Image 11 of 35 from gallery of Faith & Form's 2018 Program Recognizes the Best in Religious Architecture and Art. The SAJ Urban Chapel of St Ignatius Cherrez y Cantera, Photo José M. Cutillas
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Image 13 of 17 from gallery of The Westin Miyako Kyoto / Chapel Renovation / KATORI archi+design associates. Photograph by Tomohiro Sakashita
Nestled in a woodland setting, Thorncrown Chapel rises forty-eight feet into the Ozark sky. This magnificent wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It sits atop over 100 tons of native stone and colored flagstone, making it blend perfectly with its setting. The chapel's simple design and majestic beauty combine to make it what critics have called "one of the finest religious spaces of modern times." Thorncrown was the dream of Jim Reed, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In 1971 Jim purchased the land which is now the site of the chapel to build his retirement home. However, other people admired his location and would often stop at his property to gain a better view of the beautiful Ozark hills. Instead of fencing them out, Jim decided to invite them in. One day while walking up the hill to his house, the idea came to him that he and his wife should build a glass chapel in the woods to give wayfarers a place to relax in an inspiring way. Shortly thereafter Jim met E. Fay Jones, a professor at the university of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Much to Jim's surprise, Jones was quick to accept the proposal to design the chapel. On March 23, 1979 the construction crew broke ground on the mountain side. Jim's dream looked like it would soon be a reality. However, half way through the project, funds began to run out. Soon the building process ground to a halt. In his own words, it looked like Jim had made "...the biggest mistake of my life." He desperately tried to raise the necessary funds to complete his dream, but all of his efforts failed. Finally, one evening Jim took what he thought would be one last walk down to his half-finished chapel. He would take one last look and never return. Then the unexpected happened He said, "I am not proud of the fact, but the first time I ever got down on my knees was on the chapel floor. I prayed more seriously than ever before. All the trials and tribulations gave me the humility to get on my knees." This was a turning point in Jim's life and in the construction of the chapel. In a few short days all the money Jim needed was made available. On July 10, 1980 Thorncrown Chapel opened. Since then over six million people have visited this little chapel on the hillside. Thorncrown has won numerous architectural awards. It has been featured on television programs such as NBC Nightly News and the 700 Club. Almost every major magazine in the country has carried a story about the chapel including Time, Newsweek, and Parade. Thorncrown Chapel is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is located on Highway 62 West three miles outside of Eureka Springs. There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted. Every tour group will receive a presentation telling the story of the chapel followed by an inspirational song by one of the Thorncrown musicians. There is ample parking for buses and RVs. So, while in the Ozarks, stop by what many have called one of the most beautiful and inspiring chapels in the world. It will be a visit you will not soon forget.
In the realm of architecture and design, certain places transcend the mere physicality of their structures, reaching into the spiritual and sacred dimensions. These spaces go beyond functionality, becoming sanctuaries that evoke a profound sense of awe, reverence, and tranquility.
Image 6 of 23 from gallery of Ingelheim Funeral Chapel / Bayer & Strobel Architekten. Courtesy of Bayer & Strobel Architekten
The boxer-turned-urban-guerrilla who graduated into a Pritzker prize-winning architect is having a retrospective at National Art Center Tokyo.
vector architects elevated the structure purposely welcomes the tide and inside, large but limited windows frame views of the ocean.
The interior of the Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. It is a lovely non-denominatinal chapel that is located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Designed by Lloyd Wright (son of Frank), it is an extremly popular wedding site which I beleive you need to book over a year in advance. More information can be found at www.wayfarerschapel.org
This is a new chapel that opened in a hotel located in the global tourism city of Hiroshima prefecture. Focusing on the fact that this chapel’s birth in the
Image 18 of 29 from gallery of Pueblo Serena Church / Moneo Brock Studio. Photograph by Jorge Taboada
A glass chapel in the woods? Can you believe how beautiful it is? Breathtaking. That’s what it is. Imagine getting married here? Where is it, you ask? This gorgeous glass chapel is at Garvan Woodland Gardens near Hot Springs, Arkansas. The wedding was shot by Becker.
The perfect place to reconnect with nature.
Missouri is nicknamed ‘The Show Me State’ and sure has a lot to show to its visitors (and locals). Impressive nature, some awesome cities, interesting museums and much more. Check ... Read more
Do you imagine yourself getting married in a chapel…but looking for something with a modern twist? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled several types of churches/chapels that are amazing for a romantic and relaxed wedding. These pretty churches can help transform your wedding ceremony into an uplifting and inspirational experience. 1. Outside[...] READ ARTICLE
A curated roundup of our earth's most modern structures for worshiping.
Set against a dramatic backdrop of distant mountains and boundless sky, a tiny chapel in Austria’s southernmost state of Carinthia magnifies the intensity and natural beauty of its location.
Garvan Woodland Gardens are the botanical garden of the University of Arkansas. They are located on Lake Hamilton, South of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Gardens are a gift from local industrialist and philanthropist Verna Cook Garvin. Anthony Chapel is located on the grounds of the gardens. It is nealy 6 stories tall and compliments the surrounding wooded landscape and offers views of the changing seasons with floor to ceiling glass walls and multiple skylights. Maurice Jennings and Fay Jones designed the chapel. They are the designers of the famous Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, AR, named the 4th best design of the 20th century by the American Institute of Architects. Jennings describes the Anthony Chapel as the finest of the more than 20 chapels he has designed around the country.
In creating a dream home, sometimes you have to think outside the box and see potential in run-down fixer uppers or strangely laid out homes. And sometimes, you have to think really far outside of the box, like Suzy Batiz did in renovating her home, which started its life in the early 1900s as a Methodist church.
These photos are simply awe-inspiring.
Completed in 2007 in Kolbermoor, Germany. Images by Jann Averwerser , Kunze Seeholzer. Standing isolated in a clearing in the middle of the park of the old Kolbermoor spinning mill is the Chapel of St. Benedict. Visitors enter the...
Contemporary , Armenian open air church humble architecture in a mountainous village 2017. A donated personal villa turned into public modest church with minimal architectural modification design concept
Charming renaissance buildings along with many parish churches, abbeys, monasteries and chapels make Erfurt one of Germany's most attractive cities to visit
Some of you may know I am crazy about using color but for a church I would lean into natural neutrals like linen fabrics, unfinished woods and natural elements. The colors will come from the repurposed stained glass!
At first glance, this property looks like a very well-kept Mennonite church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. And although that was once correct, in 2002 the 1876 Peace Chapel was transformed into a unique home for Tom Sangrey and his soon-to-be wife Carolyn.
Literally #blessed.
In honor of those celebrating Easter Sunday, we’ve compiled a list of the most breathtaking places of worship from ou...
E. Fay Jones, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, designed this wooden chapel within a woodland sanctuary where it blends perfectly with its environment.
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