Big, bold and made of concrete: Why these European churches defy tradition

Growing up in the UK, a photographer became fascinated by modernist churches and cathedrals when he moved to Vienna, Austria. This fascination led him to embark on a four-year journey across Europe, photographing nearly 200 churches built in the 1960s and 1970s. The photographer found that these churches, despite being 50 years old, still exude a futuristic atmosphere. His photographs capture the awe-inspiring architecture and engineering of these modernist places of worship. The churches, constructed using concrete, aimed to create an alternate reality and transport visitors to a different space. The project also explores the historical context behind the emergence of modernist churches and their collaboration with architects. The photographer’s work is currently being exhibited at Vienna University of Technology.