St. Konrad und Elisabeth

The church's exterior features strong geometric forms and raw concrete surfaces, representing a departure from conventional religious architecture of its time period.

The church, completed in 1929 under architect Carl Anton Meckel's direction, stands as one of the first religious buildings constructed entirely from exposed concrete.

The church's fourteen side windows, created by artist Paul Hirt, present the mysteries of the rosary through a sequence of colored glass installations.

The building contains a walkable labyrinth in its choir area, featuring seven circuits marked with polished plates that form a cross pattern.

The interior design incorporates a reflection system where the Christ figure from the choir window mirrors onto dark plates within the labyrinth below.

Location: Freiburg im Breisgau

Inception: 1929

Architects: Carl Anton Meckel

Architectural style: expressionist architecture

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 48.00870,7.84958

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:39