Winner of the 2023 WBJ
Coolest Office Finals

2023 WBJ Coolest Office in Wichita - SPT Architecture

“The people have chosen – SPT Architecture has the coolest office in Wichita.” – Wichita Business Journal

2023 WBJ Coolest Office in Wichita
SPT Architecture

On January 13, SPT Architecture advanced in Wichita Business Journal’s 2023 Coolest Office in Wichita competition as the Group A finalist. In a tight race against another architecture firm, SPT was crowned the winner with 1,800 votes, or 57.25% of the total. In response to the recognition, SPT partner Greg Tice stated, “It is great to be recognized for what we love to do – create “cool” spaces. One of the greatest things about the contest is it really showed what fantastic clients, friends, and family we have. It allowed us to reconnect with them, and it was really amazing to see their support for us. They were telling their friends how cool our office is and getting them to support us as well.”

2023 AGC
Award of Honor
SPT Architecture

2023 AGC Award of Honor for SPT Architecture Office Renovation

SPT Architecture’s Dave Wells, Luke Dolechek, Rebecca Gates, Brad Teeter, Gina Loomis and Greg Tice joined Conco Construction‘s Trent Woodward and Jakob Allen to accept the Award of Honor at the 2023 Associated General Contractors of Kansas event.

2023 AGC Award of Honor
SPT Architecture

Abundant natural light, collaborative and creative spaces, a blend of the old with an infusion of modernism; this describes the new office space that SPT Architecture has created in the previous Greyhound Bus Station. Located at 312 S. Broadway, the original 1947 Art Moderne building housed the Santa Fe Trailways Bus Depot. In 1970, the building was modernized into an even more contemporary style and expanded to include the covered concourse area to the south. After purchasing Trailways in 1987, Greyhound Bus occupied the building until 2016. The building remained unoccupied until its recent transformation by SPT Architecture.

From the moment you arrive, SPT Architecture’s new office offers a unique and inviting view. The exterior renovation blends a modern aesthetic with the art deco curves of the previous design, which flows into the interior. Wood framing that previously supported the ceiling, located between the roof trusses, has been repurposed throughout the interior. The workspace features a two-story design studio with surrounding windows that infuse natural light throughout. The renovation exposed the original brick walls, bowstring trusses, and the wooden barrel-vaulted ceiling, which were all incorporated into the new design. Existing design elements, such as a cantilevered concrete balcony and wood trim now seamlessly blend with the modern design elements of glass conference room walls, red polycarbonate panels, geometric ceiling elements, and contemporary finishes. Each design element complements the other to create an optimal work environment for SPT’s staff and clients to enjoy for years to come.