Matthäuskirche, church building in Darmstadt, Germany
Matthäuskirche is an evangelical church building in Darmstadt built between 1949 and 1950 according to Otto Bartning's design. The structure combines prefabricated wooden frames with unplastered rubble stone, creating a distinctive appearance, while the interior features warm red tones and large biblical paintings on the walls.
The church was built between 1949 and 1950 using Otto Bartning's innovative building kit system, with the community contributing about 1,500 hours of labor. A bell tower was added in 1959, and four church bells were installed in 1960.
The church takes its name from the Apostle Matthew, and the interior walls feature biblical scenes painted by Will Sohl in egg tempera technique. Community members contributed eggs for these paintings, reflecting the close bond between the building and the neighborhood that created it.
The church is easily reached by public transport and has parking available nearby for visitors arriving by car. The entrance is accessible for people with mobility challenges, and the interior is easy to navigate.
The building was constructed after World War II using a prefabricated kit system where all components could be ordered from catalogs. This was an innovative approach to quickly and affordably restoring church spaces in war-damaged areas.
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