architecture

Donaldson House Slated For Demolition

Laura Spencer — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:44:04 +0000

The historic Donaldson House in Kansas City, Mo. is slated for demolition on December 19. It's something that's been in the works for at least a decade.

Philosopher Alain de Botton On Religion For Atheists

Stephen Steigman and Brian Ellison — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:00:37 +0000

Philosopher Alain de Botton says it’s time for those who believe in religion and those who don’t to stop denigrating each other and find common ground on art, community and morality.

Historic Kansas City Foundation Announces Most Endangered List

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:40:25 +0000

Each year the Historic Kansas City Foundation releases a list of the "most endangered" structures in an effort to raise awareness of the city's historic buildings.

Repurposing Brings New Life To Old Buildings

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

When it comes to shuttered and abandoned buildings, the terms “adaptive reuse” and “repurposing” are being heard more and more. Whether talking about the numerous facilities sitting unused within the Kansas City Missouri School District or on iconic building like King Louie West in Overland Park, finding new uses for old sites seems to make good sense for buyers and sellers alike.

An Architectural Response to Demolition of West Edge

Laura Spencer — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:55:00 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – There are two Moshe Safdie-designed projects in Kansas City: the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, slated to open September 16th; and West Edge, an office and hotel complex near the Country Club Plaza that's been plagued with problems. A construction dispute, bankruptcy, and changes in ownership stalled the project for nearly three years.

Architectural Battle Shows Different Visions for Plaza

Susan B. Wilson — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:37:32 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – The battle over a new building designed for the Plaza brings out conflicting views of the future of the midtown shopping districts.