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MISSION HILLS
LOCATION/YEAR: MISSION HILLS, KS / 2023
ARCHITECT: STUDIO BUILD
DESIGN TEAM: SAVANNAH KRUSE & CHRIS PENLAND
INTERIOR DESIGNER: KALI BUCHANAN INTERIOR DESIGN CONTRACTOR: FOSTERS INC.
CASEWORK: STUDIO BUILD
PHOTOGRAPHY: BOB GREENSPAN PHOTOGRAPHY
TYPE: NEW BUILD CUSTOM SINGLE FAMILY HOME
SIZE: 4,000 SQ.FT.
STATUS: COMPLETED
ROLE: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER (INTERIOR & ARCHITECTURE)
MISSION HILLS IS A NEWLY BUILT CUSTOM SINGLE-FAMILY HOME LOCATED IN A MODERN HISTORIC DISTRICT IN THE HEART OF KANSAS CITY. SURROUNDED BY ICONIC STRUCTURES FROM RENOWNED MODERN ARCHITECTS, STUDIO BUILD WAS ENTRUSTED WITH DESIGNING A SLEEK, SINGLE-STORY HOME AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S PROMINENT CORNER ENTRANCE. THE DESIGN EMPHASIZES SOFT COLOR PALETTES, OPEN LIVING SPACES, AND A MINIMAL IMPACT ON THE SURROUNDING ARCHITECTURE. CUSTOM PERFORATED SCREENS THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR PROVIDE AN OPEN-CONCEPT FEEL WHILE MAINTAINING DISTINCT ZONES. ALL DRAWINGS, GRAPHICS, AND RENDERINGS FOR THIS PROJECT ARE MY OWN.





























































































BUTTERFLY MODERN
LOCATION/YEAR: EVERGREEN, CO / 2024
ARCHITECT: NEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
DESIGN TEAM: SAVANNAH KRUSE, SCOTT PARKER, XANDON SIGAFOOS & LAURA PARSONS
INTERIOR DESIGNER: NEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
CONTRACTOR: BLUE DIVIDE
CASEWORK: VONMOD
TYPE: CUSTOM ADDITION & RENOVATION OF SINGLE FAMILY HOME SIZE: 8,800 SQ.FT.
STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION
ROLE: PROJECT ARCHITECT
BUTTERFLY MODERN IS AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME. THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT INCLUDED AN ADDITION TO THE SOUTH WEST CORNER, NEW PATIO, POOL AND ENTIRE MAIN LEVEL/SECOND LEVEL REMOVATION. THE PROJECT’S MAIN GOALS WERE TO INCREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ENGAGEMENT WHILE ALLOWING EXPANSIVE VIEWS TO THE SOUTH WEST MOUNTAINS. ALL DRAWINGS, GRAPHICS & RENDERINGS ARE MY OWN.










ELEVATION LOOKING EAST
1/16 IN. = 1 FT.









































