Networking Studio Tours: Modus Studio & Marlon Blackwell Architects

Experience two of Northwest Arkansas’s most influential design studios in this special dual tour experience.

Participants will be divided into two groups to begin:

One group will start at Modus Studio. Join us at Modus Studio for a behind-the-scenes tour of our LEED Platinum workspace and an engaging discussion with our architects and interior designers about the power of design rooted in the Ozarks. Discover how Modus blends design thinking and making to create meaningful, contextually driven projects across the region, from public pavilions and mass timber innovations like Woodland Junior High, Adohi Hall, and the Anthony Timberlands Center to community-focused developments such as the new Moxy Hotel and South Yard, redefining the built environment of Northwest Arkansas. 

The other group will begin at Marlon Blackwell Architects, stepping inside the award-winning studio of Marlon Blackwell Architects for a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of Fayetteville’s most celebrated design practices. Explore how this nationally recognized firm crafts architecture deeply rooted in place, blending regional character, material honesty, and poetic form. From acclaimed cultural and civic landmarks to humble everyday structures, discover how their work continues to shape the identity and spirit of Northwest Arkansas.

After the first half of the session, groups will swap locations to experience both studios.

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