The Stanley Herzog Foundation and Cabins

The Stanley Herzog Foundation Headquarters and Cabins rests at the crest of a hill on a narrow eight-acre site surrounded by prairie grasslands and cornfields.

The Foundation Building is comprised of three “stone barns” supporting the primary uses of the building: working, gathering, and exhibiting. Each stone barn is open-ended, framing views of the surrounding landscape.

The nearby Cabins, resting in a dense deciduous forest beside a small spring-fed stream, are reached from the Foundation Building by a series of trails and bridges. Positioned perpendicular to the stream’s topography and its riparian zone, the cabins are carefully sited to minimize disturbance to existing trees while maximizing guests’ sense of solitude.

Awards:
AIA Kansas City Design Excellence Award + AIA Central States Design Excellence Award