Press & Insights

Designing Fire Stations for Physical & Mental Health

Hear from Nick Lawler, our project manager in our KC Civic Studio, about how firefighter station design prioritizes creating environments that support health, safety, and recovery. Key features include the Hot/Warm/Cold Zone layout, which minimizes...

Camber Mental Health Locations Achieve WELL Health-Safety Rating

Our sustainability team played a key role in helping KVC Health Systems achieve its WELL Health-Safety Rating for its Camber Children’s Mental Health...

Kansas City-area firms highlighted in the 2025 ENR rankings

Hoefer Welker is honored to stand with distinguished Kansas City firms in this year's ENR rankings. The rankings are based on revenue from design...

Rowlett holds groundbreaking celebration for future municipal complex

The City of Rowlett, Texas, celebrated the groundbreaking of its future Municipal Complex on April 26 at Herfurth Park. This significant project,...

ENR 2025 Top 500 Design Firms

We are proud to announce that our firm has been named to the prestigious ENR 2025 Top 500 Design Firms list! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our...

Top 40 Veterans Affairs Facility Architecture Firms for 2024

We’re proud to be ranked #13 among the top Veterans Affairs facility architecture firms for 2024. Building Design + Construction's list recognizes...

Former DDRB member Trevor Lee appointed to DIA board

Trevor Lee, a former member and chair of the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB), has been appointed to the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA)...

Sparks Fly as KVC’s 2025 Gala Raises Over $400,000 for Mental Health Services & More

The KVC 2025 Gala, themed "Candlelight Club," raised over $400,000 to support mental health and family-strengthening services. Held at The Abbott,...

How CRE Transforms Healthcare in Kansas City: Insights from the 2025 Healthcare Summit

The MetroWire Media 2025 KC Healthcare Summit, hosted by Hoefer Welker's Kansas City office, highlighted the transformative impact of the $53 million...

Designer Insights: Four Things Surviving Cancer Taught Me About Design

Connections and personal experiences are often the heart of great design, especially in healthcare. At Hoefer Welker, we're fortunate to have...

Top 2025 Architecture Firms - Kansas City, Dallas, & Jacksonville

We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news! Our firm has earned top spots in their local Business Journals' latest architecture firm rankings,...

Grain Valley Police HQ: Building a high-end facility with value-engineering practices

Grain Valley's new 21,000-square-foot Police Headquarters was designed to address the city's rapid growth and the police department's expanding...

Fostering Well-Being Across Sectors with Biophilic Design

Design influences how we feel about and perceive our environment. At Hoefer Welker, we transform spaces to enhance mental and physical well-being...