Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Kansas City, MO
Established in 1935, SWD Architects is the oldest architectural firm in the greater Kansas City area and the third oldest in Missouri. Our firm specializes in senior living communities, multi-family residential developments, historic restoration, affordable housing, healthcare facilities, and commercial design. With over 90 years of experience, we have completed 120+ historic restoration projects across nine states. Our team of AIA-certified architects and LEED-accredited professionals combines innovative design with a commitment to preserving architectural heritage. We prioritize client collaboration, creating spaces that balance functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic excellence.Our work in urban revitalization has transformed neglected buildings into vibrant community assets. From continuum-of-care senior living communities to adaptive reuse of historic structures, we deliver solutions tailored to evolving client needs. Our expertise extends to master planning, ensuring cohesive development across residential, commercial, and public sectors. With a legacy of award-winning projects like the Lofts at 832, we continue to shape skylines while honoring architectural history.
Services
Senior Living Communities
Multi-Family Residential
Historic Restoration
Affordable Housing
Healthcare Facilities
Commercial Design
Master Planning
Adaptive Reuse
Urban Revitalization
Continuum of Care Design
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We have 90 years of architectural expertise in senior living and historic restoration
- Our team includes AIA-certified architects and LEED-accredited professionals
- We've completed 120+ historic restoration projects across nine states
- We specialize in urban revitalization through adaptive reuse of historic buildings
- We offer comprehensive services from master planning to construction documentation
Services
Senior Living Communities
We design continuum-of-care senior living communities integrating independent living, assisted living, and memory care support. Our spaces prioritize accessibility, wellness, and community engagement while adapting to residents' evolving needs. With specialized layouts promoting social interaction and safety, our communities enhance quality of life through thoughtful amenities and care-focused environments.
Historic Restoration
Our historic restoration services specialize in adaptive reuse of culturally significant buildings. With over 100 completed projects since 1999, we combine modern functionality with original architectural elements. Our approach maintains structural integrity while meeting contemporary standards for safety, accessibility, and sustainability in urban revitalization projects.
Multi-Family Residential
We create luxury multi-family residential complexes blending indoor comforts with vibrant outdoor spaces. Our designs feature communal amenities like fitness centers, pet-friendly areas, and social gathering spaces. Each project balances aesthetic appeal with practical layouts to meet diverse lifestyle needs while optimizing land use and tenant satisfaction.
Affordable Housing
Our affordable housing solutions prioritize dignified, sustainable living spaces for diverse economic groups. Through cost-effective design strategies, we maximize functionality while ensuring energy efficiency and long-term affordability. Projects incorporate community-centric features that foster resident engagement and neighborhood revitalization across urban and suburban settings.
Healthcare Facilities
We specialize in healthcare environments that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Our evidence-based designs integrate advanced medical technology with healing-focused spaces. From hospitals to outpatient centers, we create facilities that balance staff workflow requirements with patient comfort, safety, and accessibility standards.
People
Paul Stark
Principal Architect, President
AIA-certified architect with leadership in over 100 historic projects since 1999. Specializes in urban revitalization through adaptive reuse of neglected buildings. Holds LEED AP accreditation for sustainable design practices.
Tim Wilson
Principal Architect, Vice President
AIA-certified architect co-leading design efforts since 1999. Focuses on continuum-of-care senior living communities and commercial developments. Brings expertise in blending historic preservation with modern functionality.
Brian Czerw
Architect, Project Manager
AIA-certified project manager overseeing multi-family residential developments. Specializes in creating vibrant community spaces that balance luxury amenities with practical living solutions for diverse resident needs.
Scott Auman
Architect, Project Manager
AIA-certified professional managing healthcare facility projects. Focuses on evidence-based design principles to optimize patient care environments while integrating advanced medical technology systems.
Jon Klocke
Architect, Project Manager
AIA-certified architect handling commercial design projects. Specializes in creating functional spaces that align with brand identity while maximizing operational efficiency for business clients.
Questions
What architectural services does SWD Architects offer?
We provide senior living communities, historic restoration, multi-family residential developments, affordable housing, healthcare facilities, commercial design, and master planning services across nine Midwestern states.
How long has SWD Architects been in business?
Established in 1935, we are the oldest architectural firm in Kansas City and third oldest in Missouri, with 90 years of continuous service.
What makes SWD Architects unique?
Our combination of historic preservation expertise with modern design, 120+ completed restoration projects, and focus on urban revitalization through adaptive reuse distinguishes our approach.
Do you specialize in any particular building types?
We specialize in senior living communities, historic restoration projects, and multi-family residential developments while also offering comprehensive commercial and healthcare facility design services.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate across nine Midwestern states including Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Texas from our Kansas City headquarters.
Can you handle both historic and modern projects?
Yes, our expertise spans from preserving historic structures to designing cutting-edge healthcare facilities and contemporary multi-family residential complexes with modern amenities.
