Catholic Church Reconstruction in Geroldswil, by Stemmle Architekten
Swiss architects Stemmle Architekten have completed the reconstruction of the Catholic Church in Geroldswil near Zürich. The church, originally built in 1972 by architect Walter Moser, has been given a new glass roof and interior lighting scheme as part of the refurbishment.
The Catholic Church in Geroldswil emerged in 1972 as part of the newly created town centre. The spatial concept of the architect Walter Moser, the most versatile house plan is more topical than ever. The poor condition of the roof and the installations, however, required a comprehensive redevelopment.
The dark materialization of the 70s swallowed too much light, sot he aim of the restructuring was to expand the amount of daylight space and enhance the sense silence here.
The key element of the new design determines the central area of the church. The highest part of the space was provided with a new glass roof. Seventeen pairs of arranged acrylic panels with a surface daylight filters create a meditative light and mood over the course of a day which is constantly changing. During the night, these integrated illuminated LEDs create a light and delicate body. And the light-lines illuminate the side concrete walls and let the entire roof float.
The new travertine floor completes the smooth materialization in warm hues. With the completion of renovation work Geroldswil again has a versatile usable house, with the widest possible range of users.
Lighting design is by Nachtaktiv.
