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It is with great pleasure that we announce a significant achievement within our team. We congratulate Katie Mueller, RA, NCIDQ on the completion of her Architectural Registration Exams (ARE) and becoming a licensed architect in the State of Missouri. She also holds a Master of Architecture degree from Southern
Illinois University – Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design from the University of Central Missouri. 

Katie joined Rosemann’s architectural staff in St. Louis in February 2020 where she works closely with our project teams and provides essential support in technical research and documentation for a wide range of projects, including senior housing, multifamily developments, student housing, commercial properties, and historic preservation initiatives. Katie’s background in interior design adds a distinctive and valuable perspective to each project. 

“We applaud Katie for reaching this accomplishment and we recognize her hard work and dedication to client satisfaction. We look forward to seeing her continued success,” said VP, Studio Director Jarrett Cooper.  

Please join us in commemorating Katie’s outstanding career achievement!

Belton, MO: Welcome to the future of luxury apartment living! Encore is a refreshing, modern apartment community appealing to large audiences seeking sophisticated style, low-maintenance, beautifully appointed interiors, spacious floorplans, rich amenities, and a fast commute to shopping and entertainment.

Encore is a 322 unit, 1-and 2-bedroom Class A luxury apartment community, settled on a 11.6-acre site on the south side of 163rd Street, at the Turner Road Intersection. The ±363,508 SF development is one of the first market-rate apartment communities to be built in Belton, Missouri in 20 years and delivers six, four-story distinctive residential buildings with controlled access. Four of the buildings offer first floor garage spaces.

Residences feature elegant white quartz countertops, espresso melamine cabinetry, and matt black hardware, single compartment Farm sinks, stainless-steel appliances, wood plank flooring, French door refrigerators, and smooth top ranges across a variety of spacious floorplans. Our team successfully reduced costs to our client on this project by utilizing alternative exterior sheathing, adjusting 2×4 walls to 2×6 walls, and using alternative header framing.

The 7,000 SF contemporary clubhouse serves as a gathering and community resource and includes:

• Cycling studio
• 24-hour cardio blast fitness center
• Yoga and spin studio
• Tanning room
• Collab lounge
• Resident conference rooms
• Theater room/pub
• Chef’s demonstration kitchen
• Deluxe coffee bar

Residents take advantage of the many outdoor amenities:

• Heated saltwater swimming pool with Baja deck
• Hammock garden
• Poolside BBQ pavilion and firepit lounge
• Off-leash bark-park & dog wash
• Dog grooming center & boutique
• Bocce ball court
• Paved walking trail

Additionally, residents enjoy time with their pet at the newer public dog park off Markey Parkway.

Rosemann’s Studio Director Gabe Vogl commented, “With the collaborative design and production work of Rosemann’s Denver and Kansas City studios, together with the expertise of developer, NorthPoint Development; general contractor, Neighbors Construction Company, Inc.; and the entire project team, we a pleased to celebrate the reveal of Encore!”

Other amazing project partners include civil and landscape architect, Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting – RIC; structural engineer (foundations), Strand; structural engineer, Rosemann & Associates, P.C.; interior designer, Lowery Design Group KC, and MEP, Latimer Sommers & Associates, PA.

To learn more about Encore and their apartment leasing opportunities visit www.encoreaptskc.com.

Kansas City, MO: The grand opening of Signal Hill Studios at 2950 Summit Street marks a significant milestone in providing modern and eco-friendly housing options for individuals in the area. The project is unique as it utilizes recycled shipping containers to create affordable and sustainable housing in the Midtown urban core.

Rosemann, in partnership with Syndicate Real Estate Development, played a crucial role in this project by providing professional architectural design and structural services. They worked closely with city officials, council members, and neighboring communities to secure the necessary approvals and permits for this innovative construction approach, which is the first of its kind in Kansas City.

The decision to use reclaimed shipping containers is not only environmentally conscious but also preserves materials that might otherwise end up in the ocean. The containers’ simplicity, size, and durability make them an excellent choice as a base for modular multifamily units.

Units are designed with a “tiny living” concept in mind, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, custom cabinetry, space-saving appliances, in-unit laundry, full bathrooms, storage, and central air and heating. The first-floor studio apartments come with patios, while upper floors feature decks.

To address the site’s steep slope, an impressive limestone retaining wall was formed by utilizing reclaimed, excavated rock from the site. It serves not only as a functional element but also provides a beautiful view from the west side of the site.

