The majority of the building originally functioned as flexible open office suites. The design team loved the building’s mid-century aesthetic and maintained the Mad Men vibe of the lobby and public spaces, down to installing period-appropriate round HVAC diffusers. New metal sun screens were installed above the front and rear entrances to mimic designs seen in original building plans. The exterior, including primary façade windows, was restored.

Rosin worked closely with Kansas City architecture firm, El Dorado, to ensure design met the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

While in many ways the project was similar to the partnership’s previous rehabilitation efforts on their other buildings, the conversion of a mid-century office building to residential use presented unique challenges. Rosin prepared the National Register of Historic Places nomination for Interstate Bakeries Building. The distinct mid-century design appealed to Antheus Capital and MAC Property Management, who purchased the building in 2014 to complement their portfolio of rehabbed early-20 th century apartment buildings in the neighborhood, many of which Rosin Preservation consulted.

The two-story brick building was constructed in 1952 and received a substantial addition in 1965. The Interstate Flats in Midtown Kansas City is an exceptional adaptive reuse of the historic headquarters of the Interstate Bakeries Corporation, makers of internationally recognized brands such as Hostess and Wonder Bread.

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