Petruskirche

The Petruskirche stands in Düsseldorf’s Unterrath district as a Protestant church built in the mid-twentieth century. Architect Helmut Hentrich designed the building with contributions from Petschnigg and Partner. The long hexagonal structure resembles a ship’s bow and departs from familiar church forms. Its white roof uses a lattice of steel tubes. Angled concrete pillars divide the window sections, bringing daylight into the bright, open interior. The sloping floor leads towards the altar and baptismal font. Above the entrance, Herbert Kaufmann’s colourful glass cross creates a vivid focal point. A freestanding concrete bell tower rises beside the church. Its converging strips give the tower a strong geometric profile. Inside, Willi Peter’s organ features a free pipe prospect conceived by Ernst Karl Rößler and Walter Putfarken. Concerts and musicals connect the church with local cultural life. A comprehensive renovation addressed its architectural and cultural heritage. The Petruskirche presents modern construction through worship, music, and community use.