These KC architecture, engineering and construction firms pick what they consider they coolest projects in 2026. All involved unique challenges.

The district spans multiple cities and will help fund a domed stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, and a practice facility in Olathe.

Rodrock Development is pitching plans to add nearly 500 new apartments to an infill site in Olathe between Heritage Park and Johnson County Executive Airport.

The architect has designed multiple zoo projects since 2006, including the polar bear and koala exhibits.

Investors in Lee's Summit-based specialty pharmaceutical companies Summit SD and Heritage Biologics accused their co-founder and CEO of improperly transferring $47 million out of the company and using it for personal expenses.

Construction is underway on a six-story, 158-unit apartment complex across from Martini Corner restaurants and bars, not to mention five blocks from a future Royals stadium.