ELEVATION LOOKING WEST
1/16 IN. = 1 FT. BUTTERFLY









































E/W ROOF SECTION
3/8 IN. = 1 FT.
TYP. MTL PANEL ACCENT WALL ASSEMBLY
PROCORE TWO PIECE MOLDING SYSTEM MTL PANEL BLOCKING AS REQUIRED
TYP. MTL PANEL ACCENT WALL ASSEMBLY PROCORE TWO PIECE MOLDING SYSTEM MTL PANEL BLOCKING AS REQUIRED
7/16" ZIP SHEATHING 2X6 LSL'S 16" O.C. (R-20) MIN. 3" CLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION; BLOWN-IN INSULATION TO FILL REMAINDER OF STUD BAY
7/16" ZIP SHEATHING
2X6 LSL'S 16" O.C.
(R-20) MIN. 3" CLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION; BLOWN-IN INSULATION TO FILL REMAINDER OF STUD BAY
CLASS 1 POLY-SHEET VAPOR BARRIER, PER R702.7.2 5/8" GYP BD
CLASS 1 POLY-SHEET VAPOR BARRIER, PER R702.7.2 5/8" GYP BD
TYP. (N) STUCCO WALL SYSTEM 3-COAT CEMENTITIOUS STUCCO LATH ZIP SHEATHING 2X6 WD FRAMING (R-20) MIN. 3" CLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION; BLOWN-IN INSULATION TO FILL REMAINDER OF STUD BAY
TYP. (N) STUCCO WALL SYSTEM 3-COAT CEMENTITIOUS STUCCO LATH ZIP SHEATHING 2X6 WD FRAMING
(R-20) MIN. 3" CLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION; BLOWN-IN INSULATION TO FILL REMAINDER OF STUD BAY
CLASS 1 POLY-SHEET VAPOR BARRIER, PER R702.7.2 5/8" GYP BD
CLASS 1 POLY-SHEET VAPOR BARRIER, PER R702.7.2 5/8" GYP BD
TYP (N) SECOND FLOOR WD FRAME ASSEMBLY FINISH FLOOR TBD SHEATHING 11-7/8" TJI 5/8" GYP BD
TYP. LOW SLOPE ROOF ASSEMBLY EPDM
TYP. LOW SLOPE ROOF ASSEMBLY EPDM POLYSTICK XFR SELF-ADHERED UNDERLAYMENT
POLYSTICK XFR SELF-ADHERED UNDERLAYMENT 30# BUILDING FELT GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD 1/2" SECUROCK GYPSUM FIBER ROOF BOARD ROOF SHEATHING FOAM AND CAULK ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES 11 7/8" LVL'S R-49 SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
30# BUILDING FELT
GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD 1/2" SECUROCK GYPSUM FIBER ROOF BOARD ROOF SHEATHING FOAM AND CAULK ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES 11 7/8" LVL'S R-49 SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
CLASS 1 POLY-SHEET VAPOR BARRIER, PER R702.7.2 5/8" GYP BD
CLASS 1 POLY-SHEET VAPOR BARRIER, PER R702.7.2 5/8" GYP BD
1 // BUTTERFLY ROOF DETAIL
1 IN. = 1 FT.
TYP. EAVE ASSEMBLY STANDING SEAM MTL ROOF POLYSTICK XFR SELF-ADHERED UNDERLAYMENT W/ FIRE RESISTANCE 30# BUILDING FELT
TYP. EAVE ASSEMBLY STANDING SEAM MTL ROOF POLYSTICK XFR SELF-ADHERED UNDERLAYMENT W/ FIRE RESISTANCE 30# BUILDING FELT
GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD ENTIRE ROOFS AT SLOPES < 2:12 1/2" SECUROCK GYPSUM FIBER ROOF BOARD ROOF SHEATHING, REF STR ENG FOAM AND CAULK ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES 9 1/2" TJI
GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD ENTIRE ROOFS AT SLOPES < 2:12 1/2" SECUROCK GYPSUM FIBER ROOF BOARD ROOF SHEATHING, REF STR ENG FOAM AND CAULK ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES 9 1/2" TJI
TYP. STUCCO SOFFIT FIN. 1/2" SHEATHING 1-LAYER TYPE X DENSGLASS
OMEGA AKROFLEX REINFORCING MESH EMBEDDED IN OMEGA BASE COAT
TYP. STUCCO SOFFIT FIN. 1/2" SHEATHING 1-LAYER TYPE X DENSGLASS OMEGA AKROFLEX REINFORCING MESH EMBEDDED IN OMEGA BASE COAT OMEGA PRIMER AND FINISH 2 // ROOF EAVE DETAIL
OMEGA PRIMER AND FINISH
N/S ROOF SECTION
3/8 IN. = 1 FT.

