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Special Olympics Arkansas Legacy Building

Special Olympics Arkansas Legacy Building

Project Overview

Client: Special Olympics Arkansas
Location: North Little Rock, Arkansas
Project Type: Nonprofit Headquarters
Services: Nonprofit Architecture and Interior Design

The Special Olympics Arkansas Legacy Building is a 7,500-square-foot headquarters facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas, designed by WDD Architects to support the organization’s statewide operations. The facility brings together administrative offices, meeting spaces, volunteer resources, and support functions under one roof while supporting an organization that serves more than 44,500 athletes across Arkansas. The new headquarters provides space for future growth while expanding opportunities, programs, and resources for athletes and their families throughout Arkansas.

Front view of the Special Olympics Arkansas Legacy Building exterior at dusk in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Design Features

At the heart of the facility is Champion’s Hall, a flexible gathering space for meetings, events, volunteer activities, and community programs, while a Legacy Wall recognizes donor contributions and celebrates the impact of Special Olympics Arkansas. Supporting spaces include conference rooms, private offices, open work areas, and a warehouse with dual overhead doors for equipment storage and distribution.

Special Olympics Arkansas headquarters interior featuring the Legacy Wall, athlete displays and gathering space, designed by WDD Architects.

Conference room at the Special Olympics Arkansas Legacy Building in North Little Rock with grey patterned carpet, grey feature wall with red accent stripe, and a retractable glass wall.

The building’s layout promotes collaboration among staff and volunteers while providing the infrastructure needed to serve athletes and communities across Arkansas. Inspired by the energy and determination of Special Olympics athletes, the design creates a durable headquarters that supports the organization’s long-term growth and statewide impact.

Special Olympics Arkansas headquarters hallway featuring large-scale graphics celebrating Arkansas athletes, designed by WDD Architects.

Awards

2025 ASID Silver Award – This is the highest honor in its category for recognition of design excellence.

Glass-enclosed meeting and collaboration space at the Special Olympics Arkansas headquarters in North Little Rock, AR.

In The News

KATV Ch 7 News – Special Olympics Receives Unique Award for Legacy Building

Arkansas Money & Politics – Special Olympics Arkansas Cuts Ribbon

North Arkansas Democrat Gazette – Special Olympics Arkansas Shows Off New Digs

Aerial view of the Special Olympics Arkansas Legacy Building and surrounding North Little Rock area at dusk

Learn More

Visit the Special Olympics website.

 

 

 

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