EDUCATION
INSPIRED PLACES TO LEARN
A COLLECTION OF JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
INSPIRED PLACES TO LEARN
JE Dunn is one of the largest commercial contractors in the United States, and has been a leader in the construction industry since 1924. The firm is a family and employee-owned corporation with 100 years of accumulated lessons learned, best practices and cost history that will bring value to your project. As a committed and qualified construction partner, JE Dunn provides building expertise with personalized service and added value. We focus on building the future by re-imagining K-12 and higher education facilities that encourage creativity, innovation, and inspiration. As a community builder, collectively meeting the needs of educational institutions and neighboring areas is always at the forefront of our mission.
KELLY BRUCHER Client Solutions Manager 913.593.6096 kelly.brucher@jedunn.com
JEREMY BAUM, LEED AP Vice President 816.985.0153 jeremy.baum@jedunn.com
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BLUE SPRINGS R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT
BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN CENTER
Blue Springs, MO
This new 90,000-square-foot Freshman Center Wing brings Blue Springs School District freshmen back under the same roof as the rest of their high school students. The addition features renovations to classrooms, administration offices, and entry areas at the Blue Springs R-IV School District High School. An additional 40,000-square-feet of renovations were done at the existing campus, including site work at the main entrance, a new road and bridge over the KC Southern Railway connecting the existing freshman campus to the main high school campus, demolition of the north annex building, and construction of a new north parking lot.
The Freshman Center addition was part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District 2021 bond issue.
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT
BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Blue Springs, MO
The 80,000-square-foot expansion at Blue Springs South High School was designed to accommodate freshmen as the District worked toward reintegrating them with the rest of the high school population. This new space provides freshmen with their own area while keeping them connected with other grade levels. The addition includes classrooms, open collaboration areas, and a lecture stair. Furthermore, a separate building extension was added to introduce a blackbox theater, complemented by renovations to the existing performing arts facility.
The renovation and addition at Blue Springs South High School was part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District 2018 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $60,000,000 worth of work.
SIZE
80,000 SF
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Blue Springs, MO
This 90,000-square-foot, two-story expansion features a versatile space comprising of a musical performance area, gymnasium, and a modern media center. Designed to enclose an existing outdoor courtyard and enhance campus security, this addition revitalized the school while maintaining a cohesive finish with the existing building. The performing arts center was renovated with a focus on upgraded finishes. Extensive site improvements were made, including grading, pavement, landscaping, and civil utility work. Completed while the high school remained fully operational, this project required meticulous coordination to ensure safety of students and staff.
The renovation and addition at Blue Springs High School was part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District 2018 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $60,000,000 worth of work.
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT NINTH GRADE CENTER
Raymore,
MO
This 92,240-square-foot Ninth Grade Center will operate independently for a decade before merging with a future high school addition. Designed with flexibility for future growth, this project is part of a larger district masterplan. The building features a two-story blended learning space that extends the classroom environment into the corridors, creating a seamless multi-story connection for students and faculty. Additional active learning spaces and teacher workroom suites further enhance the educational experience. Other aspects of the project included a practice field for freshmen athletics, a loop road for managing student pick-up and drop-off, a pump house and above-ground water storage tank for site fire flow, and a roundabout main entry.
The Raymore-Peculiar Ninth Grade Center was part of the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District 2021 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $72,000,000 worth of work.
KCBJ Capstone Award
Adaptive Reuse
RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT LEAD CENTER
Raymore, MO
The Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District acquired a 41,000-squre-foot vacant building to enhance opportunities for students in career-oriented education and real-world learning experiences. JE Dunn transformed the formerly vacant farm and home store into the thriving LEAD (Learning, Experiences, And Discovery) Center for Ray-Pec students. The LEAD Center now hosts programs in machining, enterprise and design, heating and cooling (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, automation and robotics, pharmacy technician training, and teacher preparation.
The LEAD Center renovation was part of the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District 2021 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $72,000,000 worth of work.
GRANDVIEW C-4 SCHOOL DISTRICT 2021 BOND
PROGRAM
Grandview, MO
JE Dunn acted as the Construction Manager for Grandview School District’s 2021 bond program. An overview of the projects included within the bond program is below.
