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Designers show 'treehouse' concept for new Kansas City, Kansas elementary; construction slated to start in 2026
Summary
Multi Studio presented schematic designs for a new elementary to be sited near Steele Road and House Drive, highlighting grade-level 'treehouse' commons, courtyard access and a timeline that targets bidding in 2026 and completion by December 2027.
Multi Studio architects presented the schematic design for a new Kansas City, Kansas elementary school on Oct. 14, telling the school board the project is intended to open in late 2027.
"We started engaging with you back in April," David Reed, principal with Multi Studio, said, outlining a design-development schedule that aims to put construction out for bid in 2026 with a December 2027 completion target. The design team emphasized community engagement during programming and schematic design and said students and teachers favored grade‑level commons, outdoor connections and flexible shared spaces.
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