Saturday, April 25, 1-4 p.m.
$40 in advance; $50 at the door, purchased at www.kcdesignweek.org in late March.
Discover the Kansas City Metro like never before during KC Design Week’s Homes by Architects Tour. Tour four stunning homes designed by local architects and hear firsthand from the designers about the unique details and inspiration behind each one.
All homes on the tour were designed by AIA Kansas City Member Firms and selected by a special committee. KCDW will correspond with ticket holders regarding the addresses of the homes closer to the event.
Chalet Modern
Architect: SixTwentyOne
Photography: Matthew Anderson
This home, affectionately known as Chalet Modern, reinterprets the warmth of a mountain chalet through a refined, contemporary lens. The thoughtful floor plan supports a broad range of living scenarios, effortlessly hosting large family gatherings while maintaining a sense of comfort and intimacy for everyday life. Environmental performance is integral to the design, with passive solar strategies, on-site renewable energy production, advanced insulation, and ultra-efficient HVAC systems working together to enhance comfort while reducing energy demand. Chalet Modern exemplifies contemporary residential design: purposeful, sustainable, deeply livable, and unmistakably a place to call home.
Kivett Redux
Architect: FORWARD Design | Architecture
Photography: Bob Greenspan
This project involved a complete renovation and addition to the Jane Whitney Residence, originally designed by Kivett and Myers. Over time, two previous additions had disrupted the original design. To unify the space, a 200-square-foot extension was added to the rear of the house and restored much of the original structure. What was once a one-bedroom, two-bathroom home is now a spacious three-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence.
Longfellow Infill
Architect: Lindsay Tatro, AIA
Photography: Lindsay Tatro
This architect-designed and occupied single-family residence is located on a consolidated corner lot in Kansas City’s historic Longfellow neighborhood. The two-story home is carefully sited along Campbell Street to maintain the established street rhythm and scale. The design blends contemporary detailing with materials and design features that reference the surrounding historic fabric, creating a modern residence that remains contextually grounded.
Harrison Duplex
Architect: Sam De Jong, AIA
Photography: Kelly Callewaert
The Harrison Duplex is situated in an urban, historic Kansas City neighborhood and is designed, developed, owned, and operated by the architect. This project is a prototype for developing “missing middle” housing and is an endeavor to realize design excellence and community impact despite a limited budget.
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