Prior to renovating a recently purchased duplex on a historic street in Kansas City, the homeowners and architects had to attend numerous meetings with the Landmarks Commission. The design, which was finally approved after six months, reads as a modern variation of the city's famous Shirtwaist style houses.  Photo 4 of 5 in Duplex Renovations by William Harrison

Duplex Renovations

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Prior to renovating a recently purchased duplex on a historic street in Kansas City, the homeowners and architects had to attend numerous meetings with the Landmarks Commission. The design, which was finally approved after six months, reads as a modern variation of the city's famous Shirtwaist style houses.