A long-time client, First State Bank & Trust sought out CP&Associates' services to design a new branch bank in Basehor, Kansas. The new branch sits prominently on high ground adjacent to a major highway that connects Basehor with the Kansas City metro area to the east and with Tonganoxie and Lawrence to the west. The bank is a landmark feature both to the highway and to the growing town of Basehor.

The interior of the bank was designed to be visually open, and at the heart is a light-filled lobby that visually connects customers to the multiple banking operations and activities. This design embraced the bank's friendly and open attitude toward their customers.

Hand blown glass fixtures suspended from the high ceiling follow a sinuous line through the Lobby from the front doors to the Tellers, moving up and down along the path. Created by Free State Glass in Lawrence, Kansas, the glass pieces represent the yearly change in nature's seasons by the progression of colors. The spectacular result further reinforces the bank's commitment to their customers and to local artists.

Awards
2009 Illumination Award for Interior Design Lighting
Heart of America IES Section