After a whirlwind year of studio projects, architecture classes from two esteemed Kansas institutions have graduated and are ready to take on the world. We hope they take a few weeks to congratulate themselves for their hard work. Others have certainly recognized it. At the beginning of the month the el dorado-led Design+Make studio was awarded the Kremer Prize for "outstanding collaborative design achievement" at Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning & Design. (more...)
Now that a fresh new row of workstations has been installed at our Kansas City office and the air smells of baltic birch and powder-coated steel, we’re looking for a bookkeeper/administrative specialist to fill one of the open seats.
The job entails basic bookkeeping and accounting, as well as administrative support for the Controller and Construction Manager. Other duties include managing files for project administration, general administration and vendors, as well assisting with subcontractor bid invitations and the generation and management of contract documents.
We’re looking for someone with two to four years of experience–a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting is preferred. Prior experience with an architecture or construction firm is preferred as well, but not mandatory. (more...)
On behalf of the Lawrence Arts Center and the University of Kansas School of Architecture Design and Planning, the Carver Bank Studio cordially invites you to a final review and reception exploring site-planning possibilities for the block surrounding the Historic Carver Bank Building in highly segregated North Omaha.
Through physical models, digital models, drawings, renderings and diagrams, students from this el dorado-led 5th year design studio will share multiple visions for a site that has, over time, become largely vacant. The Final Review, generously hosted by the Lawrence Arts Center, is open to the public. Student presentations will occur on Thursday, May 10th, from 1-6PM with a wine reception to follow.
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PLUG Projects is a gallery and curatorial collaboration run by five Kansas City artists in the West Bottoms. Their fourth exhibition "Superstruct," features artists who deal with urban space and architecture in their work. It wraps up on Saturday, May 5th with a bike tour of the West Bottoms and a conversation about the neighborhood called SIGHT/TALK, led by Vladimir Krstic and his Kansas City Design Center alums. The good people at PLUG asked us to do a guest blog in conjunction with the exhibition, and Gavin contributed this piece about a chilly walk around the West Bottoms. (more...)
Troost Bridge is finally open, for drivers and walkers alike. To commemorate an occasion ten years in the making, there will be a street festival this Saturday, a party in typical Kansas City style. For you out-of-towners, that means jazz and barbecue. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, Mayor Sly James and the City Council will dedicate the bridge at 5 PM, followed by live music by by the David Basse Orchestra, Bobby Watson, and the Book of Gaia with Nedra Dixon, Angela Hagenbach and Pamela Baskin-Watson. The street party and the bridge that inspired it are located at 48th and Troost, where Troost Avenue crosses over Brush Creek. (more...)
May 15, 2012