“This is my first opportunity managing a sustainably designed site. BNIM helped me understand the strategies and benefits of the planting design and ultimately changed my perspective on native and xeriscape plantings. This campus has experienced significant cost savings compared to the traditional manicured campus, especially when you consider the traditional landscape establishment costs, reduced ongoing irrigation costs and typical chemical requirements. The staff continues to enjoy the outdoor environments throughout the year—the walking path, seating areas and reflecting pool. The moving water, courtyards and green roofs provide a peaceful refuge for employees to get away from their busy work environments.” - Jackie Older-Hefner, MC Realty Group, LLC  

“From the owner's perspective, the most sensitive issues centered on the project being completed on time, on budget and that responded to all our needs and unique requirements. The project has been very successful on all these counts. It was delivered ahead of schedule by six months and was under budget through the collaborative approach between BNIM and the construction manager.   As designer of the new IRS center, BNIM was challenged to create parking solutions that required a 1500 pre-cast parking structure, a 300 car cast in place partially underground on a triangular footprint, and 3800 parking spaces under the IRS center. All three structures had to fit into the historic landscape of the district while providing the employee with efficient, secure and easy access. The secure site is completely protected from external threats and includes controlled access and advanced security systems. For over three years now, this facility has served all the needs of the IRS Personnel, from efficiency inside and out to the easy access to the Buildings, as well as meeting user and security needs. A job well done.” - David Lovetere, PE, MC Realty Group, LLC  

“The scale of this extremely large program (one million square feet) has been carefully mediated in the complex's materials and details. The juxtapositions of volumes, the inclusion of a variety of common areas, the play of natural light, and the articulation of distinct ‘communities' in the building.” - 2006 GSA Design Awards Jurry Comment  

“I have been working with BNIM Architects for the past four years on the IRS Kansas City Campus, and it has been a very positive experience. I have been very impressed with BNIM's design and project leadership on this complex project, and the result is a building that has met the IRS's expectations and includes sustainable features to optimize building performance from both an energy standpoint and also on the human health and productivity side. BNIM led the LEED certification process and a LEED Certified Rating [has been achieved].” - Karen Gelling, Site Coordinator, IRS Kansas City Campus  

“BNIM's work on the IRS Service Center in Kansas City was history-making in several ways, from the adaptive reuse of the old Post Office to the astounding innovative design of the processing area. BNIM breathed light and life into the old Post Office, while at the same time preserving its historic and significant architectural features. It stands as a monument to what can be done to make a historic building attractive, bright, efficient and functional.  I spoke to many tenants who were thrilled with the new and the renovated facility. It is truly astounding.” - Brad Scott, BM Scott & Associates, LLC  

"Wow, this is a staggeringly beautiful facility… It is an impressive blend of old  and new. In 2004, more people filed taxes than voted. That means that the IRS touches most  Americans' lives… Here in KC you perform  both IRS missions of service and  enforcement. In this  standard-setting building, you will  be more efficient which provides more  value to the taxpayer… This facility was designed to accommodate  the new way of doing business in IRS… Provides an improved environment for employees -- natural light, break rooms, courtyards, new furniture… This renews the IRS commitment  to KC begun in 1947 with the first 50 people from the Bronx to start one of  the first processing centers. It is  entirely  appropriate to renew that commitment  now… I’m glad I had the good sense to  comply with Senator Bond's request to approve this project while at OMB… Amazingly for a project of this magnitude, I never had to worry about it or intervene. The GSA/IRS team did a wonderful job, recognized Karen Gelling and Pam  Hackney by name.” - Quotes from Commissioner Mark W. Everson regarding the IRS Kansas City Campus Recorded by Marcy Nelson with W&I Communications at the Grand Opening Event, October 16, 2006