Abbey-Simons Co.

A black Skyfold Classic 55 STC gives an Ottawa, Kansas auditorium the flexibility for a larger audience or a more intimate one by extending to close off the back and upper rows.

We’re honored to receive recognition from the United States Secret Service for our work on one of their facilities. And that’s all we’re going to say about it.

Law firms need spaces that provide privacy. The Modernfold Acousti-Clear 51 STC glass folding wall system installed in a Kansas City law firm features panels that can be opened or closed to acoustically separate space. An applique on the glass provides privacy when closed.

Lansing High School located in Lansing, KS Another local Kansas City Architectural firm that used a Skyfold Classic to divide the main gymnasium from the auxiliary gymnasium with industry leading acoustics. The Graphic Mural turned out nicely thanks to the design team. The owner is able to separate the the 2 gymnasiums in seconds RELIABLY and Easily via push buttons. Skyfold was a nice fit for this project as the system takes up zero floor space, as the systems is stored in a ceiling pocket.

When it comes to your building project, we will help you come up with a model and plan that’s both creative and offers you better options and opportunities. This can include everything from greater sustainability to a truly unique design.

Being open to your architect’s ideas and making decisions in a timely fashion will help your building project run much more smoothly however big or small. It is also important to be upfront about your budget and expectations and to give candid feedback.

Our designs are not only beautiful, but they are also customized to fit your home and taste. We also work efficiently to have you in your home quickly because remodeling is never easy on the family.

An architect can provide an important bridge between you and your contractor in terms of your building project. He or she will help your contract have better clarity concerning the overall project and come up with creative solutions to deliver the end result you want within the budget you have to work with.

While we may know design and structure, we understand that you’re ultimately the one who must live in the house. We’re committed to working on the plans until we create a finished product you’ll be proud to live in.

The Romans used finely ground volcanic lava in place of clay, deriving it mainly from the region of Pozzuoli. Their cement, known for this reason as pozzolanic, is the strongest mortar in history until the development of Portland cement.

While you get virtually zero control over your home when you work with most builders, working with an architect can give you a wider breadth of options. Let’s talk about how we can help you get the home you truly want.

While you may love the idea of moving to a historical district, it’s not always easy to get everything up to code without displeasing the historical society. Remember, working with a skilled architect can help you get what you want without breaking any of the rules.

Architectural engineers are responsible for making sure a building has the strength and stability it needs and have a variety of tools in their belt. This includes designing foundations, beams, girders, columns, roofs, trusses, and, of course, floors and walls.

An oculus is a term that refers to a horizontal circular opening in the field of architecture. Oculi are great sources for natural light and were perhaps a precursor to modern skylights.

Whether you want a relatively small home or a sprawling abode worthy of magazine covers, you likely still have a budget in mind. Let’s talk about the features that are most important in a home to you so that we can design something with your needs and budget in mind.

It’s important to remember that every family’s needs are different when it comes to finding a new home. If your family’s needs are a little different than what’s available on the housing market, we may be able to help you design the home you need.

German Colonial architecture incorporates materials and styles that replicate those used by early German immigrants. Residential designs feature flared eaves, stone cladding, exposed half-timbers, and beams, and are popular in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.