Thaden School | Marlon Blackwell Architects

Thaden School, situated in Bentonville, Arkansas, is an independent middle and high school with a public mission. The Thaden School’s distinctive curriculum integrates academic excellence with hands-on learning, featuring three flagship programs: Wheels (exploring physics and mechanics through building and using bicycles and wheeled machines), Meals (connecting biology, chemistry, and community through growing and preparing food), and Reels (bringing narrative and visual communication to life through film and video production).
© Timothy Hursley
By collaborating with local community organizations focused on visual arts, culinary arts, cycling, and community service, the Thaden School aims to offer students diverse learning experiences within and beyond the campus. Embracing a “whole student/whole body” pedagogy, the Thaden School emphasizes various learning opportunities, encompassing indoor and outdoor settings. © Timothy Hursley
Thaden School’s Design Concept
The Thaden School design combines two distinct parcels by establishing a “shared street,” fostering a harmonious coexistence of cars, pedestrians, and cyclists. Inspired by a common approach in Arkansas, the campus structures comprise elongated, narrow buildings strategically positioned to manage exposure to the intense southern sun and facilitate natural ventilation at the eave. These extended forms are thoughtfully curved to eliminate lengthy internal corridors while framing ou...
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