WEEK 12: Studio Update

This week, each group member was designated as a “steward” to tackle the different objectives for each project. (Urban Design Framework Steward, Bridge Development Steward, Tactile Details Steward). The Tactile Detail Stewards in particular have begun working on tactile prototypes of bridge elements with a final goal being physical section prototypes of guardrails, or details studying materiality and connection within the overall bridge design. Students have been refining their welding skills at El Dorado and learning more about the workshop tools and resources available to the studio.

Seminar

Continuing our focus from last week's KCDC Seminar Class we visited the Kansas City Central Public Library to view the current exhibition, Detoured: The Making of Bruce R. Watkins Drive. We learned more about the making of Highway 71, the resistance to its construction, and the deleterious effects it has had on the black community in Kansas City. This exhibition will be open on the 5th Floor of the Kansas City Central Library until February 28th, 2026.

Exploring Central Avenue by Bike 🚲

Yesterday, our studio took to the streets for a bike ride through KCK’s Central Avenue corridor! 

A huge thank you to CABA, Unified Government, and Mark Horne for facilitating the ride—it was a great way to experience the area firsthand.

Check out our events page for more information on our community meeting at Splitlog Coffee Company, where we’ll share more about our project and gather input from local voices. We’re excited to keep the conversation rolling!