St. Andrew Methodist Church – Hasley Chapel
A quiet sanctuary in the trees, shaped by memory, light, and landscape
Project Brief
GFF crafted a visionary 30-year master plan for St. Andrew Methodist Church’s 21-acre campus in Plano, Texas, which prominently featured the creation of the Hasley Chapel. The stand-alone chapel at St. Andrew Methodist Church’s 21-acre campus, is envisioned as a sanctuary that harmonizes with its stunning natural surroundings. Nestled in the scenic northwest corner, the chapel overlooks a tranquil creek and pond, creating a serene backdrop that invites reflection and worship.
The 300 seat Chapel is designed to foster intimacy and community and serves as a sacred space for weddings, funerals, worship services, and small conferences. It stands as a testament to the legacy of Rev. Robert Hasley, the founding pastor, his legacy, and his ministry. Conceptualized as “a chapel in the woods,” with the seating oriented to the dramatic view of the creek and pond, echoing the tranquility of Robert’s cherished home in Arkansas. The simple floor plan guides people in a procession from the glass entrance on the south, through the narthex, into the chapel and view beyond where nature and architecture converge.
Crafted from natural materials like wood and stone, the chapel embodies warmth and invitation, seamlessly blurring the boundaries between the outdoors and the sacred interior.