In addition to the housing units, the site includes a dog park-open space, complete with a partially enclosed gathering area constructed from a recycled shipping container. This innovative approach to housing not only promotes sustainability but also offers a comfortable and modern living environment for the community.

Along with Syndicate Real Estate Development, we are pleased to have helped facilitate this major transformation with general contractor, Next Generation Construction & Containers (NGC); MEP, Latimer, Sommers, & Associates, P.A.; Civil, McClure Engineering Co; structural engineer, Rosemann & Associates, P.C.; and property manager, Signal Hill Studios.

Please visit Signal Hill Studios at www.signalhillstudioskc.com to learn more about leasing opportunities.

Independence, MO: Roseman & Associates joined nonprofit developer, owner and operator Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), and general contractor Roanoke Construction in major renovations and improvements to preserve one of the largest affordable family housing communities in the Midwest and rivaling as one of the largest tax-exempt bond transactions funded in the Midwest. Built in 1967, Hawthorne Place Apartments provides much-needed stability and rental subsidies to as many as 745 low-income families. The 72-acre community is comprised of (26) 2-story garden style buildings (102) townhome style 2-story buildings and a 2-story community building. Units range from 620-1660 square feet. Parking is abundant with 1,334 total spaces, including 53 ADA accessible spaces. Funding for this rehabilitation project was sourced by both public and private support.

Full-scale comprehensive renovations to the residential buildings are complete with updates and rehabilitation to each building’s exterior façade, roof and common areas, as well as landscape improvements, including playground and walkway upgrades and replacement. Individual units received new energy efficient appliances, flooring, cabinets, countertops, appliances, entry and select interior doors/hardware, electrical and plumbing fixtures, and replacement of some HVAC systems, and hot water equipment. Twenty-four buildings received new laundry rooms. Thirteen fully accessible units have been added. Community spaces include a club house, offices, on-site day care, satellite club of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Greater Kansas City, computer lab, gym, meeting space, food pantry, commercial kitchen, and resident garden.

“The transformative preservation of Hawthorne Place means that families can remain in the community that they call home. We are proud to have partnered with POAH on this important venture and remain eager to champion projects like this to promote residents’ success and housing for all,” said Rosemann’s Project Manager Edward English.

Along with POAH and Roanoke Construction, we are pleased to have helped facilitate this multi-million-dollar transformation with MEP, PKMR Engineers; Civil, Olsson & Associates; structural engineer, Rosemann & Associates; and property manager, POAH Communities.

We would like to honor Nathan Rosemann, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP for a decade of outstanding service, during which he has made important contributions to help shape us into an industry leader.

As Denver Studio Director and Vice President, Nathan is involved in all phases of the design process through construction administration for the last ten years. His experience includes affordable and workforce housing, high-end residential, multifamily housing, senior housing, pre-fabricated multifamily housing, high performance building systems, renovations, and virtual integrated project delivery. He is highly self-motivated, disciplined with a rigorous design focus, and actively jumps into complex project challenges to find optimal solutions and save the project and owners time and money. He has extensive experience coordinating and streamlining entitlements, concept programming with operators, State code review across Colorado, and on-site construction administration.

A few highlights of noteworthy projects Nathan has successfully overseen are shown here: 

President and CEO Don Rosemann remarked, “Congratulations Nathan, ten years signifies a key milestone in your employment and we are excited to celebrate this achievement with you. You are an important member of our team and your contributions are an essential part of our continued success.”

Nathan is a graduate of the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas with a Bachelor of Architecture with Distinction.

Las Vegas, NV: Lumina Las Vegas sets a new standard for memory care with a 42,000 square foot first-class standalone 53-unit memory care community located at 2710 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV. Rosemann collaborated with Solera Senior Living, Stonehill Asset Management, Cleveland Clinic and University of Nevada (UNLV) to integrate the most up-to-date life enhancing technology to design a state-of-the-art hospitality- focused community with the specific purpose of enhancing residents’ quality of life.

Lumina is the source of inspiration of Ari Steinberg, the proprietor of Stonehill Asset Management, and his family members. They felt a strong motivation to pay tribute to their grandfather’s memory by establishing a high-quality senior licensed care community. This community is designed to allow individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s to stay in the familiar surroundings they cherish, while receiving personalized care that caters to their cognitive stage.

“In Memory Care, people get caught up in designing to a disability. We tried to create a place where people want to live. The building is beautiful, local, and contemporary,” said Adam Kaplan of Solera Senior Living.

