Commercial Residential Hiring an Architect for the First Time? Here are some things you may want to consider. Written by Melissa Powers October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 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 […]
Residential Modern Tiny Living in Kansas City: Dream Homes Come in All Shapes and Sizes! Written by B+A September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 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 […]
Residential That feeling when a project takes on a life of its own! Written by Fernando Chavez Reyes June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 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 […]
Residential Do I need to hire an architect to bring my dream home to life? Written by Fernando Chavez Reyes February 12, 2020June 19, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked I read a survey recently that looked at reasons why people do or don’t hire architects when they build a new home. The results were fascinating. It’s estimated that architects design somewhere between 2% and 10% of new homes. That means that 90% to 98% of those building new homes miss out on an immensely valuable service. […]
Adaptive Reuse Residential Co-Living, Residential and Adaptive-reuse Developments in Shanghai and Kansas City Written by Lubin Han January 14, 2020June 9, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Located in the Midwestern United States, Kansas City sits on the border between the states of Kansas and Missouri. Shanghai, situated on China’s central coast, is one of the world’s most important financial centers. Though these cities differ significantly in size and population density, there are notable similarities in terms of architecture and urban development. […]
Residential Co-living apartments: a solution to Kansas City’s affordable housing crisis Written by B+A June 1, 2018May 27, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Kansas City Business Journal recently published an op-ed about the affordable housing market crisis in KC. It highlights some new developments that may shift the balance of geared-to-income units from 23 percent to about 15 percent of downtown rentals. To summarize, it talks about 5000 new market-rate apartments that are either under construction or in the planning stages, […]
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
Midtown Plaza Phase I – Construction Progress Midtown Plaza Phase 1 (3420 Broadway, Kansas City) construction progress. We’re grateful for the construction team who has been safely doing such a great work. ? It’s keeping us all motivated to see the progress of the project and the final outcome! Written by B+A April 30, 2020May 28, 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 […]
