Rojkind Arquitectos
The Ledger
- ArchitectRojkind Arquitectos, Callaghan Horiuchi & Marlon Blackwell Architects
- ArtistStefan Sagmeister
- PhotographerTim Hursley
BJARKE INGELS With his first building in the U.S., Michel Rojkind has transformed a typical spec office into a celebration of Bentonville’s bike culture. In a city that has embraced biking with thousands of miles of trails, they now have a building where you can bike the facade to the rooftop social club. Stefan Sagmeister’s mosaic of bejeweled insects turns the ascent into a colorful art promenade. The result turns the ordinary into something extraordinary.
The Ledger
Woven into the vibrant fabric of the Ozarks Plateau, this six-level, 230,000 square-foot landmark dissolves the boundaries between public and private, nature and city. The Ledger is not a barrier but a bridge; a place where civic generosity finds architectural expression. It celebrates community, embodies resilience, and reimagines the timeless American porch as an open invitation to gather, to give, to belong.
Anchored near Bentonville’s downtown square, the building connects the urban core to a vast regional network of pedestrian and cycling trails. Its massing responds to its surroundings, opening a breezeway to a neighboring park and stepping back from the street to create a welcoming public realm.
Glazed façades blur the threshold between inside and out, reflecting the transparency of purpose that defines The Ledger. Its architecture invites cyclists, pedestrians, and neighbors alike to participate, fostering inclusivity while embracing responsible design.
Here, the porch — once a humble threshold — is reimagined as a vertical interlace: an extension of the street that climbs upward, inviting the community to gather, engage, and share stories. Verdant terraces at every level soften the transition from city to sky, offering moments of pause, reflection, and connec-tion.
These spaces are not merely functional; they are expressive — a living testament to the power of openness to unite people. The ascent becomes a shared journey, each ramp and terrace a chapter of discovery and dialogue.
Through thoughtful design, The Ledger nurtures shared spaces that inspire, deepen relationships, and reaffirm the timeless connection between people and place. It stands as an architecture of generosity, leaving a legacy of unity and progress
