Hufft

Hufft Hufft is a design and fabrication studio creating meaningful spaces and objects. Hufft is a design firm that creates meaningful spaces and objects.

Our authentic approach, inspired by people and places, integrates designers and builders into one holistic process. Office located in Kansas City and Bentonville.

Renderings vs. Reality!Wild Plains, recently opened to the public, is a youth retail store offering children's clothing ...
06/21/2024

Renderings vs. Reality!

Wild Plains, recently opened to the public, is a youth retail store offering children's clothing with sizes ranging from newborn to teen. The design concept was centered around a split down the middle of the store - one side being 'wild' with the other being more 'plain'. The wild side houses a range of apparel in bright colors and patterns, while the plain side leans towards neutral pieces. Swipe to see how our vision came to life, transforming our vibrant renderings into a dynamic and inviting shopping experience for kids and parents alike.

A prime feature of the Wabi Sabi house in the west-facing dining room are custom window screens made in our shop from pe...
06/07/2024

A prime feature of the Wabi Sabi house in the west-facing dining room are custom window screens made in our shop from perforated recycled paper and walnut. Inspired by folded origami forms, these screens were designed and cut on our CNC router, then sanded by hand to ensure precision and quality.

Inside Wabi Sabi House, the design was focused around exterior views and natural light. Despite being located in a subur...
06/06/2024

Inside Wabi Sabi House, the design was focused around exterior views and natural light. Despite being located in a suburban neighborhood, carefully curated window openings ensure all views are private and focused on nature. Subtle light coves enhance the natural materials and emphasize the home's folding forms. Hufft custom-fabricated much of the interior. The cabinetry features minimal reveals and highly detailed interiors. The kitchen's stone, Patagonia Quartzite, the house's boldest feature, surprises first-time visitors with its vibrant pattern, epitomizing the Wabi Sabi concept of finding perfection in imperfection.

Wabi Sabi house uniquely redefines design paradigms to create a home that is distinctively modern while celebrating the ...
06/05/2024

Wabi Sabi house uniquely redefines design paradigms to create a home that is distinctively modern while celebrating the beauty in imperfection. To the owners, Wabi Sabi means the blend of accepting and finding beauty in natural imperfections. The house is composed of two distinct blocks: one for public living spaces and the other for private bedrooms. The shed roof pitches that twist from one corner to the other are reminiscent of a folding origami sculpture. The brickwork is equally unique, with alternating bricks pulled out at the corners to create intriguing shadow patterns. An angled entry screen adds to the sculptural quality of the design. Each of these elements is slightly unconventional, contributing to the visual interest and embodying the Wabi Sabi philosophy.

Envisioned as a place that will redefine the student experience, Paul and Linda DeBruce Hall is home to multiple depart...
05/30/2024

Envisioned as a place that will redefine the student experience, Paul and Linda DeBruce Hall is home to multiple departments on the Kansas City Art Institute campus.

City Art Institute's 15-acre campus is nestled in the Southmoreland Historic Neighborhood and flanked by prominent art museums – the -Atkins Museum of Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Because of its highly- visible location, the new Paul and Linda DeBruce Hall interfaces with the campus community, neighboring residents and nearby museums.

Our design approach merges client and context into a cohesive concept. At , we believe the combination of these three things – people, places and concept – is essential to create meaning. Every variable of this equation was multiplied during the design of ’s new Center. To reach a meaningful solution, our approach was not about a single user group, place or concept, but rather several groups of people, representing multiple communities and incorporating numerous concepts.

Inspired by the mid century modern design prevalent on Fire Island in New York, Bay Bay House reflects the surrounding l...
05/21/2024

Inspired by the mid century modern design prevalent on Fire Island in New York, Bay Bay House reflects the surrounding landscape while simultaneously making a statement of its own. Positioned on stilts, the home gracefully blends with the tall grass landscape, often appearing as if it’s floating. Natural, soft tones are a canvas for light to bounce around the home, creating moments of drama throughout the day. A wood-burning stove anchors the living space and allows the home to be used year-round.

With KC Design Week in full swing, we’ve been reflecting on past projects that have combined multiple forms of design, a...
04/26/2024

With KC Design Week in full swing, we’ve been reflecting on past projects that have combined multiple forms of design, and ‘The Artery’ is a direct reflection of that. Every corner pulses with creativity, and art seamlessly intertwines with living spaces, from the sub-grade gallery space to the double-height atrium nodes, becoming the very ‘arteries’ of this home.

Farmers Park is a large mixed-use development anchored by the Farmers Market of the Ozarks. Our strategy for developing ...
09/07/2023

Farmers Park is a large mixed-use development anchored by the Farmers Market of the Ozarks. Our strategy for developing the master plan was to capitalize on street life. Ground-level amenities include multiple restaurants and boutiques, a community garden and a micro-orchard. Additionally, the office component of the development earned LEED Silver certification and has been a model for sustainable design and construction in the region.
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The Artery Residence features many moments of material innovation, one being the steel panels that wrap sections of the ...
08/31/2023

The Artery Residence features many moments of material innovation, one being the steel panels that wrap sections of the second level. Created using custom-written software, the undulating panels hang like stylized curtains and provide a layer of privacy for upper bedroom volumes. Working in collaboration with , we designed the panels to emulate the same shape and look of a closed curtain. With embossed dots, the steel “curtain” texture is similar to a paper towel and softly diffuses natural light into each space.
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Each summer, NOMA KC hosts their 'Project Pipeline' summer camp. The 5-day experience is programmed for middle and high ...
08/31/2023

Each summer, NOMA KC hosts their 'Project Pipeline' summer camp. The 5-day experience is programmed for middle and high school students that have expressed interest in architecture and design. We were honored to host this year's camp for an office visit and tour of our fabrication shop.

The Nebula. Inspired by the dust particles and gas that combine in space to form a “nursery for new stars,” we construct...
08/29/2023

The Nebula. Inspired by the dust particles and gas that combine in space to form a “nursery for new stars,” we constructed this structure as the centerpiece of our design studio and a space for team members to interact and collaborate. The structure is made from 3/4” plywood components, cut on the CNC. Each half-lapped joint is locked in place by a 5x35mm wood dowel tapped diagonally through the crossing of each wooden member.
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Heat waves have us thinking about pools. Here are a few of our favorites from residential project over the years. 📸 cred...
08/24/2023

Heat waves have us thinking about pools. Here are a few of our favorites from residential project over the years.

📸 credits —
Artery Residence - Michael Robinson Photography LLC
Curved House - Mike Sinclair
Shadow Box House & Terraced House - Hufft

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Kansas City, MO

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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