Paweł Hawrylak

Step Inside a Brutalist Church Masterpiece, by Gottfried Böhm. Nestled in Neviges, the Mariendom by Gottfried Böhm is a striking example of sacred brutalism. While its jagged concrete exterior resembles a fortress or mountain, it is the interior that truly defines the experience. Dimly lit and cavernous, the space envelops visitors in shadow and silence. Light enters sparingly through small, angled openings, creating dramatic contrasts and guiding the eye toward the altar. The rough textures and monumental scale provoke introspection, stripping away distraction to evoke a sense of spiritual gravity. More than just architecture, the interior becomes a sacred journey: raw, immersive, and profoundly meditative. 🪨✨ 📸 Credits: Seier+Seier, David Altrath, DAM. #architecture #design #brutalism #brutalistarchitecture #archilovers