With each workplace project, we see an opportunity to transform the culture of a company. As a place where people spend most of their waking hours, understanding how and why people do what they do within this space is of utmost importance. We look to a company’s most valuable resource, the human element, to inspire our workplace design.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 33,000 sq. ft. Creamery Building now has a second life as office space for tenants ranging from a non-profit agency to design and construction companies. The building is designed to offer a variety of office suite sizes across four levels to accommodate small to mid-sized companies.
As the design architect for the building, Helix led conceptual design and design development for the overall building renovation, including a new rooftop patio and penthouse as well as the majority of the tenant spaces within the building. We have currently completed design services for seven tenant suites and are currently leading design for eight additional co-working suites.
The interior finishes build upon the industrial history of the building with exposed brick and concrete walls intermingled with steel and glass throughout. Tenant spaces have built off of this palette to create spaces that range from raw to refined. Helix was the design architect and interior designer for the entire building and Finkle Williams was the architect-of record for the core and shell.
DEG is one of the fastest growing digital marketing agencies in the country. They hired Helix to design a new home that could adapt alongside their rapidly evolving industry and accommodate the continued growth of their company. The 30,000-sq.-ft. space, located on two floors, is a mix of private office and open workstations. The variety of spaces offers employees the choice to work when and where they will be most effective throughout the day.
The lobby features a Brew Bar, stocked with coffee and beers along with an open cafe that can be used for dining, socializing or a place to plug in and work. Technology integrated throughout allows the firm to showcase their work and customize the experience for each client.
Located prominently along the new streetcar line on Main Street, the renovated building features nine-stories of office space and a one-story of ground level retail space. Built in 1921, the Thomas Corrigan Building is the tallest office tower in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. In order to qualify for state and national historic tax credits, Helix worked closely with co-developers Copaken Brooks and 3D Development to develop a design that preserves the historic character of the building in accordance with National Park Service preservation guidelines.
Helix is also the architect-of-record on the 40,000-square-foot Corrigan Station tenant improvement for WeWork, the largest co-working organization in the world. Helix partnered with WeWork’s in-house team of architects and designers to execute the third through sixth floors of Corrigan Station. The location accommodates WeWork members with shared office space, which includes conference rooms, private offices and open workstations.
In addition to renovating the existing 123,000-sq,-ft. structure, Helix is designing an adjacent three-story structure at the corner of 19th and Main Street that provides additional retail space and covered parking on the first floor and office space on the second and third floors. An event space will be added on the rooftop to serve building tenants and host special events.
The renovation of the Frankel, Frank & Company Building, in downtown Kansas City, involved preserving and restoring the romantic characteristics of a historic building while also transforming it to meet the needs of a progressive advertising, public relations. and branding firm, Trozzolo Communications Group. After sitting empty for more than 25 years, much was needed to turn this dilapidated downtown structure into efficient workspace. The finished design celebrates the historical beauty of the building while creating a vibrant and effective work environment—making this project a model of urban sustainability and redevelopment.
This new 80,000-square-feet office building is located in Lincoln, Nebraska’s historic Haymarket District. The building is a four story, developer lead project and includes 40,000-square-feet of office space for Olsson Associates and their 215 employees. The building wraps around a central courtyard that provides daylight and views throughout the building creating layers of interest both inside and out. Our scope of work included core and shell design, interior architecture for Olsson Associates, furniture selection and procurement and custom furniture design.
HighTower Furniture has assembled a collection of today’s best American and Scandinavian furniture designers and products. With offices and manufacturing on both coasts, they chose Kansas City as their home for sales and service, as well as their first showroom and event space.
The raw-character of the small existing Crossroads warehouse was kept intact, adding backdrops of reclaimed wood and steel elements to contrast the high-finishes of the furniture on display. Unique details are found throughout the space echoing the craftsmanship of the HighTower brand.
Missouri Bank envisioned a future that might not require in-person transactions or even paper currency. The Bank, with deep roots in Kansas City, prides itself in forming partnerships with customers. Through several branch renovations, each banking center became a destination. The locations are memorable places, fully integrated into the fabric of unique urban neighborhoods, where people may learn, celebrate, interact, and also bank. Each renovation had to be sensitive to place and intentional in fostering community, and each branch had to reflect the vitality, humor, and authenticity for which Missouri Bank is renowned.
The renovation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City’s headquarters was designed to support long-term organizational goals while meeting the demands of new healthcare legislation. In addition to maximizing opportunities for flexibility, communication, and efficient collaboration, the redesign creates new entry experience for building users and visitors. Elements emphasizing health and wellness throughout the space serve as constant reminders of the mission of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and gently guide building users towards healthy choices.
This 133,000-square-foot, four-story headquarters project provides an open-office environment that enhances interaction and communication between associates. AMC’s corporate culture and role in the entertainment industry is showcased throughout the space through design details and digital displays. The focal point of the building interior is a large central staircase that doubles as a multi-level theatre. Additional key elements include an indoor-outdoor cafeteria for staff, a full-service test kitchen and a state-of-the-art digital cinema lab.
*** Designed by Helix principals Erika Moody, Alissa Wehmueller and Evan Fox while at 360 Architecture
