# Contemporary Concrete Churches The Sta Columbina Chapel Offers Modern Simplicity By Katherinev123 | Published 2010-01-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sta-columbina-chapel References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/01/26/sta-columbina-chapel-by-luis-ferreira-rodrigues/) & [ngphoto.pt](http://www.ngphoto.com.pt/) In Bragança, Portugal, there stands the Sta Columbina Chapel, an amazing, [contemporary-looking church](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church) designed by Luis Ferreira Rodrigues of Porto. The Sta Columbina Chapel is one long rectangle of concrete that incorporates a sleek and simple aesthetic coupled with natural accents like interior wooden benches and railings. Click through the gallery to see photos of the Sta Columbina Chapel, courtesy of photographer [Nelson Garrido](http://www.ngphoto.com.pt/). **Implications** - A growing number of people are looking for a deeper connection to the world around them. Whether that be spiritually or through a return to nature, these consumers are eager for a meaningful connection. Companies should create opportunities for their customers to transcend their own individuality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary Concrete Churches:** Designing modernistic churches using concrete materials to create sleek and minimalist aesthetics, incorporating natural accents for a transformative experience. - **Deepening Connection to Nature:** Catering to the growing demand for a meaningful connection to nature by integrating natural elements into architectural designs, providing spaces for spiritual contemplation and reflection. - **Return to Simplicity and Minimalism:** Responding to the desire for simplicity and minimalism by creating clean and uncluttered architectural designs with a focus on functionality and aesthetic appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Architectural Design:** Incorporating concrete materials and natural accents into architectural designs to create contemporary churches that provide a transformative experience for visitors. - **Spiritual Services:** Creating spaces that cater to the growing demand for a meaningful connection to nature, offering spiritual contemplation and reflection for individuals seeking a deeper connection to the world around them. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Providing interior wooden benches and railings that complement the sleek and simple aesthetics of contemporary concrete churches, offering comfort and an inviting atmosphere for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluted Concrete-Added Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-marys-coptic-church.md) - [Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pailunga-tuscan-chapel.md) - [Hillside Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-st-thrse-of-lisieux.md) - [Albanian Sleek Concrete Chuches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narac-church.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Sacred Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-church-tolvkanten.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) - [Compact Urban Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel.md)