# White Stripe Churches The Zhongguancun Christian Church is China's Largest By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhongguancun-christian-church References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2010/05/zhongguancun-christian-church-gmp-architekten/) & [gmp-architekten.de](http://gmp-architekten.de/) Religious sects around the world seem to be more and more concerned with their modern image, wanting to draw in the younger generations, and the Zhongguancun Christian Church is just one of the latest [contemporary designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-leonards-church) to see the light of day. Designed by Hamburg-based architectural practice [GMP Architekten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estadio-santiago-bernabu), the Zhongguancun Christian Church is located in Beijing, China. Featuring white stripes (or fins) that form a unique homogeneous skin, the design allows light to stream through into the church's hall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary Religious Architecture:** Opportunity to create innovative designs that appeal to younger generations and showcase modernity while maintaining the essence of religious spaces. - **Utilization of Light in Architectural Design:** Incorporating creative use of light as a design element to evoke a sense of spirituality and enhance the atmosphere in religious buildings. - **Integration of Tradition and Innovation:** Exploring ways to combine traditional elements of religious architecture with innovative and modern design concepts. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing contemporary religious spaces that cater to the changing demands and preferences of religious communities. - **Construction and Engineering:** Opportunities to bring creativity and advanced engineering techniques together to build unique and visually stunning religious structures. - **Lighting and Illumination:** Developing innovative lighting solutions specifically tailored to enhance the spiritual experience in religious buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beautiful Forest-Enclosed Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-church-of-julong.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) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Albanian Sleek Concrete Chuches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narac-church.md) - [Denmark Suburban Modern Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treroner-church.md) - [Angular Church Matte Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-church.md) - [All-White Contemporary Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-is-good-shop.md) - [Wave-Like Structural Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zibo-oct.md)