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Urban Prairie Architectural Collaborative convert brick warehouse into vast bouldering gym
by Stu Robarts | 23 Mar 2020
Urban Prairie Architectural Collaborative (UPAC) have converted a large brick-built warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri, into a bouldering gym with a variety of other fitness facilities. Sequence Climb was the result of a two-year search across the US for the right building by founders Graham and Dara Hess. The 20,000sq ft (1,900sq m) warehouse that they settled on not only provides ample room, but also features a barrel roof under
Pendulum integrate parks and pools into Kansas City Royals downtown regen concept
by Stu Robarts | 11 Feb 2020
Pendulum Studio have created a concept design for a new Kansas City Royals ballpark development in the downtown area of the city that would incorporate a variety of amenities and the blur lines of public and private space. The potential for a move to a new downtown home for the Missouri-based team has been discussed for a number of years – in part with the regeneration of the area in
'An emporium of elaborate meals': The American Restaurant in Kansas City wins design icon award
by Kim Megson | 07 Mar 2018
The James Beard Foundation (JBF) has announced today (7 March) that The American Restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, has been awarded this year’s Design Icon Award. The accolade, which celebrates landmark examples of great restaurant design, will be given to the owners of the eatery, which was described by the prize’s jury as “equally known for its architectural and culinary artistry.” The American Restaurant opened on Valentine’s Day 1974 atop
Studio Gang reveal design for expansion of Arkansas Arts Center at Little Rock
by Kim Megson | 01 Mar 2018
The executive director of the Arkansas Arts Center (AAC), situated in Little Rock’s historic MacArthur Park, has announced details of a striking expansion for the attraction, designed by architects Studio Gang. Todd Herman revealed that 127,000sq ft (11,800sq m) of renovated and new spaces will be created for the centre to strengthen the connections between the visual and performing arts in an inclusive space that welcomes a diverse community. “This
Kansas State starts development of third construction phase in 15-year masterplan
by Tom Anstey | 06 May 2014
Phase three of a masterplan for the Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Kansas, US, has been unveiled with a proposed new football complex designed by sport architects Populous. The latest phase of the project is estimated to cost US$65m (£38.3m, €46.6m) and will feature a new 250,000sq ft (23,000sq m) Vanier Football Complex structure with the aim of maintaining and securing K-State’s competitive future and enhancing the overall experience of
Kansas State University begins work on stadium expansion
by Pete Hayman | 04 May 2012
Kansas State University (KSU) in Manhattan, Kansas, US, has started work on a US$75m (EUR57m, £46.4m) project to refurbish and expand its Bill Snyder Family Stadium. AECOM is leading the 250,000sq ft (23,226sq m) West Stadium Center development, with the expansion part of a wider masterplan for improvements to the institution's stadium. All facilities on the western side of the venue are to be replaced, with new media/broadcast facilities; a
Major facilities plan for Arkansas university
by Pete Hayman | 24 Oct 2011
The University of Arkansas, US, has revealed a major new long-term sports facilities vision in a bid to enhance its offer and to maintain the competitiveness of the Razorback Athletics. A number of projects have been put forward as part of the Athletic Facilities Master Plan to cover sports such as American Football, basketball, baseball and swimming. It is estimated that the total vision will cost up to US$328m (£207m,
Major facilities plan for Arkansas university
by Pete Hayman | 24 Oct 2011
The University of Arkansas, US, has revealed a major new long-term sports facilities vision in a bid to enhance its offer and to maintain the competitiveness of the Razerback Athletics. A number of projects have been put forward as part of the Athletic Facilities Master Plan to cover sports such as American Football, basketball, baseball and swimming. It is estimated that the total vision will cost up to US$328m (£207m,
Sporting Kansas City unveils new stadium
by Pete Hayman | 14 Jun 2011
Sporting Kansas City's new 18,467-capacity LIVESTRONG Sporting Park venue has been officially launched with a Major League Soccer fixture against Chicago Fire on 9 June. The capacity of the Populous-designed stadium, which was delivered by Turner Construction, can be increased to 25,000 for concerts and features 36 suites and covered seats throughout. LIVESTRONG Sporting Park incorporates a 75-yard x 120-yard natural grass surface with a SubAir under-soil heating and cooling
Work starts on The Healing Spa in Kansas
by Pete Hayman | 12 May 2011
Tierra Verde Development Company LLC has commenced work on the construction of The Healing Spa at Tierra Verde - part of a wider 'green' scheme in Wichita, Kansas, US. The destination spa will offer an extensive range of services and facilities, as well as offering an environment for patients to recover from surgical and medical procedures. Skilled medical concierge services will be offered by fully-certified nursing staff, an on-call doctors
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