This multi-phased project involved a new office building addition, a full renovation of an existing office and production facility, a new maintenance building, and an exterior courtyard, all while full business operations continued throughout construction.
Details
Kansas City, MO
Architect: INIVISION Architecture (formerly GastingerWalker&)
Addition: 27,940 sf | Renovation: 62,100 sf | Maintenance Building: 4,500 sf
This multi-phased project for Children International involved a new office building addition, a full renovation of an existing office and production facility, a new maintenance building, and an exterior courtyard. The project spanned 18 months and was completed in two primary phases, with the organization maintaining full business operations throughout construction.
Phase 1
The single-story steel frame office addition was designed around passive daylighting principles to reduce electrical lighting demand during daylight hours. Native limestone and aluminum sunshade devices were incorporated into the building shell, and a white reflective TPO roofing system was installed to minimize heat gain and reduce energy consumption. New parking lots were constructed with bioretention landscaping areas that filter stormwater runoff while native grasses and wildflowers provide visual interest and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Phase 2
Following completion of the addition, staff relocated to the new space while the existing office and production facility underwent renovation. Interior demolition cleared the way for a modern design refresh that aligned with the aesthetic and functional principles established in Phase 1. Exterior updates, including natural daylighting features, aluminum sunshades, and native limestone, were applied to the existing building shell, allowing the two structures to read as a unified whole with no visible distinction between old and new construction.
A 4,500-square-foot pre-engineered metal maintenance building was also constructed to support the operational demands of the 100-acre campus. The facility includes large overhead doors, hoisting equipment, storage racking, workshop space, and offices for full-time facilities staff.
The exterior courtyard was designed in direct response to input from Children International staff, who prioritized outdoor collaboration and work environments. Walking paths, raised deck areas, and seating areas were constructed using Ipe hardwood, selected for its durability in the Midwest climate. Native plants and materials complete the space, creating an outdoor environment suited for staff, visitors, and volunteers alike.