Kansas City in Missouri is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States and the largest city in Missouri by area and population. The architecture of the city has works of some of the prominent architects in the world like Frank Lloyd Wright, Meis Van Der Rohe, Owings and Merill, Edward Larrabee, etc. In the 21st century, the city has been extensively redeveloped by the architects in Kansas City to attract office workers and residents to downtown Kansas City.
Due to this, by the 1980s, the city consisted mostly of office towers. The redevelopment attracted thousands of people, which demanded more buildings to live, eat, play, and work.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
ACI Boland Architects | Architects in Kansas city
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Planning
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Hospitality, Educational, Corporate/ Retail, Mixed-use, Industrial, Healthcare
Locations of Built Projects: US
Style of work: Innovative and modern
Website: www.aciboland.com
ACI Boland Architects designs various kinds of spaces, both new construction and renovation, in an innovative way. They design for multi-family, senior, and student housing, sports and cultural centers, community hospitals, outpatient care, etc. They believe that architecture is a timeless and tangible expression of emotion.
AECOM
Scope of services: Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Services, Project Management
Types of Built Projects: Healthcare, Government, Transportation, Water & Energy (alternative & renewable energies, emissions & combustion products control, fossil fuel generation, hydroelectric generation, transmission & distribution, etc.)
Locations of Built Projects: Various countries
Style of work: Project-based, Modern
Website: www.aecom.com
AECOM is one of the world’s leading firms in infrastructure facilities having clients in both public and the private sector all across the world. Their projects span across various sectors that improve the infrastructure, i.e., transportation, buildings, providing access to clean water, energy services, environment, and many other sectors.
Architect Design Solutions LLC (ADS)
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors
Types of Built Projects: Houses, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Kansas City, Lake of the Ozarks Regions
Style of work: Traditional designs
Website: www.ads-kc.com
ADS’ founder Architect Michael Popp has worked on various residential projects in the Kansas City and Lake of the Ozarks regions and also has offices in the same regions. The firm designs custom dream homes and offices renovate the interior as well as exterior and also provides custom-written architectural specifications.
A3G Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Historic
Locations of Built Projects: Missouri
Style of work: Modern and innovative
Website: www.a3garchitects.com
The firm designs architecture and interior in a modern and innovative way. A few of their projects are Southview Elementary School, Hearthside Homes, UMKC School of Education, Wellness Warehouse, Smithville City Hall, Jefferson Lake Residence, etc.
BBN Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Landscape
Types of Built Projects: Civic, Commercial, Educational, Residential, Research/Laboratory, Parks/ Recreation/ Streetscapes
Locations of Built Projects: US
Style of work: Both Traditional and modern
Website: www.bbnarchitects.com
BBN Architects believes in integrating architecture with the natural environment surrounding it, and uses regional materials and sustainable design strategies that are sensitive to the context and suitable to the place.
BNIM | Architects in Kansas city
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Landscape, Planning, Restoration/Renovation, Graphic design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Educational, Workplace, Government, Cultural, Science & Technology, Infrastructure, Community centers
Locations of Built Projects: US and other countries
Style of work: Innovation and Sustainability
Website: www.bnim.com
BNIM designs spaces that meet the USGBC, LEED, and Living Building standards that promote the sustainable movement. By doing so, they not only elevate the user’s experience and provide an aesthetically pleasing environment, but also reduce the impact on the environment.
Bell/Knott & Associates
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors
Types of Built Projects: Data Centers, Laboratory, Office, Bank, Education, Retail, Recreation, Industrial
Locations of Built Projects: US, India, Singapore
Style of work: Both traditional and modern
Website: www.bellknott.com
Bell/Knott and Associates believes that the aesthetics of the building brings the utmost joy to the designers and the users, and hence, they create vibrant and beautiful spaces. Their approach is unique for each project since the spaces are born out of clients’ vision.
Clark & Enersen
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Landscape, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Structural Engineering
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Corporate, Educational, Religious, Governmental/Civic, Healthcare, Sports/ Recreation, Science & Technology
Locations of Built Projects: US
Style of work: Modern
Website: www.clarkenersen.com
Clark & Enersen is a well-known firm in several regions and sectors, and they have their offices in many states in the US. Some of their projects are – Farm Credit Services of America Corporate Campus, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Missouri Kansas City, City of Lincoln Centennial Mall Revitalisation, etc.
Collins | Webb Architecture
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Educational, Office, Community
Locations of Built Projects: Missouri, Kansas
Style of work: Modern
Website: www.collinsandwebb.com
The firm designs a wide variety of projects ranging from renovation, beautiful commercial space, to new restaurants and multi-family housing.
Convergence Design
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Urban Redevelopment
Types of Built Projects: Sports & Entertainment, Convention Centers, Youth & Amateur sports
Locations of Built Projects: US
Style of work: They strive to create architecture that reflects the current time in which we live, yet understanding the historical and cultural context of a place
Website: www.convergencedesignllc.com
Convergence Design focuses on public assembly architecture like sports/recreation centers, convention centers, ballparks, etc. Their mission is to bring families and communities together in positive and engaging places. They have designed PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Alabama State University Stadium, Utah Valley Convention Center, Grand River Center, Tointon Family Stadium, Bradford Boss Arena, etc.
