# Pop-Up Sanctuaries ICRAVE + Z-A Studios Pop-Up Chapels Celebrate Marriage Equality By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-08-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icrave-z-a-studios-pop-up-chapels References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/15981/icrave-z-a-studio-pop-up-chapel.html) & [openhousegallery.org](http://www.openhousegallery.org/pop-up-chapel-icrave-and-z-a-studios-chapel-designs-take-the-cake) In celebration of same-sex marriage finally becoming legal in New York, the ICRAVE + Z-A Studios Pop-Up Chapels were created and propped up, ready for couples to wed beneath them. Thus far, 24 same-sex couples have gotten married in one of the two chapels created by New York City architects ICRAVE and Z-A Studios. On July 30th, 2011, the two chapels were setup as the winners of a design competition hosted by Architizer and [The Knot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-invitation-suite). Each chapel was set up in less than two hours (a contest requirement). [KISS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiveyear-barrel-aged-rum), the Z-A Studio design, is shaped like a [Hershey's Kiss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-count-witch), with two walls that twist and turn into each other in a way that "symbolizes the ever-changing identity of the bride + groom/bride + bride/groom + groom as they get older." The other chapel, by ICRAVE, featured a white mesh ceiling with dozens of multi-colored streamers hanging down, and the couple ties two ribbons together into a knot to symbolize their coming together and "tying the knot." The ICRAVE + Z-A Studios Pop-Up Chapels are symbolic of both a beautiful union as well as a monumental time in New York's history. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/15981/icrave-z-a-studio-pop-up-chapel.html), [openhousegallery.org](http://www.openhousegallery.org/pop-up-chapel-icrave-and-z-a-studios-chapel-designs-take-the-cake) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop-up Chapels:** Creating temporary chapels for special events and celebrations. - **Marriage Equality:** The growing acceptance and legal recognition of same-sex marriage. - **Architectural Design Competitions:** Hosting contests for innovative and unique building designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** Providing services to plan and execute special events like weddings and ceremonies. - **Wedding Industry:** Catering to the needs of couples getting married, including venues, decorations, and services. - **Architecture and Design:** Creating innovative and visually striking structures and spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Wedding Fashion Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-love-chapel.md) - [Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-wedding.md) - [Unique Wedding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-ledge.md) - [Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-wedding-chapel.md) - [Branded Free Wedding Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-married-at-serendipity3.md) - [Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-weddings-x-pinterest.md) - [LGBTQ+ Wedding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyy-says-i-do.md) - [Unique Wedding Pop-Up Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-popup.md)