ABOUT
Who We Are
Center for Architecture & Design is a collective of design-minded individuals who recognize the impact and value of design in our everyday lives. The Center serves as a forum for discussion, collaboration and the promotion of quality design through programs, lectures, education and advocacy. The Center recognizes and advances the contribution of multiple design disciplines and promotes the professions to future generations.
Center Board
Gretchen Holy
President, IIDA Mid-America Representative
Rick Smith
President-elect, SEGD KC Representative
Brian Roth
Past President, PGASLA Representative
Andrew Kesel
Treasurer, AIA KC Representative
Danny Shervington-Bair
Secretary, SEGD KC Representative
Randi Mixdorf
AIA KC Representative
Jenny O'Grady
AIGA KC Representative
Olivia Feathers
AIGA KC Representative
Brett Pearson
IDSA KC Representative
Sophia Tseng
IDSA KC Representative
William Fairnington
IDSA KC Representative
Meghan Dudek
IIDA Mid-America Representative
Kristen Manthei
KC APA Representative
Brian Ortiz
KC APA Representative
Jackie Dietz
PGASLA Representative
Ashley McDonald
At-Large Representative
Chandler Johnson
At-Large Representative
Dawn Taylor
Staff Contact - AIA KC
Kristen DaMetz
Staff Contact - AIA KC
MEMBERSHIP
The Center for Architecture & Design was created in 2015 by six local professional organizations including AIA Kansas City, AIGA KC, KC APA, IDSA KC, IIDA Mid-America and PGASLA. SEGD Kansas City joined in 2019. If you are a current member of one of these professional design associations, congrats you are already a member of the Center. This means you’ll receive a heads up on upcoming Center events and discounts on registration.
2015
Year Established
7
Number of Organizations
2436
Number of Members
20+
Events Per Year
ORGANIZATIONS
APA
KANSAS CITY
AIA
KANSAS CITY
AIGA
KANSAS CITY
IIDA MID-AMERICA CHAPTER
PRAIRIE GATEWAY CHAPTER OF ASLA
KANSAS CITY CHAPTER OF IDSA
SEGD KANSAS CITY CHAPTER
PROGRAMS
The result was an energetic half-day of design professionals from multiple disciplines and firms who focused on “proving the purpose and drive behind sustainability.”
EVENTS
CONTACT
Questions
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call: (816) 979-3183 or fill out the following form
Office
1801 McGee St, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 979-3183
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed