The Kansas Gas and Electric Company headquarters was built in downtown Wichita, Kansas in 1953 and leveraged technology to showcase the power company’s full capabilities. Everything about the 8-story high rise was progressive for its day and was designed to create a lineage of consumption. Over time, the building degraded into an inefficient shell. The property came under new ownership in 2011, and a renovation was planned to contribute to a push for downtown revitalization in Wichita. The program included modern living with a mixed-use element, commercial spaces on the first two floors and residential on the floors above. Primary goals were to obtain historical tax credits, maintaining the integrity of the building and preserving an important piece of the city’s history, and to obtain LEED certification while doing so. 80-84 one, two and three-bedroom units were planned for the third through the eighth stories, focusing on maximizing space potential for efficient urban living. Micro units were also designed for the second-fourth stories. A new set of rooftop patios served as primary areas to achieve visually apparent green elements. A coffee shop was designed for one of the first floor commercial spaces. Just one year after the LUX opened, the building is fully occupied.