2024 AGC
Award of Excellence
DeVaughn James East Renovation & Addition

2024 AGC Award of Excellence - DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers East Renovation and Addition

SPT Architecture’s Rebecca Gates, Renae Slusser and Keana Roets, along with Commerce Construction‘s Doug Henning and DeVaughn James’ Mirabel Morales and Brandy Farris, accepted the Award of Excellence at the 2024 Associated General Contractors of Kansas event.

2024 AGC Award of Excellence
DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers

The 2023 renovation and expansion of DeVaughn James’ east Wichita location features a 3,183 SF office addition designed to accommodate the firm’s growing team of professionals with 11 new offices and a third conference room. The 1,280 SF remodel includes moving the main entrance and reception area, as well as reconfiguring the parking lot to provide ample space.  In 2014, SPT completed the original building renovation which transformed a former 6,300 SF restaurant space into executive offices with beautiful lakeside views, administrative offices, conference rooms, and a spacious, centralized open office space with workstations.

2023 WBJ Women Who Lead
in Real Estate, Construction and Design
Kristine Pafford

2023 WBJ Women Who Lead in Real Estate, Construction and Design - Kristine Pafford

SPT Architecture’s Kristine Pafford was nominated and selected as an honoree for Wichita Business Journal‘s Women Who Lead in Real Estate, Construction and Design 2023 collection.

2023 WBJ Women Who Lead in Real Estate, Construction and Design
Kristine Pafford

Q. What has been your career path?
A. I have been at SPT Architecture my entire career. After my sophomore year at Kansas State University, I started as a part-time receptionist for the summer and returned the following summer as an architectural intern. After graduation in 2002, I accepted a full-time position and have been at SPT ever since. Although I’ve spent my career at one firm, the variety of project types I’ve been able to work on has kept me on my toes and I continually learn new things.

Q. Who are your mentors and how have they influenced your career?
A. I’m incredibly lucky to have worked closely with Ron Spangenberg on many projects. The trust he had in me as a young architect was a little scary! Ron taught me that design doesn’t have to be complicated to be good, and that the best design tool is the trash can. I learned a lot about integrity and work ethic from Ron. I hope that I can be a good mentor to other young architects so I can pass down that knowledge.

Q. Best advice for a women wanting to enter your field?
A. My advice for other women or any young person is that you must be proactive. You will need to become comfortable asking questions and seeking information. Nobody expects you to know everything, but you must be willing to find answers. Always do what you say you’re going to do, and always follow up. Being accountable is how you build a great reputation.

Q. What do you like most about your role?
A. Architects have a great responsibility to their clients. I don’t take it lightly that the lines I draw represent real spaces that people are going to inhabit to learn, work, receive healthcare, etc. Our clients put their trust in me to guide them through the design and construction process, which can be a stressful experience for them. The best part of my job is when clients are happy with the completed project, and their vision has become a reality.

2023 WBJ
Women in Business
Gina Loomis

2023 WBJ Women in Business - Gina Loomis

SPT Architecture’s Gina Loomis was nominated and selected as an honoree for Wichita Business Journal‘s Women in Business 2023 collection.

2023 WBJ Women in Business
Gina Loomis

Q. Other than work/life balance, what is the most significant professional challenge you have face?
A. When my career began in 1994, the architecture industry was predominately male. As a female, I had to learn to be assertive, quickly gain knowledge in our industry, and develop confidence to earn the respect of my co-workers, clients, collaborators, and business associates. Those challenges, hard work, and my desire to continually learn and grow led to my role as a partner in our firm, expanding my leadership role.

Q. Describe your most outstanding business accomplishment.
A. In 2010, I was approached by Ron Spangenberg, co-founder of Spangenberg Phillips Architecture, about becoming a partner with the firm. As a mother of two young children, I had great hesitancy as my family was my top priority. After much prayer and deliberation (and convincing from the other partners), I decided to accept their offer. It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made; it has truly been my privilege and an honor to have the opportunity to help our firm grow. Since I joined the firm in 2006, we have grown from 20 employees to our current 38.

