Watch: Vision for NKC Schools Enabled Through Integrated Design and Collaboration
DLR Group Principal and Design Leader Ian Kilpatrick, AIA, NCARB, and Dr. Katie Lawson sat down with Rob Cassidy of Building Design+Construction to discuss how the vision for the North Kansas City Schools Early Education Center was brought to life through adaptive reuse, community investment, and integrated design.
Watch as they explain how we transformed big-box stores into a welcoming learning environment.
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ENR Midwest
Adaptive Reuse Projects Bring New Life to Older Buildings in Cleveland
DLR Group’s adaptation of Terminal Tower in Cleveland has contributed to the revitalization of housing in downtown.
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Hospitality Design
DLR Group Designs Momentum KC Signature Lounge
Momentum Lounge debuts atop the Cascade Hotel as a semi-private club and retreat offering discreet luxury and elevated hospitality.
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Essentials
DLR Group + DPSCD: Reimagining Education and Building Detroit’s Future
Detroit schools leverage design and inquiry-based learning to create dynamic, future-focused educational spaces
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Morningstar
Design as a Solution to America's Education Funding Gap
Due to funding shortage for educational facilities across the country, DLR Group is among those advocating for design modernization as solution.
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Architectural Record
Three Palisades Schools Rebuild for the Future
Learn how our design is bringing future-ready learning to Palisades Charter High School and most importantly, normalcy and stability to Pali students and families.
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gb&d
DLR Group Leverages US Mass Timber Manufacturing Growth
As mass timber construction gains momentum in the U.S., DLR Group’s Bobby Larson highlights the importance of U.S. sourcing.
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Work Design Magazine
The Great Escape: Spaces That Help Us Rest and Refocus
As the workplace grows louder and more connected, DLR Group’s Abbey Cwiek-Garrett explores spaces that support focus and calm.
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Design Middle East

Leading From the Core
DLR Group’s Dubai Studio leadership team outlines how integrated design, cultural insight, and clear direction are shaping the firm’s next phase of regional growth.
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ICSC
Mass Timber Construction Takes Root in Retail
DLR Group shares how mass timber is reshaping mixed-use developments through its low-carbon design and biophilic benefits.
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Modern Steel Construction
What’s Cool in Steel: COOL Wellness Center – Letting In Light
DLR Group activities and wellness center project at Green Hill School is included in Modern Steel’s annual roundup of recent captivating steel projects.