Saint Gallus Catholic Church
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
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Saint Gallus Catholic Church in Lichtensteig, Switzerland, is a striking example of brutalist architecture completed in 1970. Designed by architect Walter Förderer, the church is built from concrete and exemplifies the bold, sculptural approach characteristic of the brutalist movement. Recognized as a class B Swiss cultural property of regional significance, the building represents an important work of modern ecclesiastical design in the canton of St. Gallen.
Architect
Movement
- Built
- Type
- church building
- Materials
- concrete
- Heritage
- class B Swiss cultural property of regional significance
- Place
- Lichtensteig, Switzerland
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