Chenal Creek Shopping Center

Located in a commercial area of west Little Rock, the Chenal Creek Retail Center was conceived as a speculative up-scale neighborhood shopping center.  Because of the topographical constraints, the 28,000 square foot center barely fit in the allotted building setbacks.  With a slight cant toward the sky, the canopies provide increased visibility to the storefronts without sacrificing protection from the sun and rain.  The undersides of the canopies are lighted with sconces, integral to the masonry patterns.  Careful articulation of brick patterns, material combinations of concrete blocks, slate, and brick with stucco accents provide subtle detailing.  The signage design repeats the center’s materials, thereby developing a distinctive brand for the center.  Tenants include Chico’s and Joseph A Bank.