2023 BALLPARK OF THE YEAR WINNER! —Ballpark Digest (2/1/24)

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2023 Improvements
Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium will look a lot different when the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers take the field in 2023. Third Base Ventures, the owners of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, announced a major renovation project for the home of the Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, September 30, 2022. This set of ballpark renovations has been developed to meet the new standards for Minor League Baseball facilities as set forward in the Player Development License granted to the Third Base Ventures in 2020. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers under the leadership of Rob Zerjav have consistently proven themselves to be thought-leaders in baseball operations, community advocacy, and family friendly entertainment.

“Pendulum’s design collaboration with the Timber Rattlers on the successful 2013 renovation of Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium was transformational – it made a statement,” said Pendulum’s lead architect and CEO, Jonathan O’Neil Cole. “One of the things that makes the current phase of planned improvements so special is the fact that our organizations continue to grow together. The latest round of amenities are a culmination of our experience in the market place, new ideas, proven successes, and innovative ways of creating unique and exciting experiences for attendees at games and events. We sincerely believe visiting organizations, Timber Rattlers players, coaching staff, and fans will be blown away by how an already first class facility will be taken to the next level. The bar has just been raised for all comparable sports facilities across the nation.”

A major change for the players is that the home and visitor clubhouses will be switching sides for next season. The visitors are moving to the current Timber Rattlers clubhouse and will be in the third base dugout starting in 2023. The Rattlers will be in the first base dugout and the current visitor clubhouse will get an extreme makeover before the Timber Rattlers can call it their home.

The new home clubhouse will be twice the size of the existing home clubhouse and will feature a new circular locker room, two indoor batting cages, two player-focused areas for nutrition and relaxation, expanded offices for coaches and a dedicated female locker room, an expanded training area, and a large weight room connected to an outdoor player agility field.

(2013 Renovation) Neuroscience Group Field, home to the Class A affiliates of the Milwaukee Brewers, was originally constructed in 1995 during an era of Minor League ballpark design that was primarily geared toward compliance with minimum National Association standards. While providing a safe and comfortable destination for enjoying America’s pastime, shifts in the traditional baseball business model since that time have presented challenges for the teams operating in facilities built prior to the late 1990’s, including: shortage of concessions points of sale, lack of appropriate toilet fixture ratios, inability to operate year-round, and inadequate storage capacity.

Pendulum was tasked with designing a major facelift for Neuroscience Group Field which included doubling existing restroom and concession points of sale as well as the wholesale addition of a 6,000 square foot banquet space on a new premium level. In addition, new press facilities, team store programming, storage and team administration were added for a net increase of approximately 30,000 square feet of programmed interior finished space. In addition to basic architectural services, Pendulum was responsible for environmental graphics, way-finding design and interior design.

The Kansas City Royals made a major impact on the Kansas City landscape with their first World Series title since 1985. Downtown Kansas City was the epicenter of excitement as fans packed streets, bars, and restaurants across the metro to celebrate the big win. The streets echoed the chant “Lets Go Roy-als” for hours, creating a level of emotional muscle memory that has many in the Kansas City business community longing for more.

What if every day during the regular baseball season and in to the playoffs was just like the 2015 season? We think it not only can be but it should be.

A group of like minded Kansas City based business owners decided to put their heads together and answer the question “what if the Royals were downtown?” To be clear, no-one asked our opinion on this subject, but if they did, we think there’s a compelling story to tell, and that story should speak to the past, present, and future Kansas City.

AWARD:
Downtown Kansas City Royals Ballpark Wins International Rethinking the Future ACD 2022 Award

Kansas City Business Journal: KC sports architects: Must-haves for a downtown Royals stadium site

The Kansas City Star: This Kansas City firm already created a concept for a downtown Royals ballpark

Startland News Coverage: Why an award-winning KC firm designed a downtown Royals stadium (sky pool included) for free

Gastonia, NC

CaroMont Health Park is the anchor tenant of an economic redevelopment district known as Franklin Urban Sports and Entertainment (FUSE), spearheaded by the City of Gastonia as municipal developer.  This 9.4-acre site is an assembly of four existing industrial/commercial parcels that included a decommissioned Sears department store and adjacent surface parking lots that have been repurposed for use as home field of the Gastonia Ghost Peppers, one of the most recent additions to the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball roster.  Unlike many comparable sports facilities, CaroMont Health Park was designed to maximize future phases of mixed-use development by compressing the ballpark building envelope thus accommodating development parcels with the potential for internal and external views to the playing field surface, a highly desirable amenity for multi-family housing, hotel, retail, and office. 

The project design and execution resisted the tendency to overbuild but is instead right sized for the Gastonia market.  The result is a facility that delivers an unparalleled level of intimacy and excitement on the concourses and in the seating bowl when compared to facilities of similar size.  A traditional seating bowl may consist of twelve to fifteen rows of seats.  In this case the seating bowl was limited to seven rows which allowed the bowl to be asymmetrically extended down the first base/right field line – this was a strategic design gesture.  By doing so the goal of accommodating multiple rectangular sports i.e., football, soccer, and lacrosse was achieved while enhancing the fan experience by extending the seating bowl as far down the line as possible to create superior liens of sight to the playing field surface. The shallow bowl also moves patrons as close as possible to the action on the field which fosters excitement and perceived entertainment value.

One of the most intriguing and creative aspects of the project is the emphasis placed on year-round use of the facility.  A full-service banquet space was placed at the premium level floating fourteen feet above the main concourse/sidewalk level of the property.  The space can accommodate 300 individuals in an open lounge setting, or 250 individuals in a banquet setting served by a full-service catering kitchen.  Equipped with a pro audio and lighting system, the premium banquet space is rigged to host small concerts, comedy shows, weddings, high school dances, corporate meetings, and more. Construction began October 2019 and was completed March of 2021. Opening Day: May 27, 2021.

USA Today Sports Weekly - “Architect Cole has broken the code for creating 5,000-seat ballparks for half the budget of other such facilities.”

Gaston Gazette: How CaroMont Health Park reversed one of Gastonia's most troubled areas - August 2021

Opening Day Coverage by the Gaston Gazette

FUSE News April 2021

Click Here to view the latest FUSE Ribbon Cutting Ceremony News on April 15, 2021

An Oasis is defined as “a place that provides refuge, relief, or often times pleasant contrast”. Deep within the Sonoran Desert in southwest United States, The Oasis Sports Complex strives to exemplify this notion from an architectural point of view by providing a state-of-the-art elite sports training experience.

At the nucleus of the OSC lives a multi-purpose sports facility capable of accommodating baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, or soccer events. The stadium is bisected by a central spine which serves as an amenity hub for both the main field as well as the basketball facility.

