# Earthy Copper Chapels The Suvela Chapel is Located in Espoo, Finland By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suvela-chapel References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/802966/suvela-chapel-oopeaa) & [oopeaa](http://oopeaa.com/project/suvela-chapel/) The Suvela chapel is a newly built place of worship in Espoo, Finland, a suburb northwest of Helsinki. The distinctive building features an abstract, modernist shape, but its most striking feature is the facade itself, which is covered entirely in copper. Though Suvela chapel is indeed a Christian building by denomination, the town of Espoo is one of the most multicultural in the entirety of Finland. Roughly one third of the population of Espoo is of foreign descent, with people observing a wide variety of religions. As such, Suvela chapel's design is meant to promote a rich variety of activities for any and all of the nearby residents. Creating a communally pleasing indoor space is especially important in Finland, where winters offer very little daylight time and citizens thus spend large amounts of time inside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multicultural Community Design:** Creating inclusive spaces that cater to diverse populations and a variety of activities. - **Innovative Architectural Facades:** Exploring bold and unique materials and designs for building exteriors. - **Localized Community Engagement:** Designing spaces that are tailored to the specific needs and interests of the local community. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to experiment with innovative facade materials and designs. - **Hospitality:** Creating communal spaces that cater to diverse activities and experiences for guests. - **Urban Planning:** Developing community-centered spaces and facilities that promote inclusivity and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hillside Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-st-thrse-of-lisieux.md) - [Wooden Traditional Finnish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espoo-house.md) - [Sacred Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-church-tolvkanten.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Compact Urban Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel.md) - [Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pailunga-tuscan-chapel.md) - [Fluted Concrete-Added Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-marys-coptic-church.md) - [Civic Education Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammontalo-community-centre.md) - [Waved Metal-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9-chapel.md)