Celebrating a Northwest Arkansas Legacy
Few places express the soul of Northwest Arkansas quite like the Fay and Gus Jones House. This beautifully produced video, created by the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, offers an intimate tour of the home and its remarkable story. Through archival footage, thoughtful narration, and stunning visuals, the video invites viewers to step inside a living piece of architectural history. It’s more than a house tour—it’s a glimpse into the creative spirit that helped shape the identity of our region.
At the center of this story is Fay Jones, Arkansas’s most celebrated architect and a visionary whose work continues to inspire generations. A protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, Jones developed a design philosophy that embraced nature rather than conquered it. His buildings, often tucked gently into the Ozark landscape, show how light, structure, and setting can come together to create spaces that feel both intimate and transcendent. The Fay and Gus Jones House stands as a testament to this vision: humble in scale, yet extraordinary in craft and intention.
Northwest Arkansas is more than scenic hills and bike trails—it’s a place where architecture has quietly but powerfully shaped community life. From early vernacular structures built with local materials to modern landmarks that respond to the contours of the land, our built environment reflects generations of ingenuity and care. Each structure tells a story, and together they form a living archive of who we are.
Exploring and preserving these stories isn’t just about honoring the past; it’s about shaping the future. By engaging with our architectural heritage, we deepen our connection to place and ensure that thoughtful, place-based design continues to flourish. Take a few minutes to watch the video and experience firsthand the beauty and vision that make Northwest Arkansas’s architectural history so unique.