Architecture

Centennial Park Pavilion on Millsap Mountain, a popular destination for cyclists, has been honored with a 2025 AIA Small Project Award for design excellence. Modus Studio designed the structure, which blends Ozark barn-inspired architecture with modern utility, serving as both a park landmark and a gathering space beyond just restrooms.

There’s an award-winning pavilion in Fayetteville, and it’s not what you’d expect. We hear about the Centennial Park Pavilion on today's show. Plus, a conversation with the new interim chancellor for UAMS. And there's an art exhibit at Northwest Arkansas National Airport.

Railyard Park in Rogers has been recognized with a Special Mention in the 2025 Urban Land Institute Americas Awards for Excellence.

The International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2025 edition opened this month and runs into the middle of autumn. This year's representative from the United States is "Porch: An Architecture of Generosity, an exhibition from the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

On today's show, we hear why the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas is traveling to Venice to talk about porches. Plus, storm chasing is more than just getting in your truck and chasing a storm. Additionally, Arkansas State Parks is utilizing new technology to enhance accessibility on hiking trails.

Fayetteville Public Schools will undergo a shakeup in the coming years, including the construction of a new junior high campus. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

The Walton Family Foundation announced there are now more than 100 design firms from across the country involved in the Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program.

The Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program will enter its 10th year in 2025. The program, part of the Walton Family Foundation, supports architecture and landscape projects in the region. This week, the program announced two new grantees for work connected to the Razorback Greenway and the Bentonville Public School District.

On today’s show, we are considering design in northwest Arkansas, including along the Razorback Greenway. Also, we discuss ways to stay healthy during a time of travel, pie and parties. Plus, Michael Tilley and April Wallace bring us news and local events, respectively.

Next spring, the University of Arkansas Honors College will offer a seminar simply titled “Gothic,” led by professors Lynda Coon, the Honors College dean and a historian, and Kim Sexton from the School of Architecture. There will also be a public preview lecture on Thursday evening at 5:15 p.m. Both professors were in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio last week.