Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, Bella Vista, Arkansas

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Sanctuary among the trees. Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Arkansas

The Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, located in Bella Vista, Arkansas, is one of the most charming buildings in the United States. Constructed in 1988 and named for a beloved community member whose husband commissioned it, this chapel was designed by E. Fay Jones and is characterised by a unique design that seamlessly blends modernist principles with nature's splendour. The result is a harmonious space whose wooden architecture blends with its natural setting. Surrounded by lush trees, with sunlight filtering in through the stained glass, the chapel serves as a perfect sanctuary for contemplation and prayer. It also stands as a powerful testament to the ability of architecture to inspire and uplift the human spirit.