Martin City K-8 | Martin City K-8 School is home to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Prior to this 20,081-square-foot addition and renovation, all students shared one small gym. The addition of a new gymnasium better accommodates the wide range of learning needs and allowed the existing gym to be converted into an elementary student gym and band practice room.
Grandview Middle Schoo l | The renovations at Grandview Middle School included the revitalization of 8,193-square-feet of corridor pods and locker rooms.
Grandview High Schoo l | The Grandview High School addition and renovation updated 29,016-square-feet of student spaces. Featuring tailored learning environments for industrial and fine arts, a new ADA lift, and updates to the following spaces: the cafeteria, courtyard, varsity locker rooms, physical education rooms, and band rooms.
SIZE
57,290 SF
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
AGC of Kansas Award of Excellence
SHAWNEE MISSION SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOHN DIEMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Overland Park, KS
The new John Diemer Elementary School accommodates up to 550 students annually. Featuring 15 core classrooms, two special education classrooms and five objective course learning spaces; it provides an enhanced and adaptable educational environment for the District’s students and staff.
The new school was built to LEED Silver certification standards and is filled with collaborative workspaces for flexible learning opportunities. The school provides students with an ample learning environment and equips staff with the necessary resources to deliver a quality education. In addition, an enhanced traffic flow plan has been implemented to alleviate the once cumbersome student pick-up lines.
John Diemer Elementary School was constructed as a part of the Shawnee Mission School District’s 2020 bond program, where JE Dunn completed $60,000,000 worth of work.
KCBJ Capstone Award Architectural Design
SHAWNEE MISSION SCHOOL DISTRICT CENTER FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Overland Park, KS
The two-story, 131,000-square-foot, mixed-use building for Shawnee Mission School District is designed to foster learning, creativity, and collaboration among teachers, staff, and students. The building features integrated technology with LCD screens and device connection capabilities throughout. It includes amenities like a TV studio, executive boardroom, technology labs, meetings rooms, and multiple administrative offices. This facility serves as the main venue for all Education Foundation fundraising activities and events. Additionally, it houses the District’s culinary arts program and bistro, which includes an on-site full-service restaurant and an indoor living wall maintained and operated by students and instructors in the culinary arts program. Furthermore, the addition of an exterior patio and walking path creates an outdoor collaborative learning space and offers a secondary cafe. The entire building emphasizes environmental sustainability, with abundant natural light, a rain garden, and an energy-efficient HVAC system.
SHAWNEE MISSION SCHOOL DISTRICT
BROOKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Leawood, KS
The new Brookwood Elementary School has been reconstructed where the old school once stood. Spanning 70,000-square-feet, the new elementary school accommodates more than 550 students annually. It features a two-story classroom wing, a high-wind shelter gymnasium, a single-story media center, dedicated art and music classrooms, a full kitchen, and secured front entry leading to the administration area.
Brookwood Elementary was part of the Shawnee Mission School District 2015 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $123,000,000 worth of work.
SIZE
70,000 SF
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
SHAWNEE MISSION SCHOOL DISTRICT
BENNINGHOVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Overland Park, KS
Sustainability, research and design, and connectivity were key elements in the design and construction of the new 73,722-square-foot, Benninghoven Elementary School. The partially two-story building includes classrooms for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, a storm shelter gymnasium, a full kitchen, music and art rooms, a cafeteria, and an office administration area. The addition of a clerestory level ensures ample natural light throughout the building. During the 2016-2017 school year, the school’s property was divided to maintain its operation; the north half housed the fully functional existing school while the south half hosted the construction site of the new school.
Benninghoven Elementary was part of the Shawnee Mission School District 2015 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $123,000,000 worth of work.
SIZE
73,722 SF
ARCHITECT
ACI Boland Architects
SHAWNEE MISSION SCHOOL DISTRICT AQUATIC CENTER
Lenexa, KS
In partnership with Johnson County Parks and Recreation and the City of Lenexa, the Shawnee Mission School District hired JE Dunn to build a state-of-the-art aquatic center. The Aquatic Center is part of Lenexa’s growing city center, which was a 20-year-old vision that continues to grow the heart of Lenexa.
