Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, Bella Vista, Arkansas (© Eddie Brady/Getty Images)
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.