Project Description
The Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City Renovation Project is a transformational renovation of an existing two-story Original Greek Orthodox Church located at the intersection of Linwood and Paseo Boulevard in Kansas City, MO. The building was previously used by KCMO Public Works and then occupied by Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City (Habitat KC) as their offices for many years. When Habitat KC purchased the building to use as the organization’s primary office headquarters, it was their mission to renovate and renew this existing space to better support their mission, clients, and community. The facility’s location holds special significance, sitting only three blocks from Habitat KC’s first home project.
The design team aimed to support Habitat KC’s goals and bring the organization’s vision for the future to life through a renewed, healthy, and inspiring environment that enhances overall organizational function and effectiveness. Working within the existing structure, the renewed Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City office takes cues from the original design concept of the building, and celebrates its significant features such as the historic plaster work and the dome of the original sanctuary that now serve as focal points of the new community room. The building includes 31 private and open offices; a board meeting room; break area and community kitchen; mother’s room; building workshop; and a large, multi-functional community gathering space. The project supports and elevates Habitat KC’s work in helping families in the Kansas City community build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.