This striking, spiky church is the work of architect Guðjón Samúelsson, who was influenced in his design work by the rocky and mountainous landscape of Iceland, especially the jagged shapes created by lava’s impact on basalt rock.
The church was commissioned in 1937, but the construction work did not finish until 1986. Forty one years of labour resulted in the tallest building in Reykjavik, standing 74.5 metres tall, and gazing down on the whole city.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 3 January 2019
Posted as part of Cee’s B&W
Gorgeous angles 🙂
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I also love the title Debbie 🙂
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What a sight!
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I often thought that – whenever lost, I could find my hotel once I saw the tower of the church
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Good thinking!
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Great lines!
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Phenomenal architecture on this church. A fabulous photograph. I love the sky framing it.
Isadora 😎
https://isadoraartandphotography.com/2019/01/03/geometric-black-and-white-swirls/
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What a wonderful building to capture for shapes. Awe-inspiring.
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Some people hate it, but I loved it for its shapes (and it also provides a great view across the city)
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