Draw Architecture + Urban Design

DRAW is different from other architecture firms. We think differently. We speak differently. We design differently. These differences spring from a place that is central to everything we do - Empathy and Activism - and our practice is driven by the power generated when empathy and activism intersect. Our empathy comes from a deep fascination with the world around us and the humans that inhabit it. It drives us to listen closely to our clients and fully understand their stories. Our activism drives us to then act boldly in our client’s best interests. In combination, these two core drivers translate to projects that challenge convention and incite positive change. We harness the potential of every project through a radically resourceful process. For us, it’s all about finding singular, sometimes unorthodox, opportunities that will make a project better. We actively tap the resources of our client’s knowledge, experiences, and connections. We respond to the embodied potential within a project’s surrounding community and the climatic forces that naturally exist on a building site. We utilize cutting-edge technology - including tools we have developed ourselves - to streamline our design process and make it more transparent and accessible to our clients. Every step of the way, we act as stewards of our client’s financial resources and seek opportunities to make budgets go further. We create inspired, authentic places for people to gather and connect. Our ability to do this is a direct result of our radically resourceful approach. It’s what happens when you listen deeply and then act boldly - when you combine empathy and activism. No matter what the scale - from individual buildings to public spaces to entire neighborhoods - the places we create for our clients are endowed with a fresh spirit that taps into the unique potential of their site. DBE/WBE/SLBE Certified with the City of Kansas City LEED Accredited Professionals Certified B-Corp