

great amount of flexibility for tenants.

glazing, and aluminum panels to achieve a prairie look

The office plaza’s unique look is not the only

The project is also environmentally friendly. “We

park to Columbia, which will give high-end, first-

designed the entire space with more than 40 percent

class tenants a prime location to do business,” said

green area even though the city requirements were

Keith Curd, director of facilities and services for

only approximately 20 percent,” said Curd. “The roof

Shelter Enterprises.

is made of recycled material with a 50-year life expec-

One of the office plaza’s interesting features is that

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tancy that has a ‘slate’ look to it.”

it connects to Shelter Gardens by a sidewalk that runs

The tenants’ proposed move-in dates led to a

from the plaza’s campus. Shelter Gardens consists

condensed construction schedule, which challenged

of five acres of land containing more than 300

the team. “This required the project team of owner,

varieties of trees and more than 15,000 annuals

architect and contractor to work together in a very

and perennials. “Shelter Gardens is known through

efficient manner in order to meet the opening-date

Missouri and beyond, and is visited yearly by thou-

objective,” said Hamilton.

sands of people from all over the world,” said Curd. “It

Completed in December 2006, Shelter Office Plaza

is owned and maintained totally by Shelter Insurance

provides tenants with a unique place to work and a

Company for the benefit of our employees and the

setting that coexists with the environment. n

general public.”

that has a residential feel.

aspect worth noting. “It adds a quality class A office

— Natalie Blythe

commercial development

Kansas City, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Nicholson

Barkley Headquarters

Group Tenant: Barkley Type of Project: Renovation of an

Howard Hughes owned TWA when the company

According to Brad Nicholson, principal of Nicholson

built its world headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. Though

Group, the building’s owner/developer, the most

2005 - December 2006

the building was occupied by a series of tenants after

innovative aspects of this project were the green roofs

The Need: To restore the former

TWA moved its headquarters to New York in 1969, it

and the restored rocket. A 35-foot Moonliner rocket

TWA Corporate Headquarters

was eventually vacated and remained empty for several

decades until a recent renovation project restored the

Howard Hughes and mounted on the TWA building.

The Challenge: Dealing with the

four-story building and created a new home for adver-

During this project, the rocket was rebuilt and rein-

building’s inefficient design, in

tising agency Barkley.

stalled to a place of prominence.

office building Size: 133,000 square feet Construction Time: December

in order to provide a home for Barkley, an advertising agency

wich the first two floors are split by an alley

TEAM MEMBERS

el dorado inc Architect (Shell Renovations) Gensler Architect (Interiors) Harris Construction General Contractor Byers Glass & Mirror, Inc. Glass & Glazing John Rohrer Contracting Company Inc. Concrete Contractor

The goal of the project was to restore the integrity

The original design of the structure posed some chal-

of the building’s original design and honor the era of

lenges. The first two floors were split by an alley, which

the original occupants, yet make practical and func-

resulted in inefficient floor plans and the need for two

tional improvements to support the current and future

elevator cores. To be able to attract a tenant, the alley

needs of Barkley. Located in downtown Kansas in the

was abandoned so that the floors were connected. This

revitalized Crossroads Arts District, the TWA building

also allowed the team to create a well-organized floor

was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in

plan, centralizing the elevator core and adding a third

2002. To that end, it was important to identify and pre-

staircase.

serve the building’s historic elements. Primary facades,

Barkley desired open and collaborative space, so

window profiles, building colors and material sheens

the new interior design included conference rooms

were maintained. Practical improvements included low

and client meeting spaces with multiple collaborative

emissivity (low-e) glazing, ultraviolet-blocking shades

zones. “With such massive floor plates, the decision

and strategically placed trees.

was made to have a distinct lack of offices,” said Erica

Rooftop decks on the new and improved building

Wren, director of communications for Barkley. The

feature outdoor meeting spaces and gardens with

space is definitely not lacking in meeting space, a key

more than 30,000 feet of native gardens and wildflow-

component to the advertising agency’s brainstorming

ers. The team turned what had been useless space

culture. There are 23 conference rooms, 38 collabora-

into functional, sustainable space. “The planted roof

tive zones, and a theater for large groups and presen-

reduces energy consumption by adding insulative

tations. The entire fourth floor is dedicated to client

value, extends the life of the roofing system, assists

meeting space.

with acoustical baffling, provides beautiful landscape

Nicholson Group has been a major participant in the

for people, and habitat for animals and insects in an

revitalization of the Crossroads Arts District. Originally

unlikely location,” said David Dowell, principal of el

slated for demolition, the TWA building has been

dorado inc, the architect for the building shell renova-

restored and its continued use is a victory for both

tions. “It reduces the amount of rain water entering the

sustainability and historic architecture. n

storm water system by at least 50 percent,” he added.

— Marci Grossman

Photos courtesy of Mike Sinclair

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Facts & Figures Owners: Aaron and Connie Zack Type of Project: Renovation of an existing building into a new world

Overland Park, Kansas

Sunlight Saunas World Headquarters

headquarters Size: 42,000 square feet Cost: $4.5 million (construction costs) Construction Time: February 2007 - December 2007 The Need: A world headquarters for Sunlight Saunas The Challenge: Deciding where to relocate

TEAM MEMBERS

DLR Group Architect Harmon Construction General Contractor Five Star Masonry Masonry Contractor M & R Steel Fab LLC Structural & Miscellaneous Steel Paragon PC, Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractors

Photo courtesy of © Al Tutton Photography 2007 — DLR Group Architects/Engineers

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commercial development

Since 2005, when Sunlight Saunas showed up on Entrepreneur magazine’s radar as one of the top 100 fastest-growing businesses, owners Aaron and Connie Zack have felt the benefits — and growing pains — of running a successful company. As the company grew, so did the staffing needs, and the Zacks decided it was time to move their world headquarters from its Lenexa, Kan., location to somewhere that would both reflect Sunlight Saunas’ business philosophies and help turn around a struggling economic epicenter. Deciding where to relocate was a challenge. “Given that we were overcrowded in our previous location of 5,000 square feet and growPhoto courtesy of © Al Tutton Photography 2007 — DLR Group Architects/Engineers

ing extremely fast as a company, we desperately needed more office

goal was to create a design that

Sunlight Saunas, it has space on

Corridor. Garrison said, “Our recent

space,” said Dalton Garrison, pub-

expresses Sunlight Saunas’ entrepre-

the bottom floor for future tenants,

growth and success has also pro-

lic relations specialist for Sunlight

neurial character.”

thus preparing for the growth and

vided a blueprint for keys to success for other local entrepreneurs.” n

Saunas. “We wanted to have a

In providing a model for future

revitalization that Overland Park is

space that could provide top-notch

development, the Zacks endeav-

ready to welcome into the Metcalf

accommodations for our employees

ored to create a space for their

as well as plenty of space for addi-

employees that reflects their work-

tional growth.”

place ideals. “In addition to the

This challenge was solved when

unique showroom and spa experi-

Sunlight Saunas chose the former

ence, Sunlight Saunas is labeled as

Sun Publications building, a land-

a great place to work,” said Penny

mark in Overland Park’s Metcalf

Ramsey, associate for DLR Group.

Corridor, for its new world head-

“Employee amenities are abundant

quarters. The Metcalf Corridor had

throughout the office, from a relax-

experienced an economic downturn

ation room with a pool table and a

in recent years, and the company

flat-screen TV, to a fitness center,

hoped it could help turn the area

an outdoor patio and a full-service

around. Furthermore, the building

kitchen. A chef is on site to prepare

provided the company with more

breakfast and lunch daily, ensuring

space for its current needs plus

healthy diets for employees.”

additional room for future growth.

Sustainability was another impor-

“After purchasing the building, we

tant aspect of the project. “We

wanted to renovate and make it

added motion-sensor lighting to

unique to our company culture,”

save electricity [and] motion-sensor

said Aaron Zack, president and CEO

restrooms to save water; installed

of Sunlight Saunas.

a white energy-efficient roof (as

“Sunlight Saunas provided us

opposed to a standard black tar

with a great opportunity to reno-

roof); and used many recycled

vate one of the most prominently

materials for flooring, carpets and

located buildings in Overland Park

fabrics,” said Garrison.

and all of Johnson County,” added

In the end, the project not only

Bob Carlson, AIA, principal for DLR

provides a unique and environ-

Group, the project’s architect. “Our

mentally friendly headquarters for

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— Kelly Skarritt

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Facts & Figures Owner: Wells Fargo Type of Project: A new office campus Size: 960,000 square feet Cost: $250 million (total) Construction Time: June 2004 - October 2006 The Need: A new campus to consolidate employees into one location The Challenge: Creating easy wayfinding through such a large campus

TEAM MEMBERS

SVPA Architects Inc. Architect RSP Architects Ltd. Interior Design Architect JE Dunn Construction Construction Manager The Weitz Company Construction Manager Baker Group Mechanical Contractor Confluence (formerly Brian Clark + Associates) Landscape Architects

Photo courtesy of Integrated Studios

Des Moines, Iowa

Wells Fargo West Des Moines Campus

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The Wells Fargo West Des Moines

enabling them to be an employer of

time and resembles a 19th-century

Campus was built to consolidate

choice where people are the most

Iowa tall grass prairie,” said Mike

into one location teams that had

valuable asset,” noted the project

Breckenridge, vice president/con-

been scattered in third-party leased

team members of RSP Architects

struction – project management

facilities throughout the greater Des

Ltd., the project’s interior design

for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Moines area.

architect. Creating a great place to

Corporate Properties Group. Prairie

Located on nearly 160 acres, the

work included providing an array of

grasses, courtyards, walking trails

campus includes three four-story

amenities such as a fitness center, a

and ponds surround the buildings,

office buildings, a central plant and

coffee shop, a convenience store, a

and the themes of water, sun-

a central commons building. There

conferencing center, a bistro, a full-

light, stone and prairie are carried

is also a 2,968-space surface park-

service cafeteria, exterior walking

throughout the working environ-

ing lot and a four-level, 1,750-car,

trails, outdoor patio dining and an

ment. The river theme is repeated

above-ground parking structure.

open-air amphitheater.

in flooring patterns of natural stones

“Wells Fargo wanted to create

“The ultra-modern campus is

and tiles, while the open-office main

a ‘complete environment’ within

built for the future, but landscaping

corridors are enhanced with a flow-

a working campus community,

around the buildings goes back in

ing river ceiling design. Dubuque

commercial development

Photo courtesy of Integrated Studios

limestone on interior walls emulates

for pedestrian traffic, they could also

nience store. In addition, the cam-

the consolidation of 4,500 team

river bluffs. Employee break areas

be utilized for routing of utilities to

pus walking trails and ponds not

members into one location has

are screened with prairie grasses

and from the central plant and the

only provide a relaxing atmosphere

added to the economy of West Des

encased in semi-transparent resins.

office buildings. This saved on costs

for employees but they are open

Moines. n

Additionally, a variety of natural

as utilities did not have to be buried

to the public as well. Furthermore,

slates and wood species are incor-

outside the buildings.

porated throughout the campus

The largest challenge in design-

design, providing warmth and time-

ing 960,000 square feet of space

less beauty.

for up to 4,500 employees within

“Wells Fargo extended its eco-

a 160-acre campus was wayfind-

friendly outdoors to the inside of

ing throughout the four separate

the buildings on campus,” said

buildings, which are linked together,

Breckenridge. “Designed with ener-

according to RSP Architects. To over-

gy and environmental systems that

come this challenge, each building,

are better than standard commercial

although similar in design, features

buildings, the campus buildings use

some subtle differences, including

less energy and have lower power

different interior finish materials and

demands than similar buildings in

carpet color accents.

the Midwest.” These systems include

Another challenge “was under-

high-efficiency glass; advanced heat-

standing the magnitude of a proj-

ing, cooling and ventilation controls;

ect this size,” said Breckenridge.

energy-efficient motors; low-energy-

“The result was incredible — the

use office equipment such as LCD

core team of approximately 20

monitors; and daylight harvesting.

people had interdependency with

According

Dunn

each other, trusted and respected

Construction, one of the project’s

one another, and all had the same

construction managers, one inno-

unselfish goals that ended in a very

vative element of the project is

successful project, under budget

the underground tunnel system

and ahead of an aggressive schedule

through the campus that links all

by six months.”

the office buildings with a central

The Wells Fargo West Des Moines

receiving/mailroom area. By build-

Campus supports employees’ every

ing the tunnels taller than needed

need, from food service to a conve-

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Facts & Figures Owner: 4646 Broadway, LLC (a joint venture between Capital Resources Group and Consolidated Development Partners)

Kansas City, Missouri

4646 Broadway

Type of Project: A new condominium tower Size: 48,000 square feet (building);

4646 Broadway is a 12-story

20,000 square feet (garage)

contemporary loft-style condo-

Cost: $16.7 million (total)

minium tower that overlooks the

Construction Time: August 2005

famed Country Club Plaza shop-

- March 2007 The Need: A loft-style residential

ping district in Kansas City, Mo.

project in Kansas City

With only 18 residences, it appeals

The Challenge: Working on a

to those interested in a loft alter-

small site

native to traditional condominium living. The 10,500-square-foot site, restrictive building setbacks and 12-floor height limit determined the design and form of the building, according to Christopher

TEAM MEMBERS

ShearsAdkins Architects, LLC Architect The Weitz Company General Contractor JPI Glass (Jim Plunkett Inc.) Glass & Glazing Portfolio Kitchen & Home Cabinets

Shears, AIA, partner at ShearsAdkins Architects, LLC, the project’s architect. Garage parking is located two levels below grade with a speed ramp that connects the levels. The parking level plans determined the core and column location in the loft residences above. Each 5,000-square-foot floor of the tower includes one or two condominiums. The building’s hillcontinued on page 37

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continued from page 35

top location, relatively small floor

Birt, principal at Consolidated

plate and open loft plan allow

Development Partners, the proj-

270- to 360-degree views over the

ect’s owner in a joint venture with

Country Club Plaza and north to

Capital Resources Group, is that

the downtown skyline. The build-

the tower’s exterior features a con-

ing also features a rooftop plaza

tinuous glass window wall system

with an outdoor kitchen, fountains

with metal composite panels. In

and a glass railing.

addition, “the fact that it has so

The tower was built from prop-

few residences, just 18 in a 12-

erty line to property line and

story building, is unique not only

required line drilling of the lime-

to Kansas City, but to much of the

stone bedrock from the installa-

rest of the country,” he said.

tion of the footings. The building

In order to save on resident

is made of cast-in-place concrete

and common area energy con-

and is exposed to view on both

sumption, the building uses an

the exterior spine of the building

all-electric split system for heat-

and most of the ceilings in the

ing and cooling, along with a

ect was the small site. Because of

in on schedule and budget,” said

units. “The use of the exposed

high-performance glazing system.

the limited space, all the materials

Shannon and Burson.

concrete in the finished spaces

Additionally, the use of cast-in-

brought onsite had to be installed

“The addition of 4646 Broadway

added depth to the space,” said

place concrete and posttension

immediately. A great deal of com-

to the plaza area’s skyline has dra-

Greg Shannon, business develop-

concrete floor slabs reduced the

munication, planning, detailed

matically altered the heretofore

ment manager, and Mike Burson

amount of concrete and reinforc-

scheduling and material manage-

traditional building forms found

of The Weitz Company, the proj-

ing needed, thereby saving mate-

ment was required in order to

throughout the district,” added

ect’s general contractor.

rial dollars.

