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German sacral structures at Old St Pauls

11 Jun 2006
The Goethe-Institut is proud to present Made in Germany - Architecture + Religion an exhibition of new sacral structures that have recently emerged in German architecture. The exhibition - currently…

The Goethe-Institut is proud to present Made in Germany - Architecture + Religion an exhibition of new sacral structures that have recently emerged in German architecture. The exhibition - currently at Wellington's Old St Paul's - was initiated in co-operation with the Gallery Aedes in Berlin.

Recent years have seen the realisation of the many new takes on religious buildings for all denominations. Made in Germany - Architecture + Religion presents nine of these religious buildings in all their diversity.

Until June 22nd

Image: Krematorium BaumschulenwegThe Goethe-Institut is proud to present Made in Germany - Architecture + Religion an exhibition of new sacral structures that have recently emerged in German architecture. The exhibition - currently at Wellington's Old St Paul's - was initiated in co-operation with the Gallery Aedes in Berlin.

Recent years have seen the realisation of the many new takes on religious buildings for all denominations. Made in Germany - Architecture + Religion presents nine of these religious buildings in all their diversity.

Until June 22nd

Image: Krematorium BaumschulenwegThe examples show sites of inner calm and collective meditation, as well as the ways in which a younger generation of architects integrates artistic and metaphorical character. The placement of this exhibition in New Zealand's
icon, Old St Paul's, creates a fabulous contrast between contemporary German architecture and this unique 1866 Gothic church built of native New Zealand timber.

Contact Details:
Carol Haney
Manager
Old St Paul's
04 473 6722

Sheridan Rose
Visitor Services Coordinator
Old St Paul's
04 473 6722

Website: www.oldstpauls.co.nz
Email: chaney@historic.org.nz