# Religiously Pleated Chapels The Miami Chapel by Free Was Inspired by a Catholic Icon's Robes By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-11-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-chapel-by-free References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/11/02/miami-chapel-by-free/) & [fr-ee.org](http://fr-ee.org/) The Virgin Lady of Guadalupe is an iconic symbol of religiosity in Mexican culture and the inspiration behind this [Miami Chapel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cateto-club) by FREE. FREE, an acornym for Fernando Romero Enterprise, has won a design competition to create this stunning construction modeled as a [worship center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church). The church imitates the robes of Lady Guadalupe with 27 pleats that undulate from the havens. Aside form its pious motifs, the architectural design is also to be marveled for its heavenly qualities. The Miami Chapel by FREE boasts a sleek and ultra modern aesthetic that is welcoming to light with a [stained glass skylight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2). Providing a delightful sanctuary for worship, this design shines with its interpretation of an iconic religious symbol and its representation of heaven on earth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Religious Symbolism Architecture:** Opportunity to create unique architecture designs inspired by religious symbolism and iconography. - **Modern Worship Center:** Opportunity to update traditional religious architecture with sleek and modern designs. - **Stained Glass Skylights:** Opportunity for stained glass manufacturers to create unique works for modern religious architecture. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunity to create visually stunning structures that honor religious traditions while incorporating modern design aesthetics. - **Construction:** Opportunity to build innovative structures that require specialized skills and expertise. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity to explore religious symbolism and iconography in contemporary art and design, including stained glass and other decorative elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluted Concrete-Added Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-marys-coptic-church.md) - [Hillside Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-st-thrse-of-lisieux.md) - [Inverted Boat Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-barca.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pailunga-tuscan-chapel.md) - [Compact Urban Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel.md) - [Low-Tech Cathedral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exchange-pavilion.md) - [Sacred Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-church-tolvkanten.md) - [Multi-Faith Spiritual Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondenominational-temple.md)