Photo courtesy of 4646 Broadway, LLC

overcome this challenge. “The

Birt. “It is definitely a one-of-a-

One unique feature of the

The team members agree that

project team worked together to

kind building.” n

building, according to George

the greatest challenge on the proj-

bring a gorgeous building/project

— Stacey Nathanson

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Des Moines, Iowa

Facts & Figures Owner: Verde Partners

111 City Lofts

Developer: DSM Development Co., LLC Type of Project: Adaptive reuse of an existing office building as residential lofts Size: 170,000 square feet Cost: $14.6 million (construction costs) Construction Time: Spring 2006 - fall 2007 The Need: A new residential complex in downtown Des Moines The Challenge: Adding exterior terraces to the existing, historic building

TEAM MEMBERS

Baldwin White Architects Architect Neumann Brothers, Inc. General Contractor

The 111 City Lofts project involved the transformation of a 90-year-old, five-story office building into a residential loft complex. The goal of the owner, Verde Partners, and the project’s architect, Baldwin White Architects, was to provide a responsible, sustainable design at an affordable price. “We feel that we have created the best urban living product in downtown Des Moines, and we are hearing that people are agreeing with us,” said Kevin White, vice president of Baldwin White Architects. The renovated building now features 66 lofts, ranging in size from 1,100 square feet to 2,800 square feet, along with one level of underground parking. Each unit features open ceilings that are exposed to structural elements, giving height and drama to each space; custom millwork and finishes based on individual tenant upgrades; floorto-ceiling windows; and a terrace, most of which are enclosed. “We Photos courtesy of 111 City Lofts

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mixed-use development & multiunit residential

are the only housing project down-

The

plumbing

stacks

were

town with these large covered

another challenging aspect of the

exterior spaces,” added White.

project, according to Brackett. All

According to Ted Brackett of

the piping had to be thoughtfully

Neumann Brothers, Inc., the proj-

coordinated in advance of con-

ect’s general contractor, the first

struction and then carefully adjust-

unit to be completed was the

ed in the field for actual conditions.

model unit, for which construction

Additionally, because the ceilings

was expedited so it could be fea-

are open to the exposed structure,

tured in Country Home magazine.

plumbing piping of one unit runs

Exterior work on the building

above the space for the unit below.

involved a complete facelift with

Thus, careful consideration had to

the removal of the existing exte-

be given to ensure all the spaces

rior tile for resurfacing with Dryvit

within the units were not affected

and the creation of more than 150

by the plumbing layout.

floor-to-ceiling openings, which

In addition to the extensive

transformed the interior spaces

daylighting, the facility incorpo-

by adding light and views to the

rates several other environmen-

units. In addition, the exterior walls

tally friendly features such as bam-

were pulled in to create the large,

boo floors and recycled materials.

deep exterior covered terraces

Reducing

and the entire recessed wall was

was the motive for central heating

a 10-foot-high glass wall to bring

and cooling systems, according

in daylight.

to White. The building features

energy

consumption

“The terraces are unique in

a modular boiler system and a

their design and in the challenges

rooftop chiller, which leaves only

inherent in constructing them,”

a fancoil unit as the equipment

said Brackett. Cutting 12- to

in each dwelling that moves the

14-foot openings into an older

conditioned air, a system that is

existing

estimated to save up to 50 percent

unique set of challenges for the

on the energy consumption for

construction process. Some walls

each dwelling.

were

building

thicker

presented

than

expected,

Despite the challenges, the 111

some were concrete instead of

City Lofts project took a histor-

masonry, others contained lin-

ic building that had been sitting

tels and some were even double

empty for several years and turned

walled. All the unknown conditions

it into an affordable living complex

made the cutting a difficult task for

in downtown Des Moines. n

the crew.

— Stacey Nathanson

Photos courtesy of 111 City Lofts

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Facts & Figures Owner: One Park Place Investors, LLC Type of Project: Conversion of a historic office building into condominiums Size: 320,000 square feet Construction Time: November 2004 - October 2007 The Need: New residential living space with first-class amenities The Challenge: Respecting the building’s history while making significant changes

TEAM MEMBERS

Gastinger Walker Harden Architects Architect

Kansas City, Missouri

One Park Place Condominiums

The Weitz Company General Contractor Design Supply Inc. Doors/Frames/Hardware Farthingale Stone Ornamental/Architectural Stone JPI Glass (Jim Plunkett Inc.) Glass & Glazing

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One Park Place Condominiums

cial space and an older residen-

AIA, project manager for One Park

offer modern residential living in

tial neighborhood. The site was

Place Investors, LLC, the project’s

what was once a historic office

chosen because it provided the

owner. “We believe that it helps

building.

the

spaces necessary for both condo-

to promote growth in the mid-

1960s, this 20-floor building has

Constructed

miniums and world-class ameni-

town area and provides a luxury

become a significant Kansas City,

ties. Furthermore, “as the highest

living alternative to an area that is

Mo., landmark.

point in Kansas City, it offers

convenient to the fastest-growing

The project sits in a mixed

views unsurpassed anywhere in

business and entertainment area

area that includes both commer-

the city,” said Curtis Hapgood,

in the region.”

mixed-use development & multiunit residential

had

minium units, with the top two

allow for more customization. The

impact on the existing structure.

clean lines and simple, elegant

The

existing

building

floors of the building serving as

penthouses on floors 19 and 20

The porte-cochere delicately tran-

detailing. “The renovation main-

single penthouse units. Each floor

are fully customized by buyers.

sitions a new entrance into the

tains the character of the orig-

is approximately 16,600 square

Amenities include an indoor

inal design, while new spaces

feet, including corridors and ele-

swimming pool, a fitness center, a

enhance the living experience,”

vator lobbies. Floors two through

media room, a wine cellar, a dog-

Maintaining the existing struc-

said Dan Nenonen, AIA, proj-

seven are arranged to accommo-

grooming room, an outdoor pet

ture’s historical integrity while

ect architect for Gastinger Walker

date eight units per floor, while

playground, a concierge, valet

making significant changes in its

Harden Architects, the project’s

floors eight through 15 have six

services and a driving range. “It

use required innovation, accord-

architect. The completed proj-

units per floor. Floors 16 through

is all the amenities found within

ing to Roger Grout, senior proj-

ect includes 106 luxury condo-

18 house four units per floor and

One Park Place that makes this

ect manager, and Greg Shannon,

a unique living experience,” said

business development manager

Nenonen. “One may wander

for The Weitz Company, the

through the grand lobby past

project’s general contractor. Each

the fireplace, through the wine-

step of the renovation had to

tasting room and into the tem-

be approved by the Kansas City

perature-controlled wine cellar, or

Parks Department, and all fea-

stop and rest in the TV lounge at

tures had to be consistent with

the wood-paneled bar.”

the building’s original design.

historic building, extending the original linear details.

A new porte-cochere, the only

Working together, the team was

new exterior construction aside

able to achieve this challeng-

from site work, extends 54 feet

ing goal, resulting in top-notch

from the face of the building and

condominiums with world-class

cantilevers 34 feet from its sup-

appeal. n

port columns to minimize any

— Stacey Nathanson

Photos courtesy of Gastinger Walker Harden Architects

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Facts & Figures Owner: Congregation of Lincoln

Lincoln Berean Church Expansion

Berean Church Type of Project: An expansion of an existing church Size: 117,000 square feet Cost: $10.7 million Construction Time: Summer 2005

Lincoln Berean Church’s sanctuary increased five times after a

- April 2007

three-story,

The Need: More space for a

addition was completed in April

growing church congregation

2007. Dennis Coudriet, AIA, of Bahr

The Challenge: Maintaining the budget, and providing a sense of intimacy in the large sanctuary

117,000-square-foot

Vermeer Haecker Architects, the project’s architect, said, “The sanctuary is the largest in the area and allows the church to offer venues for other outreach events such as conferences and Christian concerts that were otherwise not available in the area.” The church originally had a 700-

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Bahr Vermeer Haecker Architects Architect Sampson Construction Company, Inc. General Contractor Weathercraft Company of Lincoln Roofing Contractors Wolfe Electric Company, Inc. Electrical Contractor

seat sanctuary that proved to be limiting to the church and its role in the community. “The design allows the church to perform one of its primary missions of worship and

In addition to the increased seat-

to provide visual warmth and

preaching,” said Coudriet. “The

ing capacity, the expansion includes

wooden “clouds” in the sanctuary

existing 700-seat sanctuary was too

lobbies, welcome centers, informa-

to provide acoustics. For the exteri-

small to accommodate the con-

tion booths, a video editing room,

or, Coudriet said masonry was used

gregation, even with four separate

restrooms and supporting ameni-

at the pedestrian level and metal

church service times. The addition

ties. The third level of the addition

panels were used at higher areas.

allows the church body to worship

is a shell and includes a balcony that

“The masonry products included a

and participate in the church ser-

will provide a future 1,000 seats of

mix of brick and split-face concrete

vices as a whole.”

the combined 3,500-seat total. In

masonry units (CMUs),” he said.

addition, a worship and arts minis-

“The split-face [CMUs] allowed a

try (WAM) area was designed and

savings over brick but still provided

constructed as shell space to be fin-

masonry where it was desired.”

ished at a future date as a separate

Another challenge was pro-

project. Once completed, the WAM

viding a sense of intimacy in the

area will consist of rehearsal rooms,

large sanctuary space, according

offices and restrooms.

to Coudriet. In order to solve this

Driving the design of the addi-

challenge, stadium seating was

tion were two main factors: the

added to the sanctuary to bring the

budget and the church’s mission.

congregation closer to the pulpit.

“The church building is a tool, and

Floor seats are arranged in a radial

the building project is not about

layout to give the perception of a

the building itself — but how the

smaller space.

building will allow the church to

The addition at Lincoln Berean

fulfill its mission,” said Coudriet.

Church provides for the expansion

“Consequently, the church must

of the church’s ministry, as it will

function stringently within the pro-

allow for more interactive worship

gram requirements.”

experiences for its congregation

The church’s limited budget

and aid in the church’s outreach

proved to be a challenge for the

to the community by offering more

project team. Low-cost but unique

room for newcomers in an intimate

solutions included color usage to

setting. n

liven up large spaces, wood veneers

— Natalie Blythe

Photos courtesy of Lincoln Berean Church — Ben Hurr

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Andover, Kansas

Facts & Figures Owner: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Type of Project: Interior renovation of an existing church gymnasium Size: 5,000 square feet (main level); 600 square feet (mezzanine) Cost: $700,000

The Ville for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church When looking for direction for an

Construction Time: August 2005

interior renovation project, Father

- June 2006

Mike Baldwin at St. Vincent de Paul

The Need: To transform an underutilized gymnasium into

Catholic Church in Andover, Kan.,

a space that resembles a

turned to the church’s patron saint

17th-century Parisian town,

for inspiration in creating The Ville,

allowing the church to provide family-based religious instruction

a replica of a 17th-century Parisian

The Challenge: Selecting the

town in the church’s gymnasium

materials, and detailing a great

building. The project reproduces

number of design elements

the town where St. Vincent de Paul lived and also incorporates a portion of St. Lazar, the abandoned asylum used by St. Vincent, into the entrance. The church undertook the interior renovation when the church pastoral council and Father Baldwin

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decided to incorporate a new cur-

WDM Architects P.A. Architect

riculum into the church’s offerings,

Bauer & Son Construction Co., Inc. General Contractor

instruction to the congregation.

Drager Design Special Finishes

providing family-based religious In addition to creating the effect of the centuries-old Parisian town, the project includes space and seating for 300 people, a stateof-the-art multimedia performance stage, equipment storage, a serving line, and an adjacent commercial kitchen. The Ville serves as meeting space for the church’s various organizations, a reception space for weddings and a general venue for events such as high school graduation parties. When deciding which area of the church to renovate, the pastoral council contemplated several ideas and eventually turned to the church gymnasium. “The church gymnasium was the most underutilized space in the entire facility,” said Mike Seiwert, AIA, architect for WDM Architects P.A., the project’s architect. “It was a 60-foot by 90foot preengineered metal building complete with exposed vinyl faced insulation and all the reverberation you could ask for.” Photos courtesy of Rob McHenry

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One of project’s unique aspects

specialty light fixtures and “rust

is that the team designed a system

stains”

to give the church total control

gutters.

below

wall-mounted

over the facility’s lighting. “The

The project’s details presented

original gymnasium had no win-

unique design opportunities for the

dows, and this allowed us to design

team to be creative. Roofing, doors

a lighting system that could imitate

and windows were not needed for

anything from daytime to a starlit

functionality, but rather for aes-

night scene,” said Seiwert.

thetic quality. In this way, the team

“One of the greatest challenges

was able to provide many one-of-a-

was the dilemma of material selec-

kind construction details to create

tion and an approach to detailing

a spectacular experience. Seiwert

a great number of design ele-

said, “Looking back, I remember

ments. In addition to design, archi-

several parishioners expressing, ‘I

tects think in terms of practicality,

thought this was just going to be

constructability and cost,” said

a few scenes of Paris painted on

Seiwert. In order to solve the chal-

the walls!”

lenge and create the look and

The entire community has been

feel of a 17th-century structure,

impressed by The Ville. In fact,

the project team used a mixture

the facility was so well received

of brick, stone, wood and plaster

that it has been almost continually

to produce a variety of finishes

booked since its completion. n

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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Redeemer Presbyterian Church Type of Project: A new church sanctuary building Size: 26,000 square feet Cost: Approximately $5 million (construction costs) Construction Time: July 2006 - August 2007 The Need: A modern church sanctuary with a traditional feel The Challenge: Utilizing two different types of structural systems

Photos courtesy of Chris Bornes

Overland Park, Kansas TEAM MEMBERS

Kaster Architects, Inc. Architect A.L. Huber, general contractor Construction Manager/General Contractor Design Supply Inc. Doors/Frames/Hardware Liberty Erection Inc. Steel Erection Rainbow Construction Underground Utilities, LLC Site Utility Contractor Varco Pruden Building Inc., a BlueScope Steel Company Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors

Redeemer Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Overland Park, Kan.,

On the exterior, the building consists of traditional

is part of the Presbyterian Church of America, a denomi-

forms and materials, using a heavy stone base, large

nation that follows the Reformed tradition, which is a

arched windows, ornamental brick and a towering stee-

commitment to the Word, the sacraments and discipline.

ple. The interior inspires awe from the first step inside

Proudly tied to the traditional aspects of their religious

with its tall ceiling and barrel vault. The design is bor-

practice, the Redeemer Presbyterian Church committee

rowed from older churches, including the Independent

members wanted their new sanctuary to be built in a very

Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Ga., which served as

traditional style.

the main inspiration for the design.

