Darland was hired to complete Phase I of the Olathe Gateway shopping center near Kansas City. Phase I consisted of four retail buildings designed for boutique shops and restaurants, as well as a free-standing coffee shop. The full shopping and lifestyle center is 255,000 square feet of prime retail across 36 acres. Some unique features Slaggie Architects incorporated into the design of Phase I included buildings of varying heights, styles and colors; a central amphitheater for outdoor concerts; and extensive landscaping and pedestrian walkways.