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Knock Knock Iowa, we’re expanding!

B+A is proud to announce that we have added another license, the state of Iowa, to join our Missouri, Kansas, and Texas collection.

We have been chosen to design a Senior Apartments project in Council Bluffs. The project is a four-story wood frame building with 41 apartment units, and it is qualified for a low-income housing tax credit.

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Kansas City Planning Commission Unanimously Approves Citihome KC

On September 5, 2023, the Kansas City Planning Commission voted unanimously 7/7 to approve the development plan and rezoning application for our latest mixed-use development project in Kansas City, Missouri. The Citihome KC project includes 78 apartment units, approximately 9,300 sq.ft. retail along Prospect Ave, and 95 off-street parking spaces.

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Mixed-Use B+A Architecture Mixed-Use B+A Architecture

2600 Independence Mixed-use Groundbreaking Ceremony

The ground was officially broken on 2600 Independence Ave this week! We’re thrilled and honored to have Mayor Quinton Lucas, Kansas City Fire Department, State Rep. Barbara Washington, families of the two fallen firefighters, Larry Leggio and John Mesh, join us for this incredible groundbreaking ceremony. The new mixed-use development consists of seven retail spaces on the first floor and 15 apartments on the second floor. The construction of this project is scheduled to be completed by August 2021.

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Announcing our new partnership with Shinnova Solar

We’re pleased to announce our partnership with Shinnova Solar, a Kansas City premier turnkey solar company! Sustainability remains a huge focus for our B+A team. Earlier this year, we signed the AIA 2030 Commitment in response to mitigate climate change. With the new partnership with Shinnova Solar, we are now able to help clients benefit from lower solar installation fees, and long-term low utility bills. GO GREEN, SAVE BIG!

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Multifamily B+A Architecture Multifamily B+A Architecture

West Plaza Flats Under Construction

West Plaza Flats is a co-housing and studios project near the Country Club Plaza area in Kansas City. It will provide rooms for 350 persons in a co-housing environment. On the North end of the project will be a commercial space that will also incorporate some of the amenities for the residents, along with a coffee shop, possible restaurant, banking facility and bodega. Construction is in progress and is expected to be complete by 2022.

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Commercial, Residential B+A Architecture Commercial, Residential B+A Architecture

Hiring an Architect for the First Time? Here are some things you may want to consider.

There are many ways in which one may find Architects, and then select one that is a good fit. Most frequently new customers find us through word of mouth referrals. Satisfied customers refer us to their friends. That is something we can’t put a price on. Seeking a trusted referral may be a sound starting point for many.

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Modern Tiny Living in Kansas City: Dream Homes Come in All Shapes and Sizes!

Four years ago, the B+A Architecture team was delighted to help Chris and Megan to achieve their dream of owning a unique 2-story tiny home. This summer, we checked back in on the KC Tiny House Project to see how it’s developed since our original design. We were stunned by how beautifully the tiny home has developed and how much personality it has taken on!

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Multifamily B+A Architecture Multifamily B+A Architecture

A Vacant Midtown Office Building Converted into Luxury Apartments: Midtown Plaza Phase 1 Nearing Completion

Midtown Plaza Phase 1 is coming along nicely as the renovation is nearing the finish line! Since last year, our design team and construction team have been continuously working to convert the vacant office building into 117 multifamily apartments with modern amenities after a hold up of almost 4 years. This newly renovated multi-family building is only a few blocks away from the future Kansas City Streetcar Main St extension.

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Kansas City Animal Boarding Facility Architectural Design

We’re architects and ANIMAL LOVERS! This year, we worked together with a Kansas City based nonprofit organization to design a 3-acre animal boarding facility. In every way, this building was designed with animals in mind, and it will provide a safe, fun environment for them. What’s more, this facility will create new employment opportunities through the nonprofit organization.

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B+A Architecture Celebrates 25 Years of Success

2020 is an exciting year for the team at B+A Architecture. The company is celebrating 25 years of successful practice. To mark the occasion, Principal Dennis Bradley shared his insights into what has enabled the firm to survive and thrive for so long, as well as what’s in store for the next five years.

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Mixed-Use B+A Architecture Mixed-Use B+A Architecture

Expedite The Approval Process of The City

Midtown Kansas City’s expansion of their streetcar line prompts Main Street development, bringing new opportunities to the Broadway Gillham neighborhood. Following the proposed extension of the Main Street streetcar line, FFV Partnership contracted b+a architecture to develop a mixed-use residential and retail building whose presence would replace a long-vacant eyesore and bring much-needed quality housing and employment opportunities to the Midtown Kansas City neighborhood of Broadway Gillham.

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That feeling when a project takes on a life of its own!

One of the things I love most about working in architectural design is how creative you can be. Working out how to fit a design around local ordinances and code presents a unique kind of challenge, and it’s one that I relish.

I’m working on just such a project at present – a four-plex in the Westport area of Kansas City, Missouri. Initially, the client provided a set of plans for a very straightforward project; a traditional, two-storey apartment building with a stone base, lap siding and gable roofs.

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Mixed-Use B+A Architecture Mixed-Use B+A Architecture

Historic Neighborhood Rises From the Ashes: 2600 Independence Mixed-use Development

In 2015, a devastating and deadly fire reduced the northwest corner of Independence and Prospect Avenues to rubble, leaving behind a vacant lot and a neighborhood in ruin. Since that time, one local developer had their plan for a commercial-only building turned down by city council in a decision that spoke to the aspirations of the community and their need for a more positive and progressive revitalization mixed-use development plan.

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Clubhouse and Pool B+A Architecture Clubhouse and Pool B+A Architecture

Summit Homes Woodside Ridge Clubhouse/Pool Design

Recently, B+A is working with Summit Homes on a Colorado mountain-style clubhouse of Woodside Ridge at Lee’s Summit, MO. With 7,650 sqft pool + deck, this 1,700sqft upscale clubhouse emphasizes the use of natural materials such as stone and cedar, and maximizes the glazing on the elevation facing the pool deck. It also includes a free form pool with features like a pool slide and waterfall. Construction is expected to be completed by May 2021.

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