Reynolds Journalism Institute unveiled at Cenntennial Celebration

The new Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri - Columbia was officially dedicated on September 12th as part of the Journalism school's cenntennial celebration. The facility, which opened in time for the new school year provides students and visitors with access to a world-class center for learning, researching and testing new models of journalism. The facility not only provides MU students with a premiere facility but will also attract top journalism researchers and professors to the school. The new facility was featured in the university newspaper the Columbia Missourian
http://columbiamissourian.com/stories/2008/09/11/new-journalism-institute-links-past-present-and-future/

SFS "Green" Project Featured on NBC News

SFS Architecture's "green" renovation of St. Patrick Parish School was featured on Kansas City's NBC action news. The $3 million renovation was broken into two phases and completed over summer vacations so that the construction would not impact school activities. The updated facility has been met with praise from staff, administration and parents.

http://www.nbcactionnews.com/content/livinggreen/story.aspx?content_id=7b5f9f65-9587-41f6-9574-abceb60964df

Two New Wins!

SFS was recently awarded the Community of Christ Auditorium Renovation and the First United Methodist Church Topeka Renovation/Addition. This is our second project with each of these clients and we couldn't be more excited. Since we believe repeat business is one of the greatest measures of our service it is a great compliment to have the opportunity continue our successful relationship with both of these clients.

Building Green for Habitat Kansas City

May 3, 2008: SFS staff spent Saturday afternoon volunteering for Habitat Kansas City on one of twelve "green" homes they are building this year. The annual teambuilding event gave staff a chance to get their hands dirty, frame some walls and use a nail gun.

The energy efficient houses, designed by sfs staff member Waylon Arndt, follow energy star guidelines and sustainable design principles. As a volunteer for Habitat Kansas City, Arndt designed two prototypes that are capable of accommodating a multitude of existing site conditions. The sustainable homes are being constructed by Habitat with the intention of helping families keep utilities costs down and informing low-income communities about the benefits of green initiatives.

SFS Awarded “Judges Choice” at 2008 Color + Couture

May 8th 2008: SFS architecture took home the “Judges Choice” award at the third annual Color + Couture fashion design competition on Thursday, May 8 at the Madrid Theater.

The SFS fashion team was paired up with John Kopmeyer / Xorel and conquered the task of designing and creating an ensemble out of wall coverings and upholstery fabrics. The end result was an elegant gown with a hand woven bodice and hundreds of ruffles cascading down the skirt and train.

There were 28 other teams that participated in the event; two from local universities, and the others were from the architectural/interior design industry. Out of the 28 teams, only six were presented with awards, and SFS is proud to be one of the winners.

sfs staff participate in basketball event to raise money for Greensburg GreenTown

SFS Staff members donned their athletic attire and showed off their basketball skills last night at “Hoops to Help” - a new charity event sponsored by Scott Rice Office Works and select manufacturers. This year, the event’s beneficiary was Greensburg GreenTown, a nonprofit organization established to provide the residents of Greensburg, with the resources, information and support they need to rebuild as a model green community following the tornado that destroyed their community last year. The event was held at the new College Basketball Experience at the Sprint Center and had teams of 6-8 competing in six different events.

sfs awarded twelve apostles catholic parish

SFS was selected by Twelve Apostles Catholic Parish to provide master planning for their new campus located in Platte City, Missouri. SFS will also be developing materials to assist the Parish in fundraising for the first phase of the master plan.

sfs|brs team selected for new KCMO Northeast Community Center

sfs architecture in association with BRS architecture of Denver were awarded the new KCMO Northeast Community Center. The SFS/BRS Team will work with the City & community groups to identify user needs, establish project scope and space requirements for a new community center, develop programming requirements that facilitate designing to a LEED Silver Certified Level, prepare a pro forma of operational and maintenance costs for a five year period, determine cost and property requirements and develop a recommended action plan.

sfs awarded grain valley planning study

SFS was selected by Grain Valley, Missouri to provide facility planning services for the Public Works department, the Parks and Recreation department and a new Business Incubator. The project entails space needs analysis, conceptual plans, and cost estimating to determine the best solutions for both the City's current and future needs.

sfs announces three new associates

SFS announced the promotion of Steven Wise, Nathan Couch and Kate Wind to Associate. Steven is a project manager with the firm, Nathan is a Project Designer, and Kate is the firm’s Marketing Director. All three have demonstrated exceptional leadership and bring diverse set of skills and abilities to the firm.