# Danish Modern Temples The First Mosque in Copenhagen by Bjarke Ingels Group By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-mosque-in-copenhagen References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1608242/bjarke-ingels-group-to-design-copenhagen-s-first-new-mosque) & [big.dk](http://www.big.dk/) Considering the mighty architectural feats [Bjarke Ingels Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) has already accomplished, it's no surprise that the people there have taken it upon themselves to design the first mosque in Copenhagen. Outdoing even their past work, they've created a structure almost too magnificent for words. Stretching 150 feet into the heavens, the first mosque in Copenhagen feasts on light. A beacon from the outside, it also gobbles natural light into its belly for visitors to enjoy as well. A counterpart to Copenhagen's Our Savior Church, it will surely stand proud. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Modern Religious Architecture:** Architectural firms can specialize in designing modern religious structures that balance tradition with innovation - **Sustainable Religious Design:** Opportunities exist to design religious structures that integrate sustainable and eco-friendly features - **Religious Tourism:** Modern and striking religious structures can attract tourists, presenting opportunities to develop new tourism experiences ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can leverage innovative design to create stunning religious structures that are both functional and visually striking - **Construction:** The construction industry can take advantage of the growing demand for modern religious structures by incorporating the latest technologies and eco-friendly materials - **Tourism:** Religious tourism is a growing market, presenting opportunities for the travel industry to offer unique experiences centered around modern and innovative religious structures ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Geometric Cone-Shaped Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bab-al-salam-mosque.md) - [Perforated Pink Concrete Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebun-nessa-mosque.md) - [Red Brick Geometric Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bait-ur-raiyan-mosque.md) - [Classically Designed Geometric Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamluki-lancet-mosque.md) - [Denmark Suburban Modern Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treroner-church.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Mosque-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islamic-arts-biennale1.md) - [Two-Storey Contemporary Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse.md)