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With advances in metal façade systems, colors and coatings, buildings can matriculate beyond brick and mortar, and even be inspired by a classic car or airplane. Such was the case at Thaden School, in Bentonville, Ark.
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Urban Pastoral
Sited on a former fairground, and tied to the historic town square, the Marlon Blackwell Architects' design reflects a sense of being both nature-made and culture-made.
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INSPIRED BY AGRICULTURE N E W & I M P R O V E D | Coatings and Finishes
Combining the color scheme of a ’67 Shelby Cobra GT500, the plane of the school’s namesake, and the native prairie, a custom finish was created for the facility, whose configuration is an homage to the area’s farming heritage.
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