The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has seen the completion of a new 85,000-square-foot facility on its Bentonville, AR campus. Designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects, the Heartland Whole Health Institute building is set to open on May 1st.Image credit: Tim HursleyFounded in 2019 by philanthropist Alice Walton, the Heartland Whole Health Institute advocates a holistic approach to healthcare that prioritizes disease prevention and long-term wellness. For the institutes new building, the design team drew inspiration from the natural landscape of the Ozarks, with curvilinear forms that echo the regions bluffs, caves, and forests.Image credit: Tim HursleyThe exterior material palette consists of glass, stone cladding, and weathered brass fins. The fins reference the hardwood forests of the Ozarks and are designed to reduce solar exposure, while the exterior stone, known as Giraffe Stone, is a vernacular material commonly used in the region.Image credit: Tim HursleyVisitor...