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Every project is distinctly unique.
Everyone deserves a custom design.
THE EDGE: Afrofuturist Creative Space in the Black Historic District:: Fayetteville, Arkansas
NOB A+D was commissioned by Northwest Arkansas Black Heritage to design this museum with the application of the Jack Travis' 10 Principles of BlackSpace design, the Blackspace Manifesto and Afrofuturism concepts.
Our firm conceived a "Baobab Grove" design, with phase 1 including an innovative and ecologically sensitive mass timber spiralled ramp parking deck as representative of a squat, low baobab tree. The taller, slimmer Baobab form is the main inaugural museum building - a mass-timber column and beam structured, 5-story facility which includes nearly 40,000 square feet of exhibition, administrative, and educational areas, a stargazing rooftop terrace, and two opposing mass timber cantilever structures which host public event space. The landscape design includes preservation of various existing old-growth hardwood species, a reflection pool, three production gardens, meandering pathways and pedestrian bridges lined with flowering, ornamental and edible vegetation and a greenhouse, ensuring a constant supply of locally appropriate continuous plantings. The building hosts a cafe' with interior and patio dining in support of strong indoor and outdoor connections. There is also a multi-floor reading room complete with a spiral staircase and floor to ceiling bookshelves.
The project is in the midst of a capital campaign.
Completed: Project in conceptual stage
Client: NWA Black Heritage
Our firm conceived a "Baobab Grove" design, with phase 1 including an innovative and ecologically sensitive mass timber spiralled ramp parking deck as representative of a squat, low baobab tree. The taller, slimmer Baobab form is the main inaugural museum building - a mass-timber column and beam structured, 5-story facility which includes nearly 40,000 square feet of exhibition, administrative, and educational areas, a stargazing rooftop terrace, and two opposing mass timber cantilever structures which host public event space. The landscape design includes preservation of various existing old-growth hardwood species, a reflection pool, three production gardens, meandering pathways and pedestrian bridges lined with flowering, ornamental and edible vegetation and a greenhouse, ensuring a constant supply of locally appropriate continuous plantings. The building hosts a cafe' with interior and patio dining in support of strong indoor and outdoor connections. There is also a multi-floor reading room complete with a spiral staircase and floor to ceiling bookshelves.
The project is in the midst of a capital campaign.
Completed: Project in conceptual stage
Client: NWA Black Heritage
Hayes Park Pavilion:: Fayetteville, Arkansas
NOB A+D, PLC designed the Buddy Hayes Pavilion as part of a larger project in Fayetteville, Arkansas - the “YRCC Expansion and Buddy Hayes Park Improvements” project. Named after a historic Black figure of the area, Ralph "Buddy" Hayes Park is a small undeveloped neighborhood park adjacent to the Yvonne Richardson Community Center (YRCC). Specifically, the park is located at the intersection of East Rock Street and South Mill Avenue.
Along with the YRCC, this park is meant to serve the immediate surrounding community - which is disproportionately home to more minority residents than other parts of the city. At one time, Black residents made up approximately 33% of the entire city. That percentage has dwindled significantly (now only 5.2% Black) due to intentional Black erasure through the years. But the community is fighting back, trying to reclaim its heritage and place in the city.
Teamed with a landscape architecture firm, our role as the architect was to deliver a culturally sensitive and contextually appropriate pavilion design that could act as both an outdoor performance area and an outdoor classroom. It was important for our firm to produce a structure that could reflect the aesthetic and culture of the served community.
Completed: Unbuilt, project on hold
Client: City of Fayetteville
Along with the YRCC, this park is meant to serve the immediate surrounding community - which is disproportionately home to more minority residents than other parts of the city. At one time, Black residents made up approximately 33% of the entire city. That percentage has dwindled significantly (now only 5.2% Black) due to intentional Black erasure through the years. But the community is fighting back, trying to reclaim its heritage and place in the city.
Teamed with a landscape architecture firm, our role as the architect was to deliver a culturally sensitive and contextually appropriate pavilion design that could act as both an outdoor performance area and an outdoor classroom. It was important for our firm to produce a structure that could reflect the aesthetic and culture of the served community.
