New Center Focused on Arkansas Timber, Affordable Housing Solutions

UA’s new Anthony Timberlands Center a model of timber construction | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

FAYETTEVILLE -- The unique design of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville's new Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation allows inhabitants to see work being done in its lab from anywhere in the building while providing views of its Northwest Arkansas surroundings, according to Yvonne Farrell, one of the principal designers.

New center focused on Arkansas timber, affordable housing solutions

University of Arkansas officials dedicated the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation in south Fayetteville on Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Timothy Hursley) University of Arkansas officials dedicated a new architecture building in south Fayetteville Friday that will, among other things, serve as a center for developing solutions to affordable housing.  The Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovatio…