Anglican Church in Bharuch
1967-1969
The Anglican Church project, comprising three buildings: a church, a chapel and toilets, was realized by Kohn in Bharuch, Gujarat, India. The church and chapel, in the shape of a pyramid reaching for the sky, are both lit from within by a skylight.
Idea sketch
Plans
Triangular shape
The brick structure, which seems to reach for the sky, and the wooden framework lend a religious significance while giving the space a warm feel, as if enveloped by the architecture itself.
Platform
The platform is a meeting place before the entrance. It's a space where people can easily gather and perform a small ritual before entering the religious space.
Photos taken in 2024
Context
The site near the Narmada River lies in the heart of a rich natural environment. On the left, it is surrounded by a Muslim religious site, while on the right is a Hindu site.
Project
This site, once a historic Bharuch hospital, was handed over in the 1960s to the Anglican Christian Society, for whom Kohn designed their church. Kohn first designed the main church in 1967, then the chapel in 1969. He also designed the circular toilets and drew up the ground plan linking the three buildings. The chapel is currently being restored.
Program
Anclicane Church
Technical Data Sheet
Owner: Société Chrétien Anglicane, IPMISSION trust
Surface area: 5,000 m²
Design: 1967-1969
Architect: Bernard Kohn