Completed: Unbuilt, project on hold
Client: City of Fayetteville
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED):: Greenville, Mississippi
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NOB A+D, PLC (partnered with Kudzu Collective) was tasked with making research-backed CPTED recommendations for impactful design interventions within a pre-selected project boundary. NOB A+D proposed a three-part strategy as follows:
1. Collect relevant crime data from the Greenville Police Department and available online FBI resources. 2. Develop a survey designed to understand community stakeholders’ perceptions of crime. 3. Analyze both the crime data and the survey data to make evidence-based, context sensitive, community-engaged CPTED recommendations for implementation in an action plan. This process took place over the course of approximately 18 months; after which time NOB A+D produced a 108-page report which serves as a summary of the research-informed design team’s work after implementing the above-described strategy through December 2023. Completed: December 2023 Client: Greenville Safety and Justice Collaborative Partnering Architects: Kudzu Collective Results: implementation is ongoing. As of June 2024, eight (8) action items were implemented. |
Griot Arts Inc. Interpretive Entry:: Clarksdale, Mississippi
In Coahoma County, Mississippi, where 35% of residents reside below the federal poverty line, Griot Arts is a beacon of progress, unity, and community development. This local arts organization empowers local youth by leveraging art as an avenue for personal growth, empowerment, enhancement, as well as overall community enrichment. For the past decade, Griot’s programs, Mosaic and Meraki, have provided access to opportunities in music, art, education, and workforce development in a rural region, where access to these opportunities is extremely limited. Already impacting the lives of over 1,300 students, Griot is at maximum physical capacity within its current location of 5,000 square feet. Despite proven interest and growing demand within the community, Griot will have limited outreach potential for arts and economic impact without more space.
In 2020, Griot Arts was deeded 32,000 square feet of historic infrastructure within historic downtown Clarksdale, the county seat for Coahoma County in the Mississippi Delta and the home of “The Crossroads,” where blues legend Robert Johnson sold his soul to play guitar. Included in the donation of property is the historic Paramount Theater, which in times past served as the center for cultural events in the region, but it also is a direct representation of southern segregation with a separate entrance for African Americans that is still visible today.
While a capital campaign is currently underway, the Griot Arts Inc. organization wants to activate the existing structure. NOB A+D recommended the design of an "Interpretive Entry" as a way to draw and maintain interest in the project during the campaign.
NOB A+D's role: Interpretive entry concept and design; all renderings and video
Completed: ongoing - project is in design development phase
Owner: Griot Arts Inc.
Partnering Architects: Kudzu Collective
Size: not yet determined
In 2020, Griot Arts was deeded 32,000 square feet of historic infrastructure within historic downtown Clarksdale, the county seat for Coahoma County in the Mississippi Delta and the home of “The Crossroads,” where blues legend Robert Johnson sold his soul to play guitar. Included in the donation of property is the historic Paramount Theater, which in times past served as the center for cultural events in the region, but it also is a direct representation of southern segregation with a separate entrance for African Americans that is still visible today.
While a capital campaign is currently underway, the Griot Arts Inc. organization wants to activate the existing structure. NOB A+D recommended the design of an "Interpretive Entry" as a way to draw and maintain interest in the project during the campaign.
NOB A+D's role: Interpretive entry concept and design; all renderings and video
Completed: ongoing - project is in design development phase
Owner: Griot Arts Inc.
Partnering Architects: Kudzu Collective
Size: not yet determined
Saracen Casino Resort Fire and Police Station:: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
The Saracen Casino Resort complex includes several a full-service emergency services facility with separate quarters for the police station and the fire station. The police station boasts a reception area, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms and secure storage. The fire station houses living and sleeping quarters, men’s and women’s showers, a commercial kitchen and nearby lounge, workout room, mechanical and IT rooms, conference rooms, offices, a two-truck vehicle bay, mud room, tool room and laundry (in association with Woods Group Architects)
Completed: June 2020
Owner: Saracen Development Authority
Partnering Architects: Woods Group Architects
Size: 8,000 sf
Completed: June 2020
Owner: Saracen Development Authority
Partnering Architects: Woods Group Architects
Size: 8,000 sf
Saracen Casino Annex:: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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To help stimulate the Jefferson County economy, the Saracen Development Authority converted a former Pine Bluff truck stop into the Saracen Casino Annex – the first component of the Saracen Casino Resort development to be realized. Located across the street from the main Resort building currently under construction, the Annex features a 15,000 SF gambling floor with 300 gaming machines. NOB A+D, WGA, and the project contractor, CDI worked together in implementing a fast-track delivery approach - the result: the Annex was completed and open for business just 100 days after the gaming license was approved. The Annex represents an important part of the entire Saracen complex, which is bringing jobs and visitors to Pine Bluff and spurring economic development throughout the area. (in association with Woods Group Architects)