Surrounding the nucleus, many considerations were made with regard to adjacent amenities that complement the primary function of elite sports training. This includes on-site dormitories, training fields, retail pads, and an Olympic regulation natatorium and track facility. The site itself is bisected by the main thoroughfare which acts as the central circulation spine for the entire development.

WINNER - First Award for Sports & Recreation Concept, Rethinking the Future Awards 2022

Patrick Klima, WyCo Vintage Founder, approached Pendulum only a couple years after they finished the first storefront on Broadway and said “let’s run it back on a new store but this time let’s go bigger.” The Pendulum team rose to the challenge and completed the design and execution on an expedited schedule, ready to open the doors for their New Store Opening on June 19, 2021.

Wyco Vintage is a boutique retail storefront located a few blocks north of the historic Westport neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri. The owners specialize in the collection and sale of rare vintage t-shirts, premium sneakers and urban collectibles. For more on their day-to-day sales and new products, visit their Instagram page.

Pendulum conducted a master plan and study for a new 88-unit residential building adjacent to the site of CaroMont Health Park [a recent Pendulum project]. We designed a below-grade level parking garage, premium outdoor features facing the ballpark such as an infinity pool and cabana seating, and top-level penthouse suites with 2 spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Our concept would house players as well as local fans for an unparalleled experience in this new, revitalized urban ballpark neighborhood - the ultimate entertainment district.

Office space:
58,600 sq ft. lease-able office space
220 parking spots

Restaurant:
6,800 sq. ft. grade level field facing restaurant
100-person field facing party deck

Parcel A:
70 units
66 garaged spots
8 street parking spots

Parcel B:
88 units
88 garaged parking spots

Montreal Excitation - Expo 67 Island Award: ‘ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION AWARD WINNER’ by RETHINKING THE FUTURE 2020 -Sports and Recreation Project [Concept]

While many ballparks are built for the primary purpose of playing baseball, this facility incorporates technology that encourages multi-use. We embraced the natural topography of this historic site (Expo 67 Island) in a way that pays homage to the signature architecture that surrounds it. The building massing has been manipulated to preserve views across the bay in both directions without sacrificing the intended use and functionality of each component. 

The incorporation of design features that include video walls, a fully equipped sound stage, expansive pedestrian concourses with clear views to the downtown business district, breezeways at the upper levels that look back to iconic architecture, and pedestrian plazas and walking trails with lake access demands that this facility be regarded as more than just a ballpark; instead it has been designed to be an important public asset, a true community green space. 

Pendulum was selected by the City of Hartford to lead the design effort of the new Eastern League Class “AA” ballpark for the relocated New Britain Rock Cats. Located at the intersection of Main and Turnbull, the ballpark serves as an anchor tenant and catalyst for $360M of proposed new development that will include housing, retail, and commercial uses. The design effort was focused on innovative solutions appropriate for an expanding urban core. Dunkin’ Park was designed to provide the City of Hartford with the “spark” needed to create a long-desired bridge across the interstate to tie together the northern and southern extremes of downtown enhancing the opportunity to attract increased density in the form of urban residential units, commercial, and retail enterprise. Pendulum, after completion of predevelopment services, expanded the design team to include The SLAM Collaborative, Newman Architects and additional consultant firms to bring the project from concept to reality. The result is more than just a ballpark, Dunkin’ Park is a community gathering space and a welcoming “people place”, in an open perimeter that sits comfortably within the neighborhood.

AWARDS

BEST AA BALLPARK : BALLPARK DIGEST, 2022

BEST AA BALLPARK : BALLPARK DIGEST, 2021

EXCELLENCE IN CRAFTSMANSHIP : CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE, KANSAS CITY CHAPTER, 2018

BEST SPORTS VENUE : HARTFORD MAGAZINE, 2018

BEST AA BALLPARK : BALLPARK DIGEST, 2018

BEST AA BALLPARK : BALLPARK DIGEST, 2017

BALLPARK OF THE YEAR : BASEBALLPARKS.COM, 2017

BEST PLACE TO WATCH A GAME : CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, 2017

BEST PROJECT, BLUE RIBBON AWARD : CT REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE, 2018

DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS : HONOR, BUILT WORK : NOMA, 2017

There are few organizations that have as rich a baseball history as the Atlanta Braves. The Braves have consistently demonstrated their ability to operate ahead of the curve when it comes to the traditional sports business model. Our design of Cool Today Park appropriately compliments the Braves’ passion for delivering an experience for their fans that is unparalleled in baseball.

Cool Today Park is more than just a ballpark, it is an eighty acre sports campus that consists of 55,000 square feet of major and minor league clubhouses, 15,000 square feet of team training spaces, four full size practice fields, an agility training surface larger than a football field, indoor weight training, nutrition center, maintenance facilities, and player dormitories. The 6,000 seat, 8,500 capacity ballpark portion of the campus features state-of-the-art amenities, diverse food options, unique seating neighborhoods, and spacious pedestrian concourses - 80% of which are protected from the Florida sun and daily rain showers by large roofs and overhangs. The aforementioned program is complemented by an expanse of press facilities, premium spaces, and semi-premium seating options with room for future expansion.

Our design celebrates the Braves’ rich history by honoring baseball hall of famers in larger than life imagery on strategic building facades. We’ve borrowed elements from SunTrust Park (Atlanta Braves Major League ballpark in Cobb County, GA) such as outfield wall dimensions, the “Below The Chop” hospitality area in right field, and several other amenities that allow athletes on the field and patrons in the stands to feel connected to SunTrust Park even while attending games in North Port.

“I played in so many [spring training] facilities. They all were minor league ballparks. Then you turn around and look at this, and this is a major-league facility. This is gorgeous.”
- Hank Aaron

Location: 18800 W Villages Pkwy, North Port, FL 34293

Opened: 2019

Cost: $125 Million

Awards: CoolToday Park: Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex - Construction Specifications Institute: Visionary Design Award, 2019

Future Stadia Award: ‘FIRST AWARD WINNER’ by RETHINKING THE FUTURE 2020 -Sports and Recreation Project [Concept]

Our goal is to disrupt the stadia marketplace in food service, technology, seating, and operations. We are hereby challenging the market with a group of like minded companies that are equipped to meet market demands with a forward thinking approach to solving common stadia sales, sponsorship, and operational issues. The Small Big Idea in Future Stadia is a collaboration of Pendulum - a thought leader in stadia design, PrismView - a technology giant with offerings in digital display, point of sale systems, and communications; SPS Technology - an innovator in flexible seating bowl solutions, Camatic - a leader in fixed armchair seating with unparalleled flexibility, Port Fonda - a game changer in progressive approaches to food service and stadia hospitality, and finally, Seda - with the only solution for automated retractable bowl technology.

