Hoefer Wysocki Architecture is Awarded Marengo Memorial Hospital Master Plan

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Hoefer Wysocki Architecture was recently awarded the Marengo Memorial Hospital Master Plan project located in Marengo, Iowa. Work has started as Partner, Jim Stearman, participated in a three-day charrette to evaluate their existing campus’ needs. More space in each department, setting them up for growth within their outpatient area and increasing their service needs have been determined as high priorities. Improving their inpatient services has been discussed as well, with the potential of offering women and birthing services again. Our team consists of Mitchell Planning Associates, Henderson Engineers and Bob D. Campbell.

 

Hoefer Wysocki Architecture Continues to Grow!

Beth OttBeth Ott returns to our marketing department as Marketing Specialist. Beth will manage the coordination of proposals and qualification statements. She will also assist in developing our social media and community outreach efforts. Beth graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a B.A. in Mass Communications and a minor in Graphic Design. She brings more than eight years of marketing experience to our team. We are excited to have her back!

 

Diamond Branson

Diamond Bronson, AIA, joins us as a Project Architect with 15 years of experience. As a Kansas City native, she is a Lincoln College Preparatory Academy and University of Kansas graduate where she was a track and field scholarship athlete. Diamond serves on the AIA Kansas City Scholarship Committee and prides herself on her community service. We’re thrilled to have Diamond part of our team!

 

Ben Bremner

Ben Bremner, a recent Iowa State University graduate, joins Hoefer Wysocki as an Intern Architect. While attending school, Ben had the opportunity to study abroad in Rome, Italy. Originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa, he is new to the Kansas City area. We’re eager to welcome Ben to the team!

 

 

Cara Bryant

Cara Bryant joins our marketing department this summer as an intern, focusing on providing graphic design for our promotional materials. She has a B.A. in Studio Art from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Cara graduated with Latin Honors for Magna Cum Laude and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society. Help us welcome her to the team!

 

 

Zach Brown

Zach Brown joins our architectural team this summer as an intern. He will graduate from the University of Kansas next May with a Masters in Architecture and minor in Business. Zach is from Liberty, Missouri and was on KU’s Basketball Pep Band playing drums. His involvement has also included President, Philanthropy Chair, Risk Manager, and Recruitment Chair for Lambda Chi Alpha.

 

 

 

Hoefer Wysocki Architecture’s Marketing Department Wins Two American Inhouse Design Awards

Cert - 911 Joint Communications Facility Call Box

Cert - KBI Forensic Science Laboratory Field Kit

Graphic Design USA’s American Inhouse Design Awards publication is the premier showcase for outstanding work by in-house designers. Hoefer Wysocki’s marketing department designs and assembles all promotional materials in-house. We are proud to announce two American Inhouse Design awards this year for the excellent proposal packaging design of the 911 Joint Communications Facility Call Box and KBI Forensic Science Laboratory Field Kit.

 

Onaga, Kansas Hospital Expansion Project is Well Underway

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Design and construction of the Community Hospital District No. 1 project of Pottawatomie, Jackson and Nemaha Counties located in Onaga, Kansas is well underway. The $19 million, 37,700-square foot expansion and 28,500-square foot renovation of the 1971 building will feature more modern amenities including private rooms and an additional operating room. The 1957 building, consisting of 21,200 square feet, will be demolished. We are teaming with Murray Company on this design-build project. This story was featured on Kansas First News, view the video here.

Air Force Postgraduate Dental School and Clinic wins the Gold Award at the 2013 Mid America Design Awards (MADA)

The Air Force Postgraduate Dental School and Clinic recently received the Gold Award for Healthcare & Assisted Living at the 5th Annual Mid America Design Awards (MADA) sponsored by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Mid America Chapter. MADA is a biennial event and judging for the awards was based on innovation, functionality, implementation of design through use of materials, color, balance, light, and overall design intent. Congratulations to everyone who worked on the project!

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Hoefer Wysocki recently awarded the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Center in Montgomery

Hoefer Wysocki is excited to announce our most recent project win – the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Center in Montgomery, Alabama! The new health care center will be 152,841 SF and feature a pharmacy, lab, radiology, eye clinic, dental clinic, and prosthetics. The design concept for the health care center was driven by the idea of creating a relaxing, healing environment for the patients and veterans’ families, while establishing an inspiring work atmosphere for the staff. The anticipated completion date for the building will be in 2015.

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Raymore Police Station renovation is complete!

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The newly renovated Raymore Police Station celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony on  May 13, 2013. The project included renovating their dispatch and records departments, locker rooms, break room, booking area, and a few offices.

Congratulations to our newest registered architect, Eyasu Lemma!

