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This complex, which Aalto started working on in January 1960, incorporated the main principles of his entry in the Danish international church competition of 1958. The complex consists of the Heilig-Geist-Kirche (Church of the Holy Ghost), a bell tower, a parish building, a vicarage, and a kindergarten. The first three whitewashed buildings constitute a tightly-knit group.

Designed in

1959-62

Location

Germany, Wolfsburg

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Wolfsburg church and parish centre (Church of the Holy Ghost). Photo: Heinrich Heidersberger © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Facade. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Facade. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Sketches. Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Ground plan. Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Section. The vault soars from the ground behind the altar to form the roof. Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Church hall. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Skylight. Variety of windows provides natural light to interior spaces. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

Photo of Alvar Aalto designed Wolfsburg Cultural Centre, interior ceiling of the auditorium.

More information

Alvar Aalto Zentrum Deutschland e.V. Wolfsburg website

Photo: Wolfsburg Cultural Centre, interior ceiling of the auditorium. Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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