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Architects and practices · The Vandelay collection

Gottfried Böhm

Start with Bensberg City Hall in Bensberg. Compare the selected works below, explore their architectural themes and follow a city guide to discover more.

3 buildings in this collection · 3 cities · 1 country

Bensberg City Hall, Bensberg
Bensberg City Hall Bensberg

Selected works

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Architectural context

About Gottfried Böhm

Gottfried Böhm (1920–2021) was the first German architect to receive the Pritzker Prize (1986) and the son of Dominikus Böhm, himself one of Germany's most important church architects. The catalogue holds 3 of his buildings — all Brutalist sacred or civic works.

Wallfahrt Neviges (1968) in Velbert is a pilgrimage church whose folded concrete roof rises like a crystalline mountain from the surrounding landscape — one of the most powerful sacred buildings of the 20th century. Bensberg City Hall (1969) threads a Brutalist civic building through the ruins of a medieval castle. The Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Cologne combines raw concrete with dramatic interior light. Böhm's churches treat concrete as a spiritual material — massive, rough, and capable of channelling light in ways that transform enclosed space.

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Where to explore

Cities with documented works credited to Gottfried Böhm. Counts refer to this collection; links open the broader city guides.

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Before you explore

Is this a complete list of works?
No. This is Vandelay’s selected collection of 3 buildings credited to Gottfried Böhm. The catalogue includes collaborations and does not represent a complete body of work.
Can I visit the buildings?
A listing does not guarantee that interiors are open to visitors. Check the venue’s official website for access, opening hours and booking requirements.
How can I correct a credit or suggest a work?
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