May 6, 2025
Cassandra Gillespie

A Final Open House in Leawood

A Final Toast at Wickey's Home

A few months after settling into their custom high-performance home in Leawood, the Wickeys opened their doors once more. Not to the public, but to the team who helped bring their vision to life. This final open house was a celebration for the Kala crew, our spouses and partners, the design team at SixTwentyOne, and the skilled tradespeople who had a hand in building the home.


It’s not often we get to see a finished home in use, especially one filled with the people who built it. The Wickeys designed their home with hosting in mind, and this happy hour was a clear example of that intention in action. Every space was working exactly as it should: welcoming a crowd, supporting conversation, and showing what a high-performance home looks and feels like when it’s lived in.

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