Theatres, senior living communities, clinics, offices, shopping centers and homes — a cross-section of 70 images from projects designed in our Shawnee studio.
Entertainment
Entertainment architecture is fun to say and hard to get right. What is “fun,” and whose definition counts? More than any other building type, this is where truly listening to the client becomes the measure of success — from the marquee to the recliner. We've designed theatres for AMC across the country, including dine-in concepts with full bars and kitchens.
Senior Living
Retirement communities, assisted living, independent living and skilled nursing each carry their own municipal and state rules. Coordinating operators, authorities, lenders and contractors is only part of the challenge — the people who live here are someone's parents and grandparents, and the goal is a place that looks and feels like home.
Medical
Medical design layers in sterilization, repeated cleaning and treatment requirements — for people who would usually rather be anywhere else. Our job is to balance those technical demands with spaces that stay calm and comfortable for patients, guests and staff (two-legged and four-legged).
Office
Single- and multi-tenant buildings, conference and training rooms, A/V, locker rooms, public and private zones — office work spans an enormous range. The key to moving between a law firm, an accountant and a design studio is versatility, and listening closely to what each tenant actually needs.
Retail
Retail can fail two ways: architecture so bland it becomes white noise, or so loud it drowns out the product. We aim for one cohesive environment that draws people in, then steps back so the merchandise takes center stage.
Residential
A home is often the dream project — and the dream can run away from the budget. There's no return on investment on a house, so while we reach for the stars, we keep our feet planted in schedule and cost so the dream becomes reality.
On the Boards
A look at what's next: renderings, studies and concepts currently in design — from new-build cinemas to civic work like a Kansas City fire station concept. Every project here starts as a conversation and a sketch.
