Former Gerhard-Uhlhorn-Church, Architectural heritage monument in Linden-Limmer, Germany
The former Gerhard-Uhlhorn-Church is a religious building with perforated concrete walls, a steep copper roof, and a separate slender bell tower standing near the Leine River. Following 2018 renovations, it now houses 31 student housing units across two levels with shared common spaces for residents.
The building was completed in 1963 by architect Reinhard Riemerschmid and served as an Evangelical Lutheran church for decades. It closed during Volkstrauertag in November 2012, marking the end of its original religious function.
Four crosses merge into a crown shape in the design, while colored windows inside depict the creation story. These visual elements connect the building's form to religious themes that visitors can observe while walking through the space.
The exterior can be explored from the street, where the architecture and bell tower are clearly visible from public areas. Interior access is limited since it now functions as student housing, so visitors should plan to view the building from outside and around the grounds.
The bell tower has a distinctive shape that locals humorously call the 'Microphone of God'. This playful nickname among Linden-Nord residents reveals how the building has become part of local conversation and identity.
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