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Last night Makitecture was pleased to be part of an introductory meeting for 4458 State Line, a proposed mixed use project in the heart of Kansas City’s “Antiques District”. The location is within a small node that was traditionally composed of neighborhood friendly structures with businesses on the main level and apartments above. These buildings support the Spring Valley neighborhood to the west and West Plaza to the east.

Following in that vein 4458 State will house Artworkstudio, a local art consultation firm, on the main level and will offer two one bedroom apartments above. The north side of the site contains a strip of parallel parking to serve both usages and an access drive shared with the neighbors to the north. Alley access to the west provides the potential for an accessory structure framing a courtyard in the middle of the site.

The design team (D A Group Incorporated, Turley Design Group and Makitecture LLC) feel the project will be a pleasant addition to the neighborhood. The main level will be clad with masonry and glass and the upper level will feature wood siding. It will accentuate the streetscape at the corner of 45th and State Line and provide quality commercial and residential spaces. We are excited about this project and believe that it will add value to an already blossoming neighborhood.

Another post about some signs? Yes, we have to start somewhere.

This project is already listed on the Projects page in the home design category. The hope is to move it to the development category. Since the initial design the owners purchased a home that they have come to love and appreciate. They have determined that the best course of action is to put the lot on the market and asked if Makitecture might help by putting some signs in the ground indicating “what could be”. We hope this helps the right buyer visualize one of many options for the site. As always we would be happy to help the new owner realize their dreams with a home designed specifically for their wants and needs.

On a similar note, Makitecture has received a number of inquiries on the 4524 Eaton project. Responses have been positive but some are sensing that the target price point is a little out of their grasp. Makitecture exists to help all people achieve satisfaction with their living environment. With its Realtor® component, Makitecture can find the right piece of ground for your new home. There are probably infill sites in the place you want to be, sometimes you simply have to inquire.

4524 Eaton is a bellwether project for Makitecture LLC. It is a speculative property that applies sustainable, modern architecture to an urban infill location. The project is located between the Country Club Plaza and KU Medical Center in a very stable Kansas City, Kansas neighborhood. Common sense design and sustainability strategies have produced a home that will function well and feel rich. The sign is installed and the initial content at 4524eaton.com is available. Please take a peek when you have a chance.

The long term goal is to generate demand by introducing a high quality, modern product to an underserved urban marketplace. The hope is that, once experienced, high performance modern buildings not only have a place in the urban mixed use and residential market, but that they are actually the preference.