Our design approach is flexible and modular. Instead of flooding the market with an unrealistically expensive one size fits all or cookie cutter offering our design is efficient, scalable, and economically sustainable. Please use your computer mouse or your finger on your smart device to navigate our virtual model. Click the hotspots to see featured areas throughout the facility prototype that highlight our thoughts on food service, seating, and technology. Please also see our video at the lower portion of your page for a more in brief summary of our thoughts about the future of the marketplace.

For additional information about our partners, products and concept please don’t hesitate to reach out. info@pendulumfuturestadia.com or contact Pendulum by phone at 816 399-5251.

The Auto Space is a thirty-two thousand square foot premium environment for the automotive enthusiasts.  With fifty (50) parking spaces and fifteen (15) private garages, this development is the perfect destination for automotive clubs, cars and coffee events, educational automotive workshops, automotive detailing, and premium vehicle customization.  With the added social amenities that include private conference room, catering kitchen, and premium bar, and outdoor terrace, the Auto Space is the complete package for the car and driver.

NEW KCI AIRPORT TERMINAL - Kansas City, MO

Pendulum collaborated with Silhouette Design Architecture to serve as the Architect of Record on several concessions and hospitality spaces at the award-winning new Kansas City Airport terminal (MCI) that opened in early 2023. Pendulum and SDA was hired by world-renowned airport concessions developer and manager, Vantage Group to complete full design documentation and construction administration, and close out the new concessions and hospitality spaces at the new terminal within the overall project timeline and schedule constraints. The new spaces designed by Pendulum include Director’s Cut Take II (Full-service Barbershop, Spa & Shoeshine), Meat Mitch BBQ, Soiree Steak & Seafood House, The Leagues Sports Lounge and Eatery, Safe Fresh, Commissary Kitchen, Martin City Brewery, and new offices for the Vantage Group team.

The overall New Terminal project consisted of a design group lead by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), which oversaw the design and engineering teams in collaboration with the design-build team Clark | Weitz | Clarkson (CWC). At a cost of $1.5 billion, the new 1.1-million-square-foot terminal redefines travel with 39 gates and a commitment to accessibility and sustainability. Achieving LEED Gold certification, the terminal uses local materials, renewable energy goals, and public art to create a welcoming, regional gateway. The majority women-led project prioritizes passenger comfort with amenities like quiet rooms and a public garden, making it the Midwest’s most advanced, environmentally conscious airport.

Pendulum: Architect of Record for Hospitality Spaces
Silhouette Design Architecture: Design Architect for Concessions and Hospitality Spaces
Vantage Group: Airport Concessions + Hospitality Program Developer & Manager

AWARDS:

2023, Structural Engineering Excellence Award, SEAoNY - 2023

Award of Merit, Airport/Transit, Engineering News-Record - 2023

Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) - 2024

Project of the Year, AIRPORT BUSINESS - 2024

Sustainability Certifications: LEED BD+C NC (New Construction) Gold 

Ashwaubenon, WI | Opened June 2019

Home of the Green Bay Booyah [baseball] and the Green Bay Voyageurs [USL soccer]

Big Top Baseball, the team owner and tenant of Capital Credit Union Park, has relied on the vision and technical expertise of Pendulum to develop forward thinking concepts for several of their ballpark properties in Wisconsin. The last fifteen years have been an ongoing conversation about unique ideas, quirky additions, and small renovations of underutilized municipal fields. Capital Credit Union Park represents Pendulum’s first opportunity as a collective team to embark on a new build from the ground up. Big Top Baseball and the Village of Ashwaubenon, WI agreed upon a financing plan to build this new 2,500 seat, 5,000 capacity ballpark located on an existing Village owned parcel adjacent to the municipal office complex.

Capital Credit Union Park illustrates the power of long-term relationships with team owners and our ability to look beyond obvious more expensive solutions with the goal of meeting the financial constraints of our client. As an economic development project this facility will enhance the lives of the community, inject pedestrian energy into a municipal block of land that was dominated by an industrial fee, and raise the Village of Ashwaubenon’s profile as a forward thinking municipal entity with their fingers on the pulse of what their citizens want.

Pendulum has been retained by local hospitality proprietors and internationally-recognized photographers, The Wade Brothers, to assist in the adaptive reuse of an existing structure for their new Tiki Taco restaurant concept on Troost Avenue. This will be the second location, following the wildly successful Tiki Taco walk-up window and fast-casual original location on West 39th Street.

Tiki Taco - Troost Location
Square footage: 1510
Scope: Rehabilitation of an existing structure previously used as a coffee shop. We provided interior layout and design, food service equipment design and coordination, MEP design and coordination, structural design assistance, permitting, and outdoor patio seating design.

Tiki Taco - 39th Street
Square footage: 2136
Scope: Fast-casual concept with limited indoor seating and minor coordination associated with restroom code compliance. Additionally, Pendulum designed a very brief concept for a new exterior façade and awning as well as signage improvements.

The Schumacher Residence is a three bedroom single family home that has been labeled by its owners their “forever home”. With an extended family at the center of the owner’s lives, our design revolves around open space that encourages views out toward nature, family gathering spaces for formal and casual dining, and general entertainment.

An additional passion for the couple, with a thriving automotive customization business, is ample storage for their personal collection of automobiles. With space for six vehicles on two separate levels, there will be no shortage of garage for storage and even servicing since one of the bays has been designed to accommodate a vertical lift. The couple tragically lost their previous home on this site to a fire, however the pool and detached automotive workshop were preserved. The pool shown in the rendered views illustrate the integration of new home around existing elements.

Wyco Vintage is a boutique retail storefront located just outside of the Westport neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri. The owners specialize in the collection and sale of rare vintage t-shirts, premium sneakers and urban collectibles. Although they already owned a storefront in nearby Merriam, Kansas and a thriving e-commerce site, Pat Klima (Wyco Vintage founder) had a vision for a strategically placed new storefront in the urban core. Klima and Pendulum’s Jonathan Cole met through mutual friend Nancy (GM, Port Fonda) and immediately recognized their shared passion for clean lines and crisp details. The initial conversation lead to several more discussions, then a design charrette, and before long Pat found the perfect location for the new Wyco Vintage storefront. 

