Forging Ahead with Digital Components

When Forge Construction, a busy Kansas City general contractor, needed to build out their new headquarters in the Crossroads Arts District - a vibrant hub of creativity and culture, they turned to Falkbuilt Kansas City.

Forge’s previous office was in the highly sought-after West Bottoms, an eclectic, historical neighborhood filled with character. When Vicki Allenbrand of Falkbuilt Kansas City, who had collaborated with Forge on several past projects, learned that Forge was moving their headquarters, she immediately knew there would be “big shoes to fill, because their previous space was so special.”

Their new 9,075-square-foot location was another historic gem, boasting high industrial ceilings with exposed timber beams, visible ductwork, and a red-brick exterior facade. The clients loved the rustic feel and wanted to preserve it. The building, rumored to have once been a brothel, presented typical challenges that old buildings can bring, like uneven floors. Falkbuilt’s innovative Super Studs (featuring leveler assemblies that make easy onsite adjustments for uneven surfaces) kept everything on the straight and narrow, ensuring precise installation and a perfect result.

Falkbuilt delivered a layout that blends modern functionality with an industrial vibe: 15 private offices with glass fronts with sliding and butt-hinge glass doors and oversized matte-black pulls. Deep green, black, and warm natural textures of exposed brick and timber create a rich, sophisticated palette, perfectly balancing the space’s modern edge with its historic character.

“They wanted to bring in as much light as possible, and the original plan asked for straight glass fronts,” Vicki explained, “We suggested doing 3-way connections between offices to help with the light and make the offices seem larger. They are very happy they went with that solution!”

The design amplified the light and created visual interest and openness throughout the space, balancing the character of the original structure with refined, modern lines. A highlight of this project is the large conference room that features a dramatic custom glass door with a bold black powder-coat laser-cut design.“Forge wanted to have the ‘coolest office space ever,’ so we wanted to contribute to that,” says Allenbrand. “We showed idea starters and landed on that door.” The result is a statement piece that reflects both Forge’s craftsmanship and Falkbuilt’s attention to detail.

Falkbuilt was brought in early, participating in project management, preconstruction, and design discussions from the start.“We have worked with them on other projects, so we work well together. Great communication between us and a lot of up-front conversations during pre-con and managing the project on site,” remembers Allenbrand. “We also had our project manager on site with the Forge team for several meetings and during construction. They were very pleased with us being able to troubleshoot while on site and adjust as we went.”

Falkbuilt Kansas City’s long-standing working relationship with Forge Construction, as well as with the project’s architect, Perspective Architecture + Design, was key to the success of the project. By using Digital Component Construction, the team shaved weeks off the schedule without sacrificing quality. Precision components were manufactured offsite, delivered to site within 4 weeks, ready to install, keeping the project efficient and on track.

“At Forge Construction, we value precision, efficiency, and innovation — and Falkbuilt delivered on all fronts. The collaboration was seamless, communication was clear, and their team consistently went above and beyond to ensure the final space reflected our vision. We couldn’t be happier with the results and are proud to show off their work to all our design partners and clients. We appreciate our relationship with Falkbuilt and couldn't be more pleased with the results," says Forge President, Eric Turner.

At Falkbuilt, we don’t just build interiors – we build relationships. Together Falkbuilt Kansas City and Forge Construction created a space that’s not only functional and beautiful but also mirrors the spirit of both companies: innovative, authentic, and built to last.