# Bright Bottle Chapels The Whimsical ‘Airlie Gardens' by Virginia Wright-Frierson By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airlie-gardens References: [greenmuze](http://www.greenmuze.com/build/design/2450-bottle-garden-retreat-.html) & [airliegardens.org](http://www.airliegardens.org/photo_gallery.asp?albumid=5&photoid=137&page=&photopage) The ‘Airlie Gardens’ by Virginia Wright-Frierson is a magical creation with shiny multicolored bottles. The vibrant [bottle chapel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-st-thrse-of-lisieux) was built in 2004 and it has continued to be inspiring and breathtaking. Glossy and [colored recycled bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gin-bottle), with the aid of cement, were made into trees, butterflies and birds, which adorn the exterior of the chapel. This bottle building is not only a statement for [keeping things green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innisfree-store), but proof that greenifying your life can also add beauty to it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new methods for using recycled materials to create visually stunning and sustainable architectural structures. - **Artistic Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and architecture to create unique and aesthetically pleasing buildings that serve both functional and creative purposes. - **Environmental Awareness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to raise awareness about the environment and promote sustainable practices through creative and visually captivating installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and recycled materials into construction practices to reduce environmental impact and create visually appealing structures. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blur the lines between art and design to create functional and environmentally conscious architectural masterpieces. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster a culture of sustainability by showcasing artistic and inspiring installations that remind individuals of the impact and beauty of living a green life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Sculptural Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles.md) - [Geometric Outdoor Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-glass-wind-chime.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Floral Champagne Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perrier-jouet-house-of-wonder.md) - [Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Sculptural Whisky Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistry-in-oak.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md)