Marlon Blackwell Architects completes Heartland Whole Health Institute with giraffe-inspired stone facade
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Jenna McKnight
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Summary
Marlon Blackwell Architects has completed the Heartland Whole Health Institute headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, featuring a distinctive three-story building with curved forms and unique stonework that resembles giraffe hide. The building is situated within the 134-acre Crystal Bridges Campus and represents innovative architectural design that creates a strong sense of place through its organic, nature-inspired aesthetic.
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· 3 pulledArkansas studio Marlon Blackwell Architects has completed the headquarters building for the Heartland Whole Health Institute
features a curved form and facades covered in stonework resembling a giraffe's hide
The three-storey building is located within the 134-acre Crystal Bridges Campus in Bentonville, Arkansas
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