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Presented in partnership with the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, join us for a conversation amongst architects Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, and Wesley Walls, AIA, on designing the Heartland Whole Health Institute building and the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine.
The discussion will explore the influences of nature, community, and wellness in the architectural designs on the Crystal Bridges campus and give a first look at what’s to come when these two buildings open in 2025.
Tickets are $10 ($5 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.
Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, is a practicing architect in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and is Distinguished Professor of Architecture and the E. Fay Jones Chair in Architecture at the Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design at the University of Arkansas. Marlon is integrally involved in every phase of the design process, from programming through construction administration, for every project Marlon Blackwell Architects pursues. He is involved on a daily basis, working to establish the design direction, and works directly with client leadership on critical issues, ensuring a successful outcome and meaningful relationship. His keen attention to detail and design rigor ensure the success of every project, evident in his acclaim as an architect and educator.
Wesley Walls, AIA, is an architect and design principal with Polk Stanley Wilcox. A native Arkansan, Wesley has been captivated since childhood by both the natural and built environment. Channeling his interest in manipulating the space around him, he pursued the discipline of architecture and has been instrumental in helping elevate Polk Stanley Wilcox to regional and national acclaim for design excellence.
Wesley’s approach to design is innovative, collaborative, and exploratory, with a relentless commitment to both placemaking and relationship building. His inclusive approach to teamwork, problem solving, and project management has cultivated an exceptional reputation with both clients and the broader architectural community. With more than 30 years of experience, his award- winning portfolio of work has primarily focused on large institutional projects with a particular focus on higher education and healthcare commissions.
Peter MacKeith is dean and professor of architecture at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas. Appointed in July 2014, he is the fifth dean of the school.
MacKeith is a nationally recognized design educator and administrator. From 1999 to 2014, he was associate dean, professor of architecture and adjunct associate curator for Architecture and Design at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.
MacKeith was the director of the Master of Architecture – International Program at the Helsinki University of Technology Finland from 1995-1999, and he held previous academic appointments at the University of Virginia and Yale University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Literature and International Relations as an Echols Scholar from the University of Virginia (1981) and his Master of Architecture from Yale University (1985).
This event is sponsored by Ken and Liz Allen, Andrea Albright, and MailCO USA.
