Kirche Raum Gegenwart

Open churches are valuable public spaces that embrace new possibilities while continuing to fulfill their liturgical function. Kirche Raum Gegenwart showcases concrete examples of sustainable transformations through case studies and successful implementations in southern Germany. The book and exhibition explore the diverse approaches taken by artists, architects, and local communities to repurpose church spaces.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2023
Publisher: JOVIS Verlag

Open churches are cherished public spaces that embrace exciting new possibilities while steadfastly upholding their liturgical purpose. The core focus of Kirche Raum Gegenwart lies in the sustainable transformation of these sacred spaces, extending beyond mere architectural intervention. Through the book and accompanying traveling exhibition with the same name, concrete examples of these transformative changes are presented, drawing from four case studies conducted in dioceses located in southern Germany. Collaborating closely with relevant stakeholders from the local communities, artists, and architects, a diverse range of approaches have been taken to repurpose church spaces for supplementary purposes. The designs showcased in this volume are complemented by fourteen remarkable church transformations that have already been successfully implemented in southern Germany. Furthermore, written contributions delve deeper into the evolving dynamics within the two largest Christian denominations and the distinct challenges posed by these increasingly frequent spatial transformations.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 270 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783986120191