# Holistic Hybrid Architecture The Church of Sant Francesc Convent Fuses the Traditional and Modern By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-07-13 | Updated 2012-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/church-of-sant-francesc-convent References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/church-of-sant-francesc-convent-by-david-closes) & [davidcloses.wordpress](http://davidcloses.wordpress.com/) The [Church of Sant Francesc Convent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-landscape) by David Closes embraces modern design without letting go of its history. Embracing the 18th century church's state of deterioration, this [renovation project restores the structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia) giving it new life. Architect David Closes and his team infused the aging building with [modern architectural elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-budapest-apartment) including a main focal point gracing its facade. Constructed from steel and glass, this space-age element is perfectly juxtaposed against the church's original stone structure. Adding an auditorium space and cultural center, this stunning structure marries the old with the new combining traditional and modern materials in a complimentary way. The Church of Sant Francesc Convent allows its visitors to relive the cathedral's past history while embracing its future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Architecture:** The marriage of traditional and modern materials offer an opportunity to bring classic buildings into the 21st century. - **Auditorium Revamps:** Introducing auditorium spaces in renovated historical buildings presents a chance to engage with modern audiences. - **Cultural Center Makeovers:** Converting historic buildings into cultural centers provides new ways to celebrate regional history and promote education. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can capitalize on updating historic buildings with modern elements while keeping the authenticity of the original structure. - **Cultural Institutions/historical Sites:** Cultural institutions and historical sites have an opportunity to transform their spaces and engage with modern audiences. - **Education/performing Arts/conference Spaces:** Education, performing arts and conference centers could benefit from the unique spaces created by the renovation and modernization of historic structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pailunga-tuscan-chapel.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Angular Church Matte Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-church.md) - [Wooden Multi-Building Brazilian Convents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convent.md) - [Jagget Metal Museum Entrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baroque-museum-of-catalonia.md) - [Converted Church Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyth.md) - [Stone Ruin-Upcycled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atienza-maure-arquitectos.md) - [Renovated Neo-Gothic Provostry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provostry.md) - [Stone Ruin-Transformed Spanish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627.md)