The Gray by Fay Jones

06/24/2025

The Richard and Alma Brothers Residence Restoration project in Fayetteville, Arkansas, won a Merit Award in Historic Preservation during the Fay Jones School’s 2024 Alumni Design Awards competition. The alumnus on the design team is David W. McKee (B.Arch. ’82), with McKee Properties LLC in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

This 1956 Fay Jones-designed mid-century modern home was recently restored to preserve and refurbish the defining elements of Jones’ organic architecture. Initially uninhabitable, the residence required complete system replacements and a new roof after 66 years. Extensive site work was undertaken to restore and protect this historic home.

“This is an extremely well-executed example of residential historic preservation with a faithful response to Fay Jones’ work,” the jury said.

A big round of applause for David McKee and McKee Properties LLC! We are proud to honor your impact!

04/21/2025

David McKee tells the story of how The Gray by Fay came to be- from its original inception in 1956 to its recent restoration. A big thank you to our good friends at Edmondson House, another Fay Jones original property, for their production of this video!

04/12/2025

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to tour other E Fay Jones designs in Fayetteville! Tickets: https://www.efayjonesconservancy.org/inaugural-home-tour

03/26/2025

"This is an extremely well-executed example of residential historic preservation with a faithful response to Fay Jones' work," the jury said.

The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design recently honored the design work of its alumni during the school's Winter Fest Reception and Alumni Recognition Ceremony at Vol Walker Hall.

03/10/2025

Our very own, David McKee, is consulting architect on the additions at Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel! We are so excited about this expansion!

BELLA VISTA -- Construction has begun on a new office and visitor center with a wheelchair-accessible restroom on the grounds of the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Bella Vista.

02/28/2025

In the news 🗞️ ✨

McKee Properties Honored with Preserve Arkansas Award for Thoughtful Restoration of Historic E. Fay Jones Residence LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McKee Properties Honored with Preserve Arkansas Award for …

02/08/2025

Last week, we were honored to receive Preserve Arkansas’ Excellence in Preservation through Restoration award. The reception, held in Little Rock, recognized outstanding historic preservation projects throughout the state. We were joined by our distinguished guests of honor, Ken & Liz Allen and Sue Williams, for the celebration. Notably, we received the award on Fay Jones’ birthday. 🎉 🏆

01/23/2025

Another great piece by Diana Kightlinger- whom we were fortunate to meet and host at The Gray last year! Check it out:

Along a 100-mile stretch through the Ozarks lie several of the most significant buildings in American architecture, all designed by Arkansas native son Fay Jones.

01/19/2025

We are the proud recipients of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design Merit Award for Historic Preservation! Alumni David W. McKee (Class of 82) and wife Alice McKee received this honor at the annual Alumni Awards and Winter Fest. 🏆

12/04/2024

Friends. Family. Football. Fay.

The McKee Family celebrated their first Thanksgiving at The Gray this year and we have lots to be thankful for! ❤️

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10/09/2024

Thank you to our friends at CitiScapes Magazine for the recent feature on our restoration! Pick up the October issue today!

A restored Fayetteville home-turned-Airbnb takes its guests back in time

09/26/2024