KCI Parking Garage

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KCI Parking Garage

A new parking garage elevates the visitor experience across multiple scales, from the vehicular entry sequence to inclusive pedestrian access approaching the terminal

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Location Kansas City, Missouri
Size 2,285,789 SF
Services Architecture
Project Type Transportation / Infrastructure
Certification LEED Gold

The new 2.5 million SF Kansas City International Airport Parking Garage designed and constructed by BNIM and JEDunn, accompanies the newly constructed single terminal designed by Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill (SOM), widening the horizon for the future of KCI Airport and representing the Kansas City region on a global scale. With BNIM founding principals having served as design team members on the original 1972 terminals, BNIM was eager to continue this legacy and carry KCI into its next era. The parking garage establishes the initial view of the new KCI Airport, visible from I-29 highway. Parallel to the new terminal, the structure provides 6,219 parking stalls to accommodate visitors to the region. The structure is constructed from 4,382 pieces of pre-cast concrete and features shingle glass on the north and west façade, a 168-kW array of photovoltaic (PV) solar integration on the south façade, and a unitized curtain wall system on the west façade, facing the terminal head house.

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The original KCI Airport design centered on creating convenience in travel. BNIM and JE Dunn aimed to maintain this design ethos in the new parking garage while elevating the visitor experience across multiple scales, from the vehicular entry sequence to inclusive pedestrian access approaching the terminal. The design supports clear navigation and wayfinding to the terminal, safety and security, flexibility, and pedestrian-focused spaces. Features such as electric vehicle charging stations, ease of access to multiple modes of transport, and a smart parking guidance system seek to improve user experience within the garage. The KCI Airport new terminal and parking garage also features the largest One Percent for Art initiative in Kansas City history.