Architectural Polymers

The Polsinelli Headquarters and Hotel Sorella, located in Kansas City, MO received a 2014 PCI Design Award. Combining a hotel and law firm, 360 Architecture was challenged with developing a design that complemented the Country Club Plaza district where the building is located and honoring the Spanish heritage of the area.

As both tenants plan to remain in the building for a long time, the materials selected and long-term lifecycle costs were a key concern. Precast concrete quickly became an obvious choice not only for its durability but also because it offered a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution.

The precaster, Enterprise Precast, used a custom Italian-style formliner from Architectural Polymers to create the light white, acid-etched concrete facade. The liner was used with 6" panels and features an intricate infill pattern.