Helix Architecture + Design

Helix Principal and Director of Architecture Douglas Stockman, AIA will share his insight on current trends in the design and construction of multifamily developments at this afternoon's Interface Multifamily Conference. Doug's prolific work with clients who, like him, are committed to the rejuvenation of the urban context, has contributed to the revitalization of neighborhoods and communities throughout the region via multifamily and mixed-use developments.

Helix believes that we all can be catalysts for positive change by serving our communities and our profession. We are thrilled to share that two Helixers were recently named to leadership positions within IIDA Mid-America and AIA Kansas City. Interior Designer Sofia Acosta, NCIDQ Acosta was named President-Elect of IIDA Mid-America Chapter, and Project Architect / Project Manager Tanvi Sanghvi, AIA Sanghvi was accepted in this year’s AIA Kansas City Pillars Leadership Program.  Helix has a long history with both organizations, being active members of IIDA and AIA at local, regional, and national levels. We can’t wait to see the impact that these two dynamic women will have. Learn more about Sofia and Tanvi on our blog. Photography by Morgan Miller.

The time has finally come for us to pack up the models, roll up the drawings, and head to our new office. Today, Helix is relocating its headquarters for the first time in more than 20 years.    Please update your contacts with our new address: 220 W. 18th Street Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64108 Update all email domains to helixus.com.    Helix staff will be accessible during the move, so feel free reach out to your project team as usual. Being architects and designers, we want to be sure that every last detail is perfect before we show off our new space. We can't wait to host our clients, colleagues, and collaborators later this fall.

Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine received a Special Citation, Excellence in Architecture at this year’s SCUP Annual Conference. The SCUP Excellence Awards “honors achievement in strategic, integrated planning that results in exemplary buildings and grounds, institutional success, and careers that inspire.”   Designed in collaboration with SmithGroup, the College of Dental Medicine will help mitigate rural health inequities, provide a gateway to holistic patient care, and support the future of equitable health care. Learn more about this impactful project on our blog.    Photography by Michael Robinson.

We are proud to be named one of the top 5 interior design firms in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal, as ranked by the number of registered interior designers. Our team of architects also ranked in the top 25. Helix’s integrated approach to architecture and interior design sets our firm apart. It is an essential part of our practice, culminating in holistic designs that address function, performance, and beauty. Across our community, you can see where Helix’s talented architects and interior designers have gone beyond what is expected and elevated the human experience. Photography by Michael Robinson and Nate Sheets.

Join Helix Director of Interior Design Alissa Wehmueller, IIDA, WELL AP this afternoon for an exploration of how the use of color can impact users' health and wellbeing. As the lead interior designer of the award-winning Barbara Marshall Residence Hall at the Kansas City Art Institute, Alissa researched the unique demographics and discerning manner of the students at the prestigious arts institution, who explore a variety of mediums in their course of study. The resulting color palette not only enhances the craftsmanship of the materials, but also responds to the diverse social, emotional, and mental needs of the students. At the University of Kansas Medical Center Health Education Building, designed in partnership with CO Architects, color brings energy that mimics the interdisciplinary interactions between students at the schools of medicine, nursing, and health professions. Learn more and register here:

Ask any designer, and they would tell you that one of the best parts of the job is seeing people fill the places they've designed with energy and excitement. Helix is proud of our partnership with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and grateful to have cultivated a workplace that's uniquely suited for their employees. NAIC leads by example, which is evident in not just the design of their workplace but also how they used their grand opening as a way to give back to their community. 

Erika Moody, FIIDA, President of Helix Architecture + Design, was inaugurated as the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) 2024-2025 International Board President on June 9 during IIDA’s annual meeting. “Erika’s commitment to the profession and the industry is an incredible asset as the leader of our International Board of Directors,” said IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA in a release. “In particular, her focus on education and advocacy for designers is a key alignment as we continue to build the future of the design profession.”

During the groundbreaking of the new Wichita Biomedical Campus (WBC) on May 8, a common theme emerged from the remarks of leadership and project stakeholders: this project is the culmination of vision, innovation, and collaboration. Located in the heart of Wichita’s City Center, the WBC represents a strategic partnership between Wichita State University, University of Kansas Medical Center, and WSU Tech. Designed in partnership with CO Architects, the transformative biomedical campus will explore new boundaries in interdisciplinary medical education and invigorate future development in the area. JE Dunn Construction Hutton

We are one week away from Leading Beyond Local, a joint panel hosted by AIA Kansas City Women In Design and the IIDA Mid-America Chapter. Helix President and incoming International Interior Design Association President Erika Moody, FIIDA will join BNIM Principal and Director-at-Large AIA National Board Laura Lesniewski, FAIA, LEED AP, WELL AP in a discussion about leadership styles, professional and personal growth, and leveraging impact locally and nationally. Moderated by Mayor of Lenexa and past IIDA Mid-America President Julie A. Sayers, IIDA, this panel will shed light on pathways to taking local involvement to the national level. For tickets and more information, visit the link below.