Case Study
A few cases, where our design and expertise come into play…
B+A Architecture documents select projects as in-depth case studies — showing the design challenges, solutions, and results behind each building. These stories demonstrate how we apply architectural expertise to real-world development goals for clients across Kansas City and Houston.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Renovation Interior Design
SpringHill Suites Denton embarked on a comprehensive interior renovation project to enhance the overall guest experience and modernize the property in alignment with current design trends.
B+A Architecture was engaged as the lead design consultant to oversee the renovation process, develop strategic design solutions, and coordinate with brand standards for approval.
Adaptive Reuse Opportunities and Solutions
Transforming Vacant Office Buildings into Residential Spaces
According to the Kansas City Business Journal, approximately one in five offices in the Kansas City area remains unoccupied, with the office vacancy rate reaching a 13-year high by the end of 2023.
On October 27, 2023, the White House announced new actions to support the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use. The Biden administration released a guide outlining available federal funding, tax incentives, and other programs to facilitate the transformation of office spaces, particularly in older buildings, into residential developments.
2600 Independence Mixed-use Development
Historic Neighborhood Rises From the Ashes
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 the community and their need for a more positive and progressive revitalization plan …
Richline Motorsports
Keys to Value Engineering Success
During Phase I of the Richline Motorsports project, located at 16500 E. 23rd Street, Independence, MO, we did in 2018, the client required that value-engineering exercises be conducted during the design development, because they had a limited budget to accomplish the design, size and quality of development desired. Members of the design team, the owner, the contractor, sub-contractors, and material suppliers were consulted for value engineering sessions . ..
3260 Main Mixed-use Development
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 and employment opportunities to the Midtown Kansas City neighborhood of Broadway Gillham …
City Barrel Brewing
Industrial Arts: Trendsetting Microbrews in an East Crossroads Hotspot
City Barrel Brewing Company is located in the East Crossroads area arts district of Kansas City, a trendy neighborhood with a diverse following for all kinds of things to feast upon.
FAQs
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B+A Architecture specializes in adaptive reuse architecture, helping developers evaluate and convert vacant commercial office buildings into modern multi-family apartments. Our Kansas City team manages zoning analysis, structural floor plan reconfiguration, historic tax credits, and municipal code compliance to make urban conversion projects financially viable and sustainable.
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Brewery and restaurant architecture requires deep expertise in equipment layout, utility loads, ventilation, health codes, and guest flow. B+A Architecture designed the award-winning City Barrel Brewing Company in Kansas City's East Crossroads. We combine industrial functionality with dynamic hospitality spaces while optimizing construction budgets through value engineering and smart material selection.
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With over 30 years of local zoning and entitlement experience, B+A Architecture accelerates city approval processes for complex mixed-use developments like 3260 Main and 2600 Independence. We provide comprehensive architectural feasibility studies, site master planning, and community stakeholder presentations to resolve regulatory hurdles early in the planning phase.
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Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri with a regional office in Houston, Texas, B+A Architecture holds professional architectural licensure across 10 U.S. states. As an MBE and SBE certified architectural firm, we partner with private developers, public agencies, and commercial clients on projects ranging from boutique hospitality renovations to large-scale multi-family developments.