TYP. LOW SLOPE MTL ROOF ASSEMBLY
TYP. LOW SLOPE MTL ROOF ASSEMBLY
STANDING SEAM MTL ROOF
STANDING SEAM MTL ROOF
POLYSTICK XFR SELF-ADHERED UNDERLAYMENT
POLYSTICK XFR SELF-ADHERED UNDERLAYMENT
30# BUILDING FELT
30# BUILDING FELT
GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD
GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD
1/2" SECUROCK GYPSUM FIBER ROOF BOARD
1/2" SECUROCK GYPSUM FIBER ROOF BOARD
ROOF SHEATHING, REF STR ENG
ROOF SHEATHING, REF STR ENG
FOAM AND CAULK ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES
FOAM AND CAULK ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES
11 7/8" LVL'S
11 7/8" LVL'S
R-49 SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
R-49 SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
CLASS 1 POLY-SHEET VAPOR BARRIER
CLASS 1 POLY-SHEET VAPOR BARRIER
TYP. EAVE ASSEMBLY
TYP. EAVE ASSEMBLY
STANDING SEAM MTL ROOFS
STANDING SEAM MTL ROOFS
POLYSTICK XFR SELF-ADHERED UNDERLAYMENT
POLYSTICK XFR SELF-ADHERED UNDERLAYMENT
30# BUILDING FELT
30# BUILDING FELT
GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD
GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD
1/2" SECUROCK GYPSUM FIBER ROOF BOARD
1/2" SECUROCK GYPSUM FIBER ROOF BOARD
ROOF SHEATHING, REF STR ENG
ROOF SHEATHING, REF STR ENG
FOAM AND CAULK ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES
FOAM AND CAULK ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES
11 7/8" LVL'S
11 7/8" LVL'S
2STONE WALL ASSEMBLY @ GRILL CHIMNEY
2STONE WALL ASSEMBLY @ GRILL CHIMNEY
2STONE
2STONE
POLYMER-MODIFIED THIN-SET GROUT PER SPECS
POLYMER-MODIFIED THIN-SET GROUT PER SPECS
CRACK ISOLATION & WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER
CRACK ISOLATION & WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER
CEMENT BOARD BACKER
CEMENT BOARD BACKER
VERTICAL STRAPPING
VERTICAL STRAPPING
1" AIR GAP
1" AIR GAP
7/16" ZIP SHEATHING
7/16" ZIP SHEATHING
2X6 WOOD STUD 16" O.C.
2X6 WOOD STUD 16" O.C.
5/8" TYPE 'X' GYP BD
5/8" TYPE 'X' GYP BD
2STONE WALL ASSEMBLY @ GRILL CHIMNEY
2STONE
2STONE WALL ASSEMBLY @ GRILL CHIMNEY
2STONE
POLYMER-MODIFIED THIN-SET GROUT PER SPECS CRACK ISOLATION AND WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER
POLYMER-MODIFIED THIN-SET GROUT PER SPECS CRACK ISOLATION AND WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER
CEMENT BOARD BACKER
CEMENT BOARD BACKER
VERTICAL STRAPPING
VERTICAL STRAPPING
1" AIR GAP
1" AIR GAP
7/16" ZIP SHEATHING
7/16" ZIP SHEATHING
2X6 WOOD STUD 16" O.C.
5/8" TYPE 'X' GYP BD 2 // ROOF SCUPPER DETAIL
2X6 WOOD STUD 16" O.C. 5/8" TYPE 'X' GYP BD
TERMINATON FLASHING AT INLET TO CORNER DRAIN
TERMINATON FLASHING AT INLET TO CORNER DRAIN
SCUPPER THRU-WAL CORNER DRAIN CONNECTS TO DOWNSPOUT
SCUPPER THRU-WAL CORNER DRAIN CONNECTS TO DOWNSPOUT
ROOF DRAIN & DOWNSPOUT
ROOF DRAIN & DOWNSPOUT
ROOFING MEMBRANE: WRAP INTO INSIDE OF WALL CONSTRUCTION
ROOFING MEMBRANE: WRAP INTO INSIDE OF WALL CONSTRUCTION








