Corporate

ATA International World Headquarters

Project Overview

Client: ATA International, Inc.
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Project Type: Global Taekwondo Headquarters
Services: Corporate Architecture, Interior Design

WDD Architects designed the 45,300-square-foot ATA International World Headquarters in Little Rock as a global home for one of the world’s largest martial arts organizations. The three-story headquarters brings together corporate offices, a martial arts museum, and a training center in a facility inspired by ATA’s South Korean heritage and the legacy of founder Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee.

ATA Headquarters exterior in Little Rock, AR, featuring a contemporary multi-story design with expansive windows, sunshades, stone accents and a landscaped entrance plaza, designed by WDD Architects.

ATA Headquarters training room in Little Rock, AR, featuring an open fitness area with high ceilings, large windows and flexible training space.

Design Features

Asian architectural influences are paired with Arkansas materials throughout the headquarters, with ATA symbols and cultural references incorporated into the building and site. A series of water features symbolizes the passing of knowledge from masters to students, while the Songahm Star serves as an organizing element for the plaza and site. The 5,000-square-foot museum traces the history of ATA and honors founder H.U. Lee, while a 6,500-square-foot training center supports the organization’s martial arts programs.

Master Lee's office at the ATA International, Inc. World Headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas, designed by WDD Architects.