Stephanuskirche, Lutheran church in Detmerode district, Wolfsburg, Germany.
Stephanuskirche is a church in Wolfsburg with a windowless white marble front facing toward the shopping center, which creates an open relationship with its surroundings. The structure consists of asymmetrical cubes arranged in steps up a hillside, housing the main worship space, offices, a library, and various community rooms beyond the primary chapel.
Finnish architect Alvar Aalto designed this building in 1963, with construction completed in 1968 as one of his major projects in Wolfsburg. The church represents a key example of his approach to combining worship spaces with integrated community facilities.
The church interior contains 250 wooden chairs that can accommodate up to 600 people, with round wooden sound reflectors adorning the high ceiling.
The church is located in the Detmerode district at Detmeroder Markt and sits adjacent to the shopping center, making it easily accessible from the surrounding area. The various interior spaces can be explored, though visitors should check ahead for any community events or gatherings that might affect access.
The building deliberately lacks windows despite being a church, relying instead on its geometric form and hillside placement to shape how light and space are perceived inside. This unconventional approach to a worship space made it stand out when built and remains visually distinctive today.
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