Kirche am Hohenzollernplatz

The Kirche am Hohenzollernplatz is an expressionist church building made of red and violet clinker brick with a distinctive green copper roof. The structure occupies the plaza with a bold geometric presence that stands out from conventional religious buildings.

Construction began in 1930 and finished in 1933, making it one of the final major expressionist projects before World War II. The building suffered heavy wartime damage and underwent major reconstruction starting in 1951.

The nickname 'God's power plant' reflects how differently this building presents itself compared to traditional church designs. When you approach it, the industrial look immediately sets it apart from other religious buildings in the neighborhood.

The church sits on Hohenzollernplatz in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district and is easy to approach from the street. Visitors can view the building and the interior is regularly open for services and cultural events.

The interior is supported by 13 massive concrete trusses with deliberately textured surfaces designed to resemble the inside of an upturned ship's hull. This unusual design choice merges maritime construction aesthetics with sacred space in an unexpected way.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Inception: 1933

Architects: Joseph Klarwein

Architectural style: expressionist architecture

Made from material: brick

Website: http://hohenzollerngemeinde.de

GPS coordinates: 52.49414,13.32699

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47