Waldkirche, Lutheran church in Planegg, Germany.
Waldkirche is a parish church in Planegg featuring an octagonal central layout with a separate tower in modernist style. Wooden pews arranged on seven sides of the eight-sided space create direct views toward the central altar from all seating areas.
Architect Theodor Fischer designed this church, which opened on December 26, 1926, and represented a break from traditional longitudinal church designs of the era. The building marked a shift toward innovative approaches in church architecture at that time.
The church serves as a venue for musical performances, hosting regular concerts by choir groups, brass ensembles, and organ recitals. These events make it a living center for community cultural expression today.
The octagonal layout makes it easy to orient yourself, as the central altar is visible from all areas of the church. Seating is straightforward and unobstructed, with pews arranged evenly around the eight-sided space.
The ceiling features a paper grid network that emphasizes the placement of the altar and pulpit in the eight-sided space. This hidden design element creates a visual harmony that most visitors overlook at first glance.
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