Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design Services in North Kansas City, MO
K Warman Architecture & Design is a small, client-focused architectural design firm established in 1989. Our team specializes in public and commercial projects, including parks, retail spaces, educational facilities, and tenant finish designs. With over 30 years of combined experience, we prioritize close collaboration with clients to ensure designs meet functional needs while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Our services span programming, presentation, construction documentation, permitting, and illustration.We serve clients nationwide from our base in North Kansas City, Missouri, and maintain memberships with the American Institute of Architects and NCARB. Our approach combines creative passion with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring safe, functional, and visually striking spaces that enhance communities.
Services
Architectural Design
Playground Design
Construction Documentation
Tenant Finish Design
Modern Architecture
Monument Design
Park Signage
Fountain Design
Retail Space Design
Educational Facilities
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of architectural expertise in commercial and public projects.
- Our team maintains AIA and NCARB professional certifications.
- We provide nationwide service with local knowledge in North Kansas City.
- Our process includes comprehensive construction documentation and permitting assistance.
- We specialize in client-specific tenant finish designs and playground renovations.
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- NCARB
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces for commercial and public use. We specialize in custom tenant finish projects, retail spaces, and educational facilities. Our team collaborates closely with clients to develop designs that meet specific needs while adhering to safety regulations and building codes.
Playground Design
We design innovative playgrounds and parks that balance safety with engaging features for all ages. Our services include tennis court design, playground renovation, and modern green space development. We incorporate the latest safety standards while creating visually appealing, community-focused outdoor environments.
Construction Documentation
Our construction documentation services handle all necessary paperwork for architectural projects. We manage permitting processes, contractor bids, and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth project execution. This includes detailed construction drawings and specifications required for building approvals.
Tenant Finish Design
We specialize in custom tenant finish designs for retail spaces and commercial buildings. Our approach focuses on optimizing space functionality while maintaining brand aesthetics. Services include interior programming, layout optimization, and material selection for commercial tenant improvements.
Modern Architecture
Our modern architecture solutions incorporate current design trends and energy-efficient materials. We create avant-garde structures using glass and metal elements while ensuring compliance with updated building codes. This service emphasizes sustainability and long-term cost savings through innovative design approaches.
People
Kathleen Warman
Owner
With 35 years of architectural experience, Kathleen leads client projects and ensures design excellence. She holds a B. Arch degree and maintains AIA/NCARB certifications, focusing on client advocacy throughout construction processes.
Tiffany Timmons
Office & Client Care Director
Tiffany manages daily operations and client relations with 20 years of experience. Her background in communications ensures smooth project scheduling and client care coordination for architectural services.
Chad Trealout
Project Lead
Chad oversees project feasibility and retail design with 24 years of expertise. He specializes in site programming and technology implementation for commercial architecture projects.
Jim Ellis
Senior Architectural Draftsman
Jim develops design concepts into construction documents with 34 years of drafting expertise. His technical precision ensures accurate project execution from initial plans to final implementation.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide architectural design, playground design, construction documentation, tenant finish projects, and modern architecture solutions for commercial and public spaces.
Do you work on national projects?
While based in North Kansas City, we serve clients nationwide with architectural design and construction documentation services for various project types.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We maintain close client relationships throughout all project phases, from initial design to permitting, ensuring designs meet specific functional and aesthetic requirements.
What experience do you have with public projects?
We've completed numerous public projects including parks, playgrounds, student memorials, and municipal facilities, with ongoing work for North Kansas City parks departments.
How do you handle construction documentation?
Our team manages permitting processes, creates detailed construction drawings, and ensures regulatory compliance to facilitate smooth project execution and approval.