The project included two pools, one 50-meter competition pool and one instructional pool with a movable floor for varying swimming depths. It also features bleacher seating for 1,500 people, two elevators, a lobby and concession area, 1-meter and 3-meter diving board platforms, and a viewer mezzanine. A 55,000-square-foot garage is attached to the facility to complete the project.
SMITHVILLE R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT
HIGH SCHOOL WARRIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Smithville,
MO
To accommodate the growing student population, the Smithville R-II School District unveiled the new Warrior Activity Center in 2022. This 25,886-square-foot, two-story facility houses coach’s offices, three wrestling mats, restrooms, and a concession stand for the football stadium complex on the upper level. The lower level features additional coach’s offices, training rooms, weightlifting gym space and locker rooms. The gym is equipped with a football field turf insert for running drills, workouts, and game simulation activities. Overlooking the football stadium complex, the weight room has six overhead doors that can be opened during class to allow fresh air into the facility. Enhancements outside the Warrior Activity Center include a new plaza area for gathering, sidewalks leading to the football stadium, and a Smithville Warrior memorial garden.
SMITHVILLE R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT EAGLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Smithville, MO
The new Eagle Heights Elementary School, spanning 67,000-square-feet emphasizes a collaborative and flexible learning environment, with various collaboration nooks and strategically placed foldable glass overhead doors throughout the building. Catering to students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school incorporates a range of adaptable learning spaces to meet the needs of its diverse student body. This includes foldable glass walls, garage doors, and ample windows that enhance educational synergy, flexibility, and visibility.
Eagle Heights Elementary School was part of the Smithville R-II School District 2017 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $27,500,000 worth of work.
SIZE
67,000 SF
ARCHITECT
ACI Boland Architects
LEE’S SUMMIT R-VII SCHOOL DISTRICT
MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lee’s Summit, MO
Mason Elementary School has been a cornerstone of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District for nearly a century, evolving over time to accommodate the growing student population. The elementary school underwent a significant addition and renovation that enhanced the space while preserving its historical legacy. The unique layout of the existing building posed challenges for navigation throughout the building. To better connect students, the corridors were transformed into collaboration spaces and glass doors were added to classrooms. Wood elements and bright colors were incorporated to create a warm and welcoming environment.
Mason Elementary School was part of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District’s 2020 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $84,000,000 worth of work.
SIZE
65,530 SF
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
THE BARSTOW SCHOOL
THE DAN & CASSIDY TOWRISS IDEA SPACE KC
Leawood, KS
The Barstow School’s new Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC is housed in a reclaimed grocery store turned into a world-class learning facility with four key areas: the makerspace, technology lab, fabrication workshop, and incubation hub. Each space has cutting-edge tools and technology where students learn to solve problems and develop real-life solutions.
This new space serves thousands of students from diverse neighborhoods and varying socioeconomic backgrounds through year-round, hands-on educational experiences. The IDEA Space is available for more than 91,000 Missouri and Kansas public school students who live within the school districts in an eight-mile radius of the space.
SIZE
31,000 SF
ARCHITECT
Pluribus Architectural
Collaborative
BONNER SPRINGS/EDWARDSVILLE USD 204
BRAVES TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER (B-TEC)
Bonner Springs, KS
The 26,000-square-foot Braves Technology Education Center (B-TEC) facility houses wood, metal, and robotics shops, along with ten new classrooms for business, journalism, and maker space needs. This new space features a variety of impressive aspects, providing students with resources for hands-on learning.
The metal shop is equipped with seven welding booths, as well as a 5’x5’ plasma cutting table. The wood shop houses a full-size painting booth equipped with ventilation systems and dust collection system throughout the entire shop to ensure a clean and safe working environment. The mechanics program features large overhead doors that allow cars to be pulled into the space for students to learn about building and repairing vehicles firsthand. By transitioning these programs to the new B-TEC building, more space was created within the existing high school for the growing student population.
