Matthäus church

Product
concrete skin
Area
300 m²
Color
anthracite
Texture
standard
Surface
matt
Architect
Wölk Wilkens Architects
Year
2007
Location
Hanover
Small gaps in the panels create an interesting interplay between transparency and cladding.

A skin-like concrete shell

Matthäuskirche, a church built in 1906, was partially destroyed during the Second World War. Over time, parts of it were renovated and extensions were added. This enabled the integration of the community centre into the church. The new areas were clad with concrete skin panels and blended harmoniously into the existing structure. A glazed opening enables a view into the church. Old and new are combined, creating a connection between the pre- and post-war period and the present. Photos: Rasmus Norlander

The community centre is integrated into the church.
The new areas blend harmoniously into the existing structure.
It is a combination of old and new.