Gellertkirche, Modern concrete church in Basel, Switzerland.
Gellertkirche is a modern church building in Basel with a nine-sided floor plan and copper roof. The 40-meter bell tower contains three bronze bells and forms a striking vertical element on the skyline.
Architect Kurt Peter Blumer won a design competition in 1964 to create this building in Basel. Expansions in 2007 and 2008 added facilities to support increasing community activities.
The church takes its name from Saint Gellért, reflecting its Reformed Protestant identity. Inside, the open layout creates a gathering space designed for worship and community meetings.
Ground floor and basement spaces serve community gatherings and events throughout the year. The layout is straightforward to navigate, making it accessible for both worship services and group activities.
An Italian chest organ built by Giovanni Pradella was installed in 2011 to complement the main organ. The principal instrument features 20 registers across two manuals and pedal for varied liturgical music.
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