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Gather at 2345 Grand
Gather at 2345 Grand
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Gather at 2345 Grand
Kansas City, MO, United States
The owner of 2345 Grand — a building that has long been regarded as a trophy property in downtown Kansas City — wanted to create a space that would maintain its standing as Class A office and be exciting for its professional tenants to use. They identified the lobby and fitness center as key areas for renovation, and the former tenant lounge would be transformed into a modern work café that is open to the public. With its highly visible location in the urban core, it was important for the building to be inviting to the public and engage in a dialogue with the community. Aptly named “Gather at 2345 Grand,” the design encourages people to come together.
The towering building was originally designed by Fujikawa Conterato Lohan & Associates, formerly the Office of Mies van der Rohe. True to van der Rohe’s signature style, the building achieves clarity with its linear design. When the design process for the renovation began, the design team created a grid that matched the building’s structural pattern to aid in determining where new elements wanted to be located. Mirroring the original form of the exterior created an interior layout where nothing felt foreign to the space — as if each element was always intended to be there.
The building’s location on the highly visible Grand Boulevard called for a dramatic element that would capture the attention of anyone walking or driving past. In a departure from the otherwise predominantly linear forms, three circular, sculptural light fixtures are glamorous pieces of art that offer subtle, warm light during the day and emit an exuberant glow at night.
To create a welcoming space for people to gather, the design team made a series of strategic interventions to increase transparency between the spaces and bring in more daylight. The long corridor that features the fitness center and connects the lobby to the work lounge was previously dark and unassuming. A series of windows were cut out of the corridor to pull natural light into the hallway and fitness center; their position maintains alignment with the building’s structural grid.
Building materials had a sizable influence on the interior color and material palettes. The original concrete and terrazzo provided strong foundations for amplifying the lobby with sleek furniture and brass and marble finishes. As tenants enter the work lounge, natural hues of blue, yellow, and grey create an inviting atmosphere.
The towering building was originally designed by Fujikawa Conterato Lohan & Associates, formerly the Office of Mies van der Rohe. True to van der Rohe’s signature style, the building achieves clarity with its linear design. When the design process for the renovation began, the design team created a grid that matched the building’s structural pattern to aid in determining where new elements wanted to be located. Mirroring the original form of the exterior created an interior layout where nothing felt foreign to the space — as if each element was always intended to be there.
The building’s location on the highly visible Grand Boulevard called for a dramatic element that would capture the attention of anyone walking or driving past. In a departure from the otherwise predominantly linear forms, three circular, sculptural light fixtures are glamorous pieces of art that offer subtle, warm light during the day and emit an exuberant glow at night.
To create a welcoming space for people to gather, the design team made a series of strategic interventions to increase transparency between the spaces and bring in more daylight. The long corridor that features the fitness center and connects the lobby to the work lounge was previously dark and unassuming. A series of windows were cut out of the corridor to pull natural light into the hallway and fitness center; their position maintains alignment with the building’s structural grid.
Building materials had a sizable influence on the interior color and material palettes. The original concrete and terrazzo provided strong foundations for amplifying the lobby with sleek furniture and brass and marble finishes. As tenants enter the work lounge, natural hues of blue, yellow, and grey create an inviting atmosphere.
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