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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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+...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 those spaces...
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 –...
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...
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...
The Signal Theory Kansas City Office Relocation stands out as an exceptional 2019 redevelopment office project in the historic heart of our city. This brand development, marketing and design firm spent 15 years outgrowing a location in the Crossroads Arts District (a...
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...
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...
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 the...
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...
Lillian Cooper is an adventurist, a doer and an architect. In 2017, she spent the entire year participating in Remote Year, working remotely as an architect and traveling the world (living in 12 countries in 12 months). This Fall, she joined the Odimo team, while...
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...
Odimo partners with Sullivan Higdon & Sink on move to Westport “We hate sheep”. That’s the quirky motto that everyone at Sullivan, Higdon + Sink works by and it shows. Their relentless effort to stand out from the flock has produced several prestigious awards...
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...
UMKC’s School of Computing & Engineering Education & Research Center officially broke ground on September 26. The new 58,000-square foot building will address the needs of the growing program with an addition to Flarsheim Hall, located at the corner of 51st...
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,...
SchoolSmartKC is a startup non-profit organization that focuses its energy and financial support on improving, expanding, and fortifying schools and programs that ensure a high quality education for all students within the boundaries of the Kansas City Public...