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 throughout the office enhance collaboration, comfort, and flexibility. New branded elements and visual storytelling highlight JE Dunn’s history and industry impact, while previously underused areas were reimagined to better support team interaction and client engagement. The renovation also adds wellness rooms, fitness and stretching areas, a flexible work café, and varied seating to accommodate different working styles.

To uphold the building’s LEED Gold foundation, the project prioritized preserving and improving existing systems, reducing material waste, and maintaining long-term performance.

Further enhancing the building’s overall ambiance, Acclaim lighting outlines the rooftop using the Linear One™ DMX Exterior fixtures—managed through ETC Controls—giving JE Dunn the ability to illuminate the skyline with dynamic RGBW color-changing capabilities. This feature allows the exterior lighting to shift colors for celebrations, company milestones, community events, and meaningful occasions, bringing a vibrant, expressive element to the headquarters that extends the building’s identity well beyond its interior spaces.