Q. Describe your most significant contribution to the Wichita community.
A. In 2020, my co-partners (Greg Tice, Rebecca Gates, Brad Teeter and Dave Wells) and I embarked on the search for a property to purchase, renovate and move our office to a new location – we knew it had to be a special place, with good bones and in need of renovation. After a long search, we decided to purchase the old Greyhound bus station at 312 S. Broadway. This move allowed us to renew and revitalize an old, dilapidated downtown building, and ultimately help to reduce the urban blight and improve South Broadway, Wichita’s main north/south corridor. I was the lead interior designer for our project and after an intense, long renovation process, we have been rewarded in many ways. One of the highlights was winning the Wichita Business Journal’s “Coolest Office in Wichita” contest in March 2023, which was a wonderful recognition for all our hard work. Additionally, I have thoroughly enjoyed working on many projects with our great clients in Wichita – too numerous to name. The impact I have been able to have in our city has truly been rewarding to me personally. I think it has made a difference, and I hope in a small way, has made our city a better place to work and live.

Q. What is the most important thing you have done to improve the climate for women in business?
A. As a partner in the firm, I work alongside Rebecca Gates, my fellow female partner, to create a work environment where our female staff members feel comfortable and can thrive. With our firm’s culture, amenities, equal pay, and the support of all our firm partners, we strive to make our firm an equitable environment for all. Our growth has allowed us to hire more employees; of our 38 employees 17 are female. In our role as firm partners and leaders, we work closely with our project teams, mentor our designers, and give them the opportunity to personally grow in their roles. They gain confidence from their accomplishments, learn how to handle conflict, thrive as part of a team, and they get to feel the success, which greatly contributes to our overall success as a firm.

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.

WBJ 2022 Real Estate Awards
Projects of the Year
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

SPT Architecture was awarded three awards at the recent @WichitaBusinessJournal 2022 Real Estate Awards event.

WBJ 2022 Real Estate Awards – Projects of the Year
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

The beautiful new St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church creates an iconic focal point on the north Ridge Road campus. The 30,300 SF church is designed to inspire faith among those who visit the Church and those who can view the stunning 125’ bell towers from afar. The SPT team worked closely with Fr. Dan Spexarth and the church building committee to design this outstanding example of Neo-Romanesque architecture. The cruciform configuration represents the traditions and history of the Catholic faith. The church alter features a historic marble and alabaster Reredos, which was the inspiration for the sanctuary design and interior color palette. The former church building has been readapted for use as the new fellowship hall.

WBJ 2022 Real Estate Awards
Projects of the Year
Seventeenth Apartments

Seventeenth Apartments

SPT Architecture was awarded three awards at the recent @WichitaBusinessJournal 2022 Real Estate Awards event.

WBJ 2022 Real Estate Awards – Projects of the Year
Seventeenth Apartments

The Seventeenth apartment development is located adjacent to the Wichita State University Campus, south of 17th Street. With previously limited options for new, off-campus student apartments, this development fills a tremendous need in the WSU community. This phased community currently includes four new apartment buildings that offer affordable housing for 274 students. A mix of studio, one-, two-, and four-bedroom apartments feature sophisticated interior finishes, ample natural lighting, campus adjacency, and thoughtful amenities, all designed specifically for student residents. Shared amenities include a community lounge, fitness center, outdoor barbecue area, relaxation pool, a private dog run, and an on-site leasing office, as well as a secure parking area. Currently under construction, two additional apartment buildings will be completed this summer, and future phases are planned as part of a larger, mixed-use development.

WBJ 2022 Real Estate Awards
Projects of the Year
740 West Second Street Building

740 W. Second Street Building

SPT Architecture was awarded three awards at the recent @WichitaBusinessJournal 2022 Real Estate Awards event.

WBJ 2022 Real Estate Awards – Projects of the Year
740 West Second Street Building

The 740 West Second Street Building renovation transforms a former 12,000 SF construction warehouse into a contemporary, Class A mixed-use building with tenant space designed for office, retail, and restaurant uses. A 12,000 SF second story was added, and the eastside entryway features a 2-story glass atrium with an open staircase to create a spacious, impressive lobby with easy access to building tenants. The industrial interior design offers an exposed ceiling structure and cable wire stair railing, with modern lighting. Multiple windows were added to the solid tilt-up concrete panels, and a portion of the existing roof structure was raised to recreate the building entry by giving the lobby and shared multipurpose room better volume and a clerestory of natural light. An eastside balcony provides outdoor space accessible from the training and conference rooms. Positioned at the northern border of the historic Delano District, this project provides an important urban improvement to the McLean Blvd. corridor and adjacent downtown Wichita.