Total restructuring: 5 churches that have changed their religious purpose

Recently, the trend of rebuilding churches into places of non-religious destination has been very popular. These can be residential buildings, shops, kindergartens and even nightclubs. Due to the decadent state of some churches, reconstruction is becoming the only right solution for the preservation of buildings. This review presents five options for converting old churches into modern dwellings and not only.

A house converted from a 19th-century Anglican church

The Australian architectural studio Bagnato Architects has done an excellent job, turning an old Anglican church of the XIX century into a modern mansion. The specialists left the facade of the church and the shape of the window openings intact, and everything else underwent a radical transformation. The house now has a spacious living room, five bedrooms with private bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room and a fitness room. The blank walls on the courtyard side were replaced with huge glass panels.

The Church of St. Sebastian, built in 1962 in Munster (Germany), changed its purpose in 2008. Now there is a kindergarten in this building. The green color dominates not only on playgrounds, but also in the technologies used to maintain the building. Solar panels, energy-efficient equipment - all this allows you to maintain a comfortable microclimate in the former church.

Playground equipped right inside the former temple

The Dominican Church in Maastricht (Holland) was used as an archive, warehouse or parking for bicycles. Then it was reconstructed into a bookstore. Specialists of the architectural company Merkx+Girod Architect arranged bookshelves along the walls with high columns. A cross-shaped table and appropriate lighting maintain an atmosphere of religious mystery.

A bookstore in a Gothic church in Holland

The stunning authentic facade of the building indicates that it was once a church. The architects of Gianna Camilotti Interiors have tried to create a modern design of living spaces, while at the same time leaving wooden beams that give the interior a unique sound.

Penthouse in London, converted from a church

The 19th-century church in Denver has remained a place of gathering of people, but now concerts and discos are held there instead of religious services. The Church Club is a popular place for avid clubbers. Good acoustics only improves the sound of the speakers.

The Church - night club in the church of the XIX century