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Little Rock, AR., February 15, 2019 – Patty Opitz, AIA, a senior associate and licensed architect at Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, has been honored with the Young Architect Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). She is just one of 22 architects selected from across the country for this prestigious recognition. The annual program now in its 26th year recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers. Since the program’s inception, there have only been three other architects from the state of Arkansas who have been honored with […]

2019 AIA Arkansas State Convention October 16-19, 2019 AIA Arkansas is now accepting proposals from our Allied members at the Blue level or higher, for presentations at the 2019 AIA Arkansas State Convention in Hot Springs, AR. Please complete the form below to submit your presentation for review by the Convention Committee. Selections will be made in May and notification of acceptance or denial will be sent after that time. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 15, 2019. Submissions must be completed in full to be reviewed for selection. All presentations must be submitted using the form below. Licensed architects in Arkansas are required to […]

Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects (PSW) is seeking a full-time intern architect or licensed architect with 3-7 years of experience in their Fayetteville, Arkansas office. Applicants should be passionate about the design profession and qualifications include a B.Arch. degree and proficiency in Revit. Exciting opportunities for advancement in design, project management, client relationships and all facets of architectural practice. PSW is a full-service programming, architectural, planning and interior design firm with expertise in corporate/commercial, healthcare, educational, master planning and renovation/adaptive reuse projects. We seek appropriate solutions focused on quality and value for each project, and we are committed to client-service and […]

Two Arkansas films are eligible to win the 2017 People’s Choice Award for the American Institute of Architect’s third annual I Look Up Film Challenge. The AIA invites the public to cast their vote to choose the winner and this year, two films illustrate how architects are revitalizing the community in different ways. The first film, Cultivating Context, focuses on a 10-month strategic plan set by the Lonoke citizens and architects to breathe new life into the community. The second film, Kwendeche, focuses on an architect who dedicates his time to preserving historic buildings in underserved communities. The People’s Choice […]

Retail Design Collaborative is looking for (2) qualified individuals to fill Job Captain roles in Rogers, AR office.  Resumes should be sent to ARResource@rdcollaborative.com. ROLE: Job Captain POSITION SUMMARY The primary function of a Job Captain is to develop and coordinate the production of quality contract documents based on prototype and/or job specific requirements. Click here to view pdf of position summary. Job Captain will be meeting corporate expectations of the position when s/he is successful in:  Completing contract document projects on schedule and within budget.  Delivering high quality drawings that can be easily interpreted by government agencies and easily […]