Herz-Jesu-Kirche, Modern parish church in Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, Germany.
The Herz-Jesu-Kirche is a parish church in Neuhausen-Nymphenburg featuring a modern steel structure and extensive glass panels throughout. Its interior reveals a minimalist aesthetic with open sight lines that flood the spaces with daylight from multiple directions.
The building was designed by the architecture firm Allmann Sattler Wappner and opened on November 26, 2000. It signaled a shift in how contemporary Germany approached religious architecture and worship spaces.
The building received the BDA-Preis Bayern award in 2001 for its exceptional contribution to contemporary German ecclesiastical architecture.
The church sits in a quiet residential area and is easily accessible from all sides. Most visitors can find parking nearby, and the doors are open to visitors throughout the day.
The most striking feature is the large movable exterior walls that can open completely, turning the interior into an outdoor gathering space. This design allows services and community events to shift between indoor and outdoor settings depending on weather and need.
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