by aslattery | Sep 26, 2023 | Practice
After 20 years at the award-winning firm El Dorado, Sean Slattery has joined the Odimo team as a strategic investment towards design excellence. Sean is also Amy’s spouse and trusted partner, and the pair truly complement each other in both life and architectural...
by aslattery | Aug 25, 2023 | Practice
Construction is kicking off this fall for the Guadalupe Apartments development which will provide 50 modern affordable units for teachers and the local community of the Guadalupe Centers East Campus. The project partnership between Consolidated Housing Solutions and...
by aslattery | Jul 6, 2023 | Practice
Megan Quick is the newest member of the Odimo team, joining the studio in June. She brings a unique skill set and a range of design experience that fills the hybrid role of an Interiors Intern & Marketing Coordinator. With a background in marketing and graphics,...
by aslattery | Jun 29, 2023 | Practice
Liz Fraka joined the Odimo studio this spring as an architectural intern. Heading into her 5th year at KU School of Architecture, Liz is a natural leader and problem solver. The opportunities to apply both technical and creative skill sets piqued her interest in the...
by aslattery | May 25, 2023 | Practice
Mark joined Odimo this spring, bringing 10 years of design and community engagement experience to our studio. Weaving social, design, and development issues, Mark connects the many facets of a project to create positive impact at the community level. Originally from...
by Skeet Hanks | Dec 16, 2022 | Practice
CREW Network exists to transform the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. One of their recent initiatives is the creation of the ‘Member Minute’ where CREW members are able to highlight their expertise and companies. Amy was recently invited to...
by Skeet Hanks | Oct 19, 2022 | Practice
People are fascinated by watching artists create their art. So when Wichita State University (WSU) envisioned renovations to Henrion Hall’s Sculpture Foundry (the outdoor space where metals are melted, poured, and cast), they wanted to open up more windows to the art...
by Skeet Hanks | Oct 19, 2022 | Practice
Amy Slattery, the Founder and CEO of Odimo, was invited to serve as part of the jury for the 2022 Design Awards through the Colorado AIA (American Institute of Architects). The jury was made up of five experts in design, and they discussed the merits of 100+...
by Novella | Sep 16, 2022 | Practice
The Brookside Farmers’ Market (BFM) may be moving! Where? We’ll have to wait and see. The Farmer’s Market was located at Border Star Montessori for 20 years, but the Covid-19 pandemic brought the need for relocation. In partnership with project lead Confluence,...
by odimo | Jul 27, 2022 | Practice
We’re excited for the energy and ideas these new emerging design leaders are already bringing to our office this summer. Meet our latest hires: José Moreno, Academic InternJosé Moreno joined the Odimo team this summer for his first architectural internship. We have...
by odimo | Jun 17, 2022 | Practice
Spring has been full of new clients and design opportunities – as well as implementing our strategic growth plan. We’re excited to share with you those who have joined the Odimo team so far in 2022. Natasha Derakhshanian, Office Manager Natasha brings over two...
by odimo | Feb 9, 2022 | Practice
We’ve had a roaring start to the year and are just getting a chance to catch our collective breath as we (already) dive into February. 2022 looks to be a stellar year for Odimo. We are excited to continue delivering inspiring design for our current clients while we...
by odimo | Dec 1, 2021 | Practice
As part of our strategic growth in workplace design, we are delighted to welcome Ashley Perrin to Odimo. With experience in university, commercial, and non-profit projects, Ashley brings unique interdisciplinary interior design and architectural...
by odimo | Oct 7, 2021 | Practice
We are excited to welcome Emily LaRocco to the Odimo team. Emily comes to us fresh from Kansas State University where she recently received her Master of Architecture with a Minor in Community Planning. Influenced by her favorite author, C.S. Lewis, and his logical...
by odimo | Feb 18, 2021 | Practice
By Julia Hartman “Home is a shelter from storms. All sorts of storms.” — William Bennett Architecture is a study in a complex balance: dreaming big and challenging norms to create beautiful, functional spaces while ensuring...
