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 that makes those spaces shine. An office building in downtown Kansas City showcases this collaborative partnership, with Built designing and installing DIRTT walls for the interior office spaces and Mercer Zimmerman consulting on lighting needs, including fixture choices and control systems. 

The multi-level layout showcases a modern and collaborative workspace designed with DIRTT  black-framed glass walls with sound-reducing panels and clerestory windows that invite natural light and openness. Solid walls are finished with premium coatings and custom-painted tiles that add personality while enhancing acoustic comfort. A variety of door styles, barn, pivot, and hinge, are used throughout, paired with sleek matte black hardware for a cohesive look. Each room is equipped with smart power and connectivity solutions to support modern work needs. With ceiling heights exceeding 12 feet, the space feels open and is designed to foster collaboration.

This project showcases a lineup of lighting manufacturers, including Finelite, Focal Point, Lumenwerx, Q-Tran, USAI Lighting, Vode, Wattstopper, ETC, and Williams. In the conference rooms and kitchen area, the Lumenwerx CURV2 fixtures bring a distinctive flair with their circular and oval forms, creating a visually engaging and contemporary atmosphere. On the outside of the conference rooms, Q-Tran’s Q-CAP ZALA tape lighting provides a subtle layer of ambient illumination along the hallway aisles. Together, these lighting elements create a cohesive illuminated environment that balances aesthetics with functionality.