The church had been worshipping in temporary

The building was constructed by combining an engi-

spaces and was ready to build a sanctuary. As a

neered structural system with a preengineered structural

traditional

and

system. Using this hybrid structure allowed the team to

parish wanted the new building to be designed as

church,

the

congregation,

take advantage of the different capabilities of each system.

traditional worship space both inside and out. David

Coordinating these two systems, however, was the big-

A. Kaster, CEO of Kaster Architects, Inc., the

gest challenge of the project. Randy K. Huber, senior vice

project’s architect, said, “In an era when churches

president of A.L. Huber, general contractor, the project’s

are drifting from the look of traditional ‘church’ build-

construction manager/general contractor, said, “This

ings in favor of blending into their surroundings,

combination required extensive coordination between

Redeemer has elected to make a statement that they are

the two structural disciplines to accommodate all the

undeniably a church.”

various design parameters of each system, such as brac-

The church committee members spent extensive time

ing, horizontal and vertical deflections, connections, load

and effort to research and learn about all the aspects of

combinations, etc. To further complicate matters, and an

church architecture and symbolism to ensure the nuances

additional design challenge, the structure is designed to

of the architecture correctly reflected the church’s wor-

accept additional loads from a future mezzanine addi-

ship views. The church also wanted the sanctuary to

tion.” The expected future expansion will increase the

specifically fit the expectations of its members. Robert

sanctuary’s current seating capacity by 50 percent.

L. Reymond Jr., owner’s representative for the church,

The team’s research and efforts paid off with the

said that all the church’s committee members, the

creation of the sanctuary. I cannot overemphasize

clergy and the architect (who also attends the church)

how important the process we undertook was to the

answered some abstract questions about their views of

outcome,” said Reymond. “We thought very hard about

worship and ministry. The survey allowed the project

our worship and theology and built a church that reflects

team to design a church that was consistent with the

our beliefs.” n

committee’s views of worship.

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— Marci Grossman

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Facts & Figures Owner: University of Nebraska at Omaha Type of Project: An addition to an existing library Size: 31,000 square feet Cost: $6.5 million (construction and furnishing costs) Construction Time: May 2005 - October 2006 The Need: To modernize and expand the existing library to meet students’ needs The Challenge: Tying the addition into the existing campus infrastructure, keeping the library open during construction and meeting the tight schedule

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Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, P.C. Architect Hawkins Construction General Contractor Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) Drywall Contractor Thiele Geotech, Inc. Consulting Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering/Testing/ Inspection, Environmental Consultants

Omaha, Nebraska

Dr. Guinter Kahn Addition to the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library at the University of Nebraska at Omaha

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The University of Nebraska at

in order to complement the exist-

used on the north face of the addi-

Omaha’s decision to add onto the

ing library structure and surround-

tion in order to allow soft light into

north side of the existing Dr. C.C.

ing campus buildings. In addition

the spaces while providing great

and Mabel L. Criss Library at the

the

views out of the library during the

University of Nebraska at Omaha

expansion features stack space,

day and into the library in the eve-

came from the need to update the

a new freight elevator, storage

nings. “At night when the library

library to meet the student body’s

and mechanical space, and a

is lit from the inside, it turns into a

growing requirements for technol-

centrally located lounge with a cof-

light-filled beacon that is impossible

ogy and data communications. The

feehouse atmosphere.

to miss when driving by campus,”

student

study

spaces,

addition also addressed the increased

“Two ideas that guided the design

said Gieselman. In addition, a sunken

demand for amenities such as a café

of the project were to create student

landscaped garden was carved into

and isolated group study rooms as

spaces and fill them with natural

the north landscape, allowing light

well as the university’s desire to attract

light,” said Nate Gieselman, project

into the library’s existing basement,

the community to the campus.

architect for Alley Poyner Macchietto

which was previously dark and did

The three-story addition was con-

Architecture, P.C., the project’s archi-

not have any windows. Furthermore,

structed of brick and precast concrete

tect. Large amounts of glass were

the roof of the addition was raised

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Photos courtesy of Kessler Photography

above the roof of the existing build-

tion process by working together

ing and windows were inserted in

to design a strategy that would be

this space.

the least disruptive to users and

“The three biggest challenges

scheduling certain activities during

during the project were tying into

semester breaks or off hours. In

a campus infrastructure that was

order to meet the tight schedule,

undersized for modern uses, keep-

foundation and structural steel con-

ing the entire library open and

struction packages were generated

functional

construction,

that allowed Hawkins Construction,

and maintaining the tight sched-

the project’s general contractor,

ule required by the client,” said

to begin construction before the

Gieselman. Due to the small size of

final drawings and design were

the campus infrastructure and the

completed.

during

fact that it was located south of the

Since the project, library traf-

existing library building, the team

fic has risen since from approxi-

had trouble accessing from it the

mately 2,000 visitors to more than

north and encountered difficulties in

6,500 visitors per day. Stephen

diverting storm water away from the

R. Shorb, former dean of Criss

addition. Solutions to this problem

Library, said, “The new space

included utilizing piping that already

is highly attractive to students

ran under the existing building and

and promotes our goal of bring-

adding a sump pit for large rain

ing the Omaha community to our

events. The team was able to keep

campus.” n

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Kansas City, Kansas

Facts & Figures Owner: University of Kansas Type of Project: A new research facility Size: 205,000 square feet Cost: $51.3 million (total, plus $25 million for furnishings and research

Kansas Life Sciences Innovation Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center

equipment) Construction Time: September 2003 - November 2006 The Need: A new facility to provide expanded research capabilities for the medical center The Challenge: Connecting the new building to the existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

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Treanor Architects P.A. (formerly GLPM Architects, Inc.) Architect of Record Cannon Design Associate Architect Turner Construction Company General Contractor JPI Glass (Jim Plunkett Inc.) Glass & Glazing

Photo courtesy of Michael Spillers

Established in 1866, the University

the new center is considered a key

The exterior was also designed

of Kansas has become a comprehen-

element in the regional expansion

to support the research process.

sive research and educational institu-

of biomedical research, local foun-

According to Geoff Moore, project

tion with an enrollment of almost

dations covered the majority of the

manager for Turner Construction

30,000 students. The University of

funding for the research equipment.

Company, the project’s general con-

Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) is

The building has a concrete-frame

tractor, there is a 2,500-square-foot

a comprehensive medical complex

structure with a masonry, precast

reflecting pool near the front entry. It

encompassing research, education,

stone and curtain wall exterior. The

is intended as a space for researchers

patient care and community services.

penthouse is structural steel and con-

to go to “reflect” on their research

As medical knowledge and technol-

tains five air-handling units to help

and discoveries.

ogy continue to evolve, more space

maintain the laboratory-required

The team faced a challenge con-

was needed to provide the most

conditions. A pedestrian bridge con-

necting to the existing mechanical,

modern biomedical research facility

nects the new center to the medical

electrical and plumbing (MEP) sys-

available to be able to continue to

center, a library and an old research

tems. The existing system was older

recruit world-class faculty and train

building on the campus.

and located within the Applegate

future medical practitioners.

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On the interior, the center space

Energy Center across the street.

The Kansas Life Sciences Innovation

was designed to provide an efficient

Renovations to the utilities tunnel

Center at the University of Kansas

and flexible environment to support

had to be completed before new

Medical Center is a five-story building

the research process. “Laboratory

connections could be made. In addi-

housing 80 laboratories and a scien-

design is efficient and modular,

tion, there were also classes going on

tific conference center. According to

allowing for flexible assignments of

nearby. To prevent disruption to the

(Ed) Harold Phillips, office of the exec-

research teams, while ‘neighbor-

classes, construction was scheduled

utive vice chancellor of KUMC, the

hoods’ of research offices, breakout

during “off hours,” around the edu-

funding for this project was a com-

spaces and lab suites create dynamic

cational programming.

bined effort, with the state issuing

environments for multidisciplinary

bonds and covering the first five years

teaming

development

Center at the University of Kansas is

of debt to allow the medical center

of focused research centers,” said

already showing the expected results

time to grow its funded research

Thomas S. Harvath, AIA, principal for

of a facility designed to support bio-

before assuming the remaining 15

Cannon Design, the project’s associ-

medical research. It is continuing to

years of debt. This is part of a state-

ate architect. Core support spaces

attract world-class research scientists

wide effort to expand the research

and shared equipment areas are cen-

to the Kansas City area. n

capabilities at Kansas universities. As

trally located on each floor.

and

the

The Kansas Life Sciences Innovation

— Marci Grossman

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Ozark, Missouri

Owner: The Junior College District of Central Southwest Missouri, d/b/a Ozarks Technical Community College Type of Project: A new educational facility Size: 59,750 square feet Cost: $9.4 million Construction Time: September 2005 - November 2006 The Need: A science and

Life Science and Technology Center, Richwood Valley Campus, Ozarks Technical Community College Community

spread footings and foundation sys-

exhibited very professional and valu-

Technical Community College

College opened its doors to students

tems. “The building is constructed of

able project staffing assignments that

The Challenge: Providing enough

after residents of Springfield, Mo.,

steel, glass and limestone designed

delivered a complete project five

and 13 surrounding public school

to complement the natural environ-

months in advance of the initially

districts voted to establish a “com-

ment. The full two-story glassed atri-

scheduled completion time,” he said.

munity technical college” in the area

um area designed on a radius pres-

“Of particular mention is the clean

in 1990. Since that time, the col-

ents a distinct architectural feature

and safe construction management

lege has remained an integral part

that can provide connectivity and

of the project from start to finish.”

of Springfield and the surrounding

movement into additional campus

Gloria Roling, former business

areas. Its success is proven by the

buildings,” said Roling. “This 78-acre

development manager for Walton

recent need for the college to build

site offers a natural scenic habitat of

Construction, credited project super-

another campus to meet enrollment

trees and vegetative species that will

intendent Norris Cornell with ensur-

demands.

be accentuated with the develop-

ing the project would be built as

In 2005, the college broke ground

ment of bike/walking trails that will

Ozarks Technical Community College

on 78 acres for its Richwood Valley

become living labs in biological and

wished. She said, “The Walton team

Campus, which houses the Life

environmental studies.”

truly feels that…the leadership of

technology building for Ozarks

room for the entire college

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Hagerman New Urbanism LLC Architect Walton Construction General Contractor Larosa & Schober Engineering Electrical Engineers

Ozarks

Technical

Science and Technology Center.

According to Roling, choosing the

Norris Cornell’s 40-plus years of

School officials decided the new cam-

right company to construct the cam-

experience played a significant role

pus was necessary once they realized

pus was crucial to its success and

in the advanced completion of this

the Springfield student population

timely project completion. “[General

project.” n

was increasing enough to push the

contactor]

Walton

Construction

— Kelly Skarritt

existing campus beyond capacity. The three-story, 60,000-squarefoot Life Science and Technology Center, which completes the first phase of construction for this site, houses 20 classrooms; five science laboratories; four computer laboratories; a campus administrative, financial and student services area; an academic achievement and disability support center; a library/learning resource center; a food service area; 13 faculty and adjunct offices; and a mall area for student activity, study and community events, according to David Roling, vice president of administration and business for Ozarks Technical Community College. In all, it accommodates 2,000 students and will provide enough room for the entire college, which was a major project challenge. The facility has a conventionally framed steel structure on concrete Photo courtesy of Gayle Babcock — Architectural Imageworks

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Facts & Figures Owner: Metropolitan Community College Type of Project: A new connector building Size: 75,289 square feet Cost: Approximately $19.75 million Construction Time: December 2005 - August 2007 The Need: A multifunctional space that links several existing buildings The Challenges: Changing the public’s perception of the school

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Bahr Vermeer Haecker Architects Architect D.R. Anderson Constructors Co. General Contractor Peterson Contractors, Inc. Heavy Highway Contractor studioINSITE Landscape Architects/Urban Design/Planning Thiele Geotech, Inc. Consulting Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering/Testing/ Inspection, Environmental Consultants

Omaha, Nebraska

South Omaha Campus Connector Building at Metropolitan Community College Union

among two existing college build-

the view of the still-existing Livestock

Stockyards in Omaha, Neb., the

Built

the

historic

ings (the Mahoney Building and the

Exchange Building on the north.

South Omaha Campus Connecter

Industrial Training Center Building)

A challenge the project team

Building at Metropolitan Community

and the South Omaha branch of the

faced was in the public’s opinion

College creates both a physical and

Omaha Public Library system while

of the school. The school was com-

metaphorical link to the city’s rich

also serving as a transit hub for the

monly seen as an educational facility

past as well as its bright future.

Metro Area Transit system.

for car mechanics, and the project

The two-story, 75,289-square-foot

“The connection between the two

team members wanted to change

building serves “as the dynamic core

[college] buildings created a new

that view and show the community

of the campus, providing classroom

‘spine’ on the south side of the cam-

that the school was for much more,

space, computer laboratories, learn-

pus and formed the nucleus for a

including business and culinary/visu-

ing labs, faculty offices, a café/food

new pedestrian mall that now serves

al arts. To that end, the new build-

court, a commons area and stu-

as a gateway to the surrounding

ing is designed with the concept of

dent services functions,” said Dr.

community,” said Paul Jeffrey, AIA,

“education on display,” with glass

Jo Ann C. McDowell, president of

principal at Bahr Vermeer Haecker

making up most of its north facade

Metropolitan Community College.