B-TEC was part of the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville USD 204’s 2017 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $35,000,000 worth of work.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GLORIA WILLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kansas City, KS
The brand-new Gloria Willis Middle School for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools includes cutting edge technology, multiple mixed use learning spaces, and several open concept discovery areas. The building includes a 410-seat performing arts center and 723-seat high wind gymnasium, providing ample capacity for hosting large school events.
Gloria Willis Middle School was constructed as a part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools 2016 bond program, where JE Dunn completed $235,000,000 worth of work.
SIZE
125,630 SF
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WELBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kansas City, KS
The 71,036-squre-foot new, two-story Welborn Elementary School was completed to bring all students, kindergarten through fifth grade, under one roof grade. Prior to this facility, students were divided into two separate buildings, requiring travel between them for various classes. This new facility provides twenty-two general classrooms, four kindergarten classrooms, and eight special education classrooms. Additional features include a gymnasium, multi-purpose room, full-service kitchen, administration offices, art and music rooms, media center, flexible learning spaces, and a secure front entry.
Welborn Elementary School was constructed as a part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools 2016 bond program, where JE Dunn completed $235,000,000 worth of work.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CARL B. BRUCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kansas City, KS
Carl B. Bruce is a new state-of-the-art middle school in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas. This middle school was the largest project of the District’s 2016 bond issue and incorporated a very unique construction schedule. The District’s central kitchen and other maintenance buildings were demoed to make room for the new middle school. After completing construction of the new middle school, the old 1923 school adjacent to the new school property was demolished while the new school was occupied. The project phasing was complex yet successful.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School was constructed as a part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools 2016 bond program, where JE Dunn completed $235,000,000 worth of work.
SIZE
130,875 SF
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
KCBJ Capstone Award Community Impact
SCUOLA VITA NUOVA CHARTER SCHOOL SHERMAN CENTER
Kansas City, MO
The existing 1948 building, previously known as the Don Bosco Community Center, was renovated into this 35,646-square-foot charter school in Kansas City, Missouri. The program spaces include an administration area, cafeteria, media center, core classrooms, gymnasium, and flex spaces. The project consisted of interior renovations including a full HVAC system retrofit, electrical upgrades, classroom layout modifications, paint, and new flooring throughout. Also included was the addition of a new administration area and backbone for a future elevator.
The project team worked closely with the local historical society to maintain the historical feel of the Independence Avenue corridor. This work included maintaining the current limestone rock wall, adding new perimeter site fencing matching the neighborhood, and an upgraded window systems to match the look of the original design.
SIZE
35,646 SF
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
ST. TERESA’S ACADEMY
GOPPERT
LEARNING COMMONS
Kansas City, MO
The addition and remodel to St. Teresa’s Academy Goppert Learning Commons included renovations to the existing gymnasium, locker rooms and meeting rooms, additional locker room and team room space for both home and visiting teams, and an enhanced weight room and athletic facility. However, the focal point of this project is the creation of a learning commons space that will provide students with an area to work collaboratively on projects, as well as private break-out study areas.
SPRING HILL USD 230
TIMBER SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Spring Hill, KS
The 70,400-square-foot Timber Sage Elementary School was constructed to accommodate the rapid growth of the Spring Hill USD 230. This new school features vibrant and inviting classrooms, collaborative learning areas for the students, a cafeteria, library, gymnasium, and outdoor recreation areas.
Timber Sage Elementary School was constructed as part of Spring Hill USD 230’s 2016 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $62,000,00 worth of work.
SPRING HILL USD 230
WOODLAND SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Spring Hill, KS
JE Dunn worked in tandem with Spring Hill USD 230 and DLR Group to create a middle school prototype that could be utilized for several years throughout the District. The first middle school constructed using this prototype was Woodland Spring Middle School, whose success paved the way for future projects. The facility features a state-of-the-art gymnasium and auditorium, kitchen, weight room, wrestling room, and media center.
Woodland Spring Middle School was constructed as part of Spring Hill USD 230’s 2016 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $62,000,000 worth of work.