Completed: October 2019 Owner: Saracen Development Authority Partnering Architects: Woods Group Architects Size: 14,000 sf |
“I-30 Design Recommendations - Urban Planning”
Little Rock, Arkansas
The Quapaw Quarter Association was asked to present design recommendations to Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola for the 1-30 Design. A five-person team, composed of architects, an interior designer, landscape architects, and city stakeholders was compiled, and nob a+d’s Principal, Ngozi Brown, was one of the team members. Given a tight deadline, the team was able to compile a 41 - page report covering design considerations to include:
* an analysis of 1-30’s impact on safety, local transportation choices, economy & tourism, poverty & transportation equity, and local infrastructure needs
* pedestrian recommendations
* bicycle considerations
* how to address the President Clinton Avenue undercrossing and corridor
* how to address the 2nd Street and 4th Street undercrossings and corridors
* how to address the 3rd Street undercrossing
* how to address the 6th & 9th Street overpasses
* incorporation of the MacArthur Park Trail
* a discussion of the positive impacts of greenway and trail development
* an analysis of 1-30’s impact on safety, local transportation choices, economy & tourism, poverty & transportation equity, and local infrastructure needs
* pedestrian recommendations
* bicycle considerations
* how to address the President Clinton Avenue undercrossing and corridor
* how to address the 2nd Street and 4th Street undercrossings and corridors
* how to address the 3rd Street undercrossing
* how to address the 6th & 9th Street overpasses
* incorporation of the MacArthur Park Trail
* a discussion of the positive impacts of greenway and trail development
Cafe' Edge:: Conway, Arkansas
This project, located on a prominent central Arkansas college campus, was originally a dorm community kitchen and was outfitted with residential style wood casework and plastic laminate counter top surfaces. The client wanted a more commercial feel. New, commercial-grade HDPL cabinets were installed with European hinges and full overlay doors. A white solid surface study counter and service counter which wraps at the edges provides a clean, modern and durable look. Our team also designed custom signage in order to brand the space. (in association with SMA and WGA)
Project budget: approx. $40,000
Project budget: approx. $40,000
Community College Library Addition:: Hope, Arkansas
This new addition serves two purposes: one, to create a new reading room for the existing main library on the campus. This space is completely separate from the stacks area and provides the students with a casual lounge in which to read, study or socialize. The second purpose this space is serving as a queuing location for a book store that is located adjacent to the new addition. Our team produced three design options for the client. The project was completed in 2019.
Project budget: approx. $250,000
Project area: approx. 650 sq. ft.
Project budget: approx. $250,000
Project area: approx. 650 sq. ft.
Conway Hall Dormitory Renovations:: Conway, Arkansas
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nob a+d, in association with Stocks-Mann Architects, Woods Group Architects, and Bernhard TME recently collaborated to design the renovations for two dormitories on the University of Central Arkansas Campus. Hughes Hall and Conway Hall, built in the late 1960s, are three story structures with over 101,000 square feet of dormitory bedrooms and community style restrooms. The new design converts the restrooms into groups of individual family style restrooms. The lobbies and public areas will be updated to provide a more residential feel. New LED lighting and converting the two-pipe fan coil HVAC system into a four-pipe system will provide a much more comfortable environ-ment for the students. The design team worked closely with Nabholz Construction, the Construction Manager, to deliver the project in under budget. Scheduling was critical, since UCA needed to keep the time that the dorms were unoccupied to a minimum. By utilizing the resources of both architectural firms, the design team was able to complete both projects, from initial building assessment to finished construction documents, in 10 weeks. Hughes Hall was completed in May of 2018. Conway Hall was be completed in May of 2019.
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Location: University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas Owner: University of Central Arkansas Completion Date: Hughes Hall: May, 2018 Conway Hall: MAy, 2019 Size: 101,466 sq ft TOTAL Hughes Hall: 46,376 sq. ft. Conway Hall: 55,090 sq. ft. Construction Cost: $6,832,983 total, both buildings General Contractor: Nabholz Construction Services Consulting Engineers: Bernhard TME Engineers, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering |
Hughes Hall Dormitory Restroom Renovations:: Conway, Arkansas
This project, located on a prominent central Arkansas college campus, was completed in 2018). The space was originally ganged dorm restrooms. In order to create a more residential feel, the existing layout was completely demolished and new, family-style restrooms were designed. (in association with SMA and WGA)
Speculative Office Building:: Little Rock, Arkansas
In the Schematic Design Phases
The owners of this central Arkansas project own land on the corner of two prominent downtown streets. The lot is awkwardly shaped, and only allows for very limited parking. NOB A+D offered a design solution that allows the lower level to be reserved for parking and the upper three levels to maximize the square footage as much as possible for tenant rental space.
