# Stunning Sculptural Churches Moneo Brock Designed a Cyrstal-Like Worship Space in Monterrey By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneo-brock References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/10/12/crystalline) & [moneobrock](http://www.moneobrock.com/) Moneo Brock, an architecture studio that's based in Madrid, Spain, designed an immaculate state-of-the-art church in the mountainous city of Monterrey, Mexico. Shaped like a series of oversized crystals, the all-white structure seems to emerge from the ground itself at first sight -- which comes from its seamless unconventional configuration. At the top of the church, Moneo Brock placed windows to let just the right amount of light in -- even allowing it to form the shape of a holy cross in one room. The architectures described the church by saying "The design presents recognizable architectural features taken from early [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azzedine-alaa-foundation) temple prototypes such as the bell tower, the stained-glass windows, the frontal altar, the baptistery and the choir." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculptural Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design unique and unconventional structures that stand out. - **Modern Churches:** Opportunity for contemporary designers to create updated versions of traditional religious spaces. - **Innovative Worship Spaces:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with how lighting and building materials can enhance the worship experience. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects have an opportunity to push the boundaries of what is expected in building design. - **Religious Institutions:** Religious institutions can embrace modern design and architecture to engage younger generations. - **Construction:** Construction companies can build unique and complex structures that require specialized skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Albanian Sleek Concrete Chuches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narac-church.md) - [Monolithic Custom Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-catedral.md) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Beautiful Forest-Enclosed Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-church-of-julong.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Nature-Preserving Mexican Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-santa-maria-del-oro.md) - [Denmark Suburban Modern Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treroner-church.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Fluted Concrete-Added Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-marys-coptic-church.md)