SPRING HILL USD 230
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS COMPLEX
Spring Hill, KS
Spring Hill USD 230’s improved High School Sports Complex spans 15,297-square-feet and features a synthetic turf football field and stadium accommodating 2,600 fans, a 525-seat stadium, and synthetic turf soccer field. Additional space remains for more bleachers as the community grows. Encircling the football field is a track to host high school track and field events. Enhancing the spectator experience are amenities such as a ticketing plaza, concession stands, restrooms, and a two-sided press box. Furthermore, the facility introduces a new weight room and additional locker rooms tailored to meet athlete’s needs.
The Spring Hill High School Sports complex was constructed as part of Spring Hill USD 230’s 2016 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $62,000,000 worth of work.
BLUE VALLEY USD 229 ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Overland Park, KS
Blue Valley West High School’s previous football field and track has been transformed into a full Athletic District, now serving as home to two of the District’s high schools. Serving an expansive community, the new complex hosts varsity football games, track events, and large district gatherings. It features aluminum bleacher seating for 4,000 people around a new artificial football field. The home team side includes a new press box and a full concourse with nearly 5,000-square-feet of athletic storage beneath the bleachers. The visitor side offers a separate restroom and concession building. A grand entrance with three ticket booths is located at the north end of the field, while the south end boasts a 7,000-squarefoot, locker room facility that accommodates the training room, referee room, and both home and visitor locker rooms.
The new Athletic Complex was constructed as part of Blue Valley USD 229’s 2020 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $120,000,000 worth of work.
SIZE
19,802 SF
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
WARRENSBURG R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Warrensburg, MO
The Warrensburg Athletic Complex has introduced a much-needed on-site athletic facility to the Warrensburg school district. The new complex hosts student-athletes and community members for a variety of events, including football games, track events, soccer matches and more. The facility features a 400-meter track surrounding a synthetic turf football and soccer field, a press-box, seating for 1,500 fans, new home and visiting team locker rooms, two full-size practice fields, and a concession stand.
The new Athletic Facilities was constructed as part of Warrensburg R-IV School District’s 2020 bond issue, where JE Dunn completed $19,200,000 worth of work.
SIZE
10 acres
ARCHITECT
Hollis+Miller Architects
HIGHER EDUCATION
KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE
Joplin, MO
The College of Dental Medicine is a 100,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, facility connected to the current College of Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Comprised of three structures—the Oral Health Center, Skyway Bridge, and Dental Education Center—the College is designed to serve both new and existing students with first-class accommodations. The Oral Health Center (OHC) is a 70,000-square-foot dental school, enrolling 320 students in training with 92 operatory stations and an 84-person simulation center. The OHC includes clinical spaces, patient waiting areas, dispensaries, and lab spaces. The Dental Education Center (DEC) is a 30,000-square-foot facility comprised of 15 study rooms, locker-rooms, a 60-person classroom, two 96-person classrooms, and dining area. The DEC serves as a flexible common space between the two colleges, providing opportunities for large gatherings when the two 96-person classrooms are combined. A 2,000-square-foot skyway bridge connects the Dental Education Center and Oral Health Center.
SIZE
100,000 SF
ARCHITECT
Helix Architecture+Design
SmithGroup
KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY
CENTER FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION INNOVATION (CMEI)
Kansas City, MO
This LEED certified, 52,063-square-foot CMEI includes eight simulation labs, standardized patient rooms, and an entire floor housing 80 beds designed for teaching, allowing for the manipulation of the body’s joints.
Buildings of this type are unique, functioning both as hospitals and educational facilities, and require additional security, data, and audiovisual systems. To support the learning environment, the facility includes extensive audiovisual infrastructure for microphones, cameras, and nurse’s stations throughout its spaces. The main lobby features a forum space with learning stairs, accommodating over 100 guests for speaker events.
Situated on an urban campus in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, this project also included a two-level, 174-space parking garage.
