Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

New Vision Series Glass Fronts Bridges Old and New

Developing the architectural and interior plans for the new space that would become the Greater
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s new home was no easy assignment. The consulting firm of 360 Architecture was faced with the challenge of designing the interior of this space to take on a more contemporary look, while maintaining the integrity and historical elements of the existing architectural structures intact. They found their solution with the Vision Series by StarwallUSA. As you walk through the front doors, you seem to take a step back into time. You sense the generations that walked through the doors of this nearly 100 year-old facility designed by Chicago Architect Jarvis Hunt. As you enter the voluminous atrium you can’t help but reflect on the famed Union Station massacre of 1933 by “Pretty Boy” Floyd and his partners in crime.

Today, with the move of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce this wonderful space is breathing with new life. We can now begin to gain an understanding of how this same facility, with its storied past, will play a role in taking this vibrant city forward. Bridging history and old architecture with a progressive space that personifies the KC Chamber requires respect and appreciation for the past, an eye for detail and a “Vision” for the future. This task was put in the very competent hands of 360 Architecture and was skillfully accomplished.

“I can’t think of a more exciting space to have our new Vision Series glass fronts installed. It complements the architecture beautifully” commented Roger Stempky, President, StarwallUSA. “The opportunity to be a part of any Chamber of Commerce project is a privilege, but in this case to work with the KC Chamber, 360 Architecture, and the John A. Marshall Company, in such a remarkable space, made it even more special.”

The second and third floors provide 30 offices with breathtaking views of the city all while serving as an intriguing interior architectural setting. StarwallUSA’s Vision Series glass fronts coalesce with the surrounding architecture while delivering an elegant and seamless glass front solution. The passivity and professionalism of the Vision Series define these spaces serving both the employees and the community, and strike the perfect balance in blending the old with the new. “Vision was not meant to be intrusive, but rather elegant, simple and at times subtle. In a space such as this, subtle was of utmost importance,” Stempky explained.

The Vision Series Glass Fronts by StarwallUSA is uniquely flexible, simple and elegant. The very minimal seamed glass front solution features a combination of frameless glass sliding and swing doors as well as framed and solid aluminum or wood doors to offer a very broad product solution. The Vision series is easily integrated with the Finesse, Classic, and NxtWall Series products, offering a comprehensive front and side wall solution.

Vision Series Corridor Front with Custom Glass