One year after opening, Arvest at Ledger in Bentonville, Arkansas, has established itself as a workplace designed to accommodate hybrid working patterns and future organisational needs. Created by New York–based architecture and design studio Callaghan Horiuchi, the 40,000-square-foot headquarters reflects Arvest’s transition toward a more technology-driven model. The project is particularly relevant for architects, interior designers and product designers due to its focus on biophilic strategies, material selection and sustainability-led design choices.

Flexible Spatial Framework

The workplace is organised according to an activity-based planning model that divides the floor into five typologies: Team Homes, Focus Spaces, Collaboration Spaces, Experimental Spaces and Amenity Spaces. This layout allows employees to shift between different work modes as required, offering a structured yet adaptable environment. Integrated digital tools, such as dual screens and eye-level cameras, support hybrid collaboration and contribute to a coherent communication infrastructure.

Material Choices Grounded in Nature

Biophilic principles play a central role throughout the interior. The space incorporates 1,252 indoor plants, floor-to-ceiling glazing for full daylight exposure, and daylight-simulating skylights in windowless rooms. These interventions improve access to natural light and help establish a consistent visual connection to nature.

Materiality reinforces this approach. Natural oak flooring, carpets with organic textures, and area rugs made from natural fibres form a calm, nature-inspired palette. Terracotta-coloured tiles reference the regional landscape, while draperies made from recycled fabrics provide acoustic privacy. Large-scale wall coverings, PET felt acoustic panels and custom ceiling elements introduce natural patterns and forms, contributing to a balanced acoustic and visual environment. Many products used in the interior are non-toxic, Greenguard-certified or Red List–free, supporting healthier indoor air quality.

Sustainability and Circularity

The design incorporates energy-efficient systems, including occupancy sensors, low-voltage LED lighting and extensive daylighting. The selection of recycled textiles, US-made finishes and locally sourced materials supports circularity and reduces transport-related emissions. Custom millwork, terrazzo surfaces and planters illustrate how durable materials can be used to define high-traffic interior environments.

A Reference Project for Workplace Design

After its first year in use, Arvest at Ledger demonstrates how biophilic design, flexible spatial planning and sustainable materials can be integrated into a contemporary workplace. The project offers practical insights for designers developing offices that prioritise user comfort, environmental performance and long-term adaptability.

Source: v2com / Callaghan Horiuchi
Photos: Halkin Mason Photography