Saint-Pierre church, Modern church in Firminy, France
Saint-Pierre Church features a truncated cone structure made of concrete, rising 33 meters with a square base of 25 meters on each side.
The construction started in 1971 based on Le Corbusier's 1963 design, remained incomplete until 2003, and was finally finished in 2006 under Jose Oubrerie's supervision.
The church incorporates numerous small glass perforations on its east facade, creating patterns of natural light that reference the Orion constellation throughout the interior.
The lower levels contain exhibition spaces belonging to the Saint-Etienne Museum of Modern Art, while the main sanctuary requires paid admission for visitors.
The construction required over one hundred specialized concrete formworks, with 85 wooden corner molds designed using 3D software in the early 2000s.
Location: Firminy
Inception: 2006
Architects: Le Corbusier, José Oubrerie
Architectural style: modern architecture
Height: 33 m
Address: 29 Rue des Noyers 42700 Firminy
GPS coordinates: 45.38356,4.28634
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
Concrete churches from different countries show the architectural evolution of the 20th century. These structures combine geometric forms with modernist designs and use light as a design element. The buildings demonstrate the technical capabilities of concrete as a construction material for religious spaces.
Saint-Etienne offers various photography settings with the Cite du Design and Cathedral Saint-Charles-Borromee. The city displays industrial buildings, art museums, gardens, and public squares. Outside the city center extend the Loire Gorges and Pilat Regional Park.
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