Spring 2020 Architects & Engineers Project Report: Sapp Design Associates Architects PC

Mid-Continent Public Library branch
Lee’s Summit

Sapp Design Associates Architects PC and Helix Architecture & Design Inc. (Kansas City) designed the Colbern Road Branch Library, a 33,000-square-foot, $9.7 million building. Sapp Design officials said the innovative library also will house a business team and co-working space. J.E. Dunn Construction Co. is the general contractor for the project, which includes a 240-seat flexible community room, dedicated children and teen areas, and a coffee shop. Funded by the passage of Proposition L in 2016, Mid-Continent Public Library is investing $113 million to enhance its libraries. Engineers on the project are Olsson Inc., civil and structural; Ochsner Hare & Hare, the Olsson Studio (Kansas City), landscape; and True Engineering Group LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. The project is slated for completion by next year.