When “welcome” is in the project name, you can be sure that warmth and comfort will be key. After completing several concept studies for Wichita State University (WSU), we designed what would become the front door and first point of contact for new and prospective students at WSU, filling the space with inviting design and lush landscaping.
GLMV designed this 29,320-square-foot welcome center in Wichita, Kansas. The project includes sitework and landscaping, as well as spacious lobbies, an orientation auditorium, meeting rooms, and office space. A formal garden with a plaza fountain serves as a focal point of the building, and includes seating and walking paths.
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Baker University recognized that their union, constructed in the 1950s, was struggling to meet the needs of today’s students. In a two-day charrette, we met with university employees, foodservice providers, and students to develop a vision for the future. The renovation provided students with study nooks, a variety of healthy dining options, and a thriving social space.
The Mutual Ice Company Building, located in Kansas City, Missouri, was originally constructed in 1907. Because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, we had a responsibility to maintain its historical integrity while giving it new life through careful modification. Now the Westport Ice House, the building will continue to hold its…
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