Grafton Architects Completes First Mass-Timber Building at University of Arkansas
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Amy Peacock
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Grafton Architects, in collaboration with Modus Studio, has completed the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation at the University of Arkansas - their first mass-timber building and first completed project in the USA. The building features an angular roof design and serves as the new home for the university's architecture and design school, showcasing innovative timber construction techniques and sustainable design principles.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIrish studio Grafton Architects and US practice Modus Studio have completed a mass-timber building topped with an angular roof for the University of Arkansas's architecture and design school.
The Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation is Grafton Architects' first completed project in the USA and its first mass-timber building.
Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the building represents a significant milestone for both the architects and the university's design program.
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