Architects, the project’s architect.

so passersby could observe the stu-

The new building provides a link

“Pathways, lighting, extensive land-

dents, teachers and faculty at work.

scaping and lawn replaced the previ-

“Use of glass, open spaces, pop-outs

ous parking lots — and the parking

on the building and walkways on the

for the campus was moved further

exposed side of the building were all

north to allow students coming by

a result of the desire to ‘show’ the

transit, by automobile or on foot to

college to all passersby and let them

have the same experiences of ‘arrival’

see some of the very ‘cool’ things the

and welcome on the campus.”

college was doing,” said Jeffrey.

A main driver behind the con-

Completed in August 2007, this

nector building’s design was to pay

unique, multifunctional building

tribute to the area’s history of raising

highlights the school’s diverse pro-

livestock. The symbolic element is

grams while serving as a beacon to

manifested in two great brick walls

community. n

at the front entrance, which frame

— Natalie Blythe

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Facts & Figures Owner: Jackson County Parks &

Fort Osage Education Center

Recreation Type of Project: A new education center Size: 13,500 square feet Cost: $5.9 million Construction Time: April 2006

Located in Sibley, Mo., the Fort Osage Education Center was

- June 2007

designed to educate the general

The Need: A facility to educate

public on the rich history, signifi-

the public on Fort Osage

cance and heritage of Fort Osage,

The Challenge: Working on a historic site

which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1961. William Clark established the original fort in 1808 following the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the existing fort is a partial reconstruction dating from the 1950s. The center allows Jackson County

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to offer programs year round and host the county’s fourth graders, who

BNIM Architect

visit the building as part of their cur-

JE Dunn Construction Construction Manager Dimensional Innovations Design & Specialty Fabrication Terracon Consultants Inc. Engineering/Testing/Inspection

riculum, according to Mike Vieux,

ground-source heating and cooling

The project’s greatest challenge

senior project manager for JE Dunn

system. Geothermal energy relies on

was building on a historic site,

Construction, the project’s construc-

the earth’s natural thermal energy

according to Miller. During con-

tion manager. The facility includes a

to heat and cool buildings, which

struction, historically significant areas

primary museum area of Lewis and

makes it environmentally friendly and

were uncovered and immediately

Clark artifacts, a temporary exhibit

extremely cost effective. Usage of

cordoned off to allow archeologists

area, a classroom, a multimedia audi-

geothermal energy can add up to 70

to mitigate and catalog any artifacts

torium, and storage and conserva-

percent in energy savings annually.

that were found. Throughout the

tion areas. The facility has received

Fort Osage’s geothermal system is

project and regardless of site chal-

the U.S. Green Building Council

embedded in its thermal floors and

lenges, “the entire design, construc-

(USGBC)’s Leadership in Energy

ceilings, which aids in energy dis-

tion and management teams worked

and Environmental Design (LEED®)

tribution and contributes to energy

well together,” said Julich.

Platinum certification.

efficiency.

The Fort Osage Education Center

Situated on an 80-foot-high bluff

According to Vieux, another

serves as a bridge to the future

overlooking the Missouri River, the

innovative feature was the use of

through its sustainable design strate-

two-story concrete building is partly

Agilia®, a cast-in-place product that is

gies and by educating visitors on the

buried into the slope, which is an

self-consolidating, requiring no vibra-

history of the site. The facility offers a

effective passive strategy for keeping

tion. The mixture spreads into place

superior learning environment, com-

the building cool in the summer,

under its own weight, which saves

plementing the reconstructed fort. n

warm in the winter and protected

time and money.

— Stacey Nathanson

from winds, according to Julie Miller, AIA, associate for BNIM, the project’s architect. To further protect against thermal gains and losses, the roof is planted with native buffalo grasses and the glazing systems incorporate energy-efficient glazing in a woodframe system. The most innovative aspect of the building, according to Gordon Julich, superintendent of historic sites/outdoor education for Jackson County Parks & Recreation, the project’s owner, is the geothermal Photos courtesy of Copyright © Assassi

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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: City of Gardner, KS Type of Project: Expansion and renovation of an aquatic recreation center Size: 98,000 square feet Cost: Approximately $3.8 million Construction Time: August 2006 - May 2007 The Need: To improve an aquatic center to better serve the needs of a growing community The Challenge: Making the center profitable enough to pay for itself

Gardner, Kansas

Gardner Aquatic Center Expansion and Renovation

TEAM MEMBERS

Aquatic Design Consultants, Inc. Architect Titan Construction Organization, Inc. Construction Manager/ General Contractor Continental Pools Inc. Pools & Spas Design Supply Inc. Doors/Frames/Hardware Terracon Consultants Inc. Engineering/Testing/Inspection

The

growing

community

Gardner, Kan., was underserved by its existing aquatic center, and the city ended up subsidizing it because it was small, outdated and rarely used by residents. The city’s park system performed a needs-assessment survey, and the results showed that Photos courtesy of Gardner Parks & Recreation — John Cash Photography

citizens were interested in a larger

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and more updated facility. Because

A priority for the project was to

munity involved in taking ownership

of this, it became a top priority for

attract users of all ages and swim-

of the project. Jeff Stewart, parks

the city to expand and renovate the

ming levels. Staff members went out

and recreation director for the City

Gardner Aquatic Center.

to several other aquatic parks to see

of Gardner said, “[We] worked with

Completed in May 2007, the

what the patrons liked and what

the community from stage one. It

improved aquatic center not only

worked well. According to Kevin

was important that the citizens were

serves the residents of Gardner, but

McElyea, PE, president of Aquatic

able to provide input on what they

brings in tourists from surrounding

Design Consultants, Inc., the project’s

wanted.” In addition, the residents

communities. Tom Saul, president of

architect, the objectives for the project

were asked to pass a 10-year, one-

Titan Construction Organization, Inc.,

were meeting the aquatic program-

half-percent sales tax increase to fund

the project’s construction manager/

ming needs of the growing Gardner

the project. “The vote passed with a

general contractor, said, “This project

community, providing aquatic recre-

70-plus percent approval, indicating

brought together the new aquatic

ation opportunities for all ages, limit-

a very strong support of the project,”

features that are being incorporated

ing or possibly eliminating the need

said Stewart. Even more indicative

into similar facilities.” The new fea-

for an operational expenses subsidy,

of the success of the project was

tures include a beach-style area with a

and strictly maintaining the budget.

that the facility ended its first season

water play station and slides for small

The research paid off, with the project

with revenues in excess of operational

children, a separate toddler pool with

having less than one-half percent in

expenses.

spray and play features, a three-slide

change orders.

The improved Gardner Aquatic

tower complex with body and raft

The greatest challenge was making

Center generates a strong sense of

slide components, a family slide,

the center profitable enough to pay

community involvement and pro-

shade structures on the land and in

for itself in order to make the expense

vides a great place for local families to

the water, and an area for water vol-

of the improvements worthwhile. To

enjoy water activities. n

leyball and water basketball.

achieve this, the team got the com-

— Marci Grossman

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Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Fort Leavenworth USD 207 Type of Project: An addition and renovation to an elementary school Size: 9,425 square feet (addition); 6,725 square feet (renovation) Cost: $3.2 million Construction Time: May 2006

General Omar N. Bradley Elementary School Addition and Renovation Located on the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation

- July 2007

in the Fort Leavenworth School District, General Omar N.

The Need: To improve an existing

Bradley Elementary School has an annual turnover of 60

elementary school in order to provide a high-quality education

percent due to the students’ parents transitioning through

with technological access for

the base. An addition and renovation project helps the

students

school achieve its goal of providing the best education

The Challenge: Designing and constructing the planetarium

and technological access to its students while preparing them for the future. The addition portion of the project included the Thomas J. Devlin Educational Theater (a planetarium), a music room, an art room and a science classroom. The renovation consisted of converting the old art room, the teachers’ lounge and the music room into three new classrooms.

TEAM MEMBERS

The project team was challenged by the design and construction of the planetarium, which included a star-

dents. The realization of this goal, which is apparent in

projection system that projects a starry night scene with

the students’ high placements on achievement exams,

Titan Construction Organization, Inc. Construction Manager/ General Contractor

more than 10,000 stars onto a ceiling or a wall. “The

was met thanks to an experienced and dedicated project

chosen system of star projection was not available at the

team. “We have a great working relationship with both

onset of design and only became available near the very

BCDM and Titan,” added Heinen. “Everyone focuses on a

Design Supply Inc. Doors/Frames/Hardware

end of construction,” said Kevin E. Schluckebier, AIA,

successful project for the benefit of children learning.” n

BCDM, Inc. Architect

JACOR Contracting, Inc. Waterproofing/Joint Sealant/ Concrete & Masonry Restoration JPI Glass (Jim Plunkett Inc.) Glass & Glazing Renze Display Signage & Graphics

LEED AP, project architect for BCDM, Inc., the project’s

— Marci Grossman

architect. “[This] project is the first location where this latest projection technology has been implemented in the United States.” Construction wise, the challenge was related to the planetarium’s dome. In a planetarium, the dome is slightly

Salina Planing Mill Architectural Woodwork/ Casework/Millwork

tipped to make it more comfortable for the viewers to look

Terracon Consultants Inc. Engineering/Testing/Inspection

traditional theater, which complicated the dome’s instal-

up at the ceiling. The concrete floor is also sloped, like in a lation process. “[We] had to install a level temporary floor over the concrete floor so the dome could be installed off rolling scaffolds,” said Tom Saul, president of Titan Construction Organization, Inc., the project’s construction manager/general contractor. While the planetarium is located at the school, it was designed to enhance the science curriculum throughout the district. William Heinen, director of the physical plant and chief financial officer for Fort Leavenworth USD 207, the project’s owner/developer, said, “All the science teachers at our junior high as well as our two elementary schools [use the planetarium] and they have an integrated curriculum. For example, they discuss molecules and then go watch the movie ‘Molecularium,’ which puts you in the driver’s seat of a molecule.” The improvements at General Omar N. Bradley Elementary School are part of the school’s continuing goal to offer high-quality education in all aspects to stuPhotos courtesy of Kessler Photography

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Kansas City, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: City of Kansas City, MO Type of Project: Renovation and expansion of an existing music hall Cost: $13.4 million Construction Time: July 2006 - March 2007 The Need: To update the space,

Kansas City Music Hall Renovation and Addition Built in 1935, Kansas City Music

increasing accessibility and

Hall is a beautiful historic build-

functionality

ing known for its Art Deco design.

The Challenge: Expanding the building while maintaining its history and architecture

Although it was an active entertainment venue, it was limited due to its age and configuration. A renovation and expansion of the music hall improved its functionality for both the performers and the audience while respecting its historic beauty. The project’s main focus was to expand the music hall’s stage in

TEAM MEMBERS

Holzman Moss Architecture Architect of Record Helix Associate Architect The Konrath Group Construction Manager Taylor Kelly, L.L.C. General Contractor Carthage Marble Corporation Marble & Granite Fordyce Concrete Company Inc. Concrete Ready-mix Supplier (Union)

order to make it deeper, wider and taller, enabling the facility to accommodate Broadway’s largest touring shows. Other aspects of the project included backstage improvements, realigned and reconfigured seating,

square-foot expansion of the stage

engineering and logistics all worked

and a new penthouse section.

area along with the improvements

at a diligent pace in order to meet

Current stage shows require more

to the backstage area, an update of

the needs and timeline denoted by

technology and more space on the

the rigging system, below-floor cable

the client. “The project required cre-

stage than what was standard when

trays, and improved stage flooring.

ative solutions to the sequencing

the music hall was originally built.

These updates will help the stage to

of the removal of certain structural

Therefore, this project began with

better accommodate the more exten-

elements and new construction of

expanding the building from its origi-

sive set designs and large production

the stage enclosure to allow the

nal height of 70 feet to 85 feet, which

equipment of today’s shows.

stage shows to remain on schedule,”

is equivalent to more than seven sto-

Another goal of the project was

ries. The project required removing

to improve the audience experience.

he said. Expanding the building while

and reworking the building’s support

Therefore, the team increased aisle

respecting its historic architecture was

spaces, floors, structure and mechan-

depth in the main-floor seating area,

the major challenge of this project.

ical systems. The result includes a 15-

staggered seating and added more

Douglas Moss, AIA, LEED AP, partner

aisle lighting to improve both the

at Holzman Moss Architecture, the

comfort and accessibility for the audi-

project’s architect of record, said,

ence, according to Deanna Richards,

“The exterior of the building is one

communications specialist for the

of the finest Art Deco masterpieces.

capital improvements management

One of the most striking compo-

office of the City of Kansas City, the

nents of the music hall’s elevation is

project’s owner. The new configu-

its symmetrical quality, which is the

ration increases handicap-accessible

hallmark of Art Deco buildings. With

seat locations, and the renovation

the expansion of the stage house, an

added handicap-accessible public

element of asymmetry is added to

restrooms and integrated handicap-

the facade.”

accessible ramps in the lobby space.

With all the amenities a modern

The schedule was tight, but the

theater needs, the Kansas City Music

team’s organization kept the project

Hall will be able to continue to share

on track. Dale Duncan, AIA, principal

the experience of entertainment and

at Helix, the project’s associate archi-

the arts with the community. n

tect, said the design, construction,

— Marci Grossman

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Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Facts & Figures Owner: U.S. Army

Lewis & Clark Facility

Facility Manager: The Directorate of Public Works at Fort Leavenworth

The Lewis & Clark Facility houses

rate state-of-the-art teaching sys-

400 staff offices, student lounges, a

the Command and General Staff

tems that allow for future advances

cafeteria and a 100-seat conference

Cost: $105 million (construction

College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.,

in technology. Raised access floor-

room with presentation capabilities.

costs)

replacing the original, outdated col-

ing is provided throughout the

According to Reid, the building

Construction Time: May 2004

lege-level army training building

classrooms, facilitating quick space-

blends modern technology with a

that was built in 1959. The facil-

change needs. Computer monitors

classic ambiance. “In contrast to

advanced army training building

ity is used to train all majors in the

can lower into a trough in the

the high-tech classrooms, the rest

The Challenge: Maintaining the

army on current warfighting issues.

table when a group gets together

of the building has a traditional

“As the nation’s leading educational

to collaborate, and two rooms can

look and feel. It reflects the proud

training ground for top military lead-

be merged into one for combined

history of the U.S. Army and of

ers, creating the finest in academic

groups. Furthermore, a centralized

Fort Leavenworth,” Reid said. The

environments

mandatory,”

video network operations center

building’s exterior is a masonry brick

said Doug O’Neill, senior project

links all the classrooms together

veneer with cast stone on metal

manager for JE Dunn Construction,

and supports classroom training

studs. Slate roofing is found over the

the project’s construction manager/

and technical operations. “The new

main entrance, while the remain-

general contractor.

