Gazing up at St. Ludger, did you notice the unique architecture? It’s not your typical church design. St. Ludger sits at Merowingerplatz in Düsseldorf-Bilk. It’s a fascinating blend of modern and traditional elements. The church served as the heart of the Catholic University Community from 2008 to 2022. St. Ludger’s story begins in 1960 with the building of the rectory. Just a year later, architect Erwin Schiffer was commissioned to design the church itself. Construction took place between 1963 and 1964. Finally, on December 20, 1964, St. Ludger was consecrated. The parish hall followed in 1965. The rectory community officially became a parish in 1974. Even relatively new, St. Ludger underwent significant renovations between 1978 and 1980. Then again in 2008, it adapted to serve the needs of the university community. The architecture of St. Ludger is striking. Constructed largely from exposed concrete, the church’s most prominent feature is its rectangular side aisle. The nave’s windows stretch from floor to ceiling along the entire length of the church. These windows are framed by distinctive concrete slats. These are known as Brise-Soleil elements. They were originally a sun-shading technique developed by Le Corbusier. The freestanding tower, also made of exposed concrete, has a square base and asymmetrically arranged bell openings. St. Ludger stands as a testament to modern church architecture. It blends functionality with artistic design in the heart of Düsseldorf.
Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts Plaque
“Seinem verehrten Mitbegründer dem tatkräftigen Mitbegründer Herr Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts gest. 16. Oktober 1905 in Dankbarkeit gewidmet.” This is