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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
on view Lighting the Legacy: Transformative Design at KU’s Renovated Memorial Stadium The University of Kansas has made exciting updates to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, making a transformative moment for Kansas Athletics and the Jayhawk community. With an initial investment of $450 million, Phase 1 of the KU Gateway District project includes a completely … Read more
on view Where Learning Meets Light: Piper High School Piper High School in Kansas City, Kansas, recently underwent a transformative renovation as part of a district-wide initiative aimed at supporting future-focused learning. The project reimagined an existing elementary building and added new facilities to create Kansas’s first wall-to-wall academy high school. Designed around experiential, hands-on … Read more
on view From Structure to Statement: Kansas Health Foundation’s Innovative Design The Kansas Health Foundation, based in Wichita, is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the health and well-being of people across Kansas. By supporting initiatives in schools, neighborhoods, and communities, the Foundation works to create a lasting, statewide impact. Its headquarters is designed to … Read more
insight to light Not Your Ordinary String Lights: Catenary Lighting Systems An interview with Ryland Massey, Engineering & Product Development Manger, Structura What are catenary lighting systems, and why have they become so popular? Catenary lighting systems use horizontal cables to suspend light fixtures, offering a creative and flexible alternative to traditional pole-mounted lighting. This … Read more