Thorncrown Chapel

Designed by E Fay Jones and located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Proud winner of AIA's prestigious 25 Year award and 1981 building of the year.

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MacDonald, Taylor. “Crown Jewel: Why Thorncrown Chapel Is Our Architectural Inspiration.” Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Taylor MacDonald https://t.co/rYr46MzIST, 29 Mar. 2018, https://t.co/QRTtDwanNC.

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"Modern structures don’t have to do damage to the earth."

"an inspiration to others in showing how to combine spirituality that honors the environment"

"a church that goes beyond worship to really connect the visitor to the beauty of creation around them"
- Eden Keeper 2014

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Thorncrown Chapel is understated unlike most churches in which the design's purpose portray the awesome power of God. Thorncrown does not challenge your view of divinity but enhances it by connecting humanity as one with the earth.

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" use of natural materials helps the chapel mesh with its surroundings rather than competing with them" 👏👏👏 Thank you Morehouse MacDonald and Associates for further proving our point.

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MacDonald, Taylor. “Crown Jewel: Why Thorncrown Chapel Is Our Architectural Inspiration.” Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Taylor MacDonald https://t.co/rYr46MzIST, 29 Mar. 2018, https://t.co/QRTtDwanNC.

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E Fay Jones sets the bar in employing organic materials regional to the Ozarks "minimizing transportation costs and environmental impact" on the construction of Thorncrown Chapel. #aheadofhistime #sustainiblearchitecture

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Our header picture is a perfect representation of rhythm in architecture at regular intervals. In Thorncrown Chapel's case, I would argue the absence of space in the "X" pattern gives texture and dimension in the ceiling through the use of line. #arcrhythm

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E Fay Jones's inspiration, the Saint Chapelle Chapel, in Paris, France compares to Thorncrown's numerous glass panes. Each chapel displays a vivid color range at various times in the day. However, EFJ chose to use unstained glass to harmonize with surrounding forest canopy.

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Arch Madness 2015: Thorncrown Chapel Wins | Architect Magazine | Design, Competitions, Awards, Award Winners, Architecture, Architects https://t.co/guaf9L0SE9

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Thorncrown Chapel - Adam Ford https://t.co/Pd6th2PHKN via @YouTube

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Sunday Surprise. The Thorncrown Chapel located in the Ozark Mountains is built entirely of locally sourced materials. The nave stands 48 feet tall and is made up of 425... https://t.co/qNXqQkDGfe

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Amen, @ArchDaily . 🙏 Thorncrown Chapel moves people with its humble scale of construction, replication of biological forms in its design such as the pine tree, and utilization of natural materials with respect to its forest location.

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Embodiment of "architecture that everyone, not just architects, can understand and appreciate" - ArchDaily

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Noteworthy Hugo Haering and Jones would agree, however, that functionality is #1 in design followed by expression, form, and style.
Reed, Roy. “Fay Jones, 83, Architect Influenced by Wright, Dies.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 1 Sept. 2004, https://t.co/oDKPPaWRRl.

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Fay Jones is recognized as the founder of "Ozark style architecture" yet he rejected the title and the label "regionalist" - his works span all corners of the US. E Fay Jones doesn't fit to any box or style, he is his own kind of architect.

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Huffington Post claimed visitors' are awed by "the immense glass walls" and "the dense forest visible all around". The chapel hosts 425 windows with unobstructed views of the scenery - seamlessly blending into the site. Jones designed it this way #accidentallyonpurpose 😉

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Grateful today for AIA CEO Robert Ivy defending Thorncrown Chapel as one of "the preeminent examples of spiritual architecture in the 20th century". In 2013, AIA formed a coalition to protect Thorncrown Chapel from a power-line project that disrupt the peaceful site.

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Those light patterns tho 😍

Can't believe that's Thorncrown Chapel in every picture. E Fay Jones' artful play of light and shadow makes the space shine morning, noon, and night. Talk about an ever changing pop of color! #principlesofdesign #lightandcolor

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Wikia Architecture praised Thorncrown Chapel on "how proper planning can reduce the impact of a building on site".

Shout-out to Frank Lloyd Wright for inspiration. #franklloydwright #sustaniblearchitecture

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Architect E Fay Jones described Thorncrown Chapel as a "place to think your best thoughts". Retweet if you agree. #bestmeditationspot