While on campus, Dr. Fink interviewed Chancellor Lamb, Provost and Vice Chancellor Smelstor, Vice Chancellors Dietz and Jensen, and the Deans for the Schools and Colleges. Dr. Fink's area of expertise is in academic unit space studies. The Hollis and Miller team will develop guidelines for the architect and contractor team selected for this project. The contractor hires the architect to work on his team to develop the design and maximize the budget, creating a cost decrease in comparison. Three design schemes, each with different solutions and design elements yet some common themes, have been developed.
Materials selected are limestone and brick.
Added to a limestone base is a top cap that creates the appearance of a building. The stair towers were again pulled out to create shadows and add depth to the fa ade. The parking structure will set back approximately 50 feet from Rockhill Road to allow for a green space. A minimal green space of 18 to 20 feet will fill out the area. E. As suggested by the City of Kansas City, for safety reasons no entrance and exits will be on Rockhill Road.