Providing a visual landmark within the Kansas City skyline, the hotel's corner tower displays the red Loews' brand signage against a silver-reflective glass backdrop. The signature "feature wall" tower showcases Tubelite's 400IG Series (Inside Glazed) Curtainwall with 7-inch-deep tapered face caps. Engineered as an interior-glazed system, the curtainwall's offset glass pockets, removable glass stops and roll-over horizontal members save time and labor during installation.

On the tower, Viracon's 1-inch insulating VRE1-38 glass achieves a 45% exterior reflectance and a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.23. Urich explained, "In the majority of the hotel rooms and meeting areas, Viracon's VRE1-43 complements the overall aesthetic with a 25% exterior reflectance and a 0.22 SHGC. The glass is utilized in conjunction with Tubelite's 2.25-by-6-inch 900RW Series Therml=Block® Window Wall system with split mullions to facilitate pre-glazed panels for expedited installation. Together, the high thermal performance glass and aluminum framing products keep guests comfortable and support the hotel's energy-efficient operations."

Those who enter through Tubelite's Wide Stile Entrance systems are greeted with natural light during the day and vibrant views at night. The interior scope of the project, installed by AGP Inc., features Tubelite's INT45 Interior Flush Glazed Framing and Medium Stile Entrance systems, which help define the interior retail and restaurant spaces.

Whether sipping a drink at the Horse Feather Social, dining at The Stilwell or crossing over to the convention center, the hotel's main lobby, lower levels and skybridge link present the most visible connection to the public. All of these high-traffic areas rely on Tubelite's 400CW Series Curtainwall with framing members up to 10 inches deep, supporting Viracon's insulating VNE 1-63 glass, to create a welcoming and lasting impression.

Contributing to Loews Kansas City Hotel's high-profile appearance and high-performance attributes, Linetec finished Tubelite's aluminum framing, as well as provided poured-and-debridged ultra-thermal barriers. The thermal break separates and insulates the framing to reduce conduction and condensation, supporting the hotel's energy efficiency and its guests' comfort.

On the hotel's exterior, Linetec applied a 70% PVDF resin-based Duranar® architectural paint coating in Arcadia Silver. On select aluminum interior framing members, Clear, Dark Bronze and Black Class I anodize finishes were specified. Minimizing both interior and exterior maintenance, the finished metals' durability saves time and labor throughout the building's lifespan. At the end of the aluminum framing systems' long life, it can be recycled and reused as future architectural products and other materials.

After nearly two years of construction, including the challenges of building during a pandemic, Loews Kansas City Hotel opened in June 2020. Anticipating the opening, hotel manager Brian Johnson told CityScene KC, "The quality of this building is more than what was promised."