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INSIDE THE COLLECTIVE: SUMMER 2026
Explore new projects, the creative process, and what’s next at BKD.
Convoy Of Hope Manufacturing Facility
Location: Springfield, Missouri.
Completion: Spring 2026
BKD Design Collective partnered with Convoy of Hope in the completion of a $16 million, 50,000-square-foot food packaging facility at its west Springfield campus, which will allow the nonprofit to begin producing packaged meals in-house for the first time in its 32-year history. The building includes automated production and packaging lines and connect to its existing distribution center via a skywalk. Leaders say the project—funded entirely by donations—will support the organization’s goal of feeding 1 million children daily worldwide by 2030, while also strengthening disaster relief operations.
Swann Dermatology Branson Hills
Location: Branson, Missouri
Completion: Spring 2026
The Swann Dermatology Partners – Branson project is now complete. This 5,810-square-foot satellite clinic, located near the intersection of Pinehurst Drive and Branson Hills Parkway, provides comprehensive dermatology services to the Branson community.
The facility was thoughtfully designed to support both patient comfort and clinical efficiency, featuring a spacious reception and waiting area, eight exam rooms, a surgery suite, laboratory, nurse’s station, two utility rooms, breakroom, checkout area, storage spaces, multiple restrooms, and administrative offices.
The building’s exterior combines a prefabricated porcelain tile façade with black anodized storefront systems, aluminum composite material (ACM) panels, and metal wall panels to create a modern and distinctive appearance. Inside, contemporary finishes include marble tile, custom millwork accented with integrated LED lighting, and premium floor coverings that contribute to a welcoming and sophisticated environment.
ARLO Bank
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Completion: Spring 2026
Arlo Bank recently opened its new headquarters and flagship branch in south Springfield, transforming a former Mexican restaurant into a modern banking facility, located at 4109 S. National Avenue. The adaptive reuse project completely reimagined the former restaurant, creating an 8,205-square-foot banking center with contemporary architecture, open workspaces, customer-focused banking areas, and a new drive-thru facility.
The renovation included extensive structural upgrades, new exterior finishes, higher interior ceilings, custom teller stations, glass-front offices, and modern gathering spaces designed to reflect the bank’s new identity. According to local business reports, the goal was to create a welcoming, forward-looking headquarters while giving new life to a highly visible commercial property that had previously served as a restaurant. Arlo Bank has become a notable example of adaptive reuse and commercial redevelopment in Springfield.
Integrated Project Delivery:
The Plant Manager’s Guide to Production-First Design
For plant managers and industrial executives, facility expansion is a double-edged sword. Accommodating a new production line or increasing distribution capacity is essential for growth. But the construction process introduces a severe, quantifiable risk: production downtime.
Maximizing ROI in Missouri Multi-Family Development
The multi-family housing market across the Ozarks is experiencing rapid growth, presenting a highly profitable opportunity for developers and investors. But success in this competitive landscape requires more than securing financing and finding the right plot of land. To maximize return on investment, developers must carefully balance aggressive construction timelines, strict pro forma constraints, and the need to achieve high occupancy rates quickly.
