# Captivating Contemporary Churches The Light of Life Chapel is an Epic Tribute to Modern Design By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-of-life-chapel References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/577516/light-of-life-church-shinslab-architecture-iisac/) & [zeutch](http://www.zeutch.com/archi/shinslab-iisac-77209) Located on the southside of the Bori Mountain in Gapyong, 30km from Seoul, South Korea, the Light of Life Chapel is a marvel of design that tempers on the futuristic side. In a village built for retired missionaries, the Light of Life Chapel is the finished product from a large amount of Siberian red cedar wood gifted to the Pastor at the community Protestant and Presbyterian church almost a decade ago. The space of worship, by Shinslab Architecture, is captivating as it walks the line between traditional [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azzedine-alaa-foundation) symbolism and elements that attempt to cultivate reflection of a philosophical and artistic kind as well. The Light of Life Chapel makes phenomenal use of the red cedar wood, and definitely curates an otherworldly and holy atmosphere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Contemporary Church Design:** Demand for captivating and modern worship spaces has surged, creating an opportunity for design firms to innovate and push boundaries in church architecture. - **Sustainable Building Materials:** As the need for more eco-friendly design practices grows, utilizing natural materials such as Siberian red cedar presents an opportunity for sustainable innovation in the architecture industry. - **Spiritual and Philosophical Reflection Spaces:** Beyond traditional places of worship, there is a growing demand for spaces that facilitate inner reflection, offering an opportunity for architects to design innovative and multi-functional spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Design firms specializing in contemporary church architecture could tap into the growing demand for modern and captivating worship spaces. - **Building Materials:** Providers of sustainable building materials like Siberian red cedar have a significant opportunity to reach architects and designers seeking eco-friendly options. - **Religious Services:** Churches and other religious institutions are seeking innovative approaches to engage their communities, including modern design and multi-functional reflection spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Hillside Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-st-thrse-of-lisieux.md) - [Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pailunga-tuscan-chapel.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Beautiful Forest-Enclosed Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-church-of-julong.md) - [Sacred Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-church-tolvkanten.md) - [Compact Urban Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel.md) - [Fluted Concrete-Added Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-marys-coptic-church.md)