The Outlier Hotel Wins Architizer Award—And Rammed Earth Takes Center Stage in Eureka Springs

When you design with intention, recognition has a way of showing up.

We're proud to share that The Outlier Hotel, a modern boutique hotel currently under development just outside Eureka Springs, Arkansas, has been honored with a 2025 Architizer A+ Honorable Mention Award. Designed in collaboration with Omar Gandhi Architects Inc. and grounded in the craftsmanship of Brandon Gore, this project is already turning heads—and we haven't even opened the doors yet.

But this isn't just about awards. It's about validation. That design matters. That rammed earth construction belongs in conversations about beauty, permanence, and innovation. And that what we're building in the Ozarks isn't just another place to stay—it's a place to feel.

Rammed Earth Meets Rugged Luxury

At its core, The Outlier Hotel is a basecamp for the bold.

Tucked into a ridgeline across from the Lake Leatherwood trail system, this hotel was created for those who ride hard, live with intention, and recognize good design when they see it. It's not just close to the trails—it's on them. Step out your door, clip in, and hit singletrack in under a minute.

The architecture tells its own story: clean lines, honest forms, and materials that speak the language of the land—rammed earth walls, cast concrete, raw timber, and glass. Nothing decorative for decoration's sake. Every choice rooted in purpose. Built to last. Built to belong.

Why Rammed Earth?

Rammed earth construction isn't a trend—it's a return to what works. At Gore Design Co. & EarthForm, we believe in materials that age with grace, carry thermal mass, and connect the built environment back to the earth beneath our feet. Rammed earth is more than beautiful—it's sustainable, durable, and deeply human.

Whether you're seeking rammed earth consulting, training, or full-service execution, this project is proof of what's possible when architecture and earthwork move in lockstep.

A Landmark Project in Northwest Arkansas

The Outlier is positioned to become a flagship destination for those seeking rugged refinement in the heart of the Ozarks. Just minutes from Thorncrown Chapel and visible from both Highway 62 and Highway 187, it's easy to access—but feels like a retreat.

This hotel isn't an endpoint. It's a beginning. A signal of what's coming—for travelers, for architecture, and for rammed earth builders across the country.

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

If you're an architect, developer, or landowner exploring rammed earth construction, let's talk. We offer expert rammed earth consulting services that bring clarity, efficiency, and design integrity to every project.

The land's been waiting. Let's build something worthy of it.

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Follow along as we bring this vision to life—layer by layer, one honest project at a time.