Administrative Office Renovation

As part of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s overall renovation and long-term plan of locating all employee offices within the museum’s campus, the lower level of the original building was renovated to provide administrative office space for the museum’s curatorial, human resources, and finance departments. The program included private and open offices, conference space, workrooms, and break areas. The renovation involved significant alterations to architectural finishes, as well as the removal of existing combustible materials (wood plank catwalks and cork insulation) and large-scale upgrades to the mechanical, electrical and life safety systems. Due to the subterranean nature of the space, the design team’s focus on integrating quality lighting was paramount in creating a welcoming space for museum staff.