Business Details
37 Years
experience
Expert Historic Preservation & Architectural Services in Kansas City
At Strata Architecture + Preservation Architecture + Preservation, we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive architectural solutions with a focus on historic preservation and contextual design. Our approach begins with understanding our clients' unique goals and translating them into functional, aesthetically sensitive spaces. With over 35 years of experience as a certified Women Business Enterprise, we specialize in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and new construction projects that honor architectural heritage while meeting modern needs. Our team of LEED AP-certified professionals combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.We maintain compliance with federal preservation guidelines and actively collaborate with local, state, and federal authorities to achieve successful outcomes for culturally significant properties. Our commitment to excellence extends to sustainable design practices and community engagement, ensuring lasting value for every project we undertake.
Services
Historic Preservation
Restoration Services
Adaptive Reuse
New Construction
LEED Documentation
Sustainable Design
Renovation Projects
Preservation Planning
Tax Credit Consulting
Cultural Landscape Reports
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We specialize in historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects with 35+ years of experience.
- Our team includes LEED AP-certified professionals and experts in tax credit consulting.
- We maintain federal 36 CFR Part 61 compliance for historic preservation standards.
- Award-winning track record in contextually sensitive architectural solutions.
- Direct collaboration with local, state, and federal preservation authorities.
Associations and certifications
- Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Services
Historic Preservation
Specialized preservation services for architecturally significant buildings, including condition assessments, rehabilitation plans, and compliance with federal preservation standards. Our team develops contextually appropriate solutions that maintain historical integrity while addressing modern functional needs. We assist clients with tax credit applications and regulatory approvals for historic properties.
Adaptive Reuse
Creative adaptive reuse strategies transform historic structures into functional spaces while preserving architectural character. We conduct feasibility studies, develop phased renovation plans, and manage construction to ensure structural integrity. Our approach balances historical preservation requirements with contemporary usage demands for commercial and residential projects.
LEED Documentation
LEED certification support for new and renovated buildings, including documentation preparation and compliance verification. Our LEED AP-certified professionals integrate sustainable design elements while maintaining historical accuracy. We ensure projects meet environmental standards without compromising architectural heritage.
Cultural Landscape Reports
Comprehensive cultural landscape assessments document historical significance and guide preservation efforts. We create detailed reports for national parks and historic sites, analyzing landscape evolution and recommending conservation strategies. Our work supports National Register nominations and federal preservation compliance.
Tax Credit Consulting
Expert guidance through federal and state historic tax credit programs, including application preparation and compliance management. We help clients maximize financial incentives while maintaining preservation standards. Our team navigates complex regulatory requirements to ensure successful project approvals and funding acquisition.
People
Angie Geist Gaebler
President
President Angie Gaebler leads preservation efforts with expertise in historic rehabilitation projects across the Midwest and East Coast. She specializes in developing creative solutions for culturally significant properties while managing client relationships and construction coordination.
Trudy Faulkner
Vice-President
Vice-President Trudy Faulkner specializes in historic tax credit projects and context-sensitive design for significant buildings. She manages projects from concept through construction administration, ensuring compliance with preservation standards and client objectives.
Claire Ashbrook
Senior Project Architect
Senior Project Architect Claire Ashbrook combines architectural design expertise with historic preservation knowledge, having worked on international high-rises and significant sites like James Madison's Montpelier. She manages complex construction projects and cost analysis assessments.
Jill Turner
Project Architect
Project Architect Jill Turner brings 15+ years of experience in education, industrial, and historic preservation projects. Her expertise includes 3D design software applications and non-profit sector architectural work in East Africa.
Julie Cawby
Senior Project Architect
Senior Project Architect Julie Cawby specializes in historic rehabilitation and restoration projects across diverse building types. She ensures quality standards in complex projects and has contributed to award-winning preservation efforts for municipal and federal properties.
Questions
What architectural services does Strata Architecture + Preservation Architecture + Preservation Architecture + Preservation offer?
We provide historic preservation, adaptive reuse, new construction, LEED documentation, and preservation planning services for government, commercial, and residential clients.
Do you specialize in historic tax credit projects?
Yes, we guide clients through federal and state historic tax credit applications and compliance processes as part of our preservation consulting services.
What regions do you serve?
We primarily work in the Midwest and East Coast regions, with projects in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Virginia.
Are your architects certified in sustainable design?
Our team includes LEED AP BD+C-certified professionals who integrate sustainable practices into historic preservation and new construction projects.
How does your firm approach client collaboration?
We begin by understanding client goals through detailed consultation, ensuring design solutions align with project objectives while maintaining historical and environmental standards.
