How Hoefer Welker designed $53M Olathe mental health facility

February 11, 2025

Healthcare Patrick McCurdy Press Kansas City Projects
How Hoefer Welker designed $53M Olathe mental health facility

Featured in the Kansas City Business Journal, the new Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Wellness Campus addresses the metro's growing behavioral health needs with a thoughtfully designed, healing-focused environment. Led by Patrick McCurdy, this innovative facility by Hoefer Welker features flexible wings for both adults and children, calming pastel tones, wood-paneled walls with LED lighting, 20-foot windows, and outdoor courtyards that connect patients to nature. Having opened on December 2, the campus integrates advanced AI-powered safety monitoring and a welcoming atmosphere to redefine behavioral healthcare, making an immediate impact on the community.

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The Outpatient Revolution: Why Demand for Flexible Facilities Continues to Grow

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...

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'A transformative catalyst:' Developers unveil $208M apartment high-rise plan west of Kauffman Center

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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...

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Reflecting on Impact: Project Highlights From a Transformative Year

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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...

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