SIZE
52,063 SF
ARCHITECT
Helix Architecture+Design
CO Architects
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - CAPITAL FEDERAL HALL
Lawrence, KS
The University of Kansas’s new School of Business, Capital Federal Hall, marks the southern gateway entrance to campus. Designed to foster connection and collaboration, it features various co-working and start-up spaces, replacing traditional classrooms. This innovative approach creates a dynamic environment conductive to networking, creativity, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
The 161,678-square-foot building is composed of two wings separated by a four-story atrium and is covered in limestone colored architectural precast and curtain walls. It features a green roof over a 350-seat auditorium, “grab & go” food service, coffee bar in the central atrium, four tiered classrooms, 15 flat classrooms, a colloquium space with a catering kitchen, computer lab, finance lab, central mail room, interview spaces, conference rooms, break-out spaces, Dean’s Suite, and over 200 offices.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
MEASUREMENT, MATERIALS & SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT CENTER (M2SEC)
Lawrence, KS
This 46,000-square-foot, three-story facility for the KU School of Engineering includes research space for energy/transportation, global change, composite materials/technology, and sustainable building practices, all housed in a modern laboratory structure. The purpose of the building is to promote interdisciplinary research in one location.
The M2SEC building is not only LEED certified, but the building itself was used in a research effort to determine its own carbon footprint, energy savings, and sustainable practices. This research will serve as a test bed for new sustainable materials, energy-saving modeling, and monitoring of the facility operations.
Merit Award, Design
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
SEATON HALL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Manhattan, KS
JE Dunn was part of a multidisciplinary team, which included co-design between the architect and Kansas State University Studio class to create this LEED Silver certified project. This collaborative team provided a cutting-edge learning environment by blending a new expansion with two renovated buildings.
Renovations to Seaton Hall included converting the mechanical engineering classrooms and laboratories in Seaton East to design studios, critique spaces and departmental suites. Additionally, the oldest building on campus, The Mechanics Hall, was gutted and its structure repurposed to house the Dean’s office, and a new auditorium.
The four-story expansion introduced new fabrication labs, design studios, critique spaces, faculty offices, and a unique penthouse with a green roof terrace. A standout feature of the addition is an area called The Jewel, a three-story glass space that offers open meeting areas, a library, and an open display gallery that connects the new building to the existing Mechanics Hall.
SIZE
291,857 SF
ARCHITECT
BNIM Architects
Ennead Architects
AGC of Kansas Building Award
AIA Kansas Design Excellence Award
ASLA Central States
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY SEDGWICK HALL
Kansas City, MO
AIA of Kansas City Design Excellence Award
The renovated and expanded historic Sedgwick Hall building houses Rockhurst’s existing Health Science programs and the absorption of Saint Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing. The majority of the existing structure and envelope were repurposed, while the new addition is a steel structure with metal panel and glass envelope. The interior is very welcoming and provides administrative offices, classrooms, community rooms, nursing labs, simulation rooms, and additional building support rooms.
Rockhurst University utilizes this building for alumni and prospective student visits, showcasing their commitment to modern technology while honoring the building’s longstanding history.
SIZE
80,000 SF
ARCHITECT
Helix Architecture+Design
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY MAGIS ACTIVITY CENTER
Kansas City, MO
This 16,200-square-foot, two-story campus recreation center offers students a cardio and weight training floor, men’s and women’s locker rooms, an aerobics room, and event space areas. Additionally, it features an outdoor plaza for game day activities, complete with new bleachers at the soccer field.
The center also includes an on-site assessment room, opening the door for students and faculty in areas such as exercise science, occupational therapy, and physical therapy to offer fitness education or training to users and expand the existing Exercise is Medicine On Campus initiative.
This state-of-the-art recreation center not only enhances the physical wellness of its users, but also serves as a hub for educational activities and community events.
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY
PEDRO ARRUPE, S.J. HALL ACADEMIC CENTER
Kansas City, MO
This 67,522-square-foot new academic building on Rockhurst University’s campus serves as the primary classroom and lab building for all Rockhurst University students. The Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Hall serves a broad range of curricular areas, from math and science to humanities and theology. The teaching needs of each subject are vastly different; therefore, the classrooms and labs support a wide palette of learning styles.
Each classroom provides an endless array of classroom organization and flexibility. Two decades of model classrooms research and development informed the innovative teaching spaces in this new “pedagogical incubator.” This research involved rigorous design exploration, workshops with furniture and technology manufacturers, and post occupancy ethnography and survey feedback.
