Kirche Schönow, Modern church in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Germany
Kirche Schönow is a church building in Berlin-Zehlendorf with modern architecture from the 1960s. The structure features glass walls and a steel frame creating a tent-like roof that appears to float above concrete supports, with flexible seating for about 300 people inside.
The building was created after World War II and designed by architects Frei Otto and Ewald Bubner. It opened in May 1961 with Bishop Otto Dibelius conducting the dedication ceremony.
The community gathers here across generations through children's choirs, youth meetings, and weekly brunches that bring people of different ages together. These regular activities shape how the neighborhood connects and relates to one another.
The interior is arranged flexibly and can be adapted for different events and gatherings. Visitors should check accessibility beforehand since the building has stairs and level changes throughout the space.
The bell tower consists of twelve open steel cubes stacked on top of each other, creating a striking vertical element. A pergola structure connects this slender tower to the main building, showcasing the creative construction techniques of the postwar period.
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