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General Project Information

Architectural Credit:

modus studio

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Project Substantial Completion Date: 1/31/2021
Program type(s): Public Assembly – Recreation
Total Site Area (gross sq. ft): 2,395,800
Total Building Area (gross sq. ft): 4,383
Project substantial completion date: 1/31/2021
Climate zone: 4A
Project site: Greenfield (previously undeveloped land)
Project team: 
Landscape Architect: Ecological Design Group
Engineer - Civil: Ecological Design Group
Engineer - Structural: Tatum-Smith-Welcher Engineers
Engineer - MEP: Engineering Elements
General Contractor: Crossland Construction

Project Overview:
The Osage Park Pavilion, a gateway to Bentonville's Osage Park, draws inspiration from aircraft wing design, reflecting the adjacent municipal airport's unique character. Its fluid form rises seamlessly, creating a light-filled structure with a dynamic cypress facade. Housing gathering spaces, restrooms, and an outdoor stage, the pavilion anchors the 55-acre park. A green roof doubles as a viewing platform for aircraft activity. Preserving existing wetlands through boardwalks and incorporating native plants, the project prioritizes ecological sensitivity. The pavilion's illuminated polycarbonate roof acts as a “fifth facade,” visible from the air.

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