St. Mariä Himmelfahrt, Brutalist church in Unterbach, Düsseldorf, Germany
Description
St. Mariä Himmelfahrt is a brutalist church distinguished by its octagonal floor plan supported by four pillars and a detached concrete tower. The raw concrete structure dominates the view from outside, marking the building as a notable presence in the Unterbach neighborhood.
History
Architect Josef Lehmbrock designed and built this church in 1963 as a modern replacement for an older chapel that had served the community since 1883. The construction arrived during a period when brutalism reshaped religious architecture across Europe.
Culture
The interior speaks to visitors through its bold concrete shapes that create a sense of gathering and prayer. The space was designed to welcome the community into a modern expression of faith.
Practical
The church sits within a planned residential district and is accessible by foot or car from the main roads nearby. Visitors should check ahead for service times and opening hours since the building remains an active religious site.
Did you know?
The building occupies a central position in Wittenbruchplatz, a planned residential area where the architect Josef Lehmbrock himself chose to live. This proximity meant he could observe and refine how the community used his design over time.
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