The Bolling Federal Building has been a prominent presence in downtown Kansas City, Missouri since it opened in 1964. BNIM was retained by the General Services Administration to improve the public perception of the building and to develop innovative design concepts in accordance with the "First Impressions" initiative to "improve the appearance and efficiency of GSA buildings."

BNIM's design addressed many program issues, including site and building security and creating a strong interior-exterior connection. This award-winning design is an example of how beauty, function and security can blend seamlessly into a single, inviting space. The new entry into the Bolling Federal Building, which includes a reflecting pool, provides a model for urban context and a paradigm for federal environments, where open, friendly spaces with "invisible" security impart a contemporary and uplifting impression to the public.

Guided in part by Patrick Moynihan's, "The Guiding Principles For Federalist Architecture", BNIM's resulting design of the Bolling Federal Building enhances the connection to the site and to the public realm with a new entry experience.