St. Engelbert, Parish church in Riehl, Germany.
Description
St. Engelbert is a parish church in Riehl with a distinctive circular floor plan divided into eight segments, each enclosed by parabolic walls featuring round windows. The building combines concrete construction with brick cladding and creates an interior defined by geometric forms.
History
Architect Dominikus Böhm built this church between 1930 and 1932 according to modernist principles. The building emerged during a period when new architectural forms transformed churches into places of design innovation.
Culture
The interior displays artistic works by Hildegard Domizlaff, while the spatial design reflects a collaboration between different artists. This partnership continues to shape how visitors experience and perceive the space.
Practical
The church is easily reached by public transport, such as tram line 16 heading to Kinderkrankenhaus station followed by a short walk. Alternatively, bus 140 also serves nearby stops in the area.
Did you know?
The star-shaped dome is formed by ribbed roof struts that cast changing light patterns through colored windows into the worship space. This interplay between geometry and light makes each visit a different experience depending on the time of day.
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