Building Specs:
Parking Level - 637 sq. ft.
Level 1 - 9175 sq. ft
Level 2 - 9157 sq. ft
Level 3 - 9157 sq. ft.
4 Levels Total - 28126 sq. ft TOTAL
Two elevators
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
The owners of this central Arkansas project own land on the corner of two prominent downtown streets. The lot is awkwardly shaped, and only allows for very limited parking. NOB A+D offered a design solution that allows the lower level to be reserved for parking and the upper three levels to maximize the square footage as much as possible for tenant rental space.
Building Specs:
Parking Level - 637 sq. ft.
Level 1 - 9175 sq. ft
Level 2 - 9157 sq. ft
Level 3 - 9157 sq. ft.
4 Levels Total - 28126 sq. ft TOTAL
Two elevators
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Private Residence - Renovation:: Location Undisclosed
Completed September 2017
This central Arkansas project had a strict budget and a tight deadline. All finishes in the home needed updating. The interior renovation scope included: new floor finishes throughout; new paint throughout; new bathroom fixtures; new kitchen countertops, fixtures and appliances and new electrical fixtures. The exterior renovation included a complete deck refurbishment, new siding on two elevations, new gutters and downspouts, privacy fence repairs, and a new two-car garage door.
NOB A+D supplied both architectural and interior design services for this project, to include furnishings, artwork selections, paint color selections and finishes.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: approx. 1700 sq. ft.
This central Arkansas project had a strict budget and a tight deadline. All finishes in the home needed updating. The interior renovation scope included: new floor finishes throughout; new paint throughout; new bathroom fixtures; new kitchen countertops, fixtures and appliances and new electrical fixtures. The exterior renovation included a complete deck refurbishment, new siding on two elevations, new gutters and downspouts, privacy fence repairs, and a new two-car garage door.
NOB A+D supplied both architectural and interior design services for this project, to include furnishings, artwork selections, paint color selections and finishes.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: approx. 1700 sq. ft.
Studio Seven - an Artist's Studio & Gallery:: Little Rock, Arkansas
ON THE BOARDS...
This project is located on Highway 161 in North Little Rock. The building has high visibility, with large amounts of traffic passing by throughout the day. Thus, the design needed to have significant curb appeal, yet be economical.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: approx. 1500 sq. ft.
This project is located on Highway 161 in North Little Rock. The building has high visibility, with large amounts of traffic passing by throughout the day. Thus, the design needed to have significant curb appeal, yet be economical.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: approx. 1500 sq. ft.
The Painted Pig - A DIY Pottery Studio:: Little Rock, Arkansas
COMPLETED - 2019
This project is prominently located on Kavanaugh in Little Rock. The building has high visibility, with large amounts of traffic passing by throughout the day. With a loyal and growing following, The Painted Pig needs more space. Thus a new building was recently purchased. But the previous building owner had used the building for offices - it has to be converted to retail. And not just any kind of retail - an art studio serving all age groups and abilities. Many media are created at The Painted Pig to include custom jewelry, pottery, board art and more. All of this creative activity needs to take place in a cluster of centralized areas with as much openness as possible, yet with clearly defined zones. Areas must be flexible enough to serve large groups (parties are hosted in the space regularly), solo creatives, and every group size in between.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: approx. 3000 sq. ft.
This project is prominently located on Kavanaugh in Little Rock. The building has high visibility, with large amounts of traffic passing by throughout the day. With a loyal and growing following, The Painted Pig needs more space. Thus a new building was recently purchased. But the previous building owner had used the building for offices - it has to be converted to retail. And not just any kind of retail - an art studio serving all age groups and abilities. Many media are created at The Painted Pig to include custom jewelry, pottery, board art and more. All of this creative activity needs to take place in a cluster of centralized areas with as much openness as possible, yet with clearly defined zones. Areas must be flexible enough to serve large groups (parties are hosted in the space regularly), solo creatives, and every group size in between.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: approx. 3000 sq. ft.
Church 4-phase Masterplan:: Little Rock, Arkansas
A thriving, young church decided to think long term and develop a strategic masterplan. The church was considering purchasing several acres of land adjacent to their current property and needed to understand the potential of the site before making the purchase. The client also needed us to submit the application and complete the re-zoning approval process thru the City of Little Rock. We produced site plans and floor plans for the church, submitted the application and presented the project to the review board. The project subsequently obtained approval for re-zoning. Further, our team produced drawings of the project in phases and delivered them as PDFs and a PowerPoint presentation to the client. The client is able to use the PowerPoint to share the vision to the church, which is helpful in church fundraising. The drawing can use the drawings provided to assist their in obtaining financing from banks.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
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Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
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Dormitory Community Kitchen #1:: Conway, Arkansas
This project, located on the 2nd floor of a 2-story dormitory atrium, is about to begin construction. The current community kitchen consists of a mishmash of found and donated movable casework pieces which create a thrown-together kitchenette. The client wanted a more commercial feel with a "wow" factor.
