Holy Cross church

Chur, Switzerland

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Holy Cross Church in Chur, Switzerland, is a striking example of brutalist architecture completed in 1969. Designed by Walter Förderer, the church employs béton brut (raw concrete) as its primary material, a hallmark of the brutalist style that emerged in the mid-twentieth century. The building's bold, sculptural forms and honest use of exposed concrete exemplify the movement's characteristic aesthetic. Recognized as a class B Swiss cultural property of regional significance, Holy Cross Church stands as an important architectural statement within the canton of Grisons and reflects the innovative ecclesiastical design of its era.