PRAIRIE VILLAGE
LOCATION/YEAR: PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS / 2023
ARCHITECT: STUDIO BUILD
DESIGN TEAM: SAVANNAH KRUSE & JERAD FOSTER
INTERIOR DESIGNER: STUDIO BUILD
CONTRACTOR: FOSTERS INC.
CASEWORK: STUDIO BUILD
PHOTOGRAPHY: BOB GREENSPAN PHOTOGRAPHY
TYPE: NEW BUILD CUSTOM SINGLE FAMILY HOME
SIZE: 3,000 SQ.FT.
STATUS: COMPLETED
ROLE: LEAD ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
PRAIRIE VILLAGE IS A CUSTOM NEW-BUILD SINGLE-FAMILY HOME, SITUATED ON A LOT PURCHASED BY A YOUNG COUPLE IN AN EMERGING SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD OF KANSAS CITY. I LED THE PROJECT THROUGH EVERY PHASE OF DESIGN, COORDINATED WITH ALL CONSULTANTS AND ENGINEERS, AND MANAGED THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROCESS. WORKING FOR A DESIGN-BUILD FIRM, I ALSO CONDUCTED NUMEROUS SITE VISITS TO ENSURE PROJECT ALIGNMENT. ALL DRAWINGS, GRAPHICS, AND RENDERINGS FOR THIS PROJECT ARE MY OWN.








RIVER MARKET LOFT
LOCATION/YEAR: KANSAS CITY, MO / 2023
ARCHITECT: STUDIO BUILD
DESIGN TEAM: SAVANNAH KRUSE & RYAN DEVENEY
INTERIOR DESIGNER: STUDIO BUILD
CONTRACTOR: FOSTERS INC.
CASEWORK: STUDIO BUILD
PHOTOGRAPHY: BOB GREENSPAN PHOTOGRAPHY TYPE: RENOVATION
SIZE: 1,500 SQ.FT.
STATUS: COMPLETED
ROLE: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
RIVER MARKET LOFT IS A RENOVATION OF A LOFT APARTMENT IN DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY. THE PROJECT INCLUDED UPDATES TO THE KITCHEN, PRIMARY BEDROOM, PRIMARY BATH, OFFICE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN THROUGHOUT. THE CLIENT PRIORITIZED A COHESIVE MODERN AESTHETIC, FOCUSING ON OPENING UP THE KITCHEN SPACE AND CREATING A FLEXIBLE OFFICE THAT COULD BE CLOSED OFF AS A TEMPORARY BEDROOM WITH A SLIDING BARN DOOR.








WEATHERBY BASEMENT
LOCATION/YEAR: WEATHERBY, MO / 2023
ARCHITECT: STUDIO BUILD
DESIGN TEAM: SAVANNAH KRUSE & RYAN DEVENEY
INTERIOR DESIGNER: STUDIO BUILD
CONTRACTOR: FOSTERS INC.
CASEWORK: STUDIO BUILD
PHOTOGRAPHY: BOB GREENSPAN PHOTOGRAPHY
TYPE: RENOVATION
SIZE: 1,400 SQ.FT.
STATUS: COMPLETED
ROLE: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
WEATHERBY BASEMENT IS A FULL BASEMENT RENOVATION OF AN UNFINISHED SPACE WITH CHALLENGING CEILING HEIGHTS AND DISRUPTIVE COLUMNS. THE DESIGN STRATEGY FOCUSED ON CONCEALING THE COLUMNS BY WRAPPING THEM IN WALNUT VENEER. THE VARIATIONS IN CEILING HEIGHT WERE TRANSFORMED INTO A DESIGN FEATURE BY CREATING WALNUT VENEER CLOUDS ON THE CEILING THAT MIRROR THE CUSTOM CASEWORK BELOW.




