# Curving Concrete Cathedrals Church of Seed Offers a Place for Worship & Gathering By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/church-of-seed References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/02/08/church-of-seed-by-o-studio-architects/) & [ostudioarchitects](http://ostudioarchitects.com/) Set on the side of one of the famous sacred Taoist mountains in China, [Church of Seed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-landscape) is a [large concrete structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shire) designed by Hong Kong-based O Studio Architects that provides villagers with a place for both worship and gathering. Church of Seed is a curving building made of concrete that has been cast into a bamboo framework. The structure comprises three walls that curl around the interior, similar to the casing that surrounds the seed of a plant, describes Dezeen. Inside, there is a central hall decorated with bamboo furniture that can seat up to 60 people, and on one side is a large window, shaped like a cross, that lets in sunlight for natural lighting. According to the designers, Church of Seed doesn't aggressively promote the [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azzedine-alaa-foundation) religion, but rather its message is conveyed "subtly through the play of light and shadow in this architecture." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Subtle Religious Architecture Design:** Designers are exploring the subtle incorporation of religious symbolism in buildings to promote faith without being overt about it. - **Natural Lighting in Architecture:** Designers are incorporating natural light sources creatively to give the building a more organic feel that provides health benefits to occupants. - **Bamboo-framed Architecture:** Designers are using bamboo as a framework when casting concrete to create a sustainable and durable building design. ### Where This Applies - **Religious Architecture:** There is a growing need for religious buildings to reflect the beliefs of their community in a way that is respectful and inviting. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Architects are expected to create designs that use eco-friendly and sustainable materials for construction. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers are being called on to create environments that reflect their client's brand values while creating a functional space that meets their needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Albanian Sleek Concrete Chuches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narac-church.md) - [Fluted Concrete-Added Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-marys-coptic-church.md) - [Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-pavilion.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Denmark Suburban Modern Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treroner-church.md) - [Multi-Faith Spiritual Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondenominational-temple.md) - [Reflective Memorial Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-of-trees.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md)