Michael Squire’s Inspiration: Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen
The 2nd November issue of Building Design featured a four-page spread with my images of architect Michael Squire – partner at Squire and Partners – and his ‘Inspiration’ building. Michael picked Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen. Built entirely from brick, the church is an absolutely astonishing spectacle. The architect was Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint, who died before the project was complete.
Constructed between 1913 and 1940, its exterior is a mix of gothic, expressionist and a whiff of Art Deco. Inside, the quality of the brickwork is amazing, and the entire space is filled with a sense of calm and warmth.
It was a challenging shoot, largely because of terrible weather conditions. Shooting the interior, we could hear the rain driving against the windows, and the wind was howling like a banshee. Luckily, we had a few minutes before leaving when the clouds magically parted and the sun appeared, allowing me to get some external shots.
The article can be found here (behind paywall)>
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Knit Nurse
Who needs God when you’ve got Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint?
30 Nov 2012 04:11 pm
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