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Principal and preservation architect Dana Gould, AIA, LEED AP, will co-present “Deep Dive – Bringing Down the Barriers on Historic Preservation” at Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference on Tuesday, July 30th in Kansas City, Missouri. The exposé will identify and discuss the benefits historic preservation can bring to a community, unlock the mysteries of National Register designation, and demystify the historic tax credit process. Hosted by Missouri Main Street, the event will explore opportunities to build community, foster entrepreneurs and boost local economies while preserving and promoting the culture of Missouri downtowns and districts. Regular registration pricing ends July 18th. We hope you’ll join us. https://lnkd.in/gu9wXuE7

We were thrilled to have Katy Melton, from Drury University, spend a day shadowing with us last week! 🌟 It's always a pleasure to connect with emerging talent and share the ins and outs of our daily work. Katy's passion is inspiring and we look forward to seeing all that she accomplishes in her architectural journey and connecting with her again soon!

Today we're proud to throw it back to some of our fieldhouses and recreation centers! From the Blue Springs Fieldhouse that we recently renovated and is now part of the Carson Ross Community Recreation Center, including Blue Surf Bay Aquatic Center, to the Columbia Fieldhouse that current is under construction with Phase 2 that will double it's capacity from four courts to eight! These projects all have one thing in common: They all anticipated strong use for tournament play as well as community participation. Each of these had different problem sets but sought to maintain a healthy financial bottom line along with providing expanded opportunities for wellness and recreation. Enjoy a quick snapshot of each of these facilities!    Blue Springs Fieldhouse, Blue Springs MO (2015) Legends Rec Plex, Fulton MO (2021) Anthony & Eisenhower Rec Centers, Manhattan, KS (2021) Salina Fieldhouse, Salina KS (2017) Raymore Activity Center, Raymore MO (2018) Columbia Sports Fieldhouse, Columbia MO (2020) Excelsior Springs Community Center, Excelsior Springs MO (2016) Heckart Community Center, Sedalia, MO (2022)   Many of these have already been expanded due to their financial success and increasing demand for more space for youth sports. We're proud to have been part of their original design and expansion projects!

Thank you to SFS Architecture for making these perfect lunch boxes with homemade hummus for our families! We appreciate your support! #KeepingFamiliesClose

SFS is excited to celebrate today with the City of Overland Park and the Overland Park Fire Department as they dedicate the reconstructed Fire Station 41 located at 7550 W 75th Street.   SFS designed the new 16,000 square foot, 4-bay, 3-company station to replace the original Fire Station No. 41 after it served the community for 50 years. The station includes a two-level fitness facility, gender-neutral bathrooms, accommodations for Johnson County MedAct, and private sleeping rooms with direct access to 3-shift lockers. Additionally, a photo-voltaic system will provide 75% of the station’s electrical consumption. #drivenbyconnections #overlandparkkansas #firestationdesign City of Overland Park Johnson County MED-ACT McCownGordon Construction Olsson Bob D. Campbell & Company FSC, Inc.

At SFS, our mission of enriching communities extends well beyond architectural services. Last week, in observance of Juneteenth, our staff prepared meals for families lodging at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City while they receive treatment at Children's Mercy Hospital. In 2023, the organization served 5,931 families with sick children and saved them over $6 million in lodging and meal costs. To learn more about Ronald McDonald House or volunteer, visit https://www.rmhc.org. “The time is always right to do what is right.” - Martin Luther King Jr. #drivenbyconnections #RMHCKC #KeepingFamiliesClose

Last week, the City of Wichita Kansas broke ground on the expansion of the Carl G. Brewer Community Center. The renovated and expanded community center, named for the City’s 100th and first-elected African American mayor, Carl Brewer, includes a new state-of-the-art gymnasium, new multi-purpose studio, locker rooms, a dining area accommodating up to 150 occupants, a meeting room accommodating up to 50 occupants, and lounge and administration spaces. The building will also receive a new roof, updated heating and air conditioning, and renovated bathrooms. SFS served as architect-of-record and implemented a public art program for the project. We are honored to be a part of this important update to a central part of Wichita’s urban core. https://lnkd.in/gQwfEaCx #drivenbyconnections #wichitakansas #communitycenter #architectureanddesign Eby Construction Company MKEC Engineering, Inc. Confluence Dudley Williams and Associates PA PKMR Engineers Ellamonique Baccus

We tested it out … the new and improved Shawnee Mission Park Marina is ready for you! 🚣♂️ A ribbon cutting was held last week in celebration of the renovation of the iconic Shawnee Mission Park Marina, which reopened to the public last summer. SFS Architecture provided architectural services to restore and rehabilitate the existing marina building, to expand its ticketing and staff operations, and to construct new boat storage and restroom buildings. #drivenbyconnections #shawneemissonks #marinadesign #parksandrecreation 

Bishop Johnston has named the new Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception facility the Bishop Hogan Center after the first bishop of the diocese. The event space will be named for Father Donnelly, the church's first pastor.  On Sunday, June 16, Bishop Johnston will be blessing the new facility in Donnelly Hall. This is the feast day of St. Francis Regis, which was the name of the first church on Kansas City’s  “The Hill” in the 1830s. The new 19,000 square foot, two-story building expansion for the Cathedral’s iconic campus will serve as a new central hub and venue for events accommodating up to 400 people. Subdivided, it provides meeting spaces for the diocesan to host small events. Spectacular views of downtown Kansas City can be seen from the event hall. #drivenbyconnections #kansascity #goldcathedral #kcgolddome #worshiparchitecture

🌟🌟 Attention Lenexa Residents and Friends 🌟🌟 The Ad Astra Pool is going to be replaced and we're seeking your input on what it will be! You'll see our team out at the recently re-opened Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center Saturday spreading the word about the process and ways to provide input. A community survey will kick off the public input process with our first public meeting next Thursday, June 13th. To learn more about the process, visit this website: https://lnkd.in/gaww7ZEc SFS Architecture Water Technology, Inc. Confluence City of Lenexa #adastrapoolreconstruction #communityengagement