A group of 30 undergraduate and graduate Architecture students recently traveled to Arkansas for a two-day field trip. Accompanied by Professors Amy Leveno, Amber Sarmiento and Alan Moring, the students toured an award-winning Architecture studio and visited various architectural sites in Bentonville and Fayetteville.
Students at Modus Studio in Fayetteville.
The first day of the trip began with a visit to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Nestled in the Ozarks, the museum features mass timber architecture and is surrounded by walking trails. After exploring the museum, the students attended a walking tour where they viewed a Skyspace by artist James Turrell.
Turrell’s Skyspaces are a unique series of art installations placed in nearly 90 different locations around the world. At Turrell’s Bentonville Skyspace, The Way of Color, the students experienced the effects of changing color, light and mood through the manipulation of light.
Students at the Thaden School in Bentonville.Students at the Thaden School in Bentonville.
In downtown Bentonville, the students visited several significant architectural projects, including The Ledger by Marlon Blackwell Architects, 21C Museum Hotel by TenBerke, Main X Mdrn by Modus Studio and The Howard by Hufft. To wrap up the day, they visited the new Thaden School campus designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects, EskewDumexRipple and Andropogon.
Students at Adohi Hall (left) and Eco Flats (right) in Fayetteville.
On day two, the students were hosted by Modus Studio to tour their firm and fabrication workshop and visit several of their notable architectural sites. They attended a guided tour of Adohi Hall, a mass timber residential hall on the University of Arkansas campus, as well as the Eco Modern Flats in Fayetteville.
Featured Image: Architecture students in Adohi Hall in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture congratulates Dr. Tammy McCuen, Robert E. Busch Professor of Construction Science, on beginning her term as president of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), an international organization dedicated to advancing construction education through teaching, research and service.
Following years of contributions to the College’s research and strategic initiatives, Gibbs College shares that Associate Dean for Research and External Engagement Angela M. Person, PhD, will step down from her position at Gibbs College as she moves to Tucson with her family, effective June 30, 2026.
On April 24, 2026, the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture hosted its annual Graduate Student Showcase, a celebration of research, design innovation, and creative exploration across all graduate programs within the College.
