European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 19, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse Churches of Germany a Vij m key Stone contrasting pyramids \ focus attention on Church at hat Enroth near Erbach. Cd form the architect of today seemingly marches to two drum mers. In his massive commercial projects the towering skyscrapers of business he is engaged in sheltering a Given number of people in the most efficient manner while they perform their tasks. The result is More often than not a simple clean cube or rectangle gleaming with Glass and Metal sheathing but often devoid of imagination. When the architect chooses to stretch his imagination however he seemingly turns to the Church where less efficient but More original concepts Are often welcomed. Today s churches of Germany Are a bewildering array of individuality for the person who likes to tag things in neat Pigeon holes. If there is. An architectural school which someday will be discussed As Are continued on Page 12 Mem m Don Bosco Church in Augsburg features dome with skylight and open framework twin Spires. A a Vav a of " rom of ill 9\ above Keystone below up in Olstadt s St. Pius Church matches soaring rectangle windows with smooth curve of dome. Berlin s St. Thessen softens spire with round shape which echoes Central Nave design. May 19, 1968 the stars and stripes Page 11
