KCI Parking Garage
A new parking garage elevates the visitor experience across multiple scales, from the vehicular entry sequence to inclusive pedestrian access approaching the terminal

Information
- Location Kansas City, Missouri
- Size 2,285,789 SF
- Completion 2023
- Services Architecture
- Project Type Transportation / Infrastructure
- Certification LEED Gold
The new 2.5 million SF Kansas City International Airport Parking Garage designed and constructed by BNIM and JEDunn, accompanies the newly constructed single terminal designed by Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill (SOM), widening the horizon for the future of KCI Airport and representing the Kansas City region on a global scale. With BNIM founding principals having served as design team members on the original 1972 terminals, BNIM was eager to continue this legacy and carry KCI into its next era. The parking garage establishes the initial view of the new KCI Airport, visible from I-29 highway. Parallel to the new terminal, the structure provides 6,219 parking stalls to accommodate visitors to the region. The structure is constructed from 4,382 pieces of pre-cast concrete and features shingle glass on the north and west façade, a 168-kW array of photovoltaic (PV) solar integration on the south façade, and a unitized curtain wall system on the west façade, facing the terminal head house.
Impact + Innovation
The original KCI Airport design centered on creating convenience in travel. BNIM and JE Dunn aimed to maintain this design ethos in the new parking garage while elevating the visitor experience across multiple scales, from the vehicular entry sequence to inclusive pedestrian access approaching the terminal. The design supports clear navigation and wayfinding to the terminal, safety and security, flexibility, and pedestrian-focused spaces. Features such as electric vehicle charging stations, ease of access to multiple modes of transport, and a smart parking guidance system seek to improve user experience within the garage. The KCI Airport new terminal and parking garage also features the largest One Percent for Art initiative in Kansas City history.

People
Team
- Craig Scranton
- Mark Neibling
- Joshua Harrold
- Andrew Mixdorf
- Matthew Kella
- Jamie Kluesner
- Adam Wiechman
- Joey Fleming
- Barbara Cugno
- Brian McKinney
- Fiona Bhuyan


Media
News
- KCI Takes Flight: New Airport and Parking Garage Widen Horizon for Kansas City Region
- Kansas City International Airport Parking Garage Receives the Prestigious 2024 American Architecture Award
- BNIM Projects recognized for elegance in design, execution, and craft at 2023 AIA Kansas Design Excellence Awards
- KCI Parking Garage designed with accessibility in mind wins a Judges’ Special Recognition at the 2024 KCBJ Capstone Awards
- KCI Parking Garage and Kirk Family YMCA honored with AIA DC Awards
- Three BNIM Projects Receive 2023 AIA Kansas City Honor Awards, including Project of the Year

Awards
American Architecture Award
2024
Kansas City Business Journal Capstone Award
Judges’ Special Recognition
2024
IPMI Awards of Excellence
Architectural Design Honorable Mention
2024
AIA Kansas City
Honor Award – Architecture
2023
AIA Kansas
Honorable Mention Excellence in Architecture
2023
