Legacy as Lens: How Kansas City Modernism Shapes Design Today

Name: Legacy as Lens: How Kansas City Modernism Shapes Design Today
Start: 2026-04-30T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-30T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Kansas City Public Library: Plaza Branch

Schedule

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Kansas City Public Library: Plaza Branch | Kansas City, MO

A symposium exploring how Kansas City’s modernist architectural legacy continues to influence contemporary design.
About this Event

Legacy as Lens: How Kansas City Modernism Shapes Design Today

This program explores how Kansas City’s modernist architectural legacy continues to influence contemporary design, examining themes such as structural experimentation, material honesty, and the relationship between architecture and community.

Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Guest Reception

Info: Enjoy refreshments, meet the panelists, mingle, network, and learn more about the Architecture Program at UMKC's School of Science and Engineering.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Symposium Panel Presentation and Discussion

Info: Experience a deep dive in the legacy of Kansas City architecture and how it shapes and inspires the Kansas City architecture ecosystem and community.