We’ve had a lot of new faces here lately, so we wanted to (re)introduce ourselves.
We’re modus studio, an architecture, interiors, and fabrication practice based in Northwest Arkansas.
Our purpose is simple: to create built environments that challenge convention and elevate the human experience.
We design spaces that serve communities, from K-12 schools and civic buildings to multifamily housing, cultural spaces, and custom fabrication. Our work is rooted in material exploration, thoughtful process, and the belief that good design should make everyday life better.
Whether you’re following along for project updates, you’re an aspiring architect, or you simply appreciate well-crafted space, welcome! See more at our website at the link in bio!
#modusstudio #FayettevilleAR #NWAArchitect #ArchitectureStudio #NWA
We were looking for a reason to take a trip down memory lane, and our 17th birthday felt like the perfect one.
Modus Studio began seventeen years ago in a 9×11 ft spare bedroom, with a few sketches, a secondhand desk, and a big belief in what design could do for our region.
Since then, we’ve grown into a collaborative practice shaped by making, listening, and learning, still rooted in the Ozarks, still driven by purpose.
To every client, teammate, builder, and community who’s been part of the journey: thank you. Here’s to year 18 and beyond.
This past week, we joined the Congress for the New Urbanism conference to give the “Scaling up Housing” tour, highlighting a series of modus projects across Fayetteville.
The tour included visits to Adohi Hall, Eco Modern Flats, Cardinal Student Housing, Uptown Apartments and Shops, and South Yard Lofts, each offering a different perspective on housing, sustainability, and neighborhood context. Together, the projects explored how larger-scale housing can support everyday living while responding to the surrounding urban fabric.
It was meaningful to share these projects and to have conversations around housing, development, and growth happening across Northwest Arkansas.
#modusstudio #CNU34 #FayettevilleAR #HousingDesign #Urbanism #Architecture
@cnu_newurbanism@southyardfay@uptownfay@ecomodernflats@uacardinal
Located in the 500 block between Emma Avenue and Luther George Park, the project brings 150+ residential units and over 11,000 square feet of commercial and community space to downtown Springdale.
As the first hybrid mass timber multifamily buildings in Arkansas, Via Emma reflects a different approach to multifamily housing, one that considers material, structure, and long-term impact alongside growth.
What’s most exciting is how it connects into the fabric of Springdale, supporting walkability and everyday use of downtown.
Thank you to @bluecranedev and @buf.studio for collaborating with us to bring this project to life.
#ViaEmma #DowntownSpringdale #modusstudio #SpringdaleAR #SpringdaleApartments
@downtownspringdale@viaemmaapts
Construction is moving along at the @Amazeum in Bentonville!
The main structure and rooflines are coming together, and you can start to see the form of the building take shape, especially in the larger overhangs and exterior details.
The project is currently on track to be completed in Fall 2026. Over the coming months, work will focus on the “skin” of the building (metal panels), continuing interior build-out, and refining the details that bring everything together.
#Amazeum #ScottFamilyMuseum #BentonvilleAR #modusstudio #Nabholz
Explore the work shaping Fayetteville’s housing future at CNU 34.
From mass timber to mixed-use infill, see how modus studio brings together design, sustainability, and urban context.
Join us for our tour, Scaling up Housing: Fayetteville Large-Scale Commercial Housing (CNU34T03), on May 13th from 9:00a - 2:00p.
Reserve your spot today! Link in bio.
#CNU34 #modusstudio #FayettevilleAR #commercialhousing
@cnu_newurbanism
Are you a passionate Architectural Designer ready to join a collaborative, design-driven team?
We’re looking for someone with a Bachelor of Architecture, 3+ years of experience, and strong Revit skills.
Send your resume + portfolio to [email protected]
#modusstudio #architecture #designer #architecturaldesignjobs #nwajobs
Our team spent last week at Osage Park After Dark, celebrating 5 years of this incredible space with the Peel Compton Foundation.
From walking the wetlands at sunset to hearing from leaders in conservation and ecological design, it was a meaningful look at how places like this are cared for, studied, and experienced.
#modusstudio #OsagePark #BentonvilleAR
@osagepark@peelcomptonfoundation
A couple of snaps from last week’s groundbreaking of Lanterns on 4th in Bentonville!
Excited to see this new 140-unit luxury multifamily project coming to SE 4th Street! Designed to support walkable living, it’s just steps from the downtown Bentonville Square and two blocks from the Walmart campus! More details coming soon as the project progresses.
#modusstudio #BentonvilleAR #Lanternson4th #4thStreet #BentonvilleLiving
@downtownbentonville@nwa.daily@bentonvillebulletin@buffalo.builders@hpengineeringinc@ecologicaldg
Chris Baribeau, FAIA, recently served as a juror for the 2026 Texas Society of Architects Design Awards in Austin, Texas!
Over a few days, the jury reviewed a wide range of work spanning scale, typology, and impact, from housing to education to adaptive reuse. Grateful for Chris to be part of a process that recognizes thoughtful design and the role it plays in shaping how we live.
#modusstudio #ArchitectsDesignAwards #AustinTexas
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The materials we choose, how we build, and how a space performs over time all matter.
Sustainability has always been part of how we approach our work at modus, and continues to evolve through the leadership of Tara Bray, our Director of Environmental + Social Impact.
Our process starts with listening to the site, its natural systems, and the resources available, then designing in ways that reduce consumption, use materials responsibly, and support long-term environmental and human health.
It’s an approach rooted in stewardship and in creating spaces that help people and communities thrive.
Happy Earth Day 🌎
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