Clubhouse and Pool Video Summit Homes Woodside Ridge Clubhouse/Pool Design Written by B+A April 14, 2020May 28, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 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 […]
Clubhouse and Pool Grand opening of the Reserve 77 Clubhouse Written by B+A October 17, 2019June 9, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked B+A took an extant 70’s mansard style clubhouse and freshened it up with modern cladding in the way of corrugated aluminum siding accented with cedar planks, and gave it an updated color pallet for a take on Modern Mansard Style.
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 […] Written by B+A October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
2600 Independence Mixed-use Development Breaks Ground Breaking ground on a project that you’ve worked on for months is always an exciting moment. We were delighted to see the ground broken at 2600 Independence Boulevard in Kansas City last week. This project has a special place in the hearts of the team here at B+A Architecture. The developer first came to us […] Written by B+A October 2, 2020October 19, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Written by Thong Thai September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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. Written by B+A August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hiring an Architect for the First Time? Here are some things you may want to consider. What do Architects do? It is commonly known among Architectural Professionals that there are general misunderstandings about what Architects actually do. (The reasons for this are part of a broader topic that must be broached within a different context.) As a member of the architectural professional community, in a social setting I am sometimes asked “What exactly is it […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Value Engineering: what does it mean in the scope of construction? When an architecture design or construction project goes over-budget, the most common way to mitigate concerns is through value engineering. However, value engineering is not based on cost-cutting alone. The true value of this process considers every possible option and never loses sight of the desired end result. What is Value Engineering? The term value […]