Lewis & Clark Facility Center houses

der of the roofing system includes

Type of Project: A new army training building Size: 420,000 square feet

- January 2007 The Need: A more technically

budget and schedule

TEAM MEMBERS

The Benham Companies Architect JE Dunn Construction Construction Manager/ General Contractor JPI Glass (Jim Plunkett Inc.) Glass & Glazing Maderak Construction Co., Inc. Masonry

was

“A very forward-thinking mind-

the most technologically advanced

structural standing-seam metal and

set was adopted to ensure techni-

suite of classrooms in the United

modified bituminous membrane.

cal system superiority,” said Ron

States,” added Reid.

Flooring finishes throughout the

Reid, senior project manager for The

The building also contains spe-

Benham Companies, the project’s

cialized computer laboratories, a

architect. To that end, each of the

2,000-seat auditorium, a 750-seat

building’s 96 classrooms incorpo-

auditorium, smaller meeting areas,

interior include ceramic tile, cork flooring and stone tile. According

Christine

Hendzlik, senior project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the project’s most innovative aspect was the use of SidePlate®, a steelframe connection technology for the structural steel that will prevent progressive collapse in the event of partial damage to the building. SidePlate® is often used in California for seismic issues, and in this case it is a force-protection measure. “The greatest challenges were maintaining the schedule and staying within budget while still meeting the quality standards set by the end user,” said Hendzlik. In order to overcome these challenges, extensive preconstruction services, including preplanning, cost estimating, value engineering and constructability reviews, began one year prior to construction start. Completed in January 2007, the Lewis & Clark Facility is a prominent building in Fort Leavenworth that provides a state-of-the-art facility for training. n — Stacey Nathanson

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Facts & Figures Owner: City of Lee’s Summit, MO Type of Project: A new fire station Size: 14,005 square feet Cost: $2.7 million Construction Time: May 2006 - March 2007 The Need: To provide a training facility for the city’s firefighters and fire protection for the southwest region of the city The Challenge: Finding the right location

TEAM MEMBERS

Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Williams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock Architects, Inc. Architect Kraus-Anderson Construction Company General Contractor Bob D. Campbell and Company Structural Engineers Confluence (formerly Brian Clark + Associates) Landscape Architects Hoss & Brown Engineers, Inc. Mechanical Engineers Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) Drywall Contractor

Lee’s Summit Fire Station No. 7 The City of Lee’s Summit, Mo.,

increase its fire-protection abilities as

fire departments the potential to train

stretches for 64 square miles. “It’s a

well as to provide a training facility

as well,” said Jennifer Elliott, market-

big drive from the north end to the

for its firefighters. The city realized

ing director for Williams Spurgeon

south end,” said assistant fire chief

that its residents to the southwest

Kuhl & Freshnock Architects, Inc., the

Rick Poeschl. In the event of a fire, it

needed a nearby substation, and the

project’s architect.

is imperative that the fire department

city wished to provide its own train-

Innovative aspects give the fire

have fire stations strategically placed

ing facilities for its firefighters rather

station a unique identity. “The facility

around the city to ensure that all resi-

than using neighboring fire depart-

was designed as a ‘no burn’ facility,

dents have adequate fire protection

ments’ training facilities. “The facility

therefore allowing the fire depart-

at their disposal.

is envisioned as a model for a future

ment to utilize the interior wall of

Lee’s Summit Fire Station No. 7

city fire station design and function-

apparatus bays for additional train-

allows the city to position itself to

ality, including offering neighboring

ing components, including ladder-

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ing, balcony access and rescue, and similar functions,” said Elliott. Amenities include office space for onsite fire administration, living quarters for shift personnel, exercise and classroom space, as well as the department’s fire-training classroom and training tower. Special care was taken to blend the training tower into the overall station design. “In order to accomplish this task, the apparatus bays became the transitional element of the design,” said Elliott. “As a planned feature, the apparatus bays were raised to facilitate access to the training tower from inside the bays, therefore enhancing the tower’s functionality and extending the time-of-year use.” Elliott said the facility’s tower and classroom will also be used by the city’s police department for training purposes. Finding an ideal location was a challenge for the project team. The location needed to be close to residents, but far enough away so construction would not be a nuisance.

ment for having the vision to prepare

To that end, the city chose an unde-

the city for the future. “The Fire

veloped parcel of land that allowed

Chief envisioned Fire Station No. 7

the team to avoid construction near

as the model and benchmark

developed subdivisions while provid-

for

ing fire protection to residents who

replacement and expansion,” she s

were located in more isolated areas.

aid.

“It will benefit response times to

project would not have the depart-

those areas,” said Poeschl.

ment of the city resource that it is

Elliott complimented the fire department and the city govern-

future

facility

“Without

this

renovation, vision,

the

today.” n — Kelly Skarritt

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Kansas City, Missouri

Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Kansas City Parks & Recreation Type of Project: A new

New Southeast Community Center

community center Size: 46,755 square feet Cost: $11.5 million (construction costs) Construction Time: December 2006 - November 2008 The Need: To replace an outdated community center that could no longer meet the needs of residents The Challenge: Choosing the best location for the facility

TEAM MEMBERS

KAI Design & Build Architect/MEP Engineer e design Associate Architect Michael Ashley & Associates, LLC Landscape Architect Titan Construction Organization, Inc. Construction Manager/General Contractor Byers Glass & Mirror, Inc. Glass & Glazing

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Due to its outdated facilities, which were not large

The project’s second goal was to achieve the U.S.

enough to house all the community’s programs, the

Green Building Council (USGBC)’s Leadership in Energy

existing Southeast Community Center in Kansas City,

and Environmental Design (LEED®) silver certification.

Mo., was no longer meeting the needs of area residents.

Gail Mohr, project manager for Titan Construction

Therefore, a new center was constructed. With a natato-

Organization, Inc., the project’s construction manager/

rium, a gymnasium, a fitness center with a running track,

general contractor, said, “Having a sound plan for achiev-

a computer classroom and multipurpose spaces, the New

ing your LEED® goals is essential, in conjunction with each

Southeast Community Center now has enough space to

of your contractors understanding how their roles play a

offer more programs to more citizens.

major part.”

A challenging aspect of the project was in choosing the

Sustainability was incorporated throughout the project,

best location. The new community center’s site needed

including in its landscaping, which features rain gardens

to be in the same relative area as the facility it was replac-

(shallow, basin-shaped gardens with deep-rooted grasses

ing since it was to serve the same community. After the

and flowers), bioswales (landscape elements designed to

choice was made to locate the new facility in the Swope

sift the silt and pollution from storm water), and native

Park area, the specific site needed to be selected. Kenneth

plants that required more work and expense up front, but

J. Miller, AIA, project manager for KAI Design & Build, the

are much better for the environment and have less main-

project’s architect/MEP engineer, said, “One of the great-

tenance in the long run. Michael Ashley, CLARB, principal

est challenges for KAI was to select from six potential sites

for Michael Ashley & Associates, LLC, the project’s land-

within Swope Park. KAI had to establish — through public

scape architect, said, “Native (xeriscape) areas, including

meetings — advantages and disadvantages of each site

rain gardens and bioswales, are new ideas for the public,

to reach a consensus on the final selection.”

so the success of this project is dependent on communi-

The building’s design had to achieve two major goals. First, it had to connect to and reflect the historic aspects

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and filtering the storm water.”

of Swope Park, which is the largest park in Kansas City

Thanks to its thoughtful design, the project contributes

and was given to the city by philanthropist Col. Thomas

to the community by providing a place for recreation

H. Swope in 1896. Community input was received

while helping to bolster Kansas City’s own 10,000 Rain

via multiple meetings with the city, community stake-

Gardens initiative, which was created to encourage

holders and the public to gather information about

developers, businesses and individuals to help minimize

the park. Native plants and trees found in the park,

and prevent pollution in storm water as well as to better

such as Oklahoma Redbud, Red Oak, Sumac and Black-

handle the excess rain and flooding that occurs in this

eyed Susan, surround the building in order to tie the

area of the country. n

places together.

cation, education and awareness for using native plants

— Marci Grossman

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Waterloo, Iowa

Facts & Figures Owner: City of Waterloo, IA

The Phelps Youth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center for the Arts

Type of Project: An addition to an existing arts center Size: 39,000 square feet Cost: $7 million (total) Construction Time: October 2005 - March 2008 The Need: To provide a proper and

When the Waterloo Center for

expanded space for the center’s

the Arts in Waterloo, Iowa, started

nationally acclaimed junior art

its junior art gallery (JAG) program

gallery program The Challenge: Infusing the building

in the 1960s, the center focused

with a creative, child-like spirit while

on providing integrated program-

staying within a limited budget,

ming for area schools. Since then,

and reconciling the needs and expectations of the project’s owner

the program has taken off and

with the requirements of the

now has a proper home in the

municipality

center’s new 39,000-square-foot Phelps Youth Pavilion. “The whole impetus for the youth pavilion addition was to pro-

“It’s been a long and colorful journey for the art center’s staff and commission, but now we

vide a proper and expanded space for our nationally acclaimed JAG program,” said Cammie Scully, director of the Waterloo Center TEAM MEMBERS

INVISION Architecture Architect Cardinal Construction Inc. General Contractor Blackhawk Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. Fire Protection Gilmor & Doyle LTD Mechanical Engineers Peterson Contractors, Inc. Heavy Highway Contractor

for the Arts. The youth pavilion is a wonderful asset for the commu-

are proud and excited to bring a 40-year dream

nity and the entire state of Iowa.

to reality.”

Built as an addition to the existing arts center, the youth pavilion includes three junior art galleries;

Cammie Scully, director of the Waterloo Center for the Arts

a permanent collection gallery; an education wing with a ceramics studio; a visual arts studio; a digital arts laboratory and workshop; management facilities; a storefront art store; and Grant’s Farm, a place where children can milk a

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life-like cow, bale soft-sculpture

The team worked especially

while staying within a limited bud-

hay in a play barn or learn to draw

hard to give the art store a unique

get and to reconcile the needs

a chicken.

and welcoming feel that would

and expectations of the project’s

Along with providing space

garner attention. According to

owner with the requirements of

for the JAG program, the youth

Broshar, the art store is shaped like

the municipality, which financed

pavilion also addressed several

a glass drum and was conceived as

the project. This challenge was

critical needs of the arts center,

a beacon, drawing new visitors to

solved by donations from the com-

including offering an interactive

the center. “This was achieved by

munity. Scully said that the project

learning experience to foster chil-

placing the volume adjacent to the

had 817 donors, including individ-

dren’s appreciate of art, creating a

new entrance and making it highly

uals; foundations; businesses; city,

sense of excitement while staying

visible from a particular distance

state and federal governments;

within a budget of a municipal

due to the color-shifting lights

and school children, who raised

facility, and making the addition

that…make its rotunda glow like

$2,500 in change.

stand out and attract new visi-

an oversized lantern, in particular

tors without overwhelming the

at night,” he said.

Scully said, “It’s been a long and colorful journey for the art center’s

existing building, said Michael

In designing and constructing

staff and commission, but now we

Broshar, FAIA, project architect for

the addition, Susong said the team

are proud and excited to bring a

INVISION Architecture, the proj-

was challenged to infuse the build-

40-year dream to reality.” n

ect’s architect.

ing with a creative, child-like spirit

— Natalie Blythe

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Facts & Figures Owner: U.S. General Services Administration Type of Project: Renovation of an existing building Size: 200,000 square feet (Phase I); 200,000 square feet (Phase II); 400,000 square feet (Phase III); 400,000 square feet (Phase IV) Cost: $24 million (Phase I); $26 million (Phase II); $72 million (Phase III, subject to change); $94 million (Phase IV, subject to change) Construction Time: March 2002 - November 2003 (Phase I); August 2005 - April 2007 (Phase II); June 2007 - October 2010 (anticipated completion for Phase III); 2009 - 2014 (anticipated completion for Phase IV) The Need: To modernize a circa 1963 building, giving its tenants energy-efficient, class A office spaces while providing enhanced security features The Challenge: Renovating an occupied building

Kansas City, Missouri TEAM MEMBERS

Helix Architect JE Dunn Construction General Contractor Dimensional Innovations Design & Specialty Fabrication

Richard Bolling Federal Building Renovation The

Richard

Bolling

Federal

Building, built in 1963 in Kansas City, Mo., was in need of modernizations that would give its tenants energy-efficient, class A office spaces while providing enhanced security features. The building’s resulting renovation, which emphasized improving the workplace environment for its 4,000 employees, has become a standard model of excellence for the improvement of large and complex federal facilities in the region and across the country. The extensive project began in March 2002 and is slated for completion in 2014. All 18 floors of the building are being renovated through a detailed, systematic stacking plan that allows the tenants’ work to continue while the building functions at 80 percent occupancy. The modernization of Photos courtesy of Mike Sinclair

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the building is also in design compli-

the present axis of the north/south

ance with the U.S. Green Building

building corridor, according to Dale

Council (USGBC)’s Leadership in

R. Duncan, AIA, principal at Helix,

Energy and Environmental Design

the project’s architect. This involved

(LEED®) Silver certification, accord-

creating

ing to Mary Ruwwe, regional com-

“street” along the existing first-

missioner for the U.S. General

floor corridor of the building with

Services Administration (GSA), the

new aluminum and glass entrances

project’s owner.

to front retail and tenant spaces.

pedestrian-oriented

Selective demolition was execut-

Pedestrians will be able to stand on

ed prior to construction. The team

Cherry Street and look completely

then set about fulfilling new struc-

through to the other side of the

tural requirements for the building

building. Each floor in the building

and performing asbestos abate-

was also branded with a tree species

ment in several areas. The team

unique to Missouri.

