# Extremely Efficiently Built Structures Mapa’s Chapel in Uruguay Boasts a One-Day Construction By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneday-construction References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/10/sacromonte-chapel-mapa-prefabricated-wooden-chapel-uruguay-vineyard/) & [mapaarq](https://mapaarq.com) The saying goes that ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ but the same can’t be directed at this chapel in Maldonado, Uruguay that underwent a one-day construction process. Dubbing it the ‘Sacromonte Chapel,’ architectural firm MAPA builds the little [open-air structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion) for a vineyard that spans for 101 hectares and is part of The Sacromonte Landscape Hotel. Of course, the one-day construction called for [prefabricated materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-changeover) that were made in a factory in Portugal and shipped on-site. Architecturally speaking, MAPA’s chapel does not have a complicated design. The unembellished aesthetic of the structure does not take away from its purpose – “to provide a shrine for the patron saint of winemakers.” Using [cross-laminated timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive) as the main material for the chapel, the project does not only have an unbelievable efficiency with its one-day construction but it also has a warm and welcoming vibe. Photo Credits: [Leonardo Finotti](http://www.leonardofinotti.com), [Tali Kimelman](http://www.talikimelman.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## 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 - **One-day Construction:** The trend of extremely efficient construction processes that can be completed in a single day, offering time and cost savings. - **Prefabricated Materials:** The trend of using pre-made building components and shipping them to the construction site, enabling faster and more efficient construction. - **Cross-laminated Timber:** The trend of using cross-laminated timber as a sustainable and versatile material in construction projects, offering strength, durability, and a warm aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities in the architectural industry to develop new techniques and processes for rapid and efficient construction. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore innovative approaches to incorporate prefabricated materials and streamline construction timelines. - **Timber Manufacturing:** The timber manufacturing industry has the potential to grow by producing more cross-laminated timber products, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable construction materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Urban Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel.md) - [Inverted Boat Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-barca.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.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) - [Sacred Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-church-tolvkanten.md) - [Monolithic Custom Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-catedral.md) - [Forested Concrete Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miel-pavilion.md) - [Reusable Framework Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfold-form.md)