Its roof is suspended by four tall art deco inspired pylons, as a component of the Kansas City skyline.

The exterior of the facility is highlighted by a 30 feet (360 in) high metal panel canopy over pavestone walkway at the main entry.

The southern elevation of the building again features a high canopy with fixed blade sunshades and opens onto a decorative concrete plaza designed by Jun Kaneko, a renowned Japanese ceramic artist.

[10] The repaired Sky Station was reinstalled on September 18, 2016, and electricians also installed 50 LED lights, as part of the downtown skyline.

The site team included 2 LEED Accredited Professionals documenting and tracking materials, construction methods, recycling, and waste management.

In 2000, American Institute of Architects wrote, "The 1976 building is architecturally noteworthy for its structural system of steel trusses that frame directly onto triangular end-frames."