# Chic Animal Coops The Chicken Chapel is a Minimalist Hen Sanctuary By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-10-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-chapel References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/10/chicken-chapel-studio-north-moskow-linn-architects.php) & [moskowlinn](http://www.moskowlinn.com/) Though it may look deceptively like a yoga den, tool shed or outdoor sauna, the Chicken Chapel is anything but. The concept coop is made entirely of fiber-glass panes and locally-harvested wood, and was built with the hopes of proving the beauty and low-cost of utilitarian designs. Five architecture students worked in tandem with Boston-based Moskow Linn Architects to erect this bizarre [chicken coop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time) in Norwich, Vermont. The construction of the Chicken Chapel was spurred by [Studio North](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-garage), a week-long initiative that encourages small-scale, rural designs. The bells and whistles of this functional coop are apparent upon first sight: a raised profile for better air circulation, [maple sticks that filter light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-church-tolvkanten) and a stylishly built door meant for the hens. The actual shelter for the hens is amusingly arranged in the shape of an egg, adding a touch of humor to the otherwise minimalist enclosure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Utilitarian Designs:** The Chicken Chapel proves the beauty and low-cost of utilitarian designs in creating unique and functional structures. - **Rural Design Initiatives:** Initiatives like Studio North encourage small-scale, rural designs such as the Chicken Chapel, providing opportunities for innovative architectural solutions. - **Minimalist Enclosures:** The minimalist design of the Chicken Chapel showcases the potential for creating sleek and aesthetically pleasing animal enclosures. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore utilitarian designs, inspired by the Chicken Chapel, to create innovative and cost-effective structures. - **Agriculture:** The concept of minimalist enclosures, like the Chicken Chapel, can be harnessed in the agriculture industry to provide more efficient and visually appealing animal shelters. - **Construction:** The utilization of rural design initiatives, such as the Chicken Chapel, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the construction industry to create unique and sustainable structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traditional Japanese Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niwatorigoya.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Mobile Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-range-coop.md) - [Smart Backyard Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smart-coop.md) - [Automated Coop Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-chicken-model-t50.md) - [Floating Duck Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Compact Urban Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel.md) - [Sacred Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-church-tolvkanten.md)