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performed abatement activities at

“The complex nature of the

project website and posting daily

project has been highly successful

night by constructing containment

moves and move coordination to

updates, and alerting tenants when

so far and will serve the commu-

barriers so the public air would not

keep the building at a high-occu-

noise may pose an issue to their

nity well in the future. Ruwwe said,

be contaminated, according to JE

pancy level with highly satisfied

work environment. “Construction

“Investing in the building’s mod-

Dunn Construction, the project’s

tenants is probably our greatest

work hours, schedule and phasing

ernization will ensure the tenants

general contractor.

challenge,” Ruwwe said. Partnering

have been accomplished in a safe

will have a highly functional and

and communication efforts have

manner with minimal disruption to

efficient facility while allowing GSA

with

included conducting 360 reviews

the building tenants,” said Duncan.

to retain a solid performing asset for

Cherry Street, which at one time

to ensure the safety of the proj-

Thanks to the careful coordina-

passed through the building site at

ect team members, maintaining a

tion of all the team members, this

A primary design goal was to reestablish

relationship

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Facts & Figures Owner: Edgewood Market, LLC, a subsidiary of Hunter Companies Type of Project: A replacement family-medicine and urgent-care clinic Size: 10,535 square feet Construction Time: Late 2005 - December 2006 The Need: To replace a small clinic that was poorly located with a larger building that provided better access for patients The Challenge: Balancing the design goals with the budget

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Westside Family Medicine and Urgent Care TEAM MEMBERS

Shive-Hattery Architect Hunter Companies Design-build General Contractor Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. Excavating & Grading Contractor Hawkeye Electric Electrical Contractors

Westside Family Medicine and

ect’s architect, the design directive

than originally planned to achieve

Urgent Care, a division of St. Luke’s

goal was to develop a prototype

the look they wanted while staying

Hospital in the Iowa Health System,

aesthetic for the clinic using the cur-

on budget. The final result utilizes

had outgrown its existing build-

rent appearance, colors and materi-

the prominent brick color and pat-

ing. In addition, the building’s loca-

als of St. Luke’s Hospital. This proto-

terning, window material color, and

tion had poor visibility and limited

type could then be carried forward

familiar arches of St. Luke’s hospital

access for an urgent-care facility.

into future projects. According to

in the design.

With the goal of creating a com-

Thomason, a positive image con-

The new location of the Westside

fortable, healing environment for

veying trust, commitment and sta-

Family Medicine and Urgent Care

patients and their families, owner

bility was important to the facility as

clinic is much more visible and

Edgewood Market, LLC, a subsidiary

the very nature of a patient’s visit to

accessible for patients than the old

of Hunter Companies, determined a

a clinic implies insecurity with his or

site. Tom Kieffer, director of facil-

new clinic was needed.

her health or the health of a family

ity management for Iowa Health

member.

Physicians, said, “The walk-in clinic

The clinic’s new location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, adjacent to the

Balancing

the

design

goals

business for those patients needing

Westside Mall in a retail develop-

with the budget was challenging,

to be seen without an appointment

ment, made it an ideal choice for

according to Thomason. In order

has nearly doubled since moving to

increased visibility and accessibility

to solve this challenge, the team

this location.” n

due to the volume of traffic in the

members used different materials

— Stacey Nathanson

area. A layout had to be designed that would fit the new structure onto the site while meeting the needs of the clinic’s five family-medicine providers and two urgent-care providers. Additionally, since the clinic is located in a retail development, “it needed to have the right contextual fit with attractive views from all sides,” said Greg Kanz, APR, of Shive-Hattery, the project’s architect. According to Brad Thomason, project architect and designer formerly with Shive-Hattery, the projPhotos courtesy of Mike Sinclair/Shive-Hattery Architecture-Engineering

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Facts & Figures Owner: Barton County, MO Type of Project: A new hospital Size: 53,150 square feet Cost: $12.7 million (construction costs); $18 million (total) Construction Time: October 2006 - November 2007 The Need: A new hospital to support modern healthcare needs The Challenge: Providing the facility with emergency power so it could be a place of refuge for the community

Photo courtesy of Mike Sinclair

Lamar, Missouri TEAM MEMBERS

Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC Architect JE Dunn Construction Construction Manager Doherty Steel Inc. Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) Drywall Contractor Shafer Kline & Warren, Inc. Consulting Engineers

Barton County Memorial Hospital Built in 1949, the original Barton County hospital facility was aging and in poor repair. The HVAC system

The owner, design team and construction team

were obsolete and repair parts were hard to find. In

worked together in an integrated delivery process,

addition, the hospital’s design as an inpatient facility

according to Derek Kautio, project manager for JE

did not support today’s healthcare needs. Therefore,

Dunn Construction, the project’s construction manag-

the county determined a new facility was needed in

er. Collectively, the team was able to resolve issues early

order to properly function in today’s outpatient world.

in the design development phase, which saved time

The new single-story Barton County Memorial

and money. In addition, subcontractors were invited to

Hospital features 25 private rooms with large family,

offer their input into possible savings and options that

patient and nursing areas. In addition, the facility con-

varied from alternative material selections to changes in

tains physical, cardiac and occupational therapy spaces;

design details. The end result was that the owner was

laboratory, radiology, surgery and inpatient rooms; an

able to achieve all the desired goals without needing

emergency room (ER); and a specialty clinic.

additional financing, according to Kautio.

One of the main drivers of the facility’s design

One of the greatest challenges on the project,

was to include high-quality building materials and

according to Moore, was in providing the facility with

systems by investing heavily in the higher front-end

emergency power so it could be a place of refuge for

costs, such as providing additional square footage for

the community during extreme weather situations. In

private patient rooms and the hospitality-oriented

order to overcome this challenge, the supply ducts of

interiors, according to Steve Moore, AIA, ASHE, vice

the two main HVAC units were tied together so if one

president of Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC, the proj-

unit completely went down, the entire building could

ect’s architect. Additionally, all the departments are

still be supplied with heating and cooling.

out a major redesign.

Despite initial concerns about the project, this and other innovations make the hospital an efficient facility

“I believe the most unique feature is the hospital’s

that will serve its staff, patients and visitors for years

‘look’ or ‘style,’” said Rudy Snedigar, CEO of Barton

to come. “The community was skeptical when we

County Memorial Hospital. “Most people say it has a

first started talking about building a new hospital,”

‘lodge’ look.” Designed to create an atmosphere that is

explained Snedigar. After construction began and

friendly and relaxing, the facility certainly does not feel

people could see what the hospital would look like,

like a typical hospital. Its exterior is a blend of cultured

the community’s opinion changed from skepticism to

stone, exterior insulation finish system (EIFS), aluminum

pride. He said, “They didn’t think they would ever have

windows, composition shingles and a thermoplastic

a local hospital that looked so grand.” n

polyolefin (TPO) roof. The entrance and main lobby

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tains a large stone fireplace and a baby grand piano.

was unreliable, the plumbing was weak, the elevators

arranged to maximize traffic flow and to expand with-

feature wood beams throughout. The lobby even con-

— Stacey Nathanson

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Wahoo, Nebraska

Facts & Figures Owner: Saunders County, NE

Saunders Medical Center

Type of Project: A replacement medical center and long-term care facility Size: 93,000 square feet Cost: $22.1 million (construction costs)

Saunders County’s hospital had become outdated and could no lon-

Construction Time: November

ger support the community’s health-

2005 - November 2007

care needs. So, a new state-of-the-art

The Need: A new healthcare

facility was built that would be on a

facility to support the community’s needs

level playing field with facilities locat-

The Challenge: Dealing with

ed in Omaha and Lincoln, according

extreme weather conditions and

to Earl Sheehy of Saunders Medical

soil-related issues

Center. The new Saunders Medical Center consists of a 60,000-plus-squarefoot replacement hospital with an attached 30,000-plus-square-foot, long-term care facility located on an 18-acre site. “This is the first

TEAM MEMBERS

Hoefer Wysocki Architects Architect United Excel Corporation Construction Manager Terracon Consultants Inc. Engineering/Testing/Inspection

critical-access replacement hospital in Nebraska and has set a high benchmark as a state-of-the-art facility,” said Steve Moore, AIA, ASHE, vice president for Hoefer Wysocki Architects, the project’s architect. “The main driver was to provide an operationally efficient facility where the minimum of current staff could multifunction in other spaces Photos courtesy of Mike Sinclair

until the patient census increased to staff those areas independently,”

Moore. Plans were projected on the

best versed in performing and show

said Moore. The emergency room

walls, and the design of each depart-

what changes could produce a bet-

(ER) is set up to overflow into the

ment could be explored from every

ter product, often with a lower price.

prep/post-anesthesia

unit

angle. “As the staff became actively

“After all of the reviews, assessments

(PACU) in extreme emergency and

involved in the design, new and

and interviews were completed, the

the operating room (OR) can be

creative ideas flowed from them, and

cost changes were made and the

used

for

care

sections

their understanding of the design and

final pricing was less than the sum of

and emergency trauma. All the

Caesarean

ownership of the project increased

all original low bids,” added Shrack.

departments were designed with

accordingly,” he said.

expanded capabilities.

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According to Kent Shrack, senior

Weather conditions, which were “unseasonably

extreme,”

said

Additional features include sepa-

project manager for United Excel

Shrack, presented the greatest chal-

rated public and private staff corridors

Corporation, the project’s construc-

lenges. The soil material was very

and hospitality-oriented interiors. The

tion manager, the project was inno-

moisture sensitive and required spe-

joining of the hospital and long-term

vative in that the majority of the work

cial methods to obtain ideal compac-

care facility allowed the sharing of

was contracted on a best value, per-

tion and moisture.

common spaces in a centralized loca-

formance-based system. This system

Completed in November 2007, the

tion, such as the kitchen and dining

allowed the best value to be deter-

new medical center and long-term

areas. It also reduced construction

mined, which was not necessarily the

care facility have provided much-

costs since the mechanical and elec-

low bid. The contractors addressed

needed, state-of-the-art healthcare

trical equipment serve both facilities.

all items that were cost prohibitive

services for the community of Wahoo

The staff was able to customize

and also considered methods that

and Saunders County. Additionally,

their departments and achieve high-

could be utilized during construction

the medical center has the ability to

level operational efficiencies through

that would provide cost savings. Each

expand and grow as needed. n

live design charrettes, according to

trade could review the work it was

— Stacey Nathanson

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Topeka, Kansas

Facts & Figures Owners: Stormont-Vail HealthCare

Stormont-Vail HealthCare Cotton-O’Neil Cancer Center

Type of Project: A new cancer center Size: 31,500 square feet Cost: $5.1 million (total) Construction Time: August 2005 - January 2007 The Need: To consolidate the outpatient cancer services of Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center and Cotton-O’Neil Clinic The Challenge: Creating a comprehensive treatment center that would be inviting and healing for patients

The Stormont-Vail HealthCare Cotton-O’Neil

TEAM MEMBERS

HMN Architects, Inc. Architect Ferrell Construction of Topeka, Inc. General Contractor Midwest Coating, Inc. Roofing Contractors St. Joseph Truss Inc. Manufacturing

Cancer

clinic have access to some of the

above the center’s linear accelerator,

Center

most advanced technology available

which is a high-dose radiation treat-

is designed to treat every cancer

in the country, the latest in research

ment system. Ferrell Construction of

patient as a whole person and to

and genetic counseling, social work

Topeka, Inc., the project’s general

meet a person’s physical, spiritual

services, support groups, nutrition

contractor, threaded hundreds of

and emotional needs so he or she has

services, an educational library, and

fiber-optic wires into the dome, which

a better chance at putting cancer into

pastoral care.”

give it the effect of the night sky.

remission. “Cancer is a disease that

By streamlining medical oncology

“The stars were arranged to mimic

affects everyone, and Stormont-Vail

and radiology treatments, provid-

a summer’s night sky in Kansas, with

HealthCare’s Cotton-O’Neil Cancer

ing state-of-the-art technology, and

the power system and fiber optics

Center was designed with that in

offering a tranquil setting for cancer

allowing the stars to twinkle and even

mind,” said David Cunningham, vice

treatments, the clinic was built to

incorporate the occasional shooting

president of facilities and construc-

give patients hope. “From education

star,” said Cunningham.

tion for Stormont-Vail HealthCare,

to diagnostics to treatment, a holistic

Stormont-Vail credited the exper-

the project’s owner.

approach has been taken to create a

tise and experience of architect

Prior to the new center’s construc-

single place where the community

HMN Architects, Inc. and Ferrell

tion, cancer treatments were divided

can utilize the latest in technology,”

Construction for the success of the

between

said Cunningham.

center. “This project team has been

Stormont-Vail

Regional

Health Center and the Cotton-O’Neil

Creating a comprehensive treat-

providing services to Stormont-Vail

Clinic. In order to provide top-qual-

ment center that would be invit-

for 10 years — same firms, same

ity care, it was essential to consoli-

ing and healing for patients was

personnel,” said Cunningham. “The

date all stages of cancer treatment

a challenge, but the team worked

architectural team at HMN Architects

in a single location. “[The project’s]

together to incorporate creative and

is well known for creating sustainable

purpose is to create a facility that

unique features that contribute to the

facilities that embrace the character

houses the prevention, diagnosis,

intended atmosphere. One such fea-

of their communities and the people

treatment and research for cancer,”

ture is the “night sky” dome that was

inside them.” n

said Cunningham. “Patients at the

created in the roof of the building

— Kelly Skarritt

Photos courtesy of Michael Spillers

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Kansas City, Kansas

Facts & Figures Owner: The University of Kansas Hospital Authority Type of Project: A new cardiac care facility Size: 245,000 square feet Cost: $57 million (construction costs) Construction Time: November

The Center for Advanced Heart Care at The University of Kansas The Center for Advanced Heart

2003 - August 2006

Care at The University of Kansas was

The Need: A specialized

built in order to provide a specialized

location for the treatment of cardiac diseases The Challenge: Working on an extremely tight site

location for the comprehensive treatment of cardiac disease. The project consists of a fivestory-plus-penthouse building and a 52,884-square-foot, two-level parking garage that is partially below ground. The facility includes two trauma rooms, 23 emergency department (ED) rooms, a computerized tomography (CT) scanner, radiology rooms,

TEAM MEMBERS

four catheterization laboratories, one

ORSI Owner’s Representative

electrophysiology (EP) lab and one EP

RTKL Associates Inc. Architect

eight-bed critical care unit (CCU), a

JE Dunn Construction Construction Manager Landmark Engineering Group Civil Engineers P1 Group, Inc. Mechanical Contractor Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) Drywall Contractor

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16-bed intensive care unit (ICU), and 48 inpatient rooms, along with shell

night. “The five-story lighted beacon

concrete that could not be reached,

space for future expansion. The cen-

can be seen for several miles,” noted

including utilizing conveyors to

ter also features 22 outpatient rooms,

Jackson.

pour corner columns. Furthermore,

a patient education library and a café

According to Alan Sneed, prin-

improvements to the road on the

that serves high-end coffee and light

cipal for RTKL Associates Inc., the

east side of the facility had to be

lunches. The project also included a

project’s architect, drivers behind the

completed in phases to maintain

new ED on the ground floor that will

facility’s design included technology

continuous access to the existing

integrate the new facility with the

and zoned nursing areas. “The center

hospital and parking garage.

existing hospital.

is designed around technology that

To save time, the team fast tracked

Further connecting the new center

can help provide the most advanced

the schedule. The project consisted

with the existing hospital is a public

heart care in the Midwest,” he said.

of eight bid packages, and the first

promenade that serves as the entry

One example is the integrated oper-

footings were built off of sketches

to the Center for Advanced Heart

ating room (OR), which can access

from the design team. According to

Care. Additionally, there are bridges

the latest video, communications and

JE Dunn, several alternative materi-

between the clinical areas on levels

information technology for the most

als were suggested during bid time

two and three of the buildings. The

current patient information and digi-

to save money. The owner decided

two-story promenade is one of the

tal test results. Furthermore, decen-

not to accept those substitutions and

most unique features of the facility,

tralized nursing stations are located

chose materials that were more costly

according to Jon Jackson, senior vice

between every two patient rooms

but more durable; therefore they

president, chief administrative officer

in order to enhance efficiency and

would be more cost effective over the

for The University of Kansas Hospital

reduce caregiver steps.

life of the building.

