Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC
The Space to Create
This is where the next big ideas will be born, where real-world products are created, and where students of all ages and backgrounds hone the skills they need to build a brighter future.
In a state-of-the-art learning center, K-12 students work together to increase their comfort and confidence in STEAM fields in the Makerspace, Technology Lab, Fabrication Workshop and Incubation Hub.
IDEA Space is a community asset, and we invite your group to visit us for your next meeting, event, activity or workshop. We offer 32,000 square feet of space perfect for team building, planning and brainstorming, or creating projects using our tools and equipment.
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Incubation Hub
Incubation Hub
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Features
- Robotics equipment
- Lego robotics equipment
- Robotics test courses
- Arduino kits
- Raspberry Pi kits
- Collaborative flex space
- Whiteboards
- Apple TVs
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Functions
- Research & Storyboarding
- Collaboration
- Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- Investigation & Testing
- Trademark & Patent Research
- Competitions
- Meeting space
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Makerspace
Makerspace
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Functions
- Design Thinking
- Prototyping
- 3D Modeling, Printing & Digital Fabrication
- Architecture & Engineering
- Group projects
- Arts & Crafts
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Tools
- Digital Printing Cube (3D printers, large-format printer, laser cutter)
- Fully-stocked craft cabinets with small and large consumables
- Maker mats
- Drying racks
- Heat and glue guns,
- Leather stamping
- Safety items (goggles, dust masks, gloves)
- Legos
- Apple TVs and large projection screen
- Collaborative flex space
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Technology Lab
Technology Lab
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Fabrication Lab
Fabrication Workshop
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Features
- Band saw
- Mitre saw
- Co2 laser cutter and engraver
- CNC mill
- CNC router (5x8)
- Tabletop CNC routers
- Metal lathe
- Soldering irons
- Circuitry
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Functions
- Band saw
- Mitre saw
- CO2 laser cutter and engraver
- CNC mill
- CNC router (5x8)
- Tabletop CNC routers
- Metal lathe
- Soldering irons
- Circuitry
- Magnets
- AC power supply
- DC power supply
- Switches
- Outlets
- Computer components
- Voltage & resistance testing equipment
- Crimpers
- Grounding wires
- Solder sucker
- Digital multimeters
- Breadboard wires
- Motors
- Sensors
- Oscilloscope
- Solar power kits
- Calipers
- Handhelp power tools
- Arbor Press
- Belt sander
- Bench grinder
- Orbital sander
- Spray room
- Vacuum former for plastic molding
- Safety items: Safety goggles, dust masks, ear protection, safety vest, gloves
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Commons
Additional Spaces
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Classrooms and More
- Classroom
- Lab 120
- Tinker Space
- Flex Space
- Brainstorm Space
- Kitchenette
Host Your Event at IDEA Space
IDEA Space is the ideal place to hold your next event. Whether you're a scout troop working on a STEAM-based badge, a company seeking team-building experiences, educators, youth groups or hobbyist clubs, we can help you host a memorable meet-up. Reserve a meeting room, work space or the entire building.
Rooms, Amenities and Rates
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Entire Building
Capacity 324 Rates Mon.-Fri. after 3 p.m. $500/hour
Sat.-Sun. hours vary
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Incubation Hub
Capacity 53 Amenities Two low-glare whiteboards, mobile TV carts with Apple TVs/HDMI available upon request Rates Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. $100/hour;
After 3 p.m. $150/hour
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Makerspace
Capacity 45 Amenities 4 TV monitors with independent AV management, projector, dropdown screen, room-wide sound Rates Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. $125/hour;
After 3 p.m. $175
Sat.-Sun. hours vary.
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Technology Lab
Capacity 34 Amenities Gaming PCs, monitor with Apple TV/HDMI, VR headsets and controllers, desks and collaborative space. Rates Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $125/hour;
After 3 p.m. $175.
Sat.-Sun hours vary.
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Fabrication Workshop
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Commons
Capacity 238 main floor (+33 on platform level) Amenities Large retractable projection screen, in-ceiling speakers, Apple TVs for simulcasting or casting independently, moveable booth and table seating, write-on erasable table tops, moveable booths, AV plug-ins, podium. Platform level for presentations, speakers, additional seating. Rates Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $125/hour;
After 3 p.m. $175.
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Classroom
Capacity 41 Amenities Low-glare whiteboard, projection, Apple TV Rates Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $100/hour;
After 3 p.m. $150.
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Lab 120, Tinker, Brainstorm and Flex areas
Capacity 12–16 Amenities Projectors, low-glare whiteboards, Apple TVs/HDMI input available upon request. Rates Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $50/hour;
After 3 p.m. $100.
Sat.-Sun hours vary.
*Not-for-profit organizations are eligible for a discounted rate.
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Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC
12200 State Line Road
Leawood, KS 66209
913-766-IDEA (4332) -
Shane A. Foster
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Cassie Banka '05
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Jennifer Dreiling
