Zu den heiligen zwölf Aposteln, Modern parish church in Laim, Germany.
Zu den heiligen zwölf Aposteln is a parish church in Munich's Laim district with white plastered brick walls, a semicircular apse, and a tower holding three bells. The building houses a 38-register organ built by Karl Schuke Berlin and serves as the religious center for the local community.
A wooden emergency church was built in 1928 before architect Sep Ruf designed this structure, which opened on November 9, 1953. The building marked the beginning of Ruf's significant career in church architecture and established the foundation for his later sacred projects.
The interior walls display a large relief by Karl Knappe and two monumental paintings by Jakob Kuffner created using graffito fresco technique. These artworks shape the character of the space and draw visitors' attention to the most important areas of worship.
The building is open to the public and offers religious services accompanied by a 38-register organ. The bells ring every Saturday at 3 PM, creating a recognizable rhythm in the urban area.
This building was Sep Ruf's first church design and already displays the modern design principles that would define his work. It stands next to Schrobenhausener Street School, another Ruf creation that shows how the architect shaped the neighborhood.
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