AIA Central States Excellence in Design
KCBJ Capstone Award Architectural Design
KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE
BARBARA MARSHALL RESIDENCE HALL
Kansas City, MO
This new 85,000-square-foot, four-story Barbara Marshall Residence Hall is the center for student life on campus. The building houses double occupancy suites for a total of 244 beds, gathering spaces, student gallery, large living room, fitness center, and gaming center; plus the Wylie Dining Center and Nerman Cafe. The building acts as the student union and gathering place for the entire campus. A 31-space underground parking garage, and a 67-space surface parking lot was included in the project as well.
The project was built on a tight site which required intensive coordination. JE Dunn worked with the school and surrounding neighborhood to limit disruptions including finding alternative parking for construction workers.
SIZE
85,000 SF
ARCHITECT
Helix Architecture+Design
WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE PRYOR COMMONS LEARNING CENTER
Liberty, MO
Pryor Learning Commons is a new three-level, 35,200-square-foot facility featuring flexible and comfortable spaces in a high-tech environment. Features include a café with late-night access, a wireless computing environment, engaging spaces for campus and community lectures, video conferencing rooms, studios for presentation rehearsals and media production, and training labs to keep faculty and students current with software and hardware developments.
Additionally, this project was designed and constructed with a commitment to sustainability principles and site development, allowing the College to take great leaps towards a more energy efficient campus and infrastructure.
SIZE
35,200 SF
ARCHITECT
Multistudio
PARK UNIVERSITY
NORRINGTON HALL
Parkville, MO
This dramatic renovation to the historic Norrington Hall on Park University’s campus transformed the facility into a remarkable first impression and central “hub” for the campus. Norrington Hall, the only functioning Carnegie Library on a college campus in Missouri, is now a prominent focus that draws people together.
This renovated student and academic resource center features a variety of spaces to support on site as well as distance learning and fosters a sense of community between students, faculty and staff. Key spaces include collaborative and private study areas, a technologyrich classroom featuring mobile furniture and white boards (even on the desk tops), and a centralized coffee shop located just inside the new main entry. Norrington Hall is now a destination on campus for students, faculty and staff to study and socialize.
SIZE
12,000 SF
ARCHITECT
Helix Architecture+Design
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HUGH L. LIBBY CAREER + TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
Overland Park, KS
The Hugh L. Libby Career + Technical Education Center at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) was created to bring a career and technical area to the campus. Introducing a new workforce development curriculum, it hosts automotive, engineering, and electrical technology programs with a new workforce development curriculum. The center offers programs in automation engineer technology, automotive technology, electrical technology, heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology, and plumbing certificates.
This facility is comprised of two buildings adjoined by a skybridge. With 73,000-squarefeet and 14 labs, the new facility means JCCC can offer more classes, more personalized training, and additional upgraded machinery to students in both credit and continuing education courses. The open, modular design allows departments to be flexible and respond quickly with course offerings in new areas to meet changing workforce needs. Working infrastructure and mechanics are visible throughout the building and provide exposure to concepts learned in the classroom.
SIZE
69,000 SF
ARCHITECT
BNIM Architects
AIA Kansas City Honor Award
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FINE ARTS AND DESIGN STUDIO
Overland Park, KS
The Fine Arts and Design Studio (FADS) was completed in Phase One of a two-phase master development project for Johnson County Community College. This innovative facility, spanning 42,000-square-feet and standing two-stories tall, is strategically located on the central east edge of the campus, anchoring a new arts neighborhood on campus.
Constructed with a steel frame, the building showcases a contemporary design with precast and glazing exterior finishes. FADS is designed to accommodate classrooms, office spaces, and specialized shop areas, fostering an environment for creative exploration and education.
The new building brings together graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, metals, painting, drawing, photography, and film-making into a single facility. Designed to promote a learnby-doing approach and enhance collaboration across disciplines that were previously spread across campus.
