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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
lighten up Grab your Paddle & Let’s Pickleball The Mercer Zimmerman team had a blast teaming up with customers and manufacturers on April 11 for a pickleball tournament at Serv in Overland Park, KS! The event was filled with energy, excitement, and friendly competition. A huge thanks to our sponsors: Cooper, OCL, Spectrum Lighting, Deltalight, … Read more
on view Overland Park Arboretum, Overland Park, Kansas “Mercer Zimmerman consistently supported designers during value engineering exercises, and this project was no exception. The design team was guided through the process, ensuring we had the necessary information to make informed decisions. Bringing this beautiful building back within budget and seeing it constructed was a victory … Read more
on view Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, Wichita State University Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, the new home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus, is a 135,000-square-foot, three-story facility with a partial fourth-story mechanical penthouse. Built with steel and metal stud framing, the structure features an exterior … Read more
on view Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena, part of the Iowa Events Center, has been a key feature of Des Moines since its opening in July 2005. With a seating capacity of approximately 17,000, the arena got a major update in 2024 with a new roof and an exterior lighting system. … Read more
on view Omaha’s Gene Leahy Mall at the Riverfront Gene Leahy Mall, a centerpiece of Omaha’s Riverfront Revitalization, reconnects downtown with the Missouri River through a transformed 14.8-acre park. Originally constructed in 1977, the park’s redesign addresses accessibility by raising it to street level, which now features amenities like a performance pavilion, event lawn, sculpture … Read more
What is dmx termination? A DMX termination refers to the practice of using a special device, called a “DMX terminator,” at the end of a DMX cable chain to prevent signal reflections and ensure reliable data transmission by absorbing the signal instead of allowing it to bounce back down the line, which can cause flickering or … Read more
on view Blue Surf Bay Waterpark, Blue Springs, MO Working in partnership with the design team, Mercer Zimmerman provided lighting consultation and project management for Blue Springs’ new state-of-the-art aquatic center, which features a 14,000 square-foot natatorium that houses a 25-yard lap pool with overhead obstacle course, and indoor rock wall for climbing and cliff … Read more
Mercer Zimmerman, the Midwest’s leading lighting and controls agency, and Built Solutions, a company that designs and installs modular interiors using DIRTT products, have teamed up to provide more ways for their customers to create beautiful, functional spaces. Partnership The partnership follows the purchase of the business, Built Interior Construction, by an affiliate company of … Read more