2014 PCI Award Winner: Polsinelli Headquarters and Hotel Sorella
The Polsinelli Headquarters and Hotel Sorella, located in Kansas City, MO received a 2014 PCI Design Award. Combining a hotel and law firm, 360 Architecture
was challenged with developing a design that complemented the Country
Club Plaza district where the building is located and honoring the
Spanish heritage of the area.
As both tenants plan to remain in the building for a long time, the
materials selected and long-term lifecycle costs were a key concern.
Precast concrete quickly became an obvious choice not only for its
durability but also because it offered a cost-effective and
energy-efficient solution.
The precaster, Enterprise Precast, used a custom Italian-style formliner from Architectural Polymers to create the light white, acid-etched concrete facade. The liner was used with 6" panels and features an intricate infill pattern.