New, commercial-grade HDPL cabinets will be installed with concealed European hinges and full overlay doors. A boldly-colored solid surface dining counter which wraps at the edges provides a clean, modern and durable space. The remaining countertops will be clad in a modern laminate finish - an economical and attractive design solution. To ground the space and give it a sense on enclosure, a high gloss, open cell metal grid, painted in a bold color will be installed above the new island.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: 650 sq. ft.
New, commercial-grade HDPL cabinets will be installed with concealed European hinges and full overlay doors. A boldly-colored solid surface dining counter which wraps at the edges provides a clean, modern and durable space. The remaining countertops will be clad in a modern laminate finish - an economical and attractive design solution. To ground the space and give it a sense on enclosure, a high gloss, open cell metal grid, painted in a bold color will be installed above the new island.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: 650 sq. ft.
Dorm Community Kitchen #2:: Conway, Arkansas
Private Single Office:: Little Rock, Arkansas
Situated in the heart of a Little Rock, Arkansas university campus, this 2nd floor office was completed by NOB A+D in partnership with WGA. The client needed to provide a private work area for a key staff member. With space at a premium, our team was asked to carve the private office out of the corner of an existing stacks area in a popularly-frequented library. Visual control was important, but so was privacy and security.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
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Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
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Private Office Suite:: Little Rock, Arkansas
This project, located on a well known Little Rock, Arkansas medical school campus, was completed by NOB A+D in collaboration with WGA. The client needed to provide 4 private offices for a team of specialized medical doctors; these four offices needed to fit in a 920 sq. foot, oddly-shaped existing space. Our team presented five (5) layout options for the client to choose from. These options included layouts for 4-offices, 5-offices, 6-offices and 7-offices, plus an option with 4 private offices and 4 open workstations with a shared work space (for 8 total doctors). The client selected the 7-office option; thus, gaining 3 offices more than originally anticipated.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: 7 private offices ranging in size from 83 to 93 square feet ea.; 920 sq. ft. total suite area
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: 7 private offices ranging in size from 83 to 93 square feet ea.; 920 sq. ft. total suite area
Private laboratory suites:: Little Rock, arkansas
The owner of three specialized medical laboratories wanted to relocate into a more modern facility. A 4-story building in central Arkansas had been selected, and the entire 4th floor was to be used to create 3 separate CLIA-compliant labs. In order to fit all three labs into the space, while maintaining the individual autonomy of each lab, our team provided a schematic design layout that maximized the usable area of every square inch of the floor plate and minimized wasted circulation space. Where possible, administrative spaces serve two or more spaces, with controlled access in place (to maintain CLIA compliance).
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: UNDISCLOSED
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: UNDISCLOSED
Mall tenant space:: Little Rock, Arkansas
Tenant Fit-Out
Our team was asked to take what had previously been a women's retail location in a Little Rock shopping mall and create a generic space that could be leased to a new tenant. The client was working with a very tight budget and wanted to retain as much of the original architecture of the space as possible. At the same time, the space needed to feel open and fresh - in order to appeal to new tenants. The space also needed to have a small back-of-house area to include a restroom, a small office and a storage area.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: 1,921 square feet
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: 1,921 square feet
Mall tenant space
Tenant Fit-Out
A popular Little Rock shopping mall asked our team to create a back-of-house for a vacant tenant space. The showroom was in excellent condition and did not need to be updated; however, the existing back-of-house was lacking an office, a restroom and adequate storage. Our task: create a generic back-of-house space in an oddly shaped footprint that could be leased to a new tenant; all while working with a very tight budget.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: 440 square feet
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: 440 square feet
Mall tenant space:: little rock, arkansas
Tenant Fit-Out
Our team was approached by a central Arkansas shopping mall to create two tenant spaces where only one had existed previously. Our task was to divide up the space in order to create a showroom and a back-of-house (which included an office, a restroom and adequate storage) for each new suite. Working with a limited budget, our design needed to be nondescript enough that it would appeal to the maximum amount of potential tenants.
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: Suite "A" - 925 square feet; Suite "B" - 1050 square feet
Project budget: UNDISCLOSED
Project area: Suite "A" - 925 square feet; Suite "B" - 1050 square feet