Sigurd Lewerentz
Architect Sigurd Lewerentz was 77 years old when he was asked to create
S:t Petri Church. One may think it a bold decision to call on a man of that
age for such a demanding task.
But age turned out to be no disadvantage. On the contrary.
He had, behind him, many years of collected experience, which he could
now draw on.
Full of life, knowledgeable, original, independent of all architectural
traditions and styles, with the understanding of what is essentially
christian, he set about his task.
He put all his artistic passion into this task.
What he creates is not the product of a drawing-board.
The placing of every brick is determined directly by himself on the spot or
indirectly by the instructions he gave to the artisans.
Much in the building can seem to be improvised, but actually everything is
carefully thought out.
Before the altar, pulpit and bishop-chair were built up, models were made
and thoroughly tested.
The watchful eye of the architect constantly followed the work on the site.
The building-committee therefore decided in full confidence to leave the
building of the church entirely in his hands and not call in an inspector.
Reticent, almost timid, the architect went about his work, often reserved
towards the many architects and others who turned up while work was
going on.
He was, however, open-hearted and easy-going towards the master-builder
Helge Lindgren and the workmen on the site.
A more and more close relationship developed between them as the work
progressed.
At the consecration of the church Bishop Martin Lindström made the
observation: "A renowned architect has with all his being built here a
hallowed room of magestic weight".
“A church you never forget”
Welcome to visit our wonderful church
Straight through a masterpiece
Nothing was left to chance.
Lewerentz devoted much energy to the flooring, where he
played with color and shape
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