A Blueprint for Community Collaboration

Rountable Discussion with Community Leaders - 2:30-3:45 p.m.
The Community Roundtable discussion will provide community leaders and stakeholders an opportunity to discuss challenges, lessons learned and future opportunities with architects/designers and community members about development in Kearney with an emphasis on downtown revitalization/preservation.


Keynote Address by Chris M. Baribeau, AIA, Principal Architect, modus studio, Fayetteville, Arkansas
As the principal architect of modus studio, of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Chris follows the idea that architecture can be sourced from the simple, everyday experiences of life. Learn from Chris how architecture has the ability to enhance the quality of life and be inspiring to all people in a practical way. 

Recent projects in Arkansas include a reinterpretation of traditional school design for a small agricultural community; a renovation of four dated Fayetteville apartment buildings to improve aesthetics, performance, and sustainability; and transformation of a warehouse on a brownfield site into a University of Arkansas sculpture studio.