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on view Overland Park Farmers Market – Overland Park, KS The newly redeveloped Overland Park Farmers Market brings a fresh look to one of the community’s most beloved destinations. Located in the heart of Downtown Overland Park, the revitalized space features a new year-round market pavilion, expanded gathering areas, improved accessibility, additional amenities for vendors … Read more
on view La Vista City Centre – La Vista, Nebraska La Vista City Centre represents a transformation of a 34-acre site into a vibrant, mixed-use destination for the growing La Vista community, located just south of Omaha. Developed through a collaborative vision, the project brings together retail, dining, residential, and entertainment experiences to create an … Read more
on view Southeast Polk District Office – Altoona, Iowa The newly renovated Southeast Polk District Office represents a strategic approach to adapting existing facilities for long‑term use. Formerly home to the Spring Creek Sixth Grade Center, the building was carefully renovated and repurposed into the new Southeast Polk District Office, bringing multiple departments together under … Read more
fool or be fooled Happy April Fools! We asked a handful of our employees here at Mercer Zimmerman to share their best April Fools’ stories—from harmless pranks to moments where they were totally fooled. Baylie Stous – Operations Coordinator My dad housesat once for family friends, and on April Fools ‘ Day, he moved all … Read more
on view Hub for Advanced Manufacturing & Research – Wichita State University Located on Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus, the Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research (HAMR) is a 170,000‑square‑foot facility designed to advance innovation in manufacturing, materials, automation, and digital technologies. As part of the National Institute for Aviation Research, HAMR brings research, development, … Read more
JE Dunn Headquarters – Kansas City, MO JE Dunn has completed a major refresh of its downtown Kansas City headquarters, reinforcing its long-standing investment in the East Village. The six-story building, originally finished in 2009, has been a catalyst for the neighborhood’s growth, and the renovation strengthens its role as a modern, people-focused workplace. Updates … Read more
on view Corda Credit Union – North Liberty, Iowa “The lobby lighting does more than brighten the space—it shapes the experience. The BuzziJet fixtures reinforce Corda’s identity, highlight openness, and subtly guide how people move and gather, creating an environment that feels distinctly Corda.” –Elyse Garlock: Solum Lang Architects Corda Credit Union, formerly Linn Area … Read more
Keynote by Mark Hershman Senior Lighting Designer, Henderson Engineers Originally delivered at Light+ in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 23rd, 2025. In a keynote that blended humor, hard-won insight, and a touch of theatricality, Mark Hershman invited Mercer Zimmerman’s Light+ attendees to rethink how lighting shapes the visual experience of architecture. Drawing from decades of … Read more
Our 2nd Annual Light+ event took place on Thursday, October 23rd, at the Tea Room in Des Moines, Iowa. This year, we welcomed over 100 attendees, including valued customers, manufacturers, and Mercer Zimmerman colleagues. The day featured three AIA-accredited sessions from John Rucker with Delta Light Group, Amy Weinberg with Visa Lighting, and Mark Hershman … Read more
on view Commercial Office Building – Kansas City Last year, Mercer Zimmerman and Built Solutions entered into a partnership that enables the two companies to offer a broader set of solutions for customers who want to create beautiful, functional spaces — whether it’s prefabricated interior rooms, decorative walls and ceilings, window shades, or the lighting … Read more