Authority. The open promenade has

The tight site posed the greatest

Now complete, The Center for

curving glass walls and light-filled

challenge on the project, accord-

Advanced Heart Care provides a

spaces and features high-end finishes,

ing to JE Dunn Construction, the

single, state-of-the-art location for

including epoxy terrazzo floors, gran-

project’s

manager.

the specialized treatment of cardiac

ite columns, slate walls and wood

Generators were relocated twice in

diseases, bringing together some of

paneling on the walls and soffits. The

order to accommodate construction.

the region’s best cardiologists and

front corner tower of the new center

The tower crane could not be erected

cardiovascular, thoracic and vascular

stands above the rest of the build-

to reach as long as necessary, so

surgeons. n

ing and is highly visible when lit at

other techniques were used to place

construction

— Stacey Nathanson

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Concrete Contactors Fordyce Concrete Company Inc. Mike Turner 11011 Cody, Ste. 150 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-345-2025 fax: 913-345-8027 mike.turner@ashgrove.com/ adam.scott@ashgrove.com

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Neumann Brothers, Inc. Annette McCarthy 1435 Ohio St. Des Moines, IA 50314 515-243-0156 fax: 515-243-0165 build@neumannbros.com www.neumannbros.com

Lockard Companies Robert L. Smith Jr., President 4501 Prairie Pkwy. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-277-8000 fax: 319-277-8080 rsmith@lockardonline.com www.lockardonline.com

Consulting Engineers Gibbens Drake Scott, Inc. Tim Scott, President 9201 E. 63rd St., Ste. 100 Raytown, MO 64133 816-358-1790 fax: 816-358-2367 tscott@gdsengr.com www.gdsengr.com

Countertops CCM Counter Top & Cabinet M.F.G. Marcia Traylor 2937 S. Kansas Wichita, KS 67216 316-554-0113 fax: 316-554-0130 marcia@ccmcountertops.com www.ccmcountertops.com

Doors/Frames/Hardware Design Supply Inc. Toby Stowe 7400 E. 12th St., #13 Kansas City, MO 64126 816-483-5100 fax: 816-483-5528 tstowe@designsupplyinc.com www.designsupplyinc.com

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Shafer Kline & Warren, Inc. Tom Smith, Vice President-Director Site Development 11250 Corporate Ave. Lenexa, KS 66219 913-888-7800 fax: 913-888-7868 tsmith@skw-inc.com www.skw-inc.com

Design & Specialty Fabrication Dimensional Innovations Tucker Trotter, President 3421 Merriam Lane Overland Park, KS 66203 913-384-3488 fax: 913-384-3477 info@dimin.com www.dimin.com

Drywall Contractors Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) Shawn Burnum 1203 Main St. Grandview, MO 64030 816-765-1722 fax: 816-765-9023 shawn.burnum@pcg.com www.pcg.com

Drywall/Metal Stud Contractors Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. Steve Nienke 1351 S. Reca Ct. Wichita, KS 67209 316-722-9559 fax: 316-722-9682 steve.nienke@mwdw.com www.mwdw.com

Electrical Contractors Hawkeye Electric Linda Wilson 1255 Stamy Rd. Hiawatha, IA 52233 319-743-9891 fax: 319-734-9893 linda@hawkeye-electric.com www.hawkeye-electric.com

Mark One Electric Company, Inc. Rosana Privitera Biondo 909 Troost Kansas City, MO 64106 816-842-7023 fax: 816-842-8955 markone@markone.com www.markone.com

Hedlund Electric Terry Hedlund 1201 S. Main McPherson, KS 67460 620-241-3757 fax: 620-241-0660 terry@hedlundelectric.com

S.E. Electric Inc. Susan A. Schumker 1202 Highland Ct. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-5799 fax: 319-338-2055 seelectricinc@msn.com

K & R Electric Inc. Don Stilley P.O. Box 6727 Branson, MO 65615 417-334-1464 fax: 417-334-1461 dstilley@kandrelectric.com www.kandrelectric.com

Wolfe Electric Company, Inc. Richard Wolfe 7121 Amanda Rd. Lincoln, NE 68507 402-464-4333 fax: 402-464-4366 richard.wolfe@wolfeelectric.com www.wolfeelectric.com

1255 Stamy Rd Hiawatha, IA 52233 Phone 319.743.9891 Fax 319.743.9893 www.hawkeye-electric.com

Make the Switch to Wolfe Electric! Specializing in a wide variety of services

Electrical Engineers Larosa & Schober Engineering Mark Schober 3015 S. Fort Ave., Ste. D Springfield, MO 65807 417-881-1586 fax: 417-881-8390 mark@larosa-schober.com www.larosa-schober.com

Engineering/Testing/ Inspection Terracon Consultants Inc. Kevin Langwell, VP Client Development 18001 W. 106th St., Ste. 300 Olathe, KS 66061 800-593-7777 fax: 913-599-0574 corporate@terracon.com www.terracon.com

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Excavating Contractors Badger Daylight Midstates Inc. Phil Cline 804 E. Main Lyons, KS 67554 620-257-8100 fax: 620-257-2880 pcbadgermidstates@mid-kan.kscoxmail.com

Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. Mike Schmitt 250-50th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-365-8669 fax: 319-365-2677 mike@daveschmittconstruction.com www.daveschmitt.com

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DL Kidwell & Son Construction Darrell Kidwell 1813 S.W. Market Lee’s Summit, MO 64082 816-537-0285 fax: 816-537-0809 dlkidwell@aol.com

Fire Protection Blackhawk Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. Robert Fontanini P.O. Box 998 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 800-232-7721 fax: 319-277-0000 bfontanini@blackhawksprinklers.com www.blackhawksprinklers.com (see display ad p. 85)

Mid Missouri Fire Protection LLC Randy Smith, Owner 34569 Globe School Ave. Edwards, MO 65326 573-345-3997 fax: 573-345-3878 mofire@advertisnet.com

DL KIDWELL & SON CONSTRUCTION INC. 1813 SW Market Lee’s Summit, MO 64082 Phone 816.537.0285 • Fax 816.537.0809 dlkidwell@aol.com

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Geotechnical Engineers Thiele Geotech, Inc. Barton Pugh, Dir. of Business Development 13478 Chandler Rd. Omaha, NE 68138-3716 402-556-2171 fax: 402-556-7831 bpugh@thielegeotech.com www.thielegeotech.com

Glass & Glazing Byers Glass & Mirror, Inc. Dan Byers P.O. Box 291 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 913-441-8717 fax: 913-441-0157 danbyers@byerglass.com Husker Glass, Inc. David Meinzer 748 N. 109th Ct. Omaha, NE 68154 402-933-3100 fax: 402-397-1333 dmeinzer@huskerglass.com www.huskerglass.com

JPI Glass (Jim Plunkett Inc.) Jim Plunkett 9760 N. Pomona Ave. Kansas City, MO 64153 816-876-2200, ext. 227 fax: 816-876-2215 jim@jpiglass.com www.jpiglass.com (see display ad p. 86)

Fax: (319) 277 - 0000 P.O. Box 998 Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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Heavy Highway Contractors Peterson Contractors, Inc. Cork Peterson 104 Blackhawk St. Reinbeck, IA 50669 319-345-2713 fax: 319-345-2991 cork@petersoncontractors.com www.petersoncontractors.com

Landscape Architects Confluence (formerly Brian Clark + Associates) Brian Clark 1300 Walnut St., Ste. 200 Des Moines, IA 50309 515-288-4875 fax: 515-288-8359 confluence@thinkconfluence.com www.thinkconfluence.com

Landscape Contractors Meyer Landscape & Design Inc. Jack Meyer 2817 47th St. Moline, IL 61265 309-762-6226 fax: 309-762-9121 jmeyer@meyerlandscape.com www.meyerlandscape.com

MEP Engineers KAI Design & Build Michael B. Kennedy 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1900 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-241-8188 fax: 314-241-0125 mrkt@kai-db.com www.kai-db.com

Marble & Granite Contractors Carthage Marble Corporation NaKell Staats 3043 Roanoke Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108 816-561-7020 fax: 816-561-6832 carthagemarble@aol.com

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studioINSITE Holly Gilliatt, Associate/Marketing Director 3457 Ringsby Ct., Unit 223 Denver, CO 80216 303-433-7100 fax: 303-433-4301 hgilliatt@studio-insite.com www.studio-insite.com

Land Surveyors Anderson Survey Company Dani Anderson 203 N.W. Executive Way Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-246-5050 fax: 816-246-0502 dani@andersonsurvey.com www.andersonsurvey.com

9760 N. Pomona Ave. • Kansas City, MO 64153 (813) 876-2200 ext. 227 • www.JPIGlass.com

Manufacturers St. Joseph Truss Inc. Glenn Poirier 2257 169th Rd. Wathena, KS 66090 785-989-4496 fax: 785-989-3408 glenntrussme@carsoncomm.com www.trussme.com

Masonry Contractors Maderak Construction Co., Inc. Michael P. Maderak 220 S. 74th St. Kansas City, KS 66111 913-299-3929 fax: 913-299-3949 maderakconst@kc.rr.com (see display ad p. 87)

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Mechanical Contractors Baker Group Daryld Karloff 4224 Hubbell Ave. Des Moines, IA 50317-4508 515-262-4000 fax: 515-266-1025 karloffd@thebakergroup.com www.thebakergroup.com

P1 Group, Inc. Pete McCall 16210 W. 108th St. Lenexa, KS 66219 913-539-5300 fax: 913-529-5020 pcm@p1group.com www.p1group.com

Mechanical Engineers Gilmor & Doyle LTD Sharon Crawford 214 E. 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319-235-0650 fax: 319-235-0644 scrawford@gdeng.com www.gdeng.com

Ornamental/ Architectural Stone Farthingale Stone Don Hellstern, Sales 15040 W. 106th St. Lenexa, KS 66215 913-888-3335 fax: 913-888-4001 don@farthingalestone.com www.farthingalestone.com

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Hoss & Brown Engineers, Inc. Kurt Ewert 11205 W. 79th St., #102 Lenexa, KS 66214 913-362-9090 fax: 913-362-9696 kewert@hbengineerskc.com www.h-be.com

Overhead Doors Overhead Door Company Chad Blackman 333 Laura Wichita, KS 67211 316-265-4634 fax: 316-267-7807 chadb@overheaddoorwichita.com www.overheaddoorwichita.com

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Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Cain Painting Tom Cain P.O. Box 24386 Stanley, KS 66283 913-236-4344 fax: 913-236-9398 tcain@cainpainting.com www.cainpainting.com

Paragon PC, Inc. Craig Locke P.O. Box 480194 Kansas City, MO 64148 816-322-6600 fax: 816-322-6017 paragonpcinc@yahoo.com www.paragonpcinc.com

Pavement Marking/ Striping Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. Dan Hoover 2602 N. Stadium Blvd. Columbia, MO 65202 573-445-8331 fax: 573-445-0266 dhoover@emerysapp.com www.emerysapp.com

Pools & Spas Continental Pools Inc. Clark Waage/Don Doll 805 E. Warren Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-2841 fax: 913-856-4281 (see display ad p. 89)

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P.O. Box 480194 Kansas City, MO 64148 (816) 322-6600

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Roofing Contractors Midwest Coating, Inc. Randall D. Morris 3830 N.W. 16th St. Topeka, KS 66618 785-232-4276 fax: 785-232-2856 jcockerham@midwestcoating.us www.midwestcoating.us (see display ad p. 88)

Weathercraft Company of Lincoln William D. Livengood 5410 N.W. 44th St. Lincoln, NE 68524 402-435-3567 fax: 402-435-8130 wcraftln@inebraska.com

Signs Renze Display Mike Compton 6847 N. 16th St. Omaha, NE 68112 800-627-9131, ext. 122 fax: 402-342-2864 mcompton@renze.com www.renze.com

t (913) 856-2841 f (913) 856-4281

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Doherty Steel Inc.

President — and does work for clients such

members of the Doherty team work

22-Ton All Terrain Hydraulic and a

In 1959, James Doherty established

as Turner Construction, J.E. Dunn Con-

together to ensure the materials meet the

22-Ton Boom Truck.). The number of

Doherty Ornamental Iron, Inc. as a fabri-

struction, McCown/Gordon Construction,

designated delivery date. With the steel

workers in the field (mostly Local #10

cator of porch, balcony and pool railings.

and Walton Construction for shopping cen-

members sent to the jobsite, the erection

Ironworkers) can vary between 50 and

In the early 1970s several of his customers

ters, apartment buildings, business centers,

crew erects the structure.

100 depending on the workload.

requested he supply and install structural

schools and hospitals. The company is a

Automation is a key to Doherty’s suc-

steel for upcoming projects. By the end of

competitive, productive, safe and quality-ori-

cess. All welding is performed with semi-

the decade, structural steel fabrication and

ented structural steel fabricator and erector.

automatic welding equipment. When it

Doherty makes a point of creating a per-

After being awarded a project, the

comes to making cuts or holes in structural

sonal relationship with each client. “Our

erection had become the majority of Doherty’s business.