“Good things come in small packages…” the old adage goes. The new Wyco Vintage storefront is no exception, the usable interior space is roughly 800 square feet.  At the time of Pat taking over the lease it was being used as fabric shop. The existing wood veneer floors were in great shape, and the walls and ceilings were not too bad either. However, to accomplish the crisp New York boutique style that Pat was going for Pendulum would need to maximize the available floor space and design a way to organize inventory on the walls without looking cluttered.  In addition to square footage constraints the project needed to be completed fast… fourteen (14) days from the start of construction to finish!

Pendulum collaborated with Dale Frommelt of Fab+ and Pascal Meya of Meya Metalworks once again to transform the design concept into built reality.  Frommelt engineered and fabricated the floating backlit wall panels and elevated display pedestal.  Meya fabricated custom metal hanger rods and shoe pegs, while Cole sourced materials, painted custom assemblies and managed the installation sequencing.  The finished product is a testament to their collaborative spirit, attention to detail and passion for delivering design that exceeds client’s expectations.

8183 Studio is a commercial photography studio that specializes in advertising. The building the owners purchased the space to accommodate their new studio that was formerly a cell phone data center; for lack of a better term, it was a bunker. In many ways the bunker-like characteristics of the building with wide open spaces, relatively clean wall surfaces and limited openings accommodates the new intended use quite well.

The biggest design challenge involved a few key elements and are listed as follows. 1) Transform a fairly nondescript building interior into an environment that encourages daily work comfort, administratively speaking. The idea of working in a building with limited-to no windows is the opposite of what we’d normally design. 2) Accommodate the owner’s need for an extremely flexible open work space for photography. The interior of the building at the shooting floor level is primarily a working set that needs to be adaptable for the constant moving in and out of props, set designs, etc. 3) The actual operational side of the business had a very specific set of requirements that we seamlessly integrated into the overall design with the thought of avoiding visual clutter.

Pendulum’s design solution suits the needs of the client’s operations while almost perfectly aligning with who the husband/wife team are as people. During our very first meeting, they described their style as “timeless modern with a few quirks”. We took that theme and embellished upon it by making the most of what was already there in raw concrete flooring that we simply cleaned up and polished, as well as general wall surfaces that we painted with a neutral color palette. The added partitions that created private office spaces were arranged in a way that allowed glass partitions to face the common space thus encouraging a welcoming team environment and a mobile staff.

Photo Credit: Ryan Hill, Owner, 8183 Studio

AWARD: 2023-24 Historic Preservation Award, Excellence “Best Contribution To Affordable Housing Through Preservation” - Historic Kansas City

The St. Regis Apartments is a historic building originally constructed in the early 1900s. Originally a hotel, the building was noted by the Kansas City Star in 1914 as “the most conspicuous building on the skyline”. At that time Kansas City was experience a population boom. The new parks and boulevards system was offering new routes leading to the development of new parts of the city to the south of the old city center. Property values along these boulevards had increased between 200 and 500 percent as developers replaced mansions with more dense multi-family “apartment hotels” offering luxury amenities and services, according to the Historic Register nomination for the St. Regis. The St. Regis has fallen victim to disrepair with the changing times and economy over the years. Pendulum has been commissioned to restore the building to its prior glory but this time in the form of elderly housing. The client, Millennia Development Group, was awarded Historic Tax Credits, the team completed the project and opened in 2024.

Julep is a self described “local watering hole” that has built a reputation in the Kansas City marketplace as "curators of fine whiskey and hand-crafted cocktails, administrators of delicious fare, and custodians of unequaled hospitality.” As the hospitality industry has been substantially impacted by the global pandemic, restaurant owners and operators are exploring unique ways to host patrons while socially distancing. Pendulum’s design of a new exterior patio that expands the interior lounge to the outdoors under the cover of operable glass windows is an elegant solution to the current common design challenge.

Pendulum was hired to design a concept renovating a historic 2-story building in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas. The clients specified a need for structured parking, multi-family residential units, hospitality and commercial spaces with a unique rooftop community space. We designed a modern solution with flexible meeting spaces, upscale and affordable residential spaces while maintaining the look and feel of the historic structure with an appropriate outdoor terrace including green space, a community garden and skylights for select units.

Pendulum conducted a study for a new 88-unit residential building adjacent to the site of a minor league ballpark [a recent Pendulum renovation project]. We designed a below-grade level parking garage, premium outdoor features facing the ballpark such as an infinity pool and cabana seating, and top-level penthouse suites with 2 spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Our concept would house players as well as local fans for an unparalleled experience in this new, revitalized urban ballpark neighborhood - the ultimate entertainment district.

The Buck O’Neil Education and Research Center project is the renovation of a historic YMCA building located in the 18th and Vine Jazz District just east of Downtown Kansas City, MO. Pendulum was retained by the City of Kansas City to design an iconic vertical transportation core that includes stairs, elevators, and storage to accommodate expanded use of the building for commercial office on the upper four floors as well as a private event space in the basement. In collaboration with the current owner of the building Mr. Ollie Gates and the Negro League Baseball Museum, Pendulum’s vision for the building was to reflect the personality of Mr. O’Neil; he was a beacon of light in the community, his personality and positivity infected everyone that had the privilege of interacting with him.

The perforated metal panels used in the exterior skin allows sunlight to penetrate and cast shadows on the concrete structure supports behind them by day. By night the panels allow light to penetrate in reverse creating that beacon symbolized by Mr. O’Neil as a reminder that his impact on Kansas City and all of baseball world wide will always be with us.

Detroit, Michigan

The Detroit Police Athletic League is a non-profit organization that provides inner city youths between the ages of 4 to 19 with an opportunity to learn through athletics, and develop the confidence and motivation to achieve excellence in life.  PAL's athletics programming includes baseball, basketball, cheer, football, golf, soccer, softball, T-ball, track & field, and volleyball.  Approximately two years ago Detroit PAL strategically aligned with The Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy (OTSC) who's mission is to promote the sustainable redevelopment of the Old Tiger Stadium Site and revitalize the Corktown district of Detroit (corner of Michigan & Trumbull). Pendulum was selected to redevelop the historic Tiger Stadium site into a place for local youth to receive health and wellness training from the Detroit Police Athletic League.

This site in particular was the subject of major debate because the original stadium was demolished years ago. The only remnant of history left on site was the playing field surface itself and the flagpole that still stood in the field of play just inside the outfield wall. Pendulum worked to establish the required Detroit PAL program which ultimately ended up being a 22k square foot headquarters with a second floor banquet facility, youth locker rooms, and a flexible artificial turf playing field. Aside from the project being the first major redevelopment in the Corktown community since the rapid decline of the city of Detroit during the 2007 economic downturn, this project represents an incredible exercise in community support for the advancement of inner city youth. The former Detroit PAL headquarters was located only five blocks north of the redevelopment site. This state of the art facility has legitimately put Detroit PAL on the map as a major player in the philanthropic community.  