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42,000 SF
ARCHITECT
BNIM Architects
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT INNOVATION CENTER
Ames, IA
This new, 140,000-square-foot, LEED Gold certified, Student Innovation Center is a highly flexible, dynamic space that encourages experimentation, experiential learning, co-curricular activities, innovation, and interdisciplinary investigation. This facility provides space for prototyping, fabrication, computer-aided design, and virtual reality. Flexible furniture, reconfigurable layouts and technology-rich environments are the key components that supplied the philosophy behind this project.
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ARCHITECT
Substance Architecture
KieranTimberlake
How We Build Better
Continuous Estimating (Lens)
JE Dunn’s estimating platform, Lens, revolutionizes pre-construction by leveraging over 40 years of expertise and a vast data bank of credible cost information into a singular tool. Through early engagement in the design process and inputting minimal design information, our platform utilizes a comprehensive “construction calculator” to produce highly detailed and precise estimates. The platform instantly reflects any design alterations, ensuring continuous alignment of scope, schedule, and budget; thereby promoting seamless project execution and cost control.
Target Value Delivery (TVD)
JE Dunn utilizes a TVD approach for controlling costs and maximizing scopes, while creating synergy between the design and pre-construction processes. Working with the owner and architect, JE Dunn establishes cost targets for the scopes to guide the design process. The targets are established based upon JE Dunn’s knowledge and expertise with similar project construction costs and local market conditions. Scopes of work are separated into “buckets”allowing target estimates to be compared to a range of similar projects costs. As design decisions are made that may increase cost in one “bucket,” the team will look for opportunities to reduce cost in another “bucket.” This approach allows clients the flexibility to incorporate design enhancements or desires in aspects of the project without impacting the overall project budget.
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
Our VDC group are experts in leading multi-discipline teams utilizing industry leading technology including laser scanning, building information modeling (BIM), quality control, and virtual reality. Our focus is to ensure client expectations are exceeded by ensuring design intent and the performance of all systems is at the forefront. This includes coordination of all disciplines and a holistic approach to ensure spatial relationships, architectural aesthetics, and constructibility with consideration for current and future operations.
In-House Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Coordination
With in-house MEP staff, JE Dunn has a greater ability to cost-effectively evaluate design options, coordinate MEP bid documents, assist with value-based MEP trade selection, and ensure bids received are thoroughly complete. Once construction starts, we follow through with on-site field inspections, pre-commissioning, and equipment start-up support.
Strategic Partnerships
Like most great ideas, Aptitude was born out of a need. As technology has become more complex, it is vitally important that the systems intended to make buildings smarter are carefully planned, designed and integrated alongside every other phase of a construction project, starting early in pre-construction. Too often, technology systems are an afterthought managed by siloes of multiple trade partners, and no one entity ‘owns’ the entire technology project. This leads to inefficiency, delays and change orders – challenges that could have been prevented. We created Aptitude to fix this ineffective approach.
By rethinking the approach to technology and engaging with clients across the entirety of our projects, we’re able to provide a goal-oriented, big-building-picture development process that results in carefully crafted built-environments that serve end users. We fill a gap on project teams and serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for owning the technology component of a project, providing valuable expertise to help owners achieve their vision for a seamlessly connected, state-of-the-art space.
We believe you can’t design, build or manage a building without understanding system relationships, their interdependencies, and the resulting patterns and trends. We also believe the knowledge gained from seeing this “big-building-picture” is the only way owners, operators and occupants can get the most out of their spaces. That’s what Aptitude is all about.
Complete Coordination |Aptitude coordinates and manages every part of the design and installation process, providing a single source of truth for the entire project. That means less upfront costs and significantly less chance of add- and change-risk, ensuring a better performing built-environment from day one.
Foundation of Function | Aptitude leverages extensive information—from power consumption, security, and occupant use to historical records, performance metrics, and system futureproofing. This comprehensive approach establishes the methods, assets, and goals needed to enhance a building’s functions and support the business needs of all stakeholders.
Integrated Improvements | With Intelligent Integration, building systems and services function to serve one another, revealing relationships, patterns, and dependencies. This provides actionable information that can be used to increase operational efficiencies, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance the comfort and safety of a building’s occupants.
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