J.B. HUNT TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Lowell, AR

2019 - Under Construction

The landscape design for the J.B. Hunt Training and Technology Center creates a 21st-century work environment by transforming previously underutilized exterior spaces into active, people-focused destinations. These outdoor environments provide employees and visitors with comfortable places to work, dine, recharge, and exercise throughout the day. J.B. Hunt selected OLIN, in collaboration with Miller Boskus Lack Architects, to shape this new portion of the campus into a vibrant hub for outdoor activity.

The design process centered on understanding J.B. Hunt employees’ values and translating their input into meaningful, usable spaces. The resulting site plan organizes the landscape into a series of outdoor rooms that respond to the building’s strong geometry while offering a diverse range of experiences. Tree allées establish structure, create a sense of enclosure, and provide critical shade across the site.

The landscape creates a subtle, seamless transition from parking to workplace through layered planting frames and clearly defined thresholds at building entries. Custom seating elements crafted from Arkansas limestone are set within stone-fines plazas beneath shaded tree canopies, referencing the ecology and material character of the native Ozark Plateau in Northwest Arkansas.

A range of gathering environments supports both social interaction and focused work. Stepped seating along the Central Lawn accommodates large events and informal gatherings, while smaller, more intimate areas provide comfortable outdoor workspaces. A dedicated play court encourages daily movement and supports employee health and wellness. Outdoor Wi-Fi and strategically integrated power access further enable flexible, technology-supported outdoor work.

 Will was the Lead Designer, Associate, and Project Manager for J.B. Hunt while at OLIN.

Client | J.B. Hunt

Design Architect | Miller Boskus Lack