The altar welcomes visitors seeking the silence of the church or comfort. It embraces and protects the community of believers during worship.
The new altar is unobtrusive thanks to the choice of material, light Trani limestone with its calm coloration. It gains its dominance in the space through the celebration of Mass. Its solidity supports this physical presence.
The ambo symbolizes proclamation through its form—the word as a pillar of faith in the space, a transmitter. The shelf is mobile so that the Gospel can also be displayed outside of worship services throughout the year.
The mobile sedilia can be arranged in a circle to enclose the communal gathering of the faithful around the altar.
The existing ruby-red glass cylinder is used for the eternal light and decorated with a gilded crown of thorns, similar to a halo.
Easter candlesticks and procession candlesticks are made of patinated, gradually polished brass—the candlesticks themselves rise from darkness to light.
Invited Competition,
2nd place, 2024
Adress:
Pfarre zum Guten Hirten im Steinfeld
Wiener Straße 8, 2601 Sollenau
Organizer:
Pfarre Zum Guten Hirten am Steinfeld, Sollenau, Vertreten durch die Erzdiözese Wien
Project team:
Oliver Aschenbrenner,
Nadine Stinauer
Model building:
Mattweiss Architekturmodellbau