The nationally preeminent UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management is focused on entrepreneurial leadership and innovative business education. The school occupies space in three buildings on the UMKC campus: Bloch Heritage Hall (c. 1987), Shields Mansion (c. 1909), and Bloch Executive Hall (c. 2013). PGAV was commissioned to transform the aging BHH (the original home of the Bloch School) and the historic Shields Mansion by modernizing learning environments and reimagining student services delivery. PGAV developed and implemented a renovation program and facilities master plan which has maximized existing space utilization, modernized heavily used classrooms and class labs, and provided new consolidated spaces for one-stop student services.

The project included three strategic building additions: a new stair and elevator tower to create a stronger west entrance; a new technology-enabled active learning classroom to enhance instructional capabilities while physically connecting BHH and BEH; and a new east addition providing expanded space for student services and faculty offices, while enhancing the Bloch School’s main entrance. The completed project also addressed building systems’ deferred maintenance.

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT SCOPE

SERVICES PROVIDED

52,000 NSF Renovation

10, 500 GSF Addition

Architecture, Interior Design, FF&E, Master Planning, Programming, Existing Conditions Assessment, Sustainable Design, Fundraising Support