The Outpatient Revolution: Why Demand for Flexible Facilities Continues to Grow
In a recent HCO News feature, Patrick McCurdy and Travis Leissner explore how healthcare delivery is rapidly evolving toward accessible, efficient...

Construction on the University of Kansas Health System’s new proton therapy treatment center is underway, and Leawood-based Hoefer Welker is behind the design.
It will be one of only 38 proton therapy centers in the country, and the only one in Kansas offering the specialized radiation treatment, which uses protons rather than X-rays to attack tumors. Tentatively scheduled for completion in December, the multimillion-dollar center will be open to patients in January.
Hoefer Welker Project Manager Patrick McCurdy said in a release that one of the firm’s beliefs is that as architects, they do more than simply design buildings and plans for medical equipment and technology.
“We design an entire experience,” McCurdy said.
In a recent HCO News feature, Patrick McCurdy and Travis Leissner explore how healthcare delivery is rapidly evolving toward accessible, efficient...
Hoefer Welker is serving as architect for a proposed 33-story residential high-rise at 16th and Broadway in downtown Kansas City. Developed by EPC...
As we kick off the new year, our team at Hoefer Welker is taking the opportunity to reflect on the excellent year we had in 2025. Thanks to the...