The Doherty Difference

Doherty team goes to work on detailing the

steel, several computerized punches, saws

client base has come to trust us to such an

Today, the company is run by two

structure, providing drawings of each struc-

and sheers are utilized. Material is moved

extent that three owners deal directly with

of Doherty’s offspring — Lisa Stephen,

tural steel member to the engineering spec-

around the facility with the assistance of 12

us rather than through their general con-

Secretary/Treasurer, and Dennis Doherty,

ifications supplied by the architects. These

overhead cranes in the shop, two yard

tractors,” says Dennis Doherty. “We aren’t

drawings are sent to the general contractor,

cranes and a MI-JACK 500 Travel Lift used

the cheapest show in town, but we’re the

architect and engineers for approval and are

to load and unload trucks. The MI-JACK

best. We don’t cut corners, and we’ve

then returned to Doherty with mark-ups

is a 60,000-pound capacity moving gantry

imbued our employees with the philosophy

for changes or corrections. With the gener-

crane that can load or unload a semi-truck

of being honest and upfront. Sometimes

al contractor’s stamp of approval, the steel is

load of steel in one lift. The shipping

we’re probably too honest, but our clients

procured and the final drawings are sent to

department also utilizes 14 trailers and

always know where we stand.”

the fabrication department where the struc-

three semi-trucks. An average of 25 to 30

tural steel members are fabricated. All

workers makes up the shop workforce.

This measure of dedication extends to problem solving throughout project

The company’s primary field equip-

development. “If we can see that we

ment consists of eight fully equipped

need to communicate with other sub-

welding trucks as well as numerous weld-

contractors, we go through the general

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) — Certified Fabricator-Complex Buildings since 2000 • American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) — Advanced Certified Erector since 2001 (among the first 40 erectors in the United States to obtain this certification)

ing machines and torch sets. The steel

contractor to arrange it, to make sure

erection hoisting is performed with one

there aren’t any gaps rather than wait for

of five cranes (80-Ton Linkbelt Crawler,

the problem to escalate.”

60-Ton Lima Conventional Rubber Tire,

The bottom line in creating and main-

Awards:

35-Ton Lima Conventional Rubber Tire,

taining high standards among Doherty,

Certifications:

• Steel Plus Bob Coffey Award to Dennis Doherty (2002) • Steel Plus Fabricator of the Year Award (2000 & 2001) • Steel Plus User of the Year Award (2000 & 2002) • Steel Plus Project of the Year Award (2000) • Kansas Department of Commerce & Housing Award of Merit (2001)

Memberships: • American Welding Society • Fabricators Association • American Institute of Steel Construction • National Federation of Independent Businesses • American Subcontractors Association-Greater Kansas City • Kansas City, Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce • Paola Chamber of Commerce • Kansas City Regional Steel Fabricators Association • Kansas City Regional Erectors Association • Steel Plus Network • The Builders Association

its clients and its subcontractors comes down to one basic rule: they don’t cheat anyone. “Doherty is known for treating clients fairly. They know they’ll have a steel contractor with a lot of experience and just as much honesty.” — Corporate Profile

Site Utility Contractors Rainbow Construction Underground Utilities, LLC Rainbow L Hightower 306 N.W. Locust Ct. Oak Grove, MO 64075 816-690-8000 fax: 816-690-8080 rlh@rainbowkc.com www.rainbowkc.com

Special Finishes

306 NW Locust Ct. Oak Grove, MD 64075

Drager Design Gene Engelbert, Operations Director 337 N. Rock Island Wichita, KS 67202 316-269-3600 fax: 316-269-3601 gene@ddrager.com www.ddrager.com

t 816-690-8000 f 816-690-8080 www.rainbowkc.com

Specialty Contractors Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. Steve Nienke 1351 S. Reca Ct. Wichita, KS 67209 316-722-9559 fax: 316-722-9682 steve.nienke@mwdw.com www.mwdw.com

Structural Engineers Bob D. Campbell and Company Kathy Sloan 4338 Belleview Kansas City, MO 64111 816-531-4144 fax: 816-531-8572 ksloan@bdc-engrs.com www.bdc-engrs.com

Structural & Miscellaneous Steel Liberty Erection Inc. Tony Burnworth 6817 Stadium Dr., Ste. 301 Kansas City, MO 64129 816-921-7965 fax: 816-921-7964 tburnworth@libertyerection.com www.libertyerection.com

M & R Steel Fab LLC John Reed 100 Terra Estates Dr. Sunrise Beach, MO 65079 913-221-6023 fax: 913-217-7202 john@mandrsteelfab.com (see display ad p. 92)

Site Utilities Storm Sanitary & Water Main Lines & Services

6817 Stadium Dr. Ste. 301 • Kansas City, MO 64129

816.921.7965 • fax: 816.921.7964

Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors Doherty Steel Inc. Dennis Doherty 21110 W. 311th St. Paola, KS 66071 913-557-9200 fax: 913-557-3511 (see corporate profile p. 90)

www.LibertyErection.com

Varco Pruden Buildings Inc., a BlueScope Steel Company VP Sales 3200 Players Club Cir. Memphis, TN 38125 901-748-8000 fax: 901-748-9323 sales@vp.com www.vp.com (see display ad p. 92)

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Waterproofing/Joint Sealant/Concrete & Masonry Restoration JACOR Contacting, Inc. Kyle Brown 1114 N. Walrond Kansas City, MO 64120 816-483-7330 fax: 816-483-7335 kyle@jacorcontracting.com www.jacorcontracting.com

We fabricate and erect structural and miscellaneous steel for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. 100 Terra Estates Dr. Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

• Masonry & Concrete Restoration • Caulking • E p o x y I n j e ction • S p e c i a l t y Coatings • R e s i n o u s F looring • W a t e r p r o o fing • P r i m a r y & Secondary Containment • C a r b o n F i b er Reinforcing • C o n c r e t e G rinding & Polishing 1114 N. Walrond • Kansas City, MO 64120 816-483-7330 • 816-483-7335 Fax

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advertisersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; index Anderson Survey Company...........................................21, 86

Husker Glass, Inc..........................................................20, 85

Badger Daylight Midstates Inc......................................15, 84

JACOR Contracting, Inc...........................................28, 56, 92

Baker Group.................................................................32, 87

JPI Glass (Jim Plunkett Inc.).......... 35, 40, 50, 56, 59, 85, 86

Blackhawk Automatic Sprinklers, Inc......................63, 84, 85

John Rohrer Contracting Company Inc....................29, 80, 81

Bob D. Campbell and Company........................21, 60, 76, 91

KAI Design & Build............62, 73, 75, 78, 82, 86, Back Cover

Byers Glass & Mirror, Inc........................................29, 62, 85

K & R Electric Inc..........................................................18, 83

CCM Counter Top & Cabinet M.F.G...............................26, 82

Landmark Engineering Group.................................71, 74, 78

Cain Painting................................................................27, 88

Larosa & Schober Engineering......................................51, 83

Carthage Marble Corporation............................16, 19, 58, 86

Liberty Erection Inc.................................................46, 91, 91

Confluence (formerly Brian Clark + Associates)............................. 32, 33, 60, 61, 75, 86

Lockard Companies..........................................24, 25, 73, 82

Continental Pools Inc..............................................55, 88, 89 DL Kidwell & Son Construction.....................................19, 84 DLR Group........................................................30, 31, 73, 78 Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc...............................67, 84 Design Supply Inc...................................... 40, 46, 55, 56, 82 Dimensional Innovations............................ 54, 64, 65, 74, 82 Doherty Steel Inc..............................................19, 68, 90, 91 Drager Design..................................................44, 45, 76, 91 Emery Sapp & Sons Inc................................................28, 88 Farthingale Stone.............................................40, 41, 75, 87 Five Star Masonry...............................................................30 Fordyce Concrete Company Inc..............................16, 58, 81 Gibbens Drake Scott, Inc........................................28, 74, 82 Gilmor & Doyle LTD......................................................63, 87 Hawkeye Electric..........................................................67, 83

M & R Steel Fab LLC..............................................30, 91, 92 Maderak Construction Co., Inc................................59, 86, 87 Mark One Electric Company, Inc.........................................83 Martin & Whitacre Surveyors & Engineers, Inc........23, 74, 78 Martinson Construction Co., Inc....................................24, 81 Meyer Landscape & Design Inc....................................23, 86 Mid Missouri Fire Protection LLC..................................18, 84 Midwest Coating, Inc..............................................70, 88, 89 Midwest Drywall Co., Inc........................................14, 83, 91 Neumann Brothers, Inc.....................................38, 39, 73, 82 The Oak Tree, Inc.........................................................24, 78 Overhead Door Company........................................14, 26, 87 P1 Group, Inc................................................................71, 87 Paragon PC, Inc............................................................30, 88 Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI)........... 48, 60, 68, 71, 82 Peterson Contractors, Inc..................................24, 52, 63, 86

Hedlund Electric...........................................................15, 83 Hoss & Brown Engineers, Inc..................................18, 60, 87

advertisersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; index Portfolio Kitchen & Home....................... Inside Front Cover, 35, 36, 73, 78, 79 Rainbow Construction Underground Utilities, LLC......................................19, 46, 91 Renze Display...................................................56, 57, 75, 89 S.E. Electric Inc..................................................................83 St. Joseph Truss Inc.....................................................70, 86 Salina Planing Mill........................................................56, 78 Shafer Kline & Warren, Inc......................................68, 74, 82 studioINSITE...........................................................52, 75, 86 Terracon Consultants Inc......... 23, 26, 54, 55, 56, 60, 74, 83 Thiele Geotech, Inc.................................... 48, 49, 52, 75, 85 Treiber Construction Company, Inc...............................23, 81 Varco Pruden Building Inc., a BlueScope Steel Company...................................46, 91, 92 Weathercraft Company of Lincoln.................................43, 89 Wolfe Electric Company, Inc.........................................43, 83 Woodwork Manufacturing & Supply..............................15, 78

index Owners/Tenants

Saunders County, NE..........................................................69

4646 Broadway, LLC (a joint venture

Shelter Enterprises, LLC.....................................................28

between Capital Resources Group

Stormont-Vail HealthCare...................................................70

and Consolidated Development Partners)............................35

U.S. Army...........................................................................59

Aaron Zack.........................................................................30

U.S. General Services Administration..................................64

Anschutz Entertainment Group...........................................16

University of Kansas...........................................................50

Barton County, MO.............................................................68

The University of Kansas Hospital Authority........................71

Bass Pro Shops..................................................................18

University of Nebraska at Omaha........................................48

Boulevard Brewing Company..............................................19

Verde Partners....................................................................38

Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas, Inc...............14

Wells Fargo........................................................................32

C&A Industries, Inc.............................................................20 City of Gardner, KS.............................................................55 City of Kansas City, MO................................................16, 58

Developers

City of Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit, MO...................................................60

Anschutz Entertainment Group...........................................16

City of Waterloo, IA.............................................................63

Boulevard Brewing Company..............................................19

Clayton Reid.......................................................................27

City of Gardner, KS.............................................................55

Connie Zack.......................................................................30

City of Kansas City, MO................................................16, 58

Congregation of Lincoln Berean Church..............................43

DSM Development Co., LLC................................................38

Don Montague....................................................................27

Fort Leavenworth USD 207.................................................56

Edgewood Market, LLC, a subsidiary

Hines..................................................................................22

of Hunter Companies..........................................................67

Kansas City Parks & Recreation..........................................62

Ellerbe Becket....................................................................22

Nicholson Group...........................................................21, 29

Fort Leavenworth USD 207.................................................56

Redeemer Presbyterian Church..........................................46

HNI Corporation..................................................................23

Shelter Enterprises, LLC.....................................................28

Hines..................................................................................22 ICM, Inc..............................................................................26 Jackson County Parks & Recreation...................................54

Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Representatives

The Junior College District of Central Southwest

ORSI...................................................................................71

Missouri, d/b/a Ozarks Technical Community College.........51 Kansas City Parks & Recreation..........................................62 Lockard Development, Inc..................................................24

Architects/Engineers

McPherson Opera House Company.....................................15

360 Architecture.................................................................19

Metropolitan Community College........................................52

ADS Architects....................................................................15

Nicholson Group...........................................................21, 29

Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, P.C..........................48

One Park Place Investors, LLC............................................40

Aquatic Design Consultants, Inc..........................................55

Redeemer Presbyterian Church..........................................46

Architectural Innovations, LLC............................................26

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church....................................44

BCDM, Inc..........................................................................56

index BNIM..................................................................................54

Construction Managers/General Contractors

Bahr Vermeer Haecker Architects.................................43, 52

A.L. Huber, general contractor............................................46

Baldwin White Architects....................................................38

Bauer & Son Construction Co., Inc......................................44

The Benham Companies.....................................................59

Cardinal Construction Inc....................................................63

Berger Devine Yaeger, Inc..................................................28

D.R. Anderson Constructors Co...........................................52

Cannon Design...................................................................50

Ferrell Construction of Topeka, Inc.....................................70

Creative Ink Architects, LLC................................................18

Harmon Construction..........................................................30

DLR Group..........................................................................30

Harris Construction.......................................................21, 29

Downtown Arena Design Team...........................................16

Hawkins Construction.........................................................48

e design.............................................................................62

Hunter Companies..............................................................67

el dorado inc......................................................................29

JE Dunn Construction.......................... 32, 54, 59, 64, 68, 71

Ellerbe Becket....................................................................22

Key Construction................................................................14

GLMV Architecture (formerly McCluggage

The Konrath Group.............................................................58

Van Sickle & Perry).............................................................14

Kraus-Anderson Construction Company..............................60

Gastinger Walker Harden Architects..............................27, 40

Little Dixie Construction, LLC..............................................28

Gensler...................................................................20, 23, 29

Lockard Construction, Inc...................................................24

HMN Architects, Inc............................................................70

M. A. Mortenson Company.................................................16

Hagerman New Urbanism LLC............................................51

Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc...............................15, 26

Helix.......................................................................21, 58, 64

Merit General Contractors, Inc............................................27

Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC....................................68, 69

Neumann Brothers, Inc.......................................................38

Holland Basham Architects.................................................20

Rau Construction Company.................................................19

Holzman Moss Architecture................................................58

Ryan Companies US, Inc.....................................................23

INVISION Architecture...................................................24, 63

Sampson Construction Company, Inc..................................43

KAI Design & Build..............................................................62

Taylor Kelly, L.L.C...............................................................58

Kaster Architects, Inc..........................................................46

Titan Construction Organization, Inc.......................55, 56, 62

Michael Ashley & Associates, LLC......................................62

Turner Construction Company......................................22, 50

OPN Architects, Inc.............................................................23

United Excel Corporation.....................................................69

RSP Architects Ltd..............................................................32

Walton Construction.....................................................18, 51

RTKL Associates Inc...........................................................71

The Weitz Company..........................................20, 32, 35, 40

SVPA Architects Inc............................................................32 ShearsAdkins Architects, LLC.............................................35 Shive-Hattery......................................................................67

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Treanor Architects P.A. (formerly GLPM Architects, Inc.).....50

Burns & McDonnell.............................................................16

WDM Architects P.A............................................................44

ICON Venue Group..............................................................16

Williams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock Architects, Inc..........60

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