Kansas City, Missouri 

Once an eyesore on the corner of 18th and Locust in Kansas City, Missouri, the transformed Crosstown Substation in the Crossroads Arts District was unveiled to the public in June of 2013.

After years of deterioration, the wall surrounding the substation was in desperate need of repair. KCP&L's decision to repair the existing wall was eclipsed by a vision to replace the wall with a new design that would reflect the Crossroads' artistic community spirit, enhance the surrounding area and provide an attractive connection to the 18th and Vine District. 

The design wraps the substation in weathered steel and white concrete that has the illusion of illumination in the dark. Seizing the opportunity to create an iconic symbol of longevity in the neighborhood, an "eyebrow" of weathered-steel panels wrap around the upper facade of white concrete that periodically makes an appearance from the rust colored panels. Once the sun sets, over 10 thousand LED lights powered by 115 solar panels bring an exciting illumination to the city block. 

2014 EDC Cornerstone Award Winner for Energy

2014 Kansas City Chapter AGC Building Excellence Award Finalist Project of the Year

2017 NOMA Honor Award Built Category 

Kansas City, Missouri 

Named as the top 200 best photographers in the world, Lindsey and Linden Wade sought to relocate their photography space to an old abandoned metal warehouse. The four parcel purchase included an attached brick warehouse that Pendulum converted to an event space featuring a seven foot chandelier. A beer garden featuring one of the only green spaces in the East Crossroads dawns a party tent as needed to adjacent parking.

The design reflects the era of the 1920's using Edison light bulbs, subway tile and tin metal cornices. The exposed brick, exposed barrel vault and custom metal stairs with copper tread trimming adds a nice balance between old and new. Reclaimed hardwood ceilings from a barn and kitchen island and bathroom sinks from the floor of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle plant speak to the inherent sustainable approach to design. 

2013 NOMA Design Excellence Citation

Utica, Michigan 

The new ballpark in Utica, MI located at the corner of Auburn and Moscone Drive will be the first of several new ballparks for an emerging professional baseball league developed by General Sports Entertainment.  Pendulum was selected to design the first ballpark as a prototype for new markets as they develop.  While there will be similarities in program and scope the "big idea" is to allow site and context to govern design which will create the individually unique character that Pendulum designs are known for.

2017 Phoenix Award Winner for Community Impact

The Phoenix Awards Executive Committee selected Jimmy John’s Field as its 2017 Phoenix Award Winner for Community Impact brownfield redevelopment project, as well as voted the 2017 People’s Choice Award.

The Phoenix Awards recognize exemplary brownfield redevelopment and revitalization projects that offer a fresh take on significant environmental issues, show innovation and demonstrate positive community impact. A brownfield is an abandoned, idled, or underused industrial or commercial facility in which redevelopment is burdened by real or potential environmental contamination.

Formerly, the site of Jimmy John’s Field was an unregulated landfill for household waste that had to have significant environmental remediation done. Today, the $15 million, independent league ballpark is breaking attendance records as an area fan favorite and vital economic driver.

2017 ACEC Michigan Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award

The American Council of Engineering Companies Michigan Chapter (ACEC/M) has awarded its most prestigious honor, the Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award, to Jimmy John’s Field.

Luther Williams Field is a 75 year old historic ballpark located in Macon, GA - approximately an hour outside of Atlanta, GA.  The ballpark has a rich history hosted teams and events including the Atlanta Braves MiLB team, the now defunct Southeast League Macon Music, as well as serving as the film set for the critically acclaimed motion picture “42” that chronicled the life of Jackie Robinson during his MLB debut.

Although Luther Williams Field has enjoyed the aforementioned success over they years, the City of Macon has struggled to retain tenants because the facility infrastructure is too old to accommodate the evolving baseball patron demographic.  The days of patrons attending games to simply watch the game are long gone.  Modern baseball, especially at the MiLB level is keenly focused on affordable family entertainment, so it is very apparent that more fixed armchair seats is needed at current facilities to encourage the long-term economic sustainability of the tenant/team.

After several collaborative sessions with City of Macon leadership we were able to determine a path for moving forward with a $2.5M investment in semi-premium amenities and facility infrastructure with the goal of luring fans to the facility and then encouraging them to come back for more.  The renovation included the following:

Twelve new concession points of sale

Full service production kitchen

Covered open air food cart zone (8 powered food carts)

Two new restroom facilities

Kid’s fun zone

Six Cabana suites (covered, open air suites)

Covered party deck area (accommodates 200)

Open air beer garden (patio tables and umbrellas)

Covered batting area and relocated bullpens 

Reconditioned seating

Reconstructed outfield wall

Reconditioned team store

Reconditioned player facilities (minor upgrades)

Although the budget associated with the project was modest when compared to the scope of work required to resurrect the facility AND recover from damages suffered from a recent storm, we are confident that the Macon Bacon (tenant) and the City of Macon (Owner) will enjoyed many years of success as a result of this renovation.

In addition to infrastructure, Pendulum also assisted in the development of way finding and brand integration that respects the history of the facility while celebrating local business/sponsors, and creating an exciting and energetic atmosphere for visiting patrons.

Kansas City, MO

Pendulum was approached by Brewery Emperial owners and long-time Kansas City brew masters and beer enthusiasts Keith and Julie Thompson to help realize their dream of opening a brewery in the Crossroads Arts District. The chosen site at 19th Street and Oak consisted of a small existing building (approx. 2,500 sf) that alone could not accommodate the brewhouse, kitchen, dining room and support spaces required by the project scope. Keith presented the idea of adding the pre-manufactured steel building to the existing structure and in turn our collaborative design allowed space for the brewhouse equipment and all beer-related program in the addition.

Keith and Julie partnered with Ted Habiger, chef- owner of local brasseries Room 39, to develop the food and beverage offerings. Keith and Ted first met at the beginning of their respective service industry professions at 75th Street Brewery in Waldo, Kansas City. With the limited interior dining space, we knew incorporating some outdoor patio dining space would be essential. Pendulum specified the use of shipping containers for storage, brewing operations and a perimeter barrier for the spacious outdoor dining area and lounge. Ted’s main priority was realizing a custom- built wood-fired grill centrally located in the kitchen space and a chef’s counter that would allow patrons a personal dining experience. Since its opening in late 2016, Brewery Emperial has consistently been a top local destination known for high quality craft beer, delicious food and great atmosphere.

