Südfriedhof, Cemetery and architectural structure in Ingolstadt, Germany.
Südfriedhof is a cemetery and architectural structure in Ingolstadt with a 14-meter high funeral chapel featuring self-supporting rib vaults made of exposed concrete and concrete glass windows. The chapel combines modern concrete construction with natural light through its distinctive window design.
The cemetery opened in 1965 under city planner Hans Straub's design, introducing modern structural elements to the funeral hall architecture. This construction reflected the contemporary postwar building style of the period.
The funeral chapel displays notable concrete reliefs cast directly into the interior walls, created by sculptor Knut Schnurer during the original construction period. These artworks form an integral part of the building's design rather than being added afterwards.
The cemetery lies in the south of Ingolstadt at Fauststraße 56. The grounds, gravesites, mortuary hall and delivery yard were all laid out together by the city building office, so the layout reads as one design. Visitors reach the hall and its bell tower on foot through the grounds.
The bell tower displays a distinctive A-shaped reinforced concrete design that stands out across the grounds. The elliptical windows designed by Erich Wilhelm Torsten give the structure a recognizable geometric appearance.
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