Bagsværd Church, church in Copenhagen, designed in 1968 by Jørn Utzon
Bagsværd Church is a concrete church building near Copenhagen completed in 1976. The simple modern structure features white concrete panels, a curved aluminum roof, and interior vaults that flow like clouds, lit by skylights that flood the space with natural light.
The church was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, known for the Sydney Opera House, and completed in 1976. Its construction followed earlier gathering places: a parish hall built in 1906 and a temporary church opened in 1923, both created as the growing community needed its own worship space.
The church serves as a gathering place for the local community and bears the name of the Bagsværd neighborhood. Its modern design with flowing forms represents a shift in how people thought about places of worship, emphasizing open space and natural light over traditional church architecture.
The church sits in a quiet residential area with public transport connections and near Lake Bagsværd, making it accessible to visitors. Access may vary depending on events happening at the time, and regular services, concerts, and exhibitions are held throughout the year.
The ceiling vaults were inspired by thin concrete shells only 12 centimeters thick that appear to float like clouds, created by Utzon with the sky in mind. The textiles, carpets, and ceramics inside were designed by Lin Utzon, the architect's wife and textile artist, adding subtle artistic touches throughout the space.
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