Memphis, Tennessee 

Although AutoZone Park has been recognized as one of the most picturesque and classic ballparks in all of Minor League Baseball since it’s inaugural season in April of 2,000, a recent change in ownership and shifts in the ever evolving baseball business model warranted a second look at its amenities.  Pendulum was appointed by the St. Louis Cardinals to lead the effort in modernizing the premium and semi-premium offerings internal to the ballpark with hopes of maintaining the allegiance of long-term patrons and attracting interest of a growing community of young professionals.  The ideas and concepts that are the product of the initial discussions with the Cardinals have been game changing.  We removed approximately 3,500 seats from he seating bowl and replaced them with group areas, grass seating berm and hospitality structures.  We removed 12 of the existing 40 premium suites and repurposed the space in the form of a large premium club behind home plate with views to the playing field surface, a billiards lounge down the right field line, on site team administration offices relocated from off-site rental property to the third base line, and an outfield BBQ zone.  In addition new digital ribbon boards were added throughout the facility to enhance the visual excitement of the seating bowl.  All of the work (design and construction) was completed during the off-season.

Photo Credit: Mark Fleischer

Kansas City, Missouri

This project is an adaptive reuse of an industrial building located in the redeveloping East Crossroads District of Downtown Kansas City MO.  The owners of the building are automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts so it seemed appropriate for this 5000 square foot former transmission repair shop be transformed into an office space that is as much about work as it is about creativity and play; an interchange of ideas that involve outer beauty and inner complexity.  Many of the materials featured on the vertical surfaces of the interior space where repurposed from structural beams and walking surfaces of the original construction.  There is an abundance of custom steel and glass work throughout the project that serve as a physical separator without heavy visual obstruction.  The “openness” of the design and the raw appearance of the repurposed materials makes the interior space feel authentic not overdone.  The Owner’s personality permeates every surface of the building and makes each space feel like a different aspect of home…with an abundance of public, semi-private and private spaces.

Awards

IIDA Mid America Design Awards, Silver, Renovation & Restoration, 2017

Kansas City Business Journal Coolest Office Spaces Finalist, Division 1, 2018

Holly Springs, North Carolina 

Ting Stadium (prev. known as Holly Springs Park) is a new addition to the Coastal Plains League repertoire. The multi-use stadium is one component of an overall master plan that Pendulum completed, and includes soccer fields, tennis courts, a miracle field, public hospitality, as well as a future indoor gymnasium.

Ting Park Sports Complex was master planned to strategically incorporate the needs of the ownership group as well as the community’s desire for a fan-friendly experience in not only the stadium but also the multi-use fields and hospitality spaces for public events, tournaments, and camps.

The ballpark is sited to maximize pedestrian interaction along Main Street while fostering the potential for future commercial/retail development at the street edge. The focus of our design inside the secure lines is affordable family fun with an emphasis on comfort. The expansive roof design will protect patrons from direct exposure to the elements and create opportunities for the facility to be used during non-baseball events for farmer's markets and other civic activities. Pendulum worked with the City of Holly Springs to master plan and then execute the anchor stadium phase (Ting Stadium).

The Swinney Recreation Center at The University of Missouri-Kansas City, is a large Field House that serves both students and UMKC community members. The Center provides a broad range of personal growth and development opportunities.

For the multi-purpose facility, profitability depends on rapid space reconfiguration. Faster and easier changeover translates into even greater event capacity, revenue generation, and profit potential. But an outdated wooden bleacher system served as a bottleneck, limiting booking potential, straining resources, and calling for hours of labor both before and after each event.

Hussey Seating provided the expertise the university needed to design the ideal solution for The Swinney Recreation Center’s unique situation and space. This well-crafted and professionally installed bleacher system addressed all their requirements and more including the need for durability, comfort, and efficiency. Changeover, which originally involved four to eight employees over the course of several hours, now takes one person 30 minutes.

Since implementing the MAXAM traveling bleacher system, the Center has drastically reduced its overhead cost and can host more events on campus – attracting revenue not only from students but also community members. Hussey Seating has increased the Centers revenue potential and has broadened revenue streams by enabling special campus and student organization events, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics.

Kansas City, Missouri 

Much like the guilds of past eras, the Guild Kansas City was designed to be a hub of creativity and a place for local artists, musicians and builders to gather, work and play. The latest venue in the Crossroads Art District  was created with the intention of channeling like-minded creatives and encouraging collaboration and partnerships across artisan trades.

Located on the east edge of the renowned art district, The Guild is a unique historic event space that includes an outdoor garden, large open spaces and catering kitchen. Pendulum provided design and construction services, in which they carefully renovated the histroic structure, while introducting reclaimed wood and steel materials to compliment the space in a way that radiates a distinct vintage charm. 

2013 NOMA Design Excellence Citation

Kansas City, Missouri 

This rooftop hospitality building is located on the uppermost floor of the Cosentino's Market parking garage at the corner of 14th and Main directly adjacent to the Jones Pool. The building program consists of four water closets, three urinals, six lavatories, a drinking fountain, and a small storage area.

The purpose of this building is to allow the City to serve patrons that desire to eat lunch or walk and enjoy the sun during the work week. During the evening hours and on weekends when the weather is favorable, wedding receptions and civic events can be hosted on the rooftop comfortable accommodating up to 600 patrons.

Although the City required a conventional "brick & mortar" delivery method, Pendulum learned valuable lessons from this project. Given the right circumstances the implementation of a prefabricated "off-grid" delivery method would allow the installation of an identical building for approximately half the budget and in half the construction time.  

Kansas City, Missouri 

The East Village Apartment building is the first phase of a master planned ten block redevelopment of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. This fifty-unit, four-story residential building was designed to compliment the neighboring Power & Light Entertainment District and accommodate Kansas City metro citizens who desire to live and work within the urban core. 

As the master architect for the development, Pendulum was instrumental in the creation of design standards and development guidelines for the Urban Redevelopment District (URD) approved by the City of Kansas City Planning and Zoning Commission. 

Pendulum is currently working toward securing funding and approval for phase two of the development targeting high density residential , mixed-use retail and community/civic space. 

2013 EDC Cornerstone Award for Residential Building

Pendulum was hired by the new owners of an existing, historic fire station on Troost Avenue in Kansas City to transform the space into a venue that could be used for events. Our design team was able to retain many of the existing structural components and detailed finishes in order to pay homage to the history and previous uses of the building while updating it with modern amenities.

