BNIM Opens Its Doors for AIA WLS Attendees With Two KC Tours

The 2026 AIA Women’s Leadership Summit will bring together women across the profession to grow their influence, visibility, and impact. BNIM is excited to welcome a group of attendees to Kansas City for two tours: a visit to our studio and an exploration of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, where art and architecture interweave.

AIA Women’s Leadership Summit 2026
Kansas City, MO | November 1 – 3, 2026
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BNIM Firm Visit

BNIM is excited to host a small group of WLS attendees at our office in Kansas City, 1.4 miles from the conference hotel. We are an employee-owned design company focused on designing high-performing environments, recognized in 2011 with AIA’s National Firm Award (bnim.com). We will provide a tour of our office, share our design philosophy, and offer a few hors d’oeuvres alongside a brief cocktail class on the history and fundamentals of the classic “old-fashioned” from one of our favorite local chefs, Celina Tio.

Date / Time

November 1, 2026
1:00pm – 2:30pm CST

Location

2460 E. Pershing Road, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64108

Interweaving Art & Architecture at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Tour

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is one of the leading cultural arts institutions in the region and a treasured place in the Kansas City community for nearly a century. The museum welcomes over 500,000 patrons annually to explore its renowned collection of more than 33,500 works of art and to participate in a wide array of arts education, community events, and cultural celebrations. The museum’s multi-decade evolution and campus transformation has expanded gallery space, arts programming, and educational opportunities to enhance visitors’ experiences. The award-winning Bloch Building addition, designed by Steven Holl Architects, was completed in 2007, and today, the museum embarks on a welcoming new expansion and renovation project designed by WEISS/MANFREDI that will serve the Kansas City community for generations to come. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.

Date / Time

November 3, 2026
3:00pm – 5:00pm CST

Location

4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Speakers

Katie Nichols, AIA LEED AP
Greg Sheldon, FAIA