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Eunine Fay Jones - Research

E. Fay Jones was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA on January 31, 1921. He spent his childhood in the rural Ozark Mountains, where he gained love for nature and the environment, which had an impact on his architectural designs later in life. After completing his studies at Rice University, he joined Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural practice, Taliesin Associated Architects, as an apprentice. He worked closely with Wright on several projects, including the renowned Taliesin West in Arizona (Compton, 2023).

E. Fay Jones is famous for his natural architectural style, which includes integrating buildings with the environment, using materials like stone and wood, and incorporating geometric shapes inspired by nature. "Jones ignored architectural trends and instead focused on his own organic aesthetic with materials found in The Ozarks and familiar traditional forms from his home region"(mariathuroczy, 2013). 
One of his design that has inspired me for this project is the The Pinecote Pavilion which he completed in 1964 in Mississippi.
I find the Pinecote Pavilion simple, elegant and think it perfectly blends with the natural environment. It has a unique roof made of intersecting wooden beams arranged in a radial pattern which creates a visual captivating design. This design offers support and creates an open and airy atmosphere which allows light and air to flow through.

The Pavilion's wooden structure has both an aesthetic and functional role. It supports the roof and ensures the overall integrity of the pavilion. The intersecting beams evenly distribute the roof's weight, which helps to maintain stability and structural integrity of the structure. The slim wooden columns that hold up the pavilion raise it above the forest floor which reduces its impact on the surrounding landscape and creating a feeling of elevation and openness.

The entire wooden framework is made from local pine, fastened with nails, dowels, and metal connectors. Every part of the construction is fully exposed, visible both inside and outside. Each framing element, beam, brace, and connection plays a crucial role in ensuring structural stability (Mississipi state university, 2024).



Pinecote pavillon

The Pinecote Pavillon is my inspiration because it is made of straight lines to create a geometruc structure, using natural elements. Which is my aim for this term. 

Reference

Compton, E. (2023). Encyclopedia of Arkansas. [online] Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Available at: https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/fay-jones-447/ [Accessed 11 Apr. 2024].

mariathuroczy (2013). E. Fay Jones. [online] Architectuul. Available at: https://architectuul.com/architect/e-fay-jones [Accessed 11 Apr. 2024].

Mississipi state university (2024). About the Pavilion | Crosby Arboretum. [online] www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu. Available at: http://www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu/about-pinecote-pavilion [Accessed 11 Apr. 2024].













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  1. Sam Dargan15 April 2024 at 04:29

    Good, much improved on last term. Writing is clear and concise with some interesting insights - one thing - add an image of the design ideas you have come up with so far at the end of the post to support your final line - use this to compare and contrast with Jones' work. Keep it up!

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