For more, please visit the Event Venue’s website, firehousekc.com

Pendulum was hired by UCB Properties to design the Scholar’s Row micro unit apartments on historic Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. Modeled after Singapore’s acclaimed ultra-efficient hotels, Scholar’s Row provides the affordability of a studio apartment with the perks of a traditional one-bedroom loft. Pendulum’s design team made it a priority to maintain all the amenities of a state-of-the-art studio apartment were included in these smaller, loft-style spaces. The kitchens are fully-equipped with modern appliances, glass cooktops and dishwashers. We worked with the developer to arrange the spaces in such a way that the queen size bedroom furniture fits nicely atop the mezzanine loft, and the closet space is quite large for a studio apartment.

McAllen, Texas 

The McAllen TX Baseball Complex is located at the developing northern edge of McAllen TX approximately 45 minutes outside of South Padre Island, right along the Mexico border.  The facility program consists of 16 fields with an array of field dimensions to accommodate youth sport and adult organized play.  The facility is equipped with patron amenities that include concessions, restrooms, shade structures, meeting rooms, in addition to public outdoor amenities such as walking trails, playgrounds, and water features.

Kansas City, Missouri 

East Village is a new residential/mixed-use neighborhood located at the northeast corner of the downtown loop in Kansas City, Missouri. Swope Community Builders retained Pendulum to design an urban master plan aimed at revitalizing this nine-block area currently dominated by surface parking lots. 

View Pendulum’s Project: East Village Apartments

Kansas City, Missouri 

After the Beacon Hill neighborhood was strained by the impact of the recession, redevelopment efforts gained new life with the returned strength of the housing market. Pendulum was commissioned to design two new homes to help fill the blight of the community. 

Targeted to young professionals, the pair of houses are located adjacent to each other and display similar approaches to massing and materials. Due to the unique forward sloping site the street level entry only accommodates pedestrian entry access. A large concrete planter box adjacent to the front entry encourages gardening and creates privacy for the front bedroom window. All three bedrooms are located on the street level floor with two full baths. Scaling the stairs to the upper level is where the kitchen, dining, living and balcony give opportunity for a view shed to downtown Kansas City. The garage is accessed from the alley on the second floor. The second floor ceiling follows the vault of the gable roof pitch of one house and single shed pitch of the other. Exterior hardy and cedar siding display efforts to simplify materials and consider economy. These spec homes demonstrate an alternative design approach to traditional housing of the surrounding communities and attempt to redefine the identity of Beacon Hill through it’s creative look at the built environment.

The $57 million East Patrol Division/Crime Lab police campus provides modern facilities for police officers, while giving them the opportunity to better investigate crime. The goal for the design of the campus is to integrate the facilities into the surrounding neighborhood and encourage a positive identity for the KCPD.

The building and site is designed to meet KCMO best practices and a U.S. Green Building LEED Gold Rating. It features a police station, multi-purpose building, a state-of-the-art crime lab, and a property and evidence repository. The centralized location in the urban core at Prospect Avenue and 27th Street serves as a redevelopment catalyst for the surrounding neighborhood.

This project was in collaboration with Helix Architecture + Design.

Wausau, Wisconsin 

Athletic Park was originally constructed around 1912 and has been updated with minor renovations over the last twenty years. Pendulum was retained by the Wisconsin Woodchuck's Owner, Mark MacDonald to design the first major renovation in the parks' long history. His selection of Pendulum was based on their unique pro-forma based design approach and expertise in seating inventory, fan comfort, and revenue generating ideas. 

Phase one of the project will focus on a total reconstruction of the seating bowl behind home plate, a new street facing facade with curb appeal, and the preservation of the existing historic granite perimeter wall. In contrast to the current cramped bench seating that is riddled by line-of-sight obstructed views to the playing field surface, the new design will provide more spacious rows equipped with fixed armchair seats. Dugout club group seating will also be provided at the field level.  

Cary, North Carolina

The Pendulum team was hired to provide programming and conceptual design services on the USA Baseball National Training Complex site in Cary, NC in 2014. The original facility was constructed in 2007 and hosts multiple events for USA Baseball, collegiate and international teams. During the project process there were several needs identified and options provided for stakeholder consideration. The design team provided deliverables including site plans, building plans, interior and exterior views, graphics and models. The building program included both dedicated and shared spaces between the Town of Cary and USA Baseball Operations. The Program Summary indicated administrative, retail, multipurpose, storage, clubhouses, performance training, events, media and exterior improvements to the complex.

Normal, Illinois 

Pendulum was commissioned to design this multi-purpose ballpark on a twenty-two acre parcel of the Heartland Community College campus. The facility is home to the Heartland baseball, softball, and soccer teams in addition to the Frontier League Normal Professional Baseball Club. The artificial turf playing field surface and removable pitching mound contributes to the multi-purpose character of the facility. Concerts, high school football, and community-oriented events are also welcomed.

The facility program includes concourse level luxury suites, 4,500 fixed armchair seats, and room for 3,000 patrons in the wrap-around grass berm. The large entry canopy behind home plate fosters the feel of a food court at the major entry node that also features an unobstructed view to the action on the playing field as patrons walk through the entry gates. 

Winston-Salem, NC

AWARDS
Ballpark of the Year, baseballparks.com, 2010
Ballpark of the Year, Ballpark Digest, 2016
Top Family Entertainment, Winston-Salem Journal, 2010-2020

Truist Stadium (previously known as BB&T Ballpark) is located at the western edge of downtown Winston Salem, NC that prior to construction was a crime infested underserved area. The ballpark serves as an anchor tenant for approximately 200,000 square feet of master planned retail, housing, and entertainment in adjacent parcels owned by the Team Ownership Group. Phase two of the development consisted of approximately 40,000 SF of commercial office that began construction concurrent with the completion of the ballpark. Pendulum CEO Jonathan Cole served as the lead project architect while at a previous firm and after launching Pendulum, Cole was retained to manage the completion of the project after leading the master planning and design efforts.

Columbia, South Carolina

The University of South Carolina has a winning tradition surpassed by very few in collegiate baseball. This new ballpark design is located at the river edge adjacent to a substantial proposed new mixed-use development aimed at revitalizing the edge of downtown Columbia. The ballpark design was heavily influenced by a desire to blend into the natural wooded elements that surround the site. The transparency provided from outside the secure line throughout the park from baseline to baseline allowed the internal complexity of the seating bowl and superstructure to have an air of simplicity. The $35-plus million Founders Park has a capacity of 8,242 fans and is the crown jewel among collegiate ballparks across the nation.

