HFA has a long-standing history with Walmart, the Bentonville-based, multinational retail corporation which has over 10,000 retail supercenters in 24 countries. HFA partners with Walmart to provide architectural and engineering services for numerous remodels, new store, and special projects each year. Our services for these projects include architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, refrigeration, and structural; and we provide these throughout all phases of design and construction. Examples of support include: Conducting existing site verification visits Providing exterior branding design packages Producing Construction Documents Managing document submittals for review and permit Managing and producing document revisions throughout pre-construction, bidding, and construction Conducting any state required construction observations upon project completion A large portion of the Walmart program focuses on General Remodel, including large-scale interior and exterior updates, expansions of the existing store footprint, implementations of prototypical design elements, and store-specific updates and design initiatives. Additionally, HFA was selected in 2021 as one of three architectural firms in Walmart’s Design Collective to manage and design projects to test one of their newest initiatives. Our architectural and engineering teams collaborated with other civil and structural firms, vendors, and consultants to develop design solutions for various prototypical and non-prototypical layout stores. Through clear communication, exceptional coordination, and design thinking, our team was able to help the client solidify design guidance and achieve their goal of beginning implementation in select stores.

HFA partnered with United Bank and its development team to deliver a new 5,300-square-foot branch in the heart of Bentonville, AR, completed in 2022. The new location is housed within a larger multi-tenant building designed by HFA. Our team provided architectural, structural, civil, and MEP services for the core building. We also completed the bank’s interior design and build-out. The client envisioned utilizing a pre-fabricated structure to be cost effective, but desired a more traditional building look that stands out from typical multi-tenant buildings. Our team achieved this through varied tenant façades, distinct green awnings that reflect United Bank’s branding, and a nice brick exterior that feels more like a traditionally structured building. A continuous light band wraps the top of the bank, helping the building read as both cohesive and individually branded. Greenbird Design provided the interior design which balanced functional requirements with a welcoming, community presence. The result is a highly visible corner site that reflects the bank’s identity and anchors the block with a strong local presence.

Located on an active business corridor in Newton, the team was challenged with transforming three existing industrial office buildings into a modern ‘industrial chic’ mixed-use development. With a lively and inviting retail atmosphere, Newton Nexus will be a destination for many shoppers, offering contemporary architecture, public gathering spaces, and a unique shopping experience.

With origins as a largely online-only retailer selling outdoor recreational equipment and gear, our partnership with Moosejaw began after it was acquired by Walmart in 2017. Our clients at Walmart were eager to establish a brick-and-mortar presence for Moosejaw in Bentonville, AR, essentially Walmart's backyard and home to its corporate headquarters. As our clients began to seek out the perfect location in downtown Bentonville, they knew that above all they wanted to take an existing space and reuse the raw, old materials in the remodel. HFA helped them achieve their vision thanks to our full-service, multi-disciplined team that was not only able to deliver on the industrial feel Moosejaw is known for, but by doing so on a tight timeline, as well. Once completed, the Walmart and Moosejaw team began laying the groundwork for more location similar in look and feel to this first project.