Church Of The Holy Spirit, Wolfsburg
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Church of the Holy Spirit () is a
Lutheran Lutheranism is a major branch of Protestantism that emerged under the work of Martin Luther, the 16th-century German friar and Protestant Reformers, reformer whose efforts to reform the theology and practices of the Catholic Church launched ...
church and parish center in Wolfsburg, Germany. The building is a notable project of Finnish architect
Alvar Aalto Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (; 3 February 1898 – 11 May 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware, as well as sculptures and paintings. He never regarded himself as an artist, see ...
. November 1958, Alvar Aalto was personally commissioned to design the church by then-pastor Erich Bammel; Aalto began designing the building the same year. The design was completed and construction started in 1961. The church opened the following year.


See also

* Stephanuskirche (Wolfsburg) * Alvar Aalto Cultural Centre


References


{{Authority control Alvar Aalto buildings Alvar Aalto churches Buildings and structures in Wolfsburg Churches completed in 1962