# Elegantly Restrained Churches Elsa Urquijo Architects Builds a White-Washed Church in Spain By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-urquijo-architects References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/elsa-urquijo-architects-padre-rubinos-church-la-coruna-09-24-2014/) & [elsaurquijo](http://www.elsaurquijo.com/) Elsa Urquijo Architects have completed [a church in Spain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627) for the charity Padre Rubinos, where the group will also have office space. The design is compact yet beautiful at the same time, with a white-washed shade throughout. One of the main goals of the space was to have everything exude quite a calm nature, and to do this the architects chose not to overly decorate. Instead they kept everything simple, using a [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-is-good-shop) throughout. This helps people so that when they visit they can concentrate more on the act of prayer and worship rather than be distracted by any ornate details. Elsa Urquijo Architects managed to complete this church with a sense of elegance and class. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/elsa-urquijo-architects-padre-rubinos-church-la-coruna-09-24-2014/), [elsaurquijo](http://www.elsaurquijo.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Aesthetic Design:** Creating designs with a minimalist aesthetic could create a more calming environment, reducing distractions and enhancing concentration. - **Modest Architecture:** Designing structures that are simple and modest could appeal to a wider community, and result in more practical and affordable spaces for worship. - **Multi-functional Buildings:** Designing buildings that can accommodate more than one function offers potential cost savings and could be an opportunity to develop new applications and revenue streams. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry could explore ways to create spaces that offer a more minimalistic aesthetic that is both practical and affordable. - **Religious Organizations:** Religious organizations could find potential value in the development of modest spaces of worship that may appeal to a wider audience and offer value through multi-functional spaces. - **Charity and Non-profit Sector:** The charity and non-profit sector could explore opportunities for developing new or multi-functional spaces that could serve both as offices and community gathering spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Ruin-Upcycled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atienza-maure-arquitectos.md) - [Angular Church Matte Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-church.md) - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Hillside Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-st-thrse-of-lisieux.md) - [Albanian Sleek Concrete Chuches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narac-church.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Reflective Artful Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-gesso.md) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Minimally Designed Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrs-reisinger.md)