4th Annual designKC awards

Congratulations to all our 2026 Award Winners

Exterior Project

3414 — Suburban Oasis

Outdoor Living Space + Pool Suburban Oasis Inspired by shows like Pool Kings and Insane Pools: Off the Deep End, this client envisioned his backyard as an immersive outdoor environment

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3551 — Suburban Staycation

Outdoor Living Space + Pool Suburban Staycation After moving back to Kansas City from Seattle, this young couple wanted their newly purchased home to reflect their lifestyle and long-term vision.

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3845 — A Clean Slate

Landscape + Garden A Clean Slate After building a new home in the heart of the city, the owner envisioned a space-efficient retreat—private, peaceful, and designed for entertaining, daily enjoyment,

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3872 — Hill Country Living

Landscape + Garden Hill Country Living Conceived as a natural extension of the home, this outdoor living space dissolves the boundary between architecture and landscape. Every line, material, and view

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3415 — Par Excellence

Outdoor Living Space + Pool Par Excellence The client wanted a sleek, contemporary pool that complemented his home while maximizing a challenging lot. As an avid golfer, he requested a

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3480 — Simple Elegance

Outdoor Living Space + Pool Simple Elegance The goal of this project was to transform an aging backyard into a modern retreat for the next generation. The existing lagoon-style pool

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