About us

Patrick Ottesen

Patrick’s passion for architectural salvage began during his residence in Chicago. While attending architecture school there he discovered the city’s rich inventory of historic and modern buildings. Through photography Patrick explored other venues of architecture and related fields by photo documenting vacant warehouse buildings and old theatres throughout the city. Passionate about historic architecture and the loss of great buildings, design and materials, Patrick discovered the industry of architectural salvage and antiques which blended with his personal talents and interests. For twelve years Patrick worked in the nation's largest architectural salvage businesses. While in Chicago he managed a highly respected store, was an international and domestic buyer and provided superior customer service. Patrick relocated to Kansas City to pursue a less hectic way of life and his dream of starting his own architectural salvage business where he could exercise his passion for architectural design and materials and provide legendary service. FOUNDATION is the result.

Adam C. Jones

Adam received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Kansas City Art Institute. While still in school, he began working as a carpenter and contractor, and after graduation went on to establish his own business as a designer and contractor specializing in historic rehabilitation. He has worked as both a consultant and general contractor on a number of significant adaptive reuse projects and is today recognized as one of the region’s leading authorities on the restoration of historic properties. Adam’s credits include the 1889 Westside Christian Church building; a large mixed-use loft building at 18th & Central in the Crossroads District; several commercial and residential restoration projects on Kansas City’s West side; and the Carnival Building at 8th & Broadway in the Garment District. Adam served as project manager for the complete rehabilitation and conversion of the Marietta Chair Building in the Freight House District. He is now actively engaged in the restoration of the seven-story Hobbs Building, a 70,000 square foot art-studios building in the West Bottoms, which he owns with his long-time partner, Jeff Krum. He is also currently leading the restoration of a historic Booneville, MO hotel. Adam lives with his wife and son in the historic West side neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri.