The Pendulum Movement: Designing with Purpose, Delivering with Precision
Pendulum Studio, based in Kansas City, Missouri, is an architectural firm with a specialized focus on sports facility design and documentation. Our expertise spans facility assessments, fan experience enhancement, capital improvement planning, and long-term maintenance strategies. These services are not only foundational to what we do—they are central to how we promote the economic sustainability of our clients’ municipal assets.
At Pendulum, we don’t design for design’s sake. We approach every project through the lens of the operator, blending creativity with operational strategy. We’re pro forma-based designers, which means our work is intentionally crafted to maximize the utility of every square inch. From increasing foot traffic and enhancing patron comfort to improving circulation and generating higher revenue for owners, our spaces are built for performance, lifestyle, and longevity.
Vision in Motion
Founded in 2007 by Jonathan O’Neil Cole, Pendulum was born from a vision to establish a firm rooted in entrepreneurial strategy and client-focused relationships. With deep expertise across a broad spectrum of building types, Jonathan has shaped our practice with an emphasis on community-forward projects and purpose-driven sports architecture.
Just as a pendulum moves with balance, rhythm, and elegance, this metaphor reflects our design ethos—capturing the dynamic relationship between form, motion, and meaning in the built environment.
A Working Principal, A Personal Commitment
One of Pendulum’s defining qualities is the direct, continuous involvement of our founder in every project. Jonathan is a working principal, which means our clients benefit from his active leadership across all phases of delivery—from conceptual sketches and 3D modeling to documentation and construction oversight.
His expectations for the team are mirrored in his own standard of excellence: technical fluency, design innovation, mastery of industry tools, and a sharp understanding of market trends and community needs.
More Than Projects — We Design Experiences
Every Pendulum project is a reflection of our belief that architecture should do more than function—it should inspire, engage, and serve. Our work promotes not just a building, but a lifestyle rooted in cultural identity, inclusivity, and sustained civic value.
That’s the Pendulum Movement.
And it’s always in motion.
- Address: 1512 Holmes Street Kansas City, MO 64108
- Website: http://www.pendulumkc.com
- Telephone: 816.335.3030
- Fax: 816.335.3040