Dotte Agency is collaborating with Urban Works LLC over several academic semesters to revitalize an unused Conoco gas station and transform it into Urban Station, a community-based hub for learning and action.
The original station’s basic structure remains sound, allowing much of the work to focus on modifying the existing building to serve a more public and social purpose while retaining its historic and industrial character. One example is a large meeting table supported by a repurposed car lift. Fabricated from reclaimed lumber, the table serves as the visual centerpiece of the revitalized space.
Other improvements include a new public-facing facade built into the former overhead garage door opening; a set of sliding glass doors to separate two interior spaces and improve heating and cooling efficiency; a coffee and snack bar for Urban Works’ Friday coffee gatherings; new furniture made from plywood and reclaimed hardwood; concrete planters; a greenhouse; and a new patio for outdoor grilling.
Year: 2022
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Course: Studio 509
Instructor: Nils Gore
Students: (Fall 2018) Ryan Bayerle, Julia Blank, Logan Brammeier, Sam Dodd, Ethan Dorning, Sam Dykes, Jessica Gjerde, Nicole Henry, Zach Hernandez, Emily Hummel, Hope Lemos, Alex Morgan, Halina Pinkston, Eric Schultz, Alex Smith, Megan Stonestreet, John Sunn, Taylor Watson, Tong Yu.
(Spring 2019) Binh Bui, Isabel Das, Maddy Gillette, Brennen Hall, Kelsie Hancock, Trevor Heersink, Kate Kemper, Zac Kornis, Sebastian Lares, Lea Moguet, Christina Nieters, Autumn Olsen, Melissa Smith, Rachel Stagner, Ashley Tubach, Rebecca Twombly, Xiaoyue Wang, Andrew Wintz
(Fall 2019) Ally Glosemeyer, Benjamin Sems, Brandon Mitchell, Brooke Pogue, Garret Heibeck, Haley Mills, Jack Young, Jackson Morris, McKendree Mummey, Nathan Patterson, Olivia O'Quinn, Riley Hausman, Sattam Alajmi, Shauna Erickson, Steven Wahlberg
(Fall 2020) Ben Downey, Aubrey Clark, Colin Dwyer, Anthony Hedges, Ryan Kuehn, Bea McGuire, Julia Peterson, Liz Putnam, Storm Rynard, Maggie Schutte, Dariely Avila, Madeline Bradley, Lily Cook, Bridgett Espino Delgado, Will Frederick, Brooke Ritter, Karina Sande.
(Fall 2021) Dylan Barber, Karis Buendia Davila, Dianejili, Dookhie, Jimena Dorador, Cristie Escobar, Valerie Flores-Espino, Zakk Hoferer, True Love, Simba Mahuku, Quinn Manring, Erica Pham, Leo Praderas, Natus Rappel, Alvaro Rojas, Lily Rouse, Sydney Smith, Keirian Tillman.
(Spring 2022) Sam Cohen, Kim Coulon, Abby Frankenreiter, Kyle Gilboy, Abby Icenhower, Abigail Kahrhoff, Seth Kennedy, Lauren Land, Preston Lester, Mikala Liley, Alex Martin, Molly Mistler, Jase Owens, Brooks Quimby, Morgan Siemers, Abraham Simon, Matt Teahan.
Funders: Urban Works, Health Forward Foundation, Studio 804 Inc.
Special thanks to Steve & Pam Curtis, and Diosselyn Tot.
