ASI Awards

Since its completion in 2009, the Arkansas Studies Institute has been recognized locally and nationally as a magnificent blend of old and new architecture and for the innovative use of many different types of materials, including copper, steel, and locally sourced sandstone.

2009 Awards

Concrete Construction/Hanley Wood Publications named the Lower Arkansas River Valley Walking Map, Central Arkansas's largest piece of public art, a Decorative Project of the Year Honoree.

The Arkansas chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) gave the Arkansas Studies Institute its Members' Choice Award.

The Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas gave the Arkansas Studies Institute its Award for Excellence in Preservation through Rehabilitation and an Honorable Mention for Outstanding New Construction in Historic Setting.

South Central Construction—a monthly magazine providing comprehensive coverage on heavy engineering, highway, building and industrial construction news—awarded the Arkansas Studies Institute as one of the two Best Overall in South Central Region.

The South Central Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) gave the Arkansas Studies Institute its ASID Silver Award.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gulf States gave the Arkansas Studies Institute its AIA Gulf States Honor Award.

2010 Awards

The American Institute of Steel Construction gave the Arkansas Studies Institute its National Award.

2011 Awards

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) in conjunction with the American Library Association (ALA) gave the ASI one of five of the 2011 Library Building Awards.