Hoefer Wysocki is proud to announce that we have a new registered architect, Eyasu Lemma. Eyasu passed his final test just a few weeks ago. Congratulations Eyasu!Image

Leawood Justice Center project highlighted on KCTV 5 News

The new Leawood Justice Center was highlighted on KCTV 5 news last night. To see the story, click here.

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KCPD South Patrol featured in The Idea Book

Our KCPD South Patrol project was featured in The Idea Book from Metal Roofing Magazine! The project is on pages 12 and 13. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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VA Colorado Springs Steel Goes Up

Steel is going up on the VA Colorado Springs Outpatient Clinic building today! More pictures to come as the building progresses.

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VA Laredo near completion

VA Laredo will be opening its doors next month! The 23,300-square-foot building encourages a non-institutional healing environment that balances the technological and code/criteria-driven features that support the delivery of effective healthcare. The Outpatient Clinic includes dedicated spaces for Laboratory, Dental,  Mental Health,  Education and Training, and a Primary Care Clinic.

Here’s a preview of what to expect:

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Check back later for more information about its grand opening!

Hoefer Wysocki leads comprehensive plan meeting in Mexico, Missouri

Hoefer Wysocki’s Director of Urban Design, Brian Hamilton, traveled to Mexico, Missouri on January 17, to lead discussions on updating the city’s comprehensive plan. Over 75 residents, business owners, educators, and city and county elected officials aided in the discussion of what the community’s top priorities should be for future growth. More information about the Mexico Comprehensive Plan that the Hoefer Wysocki team is working on can be found in an article written by the Mexico Ledger.

Hoefer Wysocki wins two DBIA-MAR Awards

Hoefer Wysocki is proud to announce that we were the recipients of two, 2012 Design-Build Institute of America Mid-America Region (DBIA-MAR) awards at the award presentation on October 18, 2012. The City of Kansas City, Missouri Fire Station No. 39 project received an Honor Award for the Institutional Projects Under $10 Million category, and the Air Force Postgraduate Dental School & Clinic project took home an Honor Award for the category of Healthcare Projects Over $10 Million. Congratulations and a special thanks to McCown Gordon Construction and JE Dunn Construction, our design-build partners on these projects, for your hard work and partnership in constructing these successful facilities.

Colorado Springs VA Outpatient Clinic broke ground on Veterans Day

The Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Colorado Springs broke
ground on its new 76,731 square foot clinic on Monday, November 12, 2012. The
clinic is anticipated to open in the spring of 2014 and will include programs
such as audiology, physical therapy, optometry and mental health. For more
information, see the articles written in the Colorado Springs Gazette and the Colorado Springs Independent.

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KCPD South Patrol campus featured on the front page of the Kansas City Star

Hoefer Wysocki’s latest police station project, the  Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) South Patrol Station, was recognized in an article by the Kansas City Star for the anticipated impact it will make for the KCPD. The new campus will be home to both the South Patrol as well as the Special Operations Divisions and will include division patrol and administrative units, the helicopter unit, bomb and arson, canine unit, traffic enforcement and investigations and the motorcycle unit. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 7th and the campus could potentially be up and operating by month’s end.  

Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center published in several healthcare magazines

Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center continues to draw attention from the healthcare community for its innovative and patient-centered design. The hospital was recently featured in Healthcare Design, MED and Prairie Business Magazine. We are extremely proud to see one of our own projects making such a positive impact on its community.

Hoefer Wysocki names new Director of Marketing

Hoefer Wysocki Architecture is proud to announce the promotion of Molly Chasteen to Director of Marketing. Molly has been a Senior Marketing Coordinator at Hoefer Wysocki for the past two years and has played a major role in all of our federal pursuits. If you would like to contact her about any marketing pursuits, she can be reached at molly.chasteen@hwa.net. Congratulations Molly!

South Branch Library ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony

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The City of Kansas City, Kansas welcomed into the Argentine community today a new library that will serve the neighborhood for many years to come. The one-story South Branch Library replaces the multi-story Argentine Carnegie Library which served the area for over 95 years. The main catalyst for the new library was to create a modern facility that is handicap accessible and accomodates people of all ages.

Some of the main features of the South Branch library include study areas, flexible stacks, conference rooms, art areas displaying community artwork, a children’s story time cove and a community room.  The community room will have tables, stackable chairs and a small kitchenette available for public use.

To read more about the community’s reaction to the new library, check out the article written by The Wyandotte Daily News.

 

Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center is officially open for business

Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on July 26, 2012. The new 113,256 SF, 48-bed hospital was designed to act as a “hospital without walls” with two connected and sun-filled atria.

For more information about Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, feel free to read the article in Medical Construction & Design about the grand opening or check out the virtual tour video on the Sanford Health website.