Featured Ballpark Amenities:
Approximately 6,400 fixed seats
Total capacity 8,242
Suite & Club Level premium seating available: 5 suites/2 clubs
Larger concession stand menu with satellite portable setups on the Plaza and concourses
A wide concourse that runs completely around the stadium.
Sand-based field meeting USGA specs/draining system with 419 Bermuda Turf Grass
Field Dimensions - 325 down the lines, 390 to center field
Walls in the outfield vary from 8 to 10 feet in height Batter’s eye is 80 feet wide and stretches 40 feet above the field
Press Box with wireless internet capability and four TV/ radio booths.

Additional Team Amenities:
3,900 square-foot Weight Room
(4) Indoor Batting Tunnels
Home Team Locker Room
State-of-the-Art Sports Medicine + Athletic Training & Recovery Room
Classroom/Media Room Adjacent to Locker Room
Coaches Offices

Wilmington, North Carolina

The University of North Carolina Wilmington Multi-Use Stadium Master Plan integrates various amenities in a vibrant urban setting, aiming to create a dynamic space for sports, community engagement, and sustainability led by Jonathan as the lead designer. Encouraging mixed-use development nearby, the design facilitates shared infrastructure, reducing construction costs and promoting long-term sustainability.

By blending retail, offices, residences, dining, and recreation with the baseball stadium, the plan aims for a lively, interconnected environment. The addition of a community center, police depot, meeting rooms, and hall of fame enriches the experience, fostering belonging and pride. It's not just a sports venue; it's a catalyst for urban revitalization, economic growth, and sustainable development, reflecting the university's commitment to excellence in athletics and community engagement.

Programming & Stadium Amenities Include:
- VIP and Team Parking
- Kids Fun Zone
- Premium Suites and Hospitality Areas
- Press Box
- Grass Berm Seating
- Picnic Fan Deck
- Cabana Suites
- Outfield Rooftop Deck
- Concessions
- Team Store

Charlotte, North Carolina

Pendulum worked with local North Carolina firm, Architecture Unlimited, to provide planning/fundraising materials to present to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) for project funding. A 4,000 sf indoor/outdoor training facility has been located in what is currently the home bullpen area. A new bullpen was constructed in the current outfield area which will require fence modifications. The building has been designed to match materials and finishes of the campus. The new Indoor Training Complex is a 55’x115’ metal building facility with exterior features to match UNC Charlotte’s design standards. We relocated the bullpen in order to provide a logical location for the building. The new indoor facility complements the overall ballpark facility that the Charlotte 49ers call home.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

When Pendulum was selected by the Bullfrogs to design the new ballpark, the first order of business was choosing a great site.  Although there were a number of sites in consideration, when we arrived at this tiny six acre brownfield parcel in downtown Green Bay, WI we knew our search was over.  The site is bordered by the Fox River to the East, a 200-foot wide river inlet to the North, and Mason Street bridge to the south.  The ballpark design focuses on "right-sizing" the facility to maximize natural site amenities including views to the Fox River and the downtown skyline from inside the ballpark.

Bakersfield, California 

In June 2013 after months, if not years of anticipation, the new Bakersfield Blaze Owners unveiled plans for a privately financed $28,000,000 ballpark that would be the first-phase centerpiece of a proposed 350,000 square-foot retail development named the Bakersfield Commons located at the intersection of Coffee and Brimhall Roads in Bakersfield, CA.  Pendulum was selected amongst formidable nationally recognized competition to lead the design efforts on the project.  Pendulum's expertise in design from an Owner/Operator's perspective with a foundation in pro-forma and revenue generating ides was the key differentiating factor.  

Anderson, SC

Like many communities across the nation, Anderson South Carolina sought to revitalize its downtown area through the introduction of baseball as a catalyst for economic growth. Understanding the fiscal constraints, the city opted to explore adding independent baseball, aiming to achieve the vibrancy and community engagement typically associated with affiliated baseball at a more manageable cost. Pendulum CEO Jonathan Cole, known for his expertise in ballpark design and sports facility master planning, brought invaluable insights to the table. With a deep understanding of how to optimize space and functionality, the design team crafted a concept that integrates the essential elements of a modern ballpark with additional amenities to enhance its versatility and appeal. By incorporating features such as a baseball museum, premium suites adaptable for meetings, and banquet space, the design maximizes the venue's potential for multi-use, ensuring it remains active year-round. Through strategic planning and creative thinking, this master plan exhibits a shift in urban development, demonstrating that impactful community spaces can be realized without exorbitant costs.

Kansas City, Missouri 

The Swope South Health Clinic is a 5,000 square foot tenant improvement of an abandoned strip mall located at 87th and Troost in Kansas City, Missouri. The scope of the project included selective demolition of existing partitions, cooking equipment, and finishes that would be replaced by exam rooms, community meeting space, and administrative offices.

This project is an example of Pendulum's ability to deliver a turn-key, fast-tracked solution that included general design, interior finishes, FF&E selection and procurement, custom fabrication, and construction management. The total scope of the work was completed in just under four months.

Due to the fact that Pendulum used Building Information Modeling (BIM) as the primary document delivery method, all physical assets within the building envelope are currently being managed by Pendulum using Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM). 

Kansas City, Kansas

Bethany Medical Clinic located in Wyandotte County Kansas is a collaboration between Swope Health Systems and the Kansas University Medical Center. The intent of the facility is to serve the public while offering hands-on training for budding medical students. 

Pendulum was commissioned to transform an existing 10,000 square foot floor plate into a state of the art clinic with a refreshing and vibrant look and feel. In addition to general architectural services, Pendulum worked in the capacity of construction manager/developer, coordinating all aspects of construction and delivery from start to finish. 

Kansas City, Missouri 

Distend: To stretch, or extrude.  

This home incorporates sustainable design features in a very long and narrow footprint within the urban core.  With the ultimate goal of long-term economic sustainability for the home and neighborhood we worked with the existing topography of the site to incorporate (1.) exterior landscaping (lavender plants and switch grasses) that serve as a private barrier providing a pathway to the back portion of the property. (2.) At the eastern end of the site, existing oak trees that provide lush greenery and shade, promoting private natural backyard comfort.  In contrast, the modern gable at the front/street facade was chosen as a contextual statement that compliments the existing and historic topology in the neighborhood.  It was designed to extrude out beyond the primary facade to define semi-private exterior space that encourages casual visits by neighbors and conversations on our modern interpretation of the common "stoop" or "porch". 

The primary building structure consist of Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), which will provide higher effective thermal resistance. In addition, the SIP’s will provide lower air infiltration allowing the HVAC system to run more efficiently.  The height of the roof enables Skylights to provide pockets of light on the north side of the home while solar panels have been incorporated in the design to provide an alternate energy source.   The primary exterior finish will be low maintenance and will act as a rain screen capturing rainwater stored on site and pumped back into the home for future use.