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Progress Continues on CoreFirst Bank & Trust Headquarters
Significant progress has been made on the renovation and innovation upgrades taking place at CoreFirst Bank & Trust’s main headquarters in Topeka, Kansas. While this 50-year-old building has served three generations of customers and employees, this is the first major renovation to the bank since it was originally constructed in 1971. In recent weeks,…
Q & A with Milk and Honey
When Darlene Morgan and Chris Hartman opened their new coffee shop on March 16, they had no idea it would take place in the midst of a pandemic! The new small business owners had partnered with our team at Architect One back in 2019 to help transform an old bank building in East Topeka into…
Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel Completes Construction
With construction now complete on the Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel in Topeka, Kansas, owner Leslie Fleuranges was set to host her grand opening on April 5. Unfortunately, the stay-at-home order left her with no choice but to host her debut live on Facebook. She’s now making plans to open to the public once…
Stacy Welcher: ABWA Woman of the Year!
Special congratulations to our very own, Stacy Welcher, for receiving the ABWA – Career Chapter Woman of the Year honor! We are so proud of you, Stacy!
Onward Ottawa Legacy Square Groundbreaking
It was a “Ground Breaking” day for the new Onward Ottawa Legacy Square in Downtown Ottawa, Ks! Our team at Architect One was honored to work closely with the great citizens and business leaders of Ottawa, Kansas and Franklin County to design their new $4.3M downtown event pavilion!
One Million Cups – Manhattan
To renovate the Atlas F Missile Base into an amazing Space-themed Eco-Adventure Resort and S.T.E.A.M. Educational Center. Our team at Architect One have been honored to have been working with Matthew to develop his concept as he moves ahead with this exciting venture!
Kansas City Here We Come!
With our official presence in the metro Kansas City area, we are excited to announce Architect Christopher Mitchell, AIA, LEED AP, has joined our Architect One team! Christopher will be a Principal and Partner with AO, and manage the daily operations at our 1919 Wyandotte office in KCMO.
Congratulations Cassandra!
A shout out to Architect One’s Cassandra Taylor! She has the well-earned distinction of not only successfully completing her NCARB license exams, she has obtained her very first professional Architect License!! Congratulations!!!
Employee Spotlight: Andrew Wiechen
Architect One is a team of passionate, creative individuals who apply the same tenacity to their work and personal passions. This perfectly describes Andrew Wiechen, who is a Senior Project Manager and Partner with our firm. Andrew’s appreciation of fine art and study of various techniques shows up in his management of complex details throughout his workday.
Cyrus Hotel Sign is Up!
Setting the “skyline sign” for Downtown Topeka’s newest destination, the Cyrus Hotel!!
Drs Deutscher & Rottinghaus Optometrists PA’s Ribbon Cutting!
The team at Architect One was honored to celebrate Drs Deutscher & Rottinghaus Optometrists PA’s ribbon cutting at the corner of 12th St. and Fairlawn Road in Topeka!
First Place Gingerbread House!
Our team at Architect One had a blast with our friends from Josey Baking Co. making this years “Whoville” entry for the Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays event!
100 S Kansas
The warehouse at 100 S. Kansas Ave. is getting a new life! Bajillion Agency, MotoVike Films, and ActionCOACH Business Coaching will occupy the building in 2019.
Manhattan Area Technical College Labs
Our team at Architect One is excited to share a recently completed project! Manhattan Area Technical College in Manhattan, KS exists to prepare its students for careers in a variety of high-demand technical fields. Working closely with key stakeholders at the school, our engineering consultants, and our general contractor, we were able to create a number of budget-friendly solutions for the 53-year-old school!
Kansas Ave Lofts Tour!
Come have a firsthand look at Kansas Avenue Lofts, 101 N Kansas Avenue, this Saturday, November 3rd!
Meridian Roofing Solutions – Exciting Times!
Very exciting times for our friends at Meridian Roofing Solutions! Our team Architect One is honored to have been working closely with them over the last few months.
Brewster Cottonwood Villas – Progress!
Affectionately known as “Cottonwood,” the “Brewster Cottonwood Villas” will include 14 luxury units atop a lower-level parking garage. Each unit features custom-detailed, premium grade kitchens with in-wall ovens and microwaves. The stainless-steel appliances, marble countertops, and mosaic tile back-splash give a handsome, striking finish that will last!
Working in Architecture – A Woman’s Perspective
With every passing day, more women are enrolling in colleges to study Architecture and female Architects are reaching the highest levels of leadership in their firms and their communities more than ever. This is a good thing for all of us.