by odimo | Feb 15, 2021 | Practice
Five is a great number. Its powerful. Meaningful. Natural. Five elements. Five senses. Five fingers on your hand. Five years. When I launched this idea, that’s what it was… an idea. A hopeful, ambitious proposal for a new business model for architectural practice –...
by odimo | Dec 17, 2020 | Practice
This COVID-19 era is a new frontier to us all, which is why relationships are especially important when facility owners are navigating unforeseen challenges and needs. When you’re in the midst of a historic and unprecedented global pandemic, who do you turn to when...
by odimo | Nov 12, 2020 | Practice
In a year of pervasive — and sometimes debilitating — uncertainty, all of us at Odimo know one thing for certain: 2020 is a time like no other to live up to our name. Odimo means “to navigate.” It’s a verb that we embody in each step of our process, guiding clients...
by odimo | Jan 9, 2020 | Practice
We are honored to join the list of distinguished AIA Kansas City architecture firms recognized as Firm of the Year. This award is presented to an AIA Member Firm that has shown extraordinary leadership in advancing the cause of architecture and its role in improving...
by odimo | Jun 7, 2019 | Affordable Housing, Practice
Boulevard Lofts, a mixed-income community and agrihood, was designed specifically for a range of households to maintain healthy, highly social and active lifestyles. The project breaks ground today. Vitality and a strong sense of place will be established by in the...
by odimo | May 21, 2019 | Practice
We can do anything, if we’ve just got the vision and guts to go out and do it.” – Barney Allis Vision and guts. We agree with Mr. Allis – we can make a significant impact on a space or community if we’ve got these two things. Through strong leadership and...
by odimo | Apr 8, 2019 | Practice
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are – C.G. Jung We were treated to a surprise visit from our friends at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Friday afternoon when we learned of our selection as one of the Top 10 Small Businesses in...
by odimo | Nov 8, 2018 | Local/Global, Practice, Residential
A few weeks ago, 6,000 architects, planners, developers and city officials flocked to Boston for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Annual Fall Meeting. Ashley, along with about 40 other Kansas Citians, attended the conference and explored the city. ULI is an...
by odimo | Oct 1, 2018 | Local/Global, Practice
Ashley Sadowksi, Senior Architect, AIA LEED AP BD+C It’s been a couple of weeks since I returned from the AIA National Design Justice Summit and I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on what I learned from this incredible experience. The premise of the three-day summit...
by odimo | Aug 9, 2018 | Practice
The AIA has announced the 24 social impact architects selected to participate in the AIA Design Justice Summit. The Summit will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 21-23, 2018. One of the 24 architects chosen to participate is our own Ashley Sadowski,...
by odimo | Jun 19, 2018 | Practice
Amy Slattery, founder of Odimo, has been selected by Kansas City Business Journal as a 2018 NextGen Leader. Now in it’s sixth year, the NextGen Leaders program honors 25 rising stars in Kansas City business. As part of the announcement, honorees were asked to submit...
by odimo | Jun 19, 2018 | Practice
Amy Slattery AIA, founder of Odimo, was appointed in the Fall of 2017 by AIA President Thomas Vonier, FAIA, to serve as one of six Trustees for the National AIA Trust. In this five year appointment as Trustee, Amy works with independent consultants to evaluate,...
by odimo | Apr 18, 2018 | Practice
In March, we were inspired to spotlight our network of powerful and impactful women in honor of National Women’s History Month.From clients to collaborators, family to friends, the success of Odimo is due in large part to the women who work with and support our team....
by odimo | Oct 5, 2017 | Arts, Local/Global, Practice
Remember when it was just a field? On the First Friday of October in 2006, Kansas City broke ground on what would come be a world class, city-changing, life-altering project. Early in her career, Amy Slattery joined BNIM’s Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts...
by odimo | Sep 15, 2017 | Practice
This week we celebrated 20 years of CREW Kansas City. As a chapter of the national Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network, this organization has been pivotal in widening my view of women in leadership and of women in business. I’m honored to have served and...
