Helix Architecture + Design

Helix Project Architect and in-house historic preservation expert Liz Ponder, AIA will join Rockhurst University President Sandy Cassady, Associate Dean of Nursing and Chief Academic Administrator Kristina Henry, and Associate Principal Ben Bye at next week’s Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) North Central Regional Conference in Detroit. From the unique perspectives of Rockhurst leadership and the collaborative design team, the panel will share lessons learned and successful strategies for the reimagining of Sedgwick Hall. Through this case study, attendees will learn how to combat the looming enrollment cliff through integrated planning and creative use of existing campus buildings. Come Together: Blending History, Campus, and Community to Boost Enrollment Tuesday, Sept. 30 11:20 to 12:20 PM ET (local time) Learn more on SCUP’s website: https://lnkd.in/eRpDPSuq Photo by Michael Robinson

This August marks a special milestone for the Barbara Marshall Residence Hall at the Kansas City Art Institute: it has been five years since the building first opened its doors and began shaping the student experience at KCAI. Its location along the "art ribbon" — with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on one side and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art on the other — is a prime spot for KCAI to serve as a cultural connector. Learn more about Barbara Marshall Hall's impact on KCAI. JE Dunn Construction 📸 Michael Robinson https://lnkd.in/gdPJcBjT

Helix is seeking a Project Architect to join our integrated team of architects and interior designers. This role involves collaboratively working on sophisticated and complex projects of varying scales across several markets. If you enjoy solving design challenges and have an acute design sensibility, visit our website to learn more. https://lnkd.in/enhbzdr5

The construction of the Wichita Biomedical Campus has been making significant progress in Downtown Wichita. The WBC will combine Wichita State University, WSU Tech, and the University of Kansas in a state-of-the-art facility. The new space will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and improve the future of healthcare for communities in downtown Wichita and surrounding areas. "Sometimes when we learn in our individual silos, we don't put enough emphasis on the team approach — understanding each skill set, what they have and can do for patient care. I think that (the new campus) is going to give us more opportunity to have students working together as a team, because when you get out into the real world, that's what happens," said Lynn Fisher, M.D., Associate Professor in the KU Wichita Department of Family & Community Medicine. The University of Kansas Wichita State University CO Architects JE Dunn Construction Hutton

Helix Principal and Director of Architecture Douglas Stockman, AIA , brings his passion and expertise for urban multifamily housing to this year's Facades+ conference series in Kansas City. Doug will share insights about how facades can represent and celebrate communities, as shown in The Crosswalks. Joined by Godfrey Riddle, MPA from Civic Saint and moderated by Carleigh Pope, NOMA, NCARB at BNIM, register for Facades+ to hear the panel discussion – Facades as Place-Makers: Enclosure Design, Community Development, and Public Good.

IN Kansas City Magazine has named its 2025 Innovators and Influencers, an impressive group of changemakers who have left their mark on the Kansas City metro. Helix President and Principal Erika Moody, FIIDA was recognized for the impact she has made through leadership, design excellence, and mentorship. Erika’s influence is driven by her passion for serving her civic and professional communities. She was recently named a member of the UMKC Board of Trustees, in addition to serving on the University of Kansas Medical Center Advancement Board. Additionally, Erika just completed her tenure as President of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Board of Directors, leading the international organization during an exciting time of growth. Photography by Ron Berg

The JE Dunn Headquarters construction is nearly complete, with each floor designed to foster collaboration and a sense of community. Helix President, Erika Moody, was a part of the original interior design and is keeping the same core values in mind as she leads the interior renovation. The transformation will honor JE Dunn’s roots while supporting future growth. JE Dunn Construction

“When you pick your neighborhood, you commit to it. That’s always been really important to us,” Helix Principal and Director of Architecture Doug Stockman shared. “We wanted to reinvest in the place that we love so much.” Our new headquarters is featured in the Kansas City Business Journal. The article shares how we transformed two historic Film Row buildings into a collaborative studio in the Crossroads Arts District.

Please join us in celebrating Director of Finance Paul Weigel’s anniversary with the Helix team.

The Kansas City University Joplin campus has begun construction on the new Center for Population Health and Equity. CPHE is designed to boost connection between the existing medical and dental wings, creating a seamless flow throughout the building. KCU will leverage the CPHE to strengthen its community partnerships and build new relationships in the pursuit of improving health outcomes.