Rosemann’s thoughtful design perspective was to create a beautiful, one-story, Type V-A building with a reduced scale to reflect the look and feel of a single-family home for resident comfort. The building is divided into two distinct neighborhoods: the Rejuv Neighborhood for early-stage dementia and the Aspyre Neighborhood for late-stage dementia. Each neighborhood was constructed in a natural loop with gathering pockets where residents can roam freely without feeling restricted.

Refined interiors reflect a mid-century modern architectural style and palette trend that fits the greater Las Vegas and surrounding Rancho Bel Air neighborhood context. Rosemann incorporated elements from high-end, hospitality-driven independent living and assisted living designs into the memory care units to ensure that the same quality of features was offered. All memory care apartments feel home-like with a kitchenette, cabinets, sink, and refrigerator, a nice touch when family members visit.

Further research findings in neurodegenerative disorders support the importance of appealing to the five senses including lighting, colors, and textures for beneficial cognitive stimulation. Circadian rhythm lighting is installed throughout the community and double-story ceiling heights combined with clerestory windows welcome an abundance of natural light to regulate and maintain healthy sleep patterns.

Changes in flooring materials and various accent patterns designate different spatial areas, while upholstered furnishings in each neighborhood offer residents a range of materials and textures for a tactile experience. A participatory art wall promotes tranquility while the Café Leon dining and adjacent exhibition-style kitchen promote interaction, creating a balanced environment for residents to live dynamically.

Each unit has a digital memory box for cycling family photos, and room recognition. Telehealth robot delivers innovative resident care technology with fully remote care physicians. Residents can wear a special bracelet that monitors activity and sends alerts to staff.

Luxury does not end there. Lumina Las Vegas was designed to infuse joy into residents’ well-being with upscale amenities and services that are sure to impress. Large eating areas in each dining room are complete with an exhibition-style kitchen to engage residents in the cooking experience, the multi-purpose media and theater room offers space for engaging music therapy and cognitive engagement activities and secured outdoor courtyards with bubble fountains and custom shade structures set a relaxed, safe, and calming environment.

The entry lobby features simple paneled trim that represents the seven stages of dementia; a nod of respect by the design team to the residents and family members who are affected by dementia and those who care for this special population.

The common space and shared amenities were consciously oriented in the central core of the building to serve both neighborhoods, benefiting operations with staffing and building efficiency.

In addition to the internal care provided, the physical therapy space and multipurpose room are strategically located adjacent to the lobby with the intention of inviting the public for Alzheimer’s and dementia education and resident interaction with a community resource for physical therapy and recovery.

“Our vision was to bring forward elements that create a home-like environment, where daily activities happen in a normalized but fulfilling setting. A strong blend of traditional and contemporary architecture, resort-like amenities, and a mix of medical and wellness services are a testament to our commitment to provide inspiring environments, while raising the bar for memory care communities,” said Rosemann’s Vice President/Denver Studio Director, Nathan Rosemann, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP.

Rosemann’s Denver Team was honored to contribute to this unique project with owner, Stonehill Asset Management; operator Solera Senior Living; general contractor, The Korte Company; structural engineer, Rosemann & Associates; civil engineer, Lochsa Engineering; mechanical engineer, Sunrise Air Systems, Inc.; plumbing contractor, Universal Plumbing & Heating, Co; electrical engineer, Helix Electric of Nevada, LLC., and interior designer Studiosix5.  

Congratulations to Nancy Rodney, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, for being a featured guest on Her Stories, a podcast dedicated to sharing the journey of building her career in senior housing. Nancy’s participation undoubtedly will provide valuable insights and inspiration for listeners and empower others to follow their aspirations. Nancy has been an employee of Rosemann for almost 20 years and has held a career focused on senior housing for 25 years. Thank you to Sevy Petras for this wonderful acknowledgement! https://herstoriessh.com/#Get%20In%20Touch

Team Rosemann Kansas City participated in the 4^th Annual Design Career and Civil Engineering Day by hosting an adventure for high school students outside the classroom. The program presented by ASCE – Kansas City, Center for Architecture & Design Kansas City and KC Stem Alliance, provided a learning trip for the students to gain a realistic perspective of what it is like to work at an architectural and structural engineering firm and to kickstart their curiosity about a career in those fields. As students toured the office, staff explained roles and responsibilities, gave hands-on demonstrations of different programs used, and provided a platform for a question-and-answer panel. 

Rosemann’s Erin Morris commented, “we are committed to nurturing architects and engineers of tomorrow – the tour offered a wonderful way for us to connect with students and to provide inspiration for their career path.”