VIEWS FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH IN POLAND

I'm pleased to share a few shots from the construction of the church building—a project I had the opportunity to collaborate on. Wojciech Gęsiak, M.Eng., Architect, was the main architect and designer, while my role, alongside Tomasz Gęsiak, M.Eng., Architect, included design collaboration and coordination of selected spatial solutions. The church's interior is captivating with its modern yet warm architectural form, whose main theme is an open and bright sacred space. The dominant element is the impressive roof structure, supported by glued-laminated timber beams, converging at a central keystone—the symbolic heart of the church. The arrangement of the roof slopes draws the eye upward, creating an atmosphere of solemnity and spiritual uplift. Natural light pours into the interior through the high glazing at the gable ends, lending the entire space a sense of lightness and emphasizing the rhythm of the wooden structural elements. The white walls and ceilings enhance the impression of spaciousness, while the rhythmic divisions of the entablature evoke associations with sacred architecture with a wooden tradition. The sanctuary area was defined by a simple yet distinctive architectural feature – a house-shaped wall with a recess for the altar offers a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional décor. The light gray and dark gray checkerboard floor imbues the interior with elegance and harmony, blending seamlessly with the overall geometry. Despite its modern form, this interior retains liturgical clarity and a sense of sacredness, creating a place for contemplation, prayer, and community gathering.

The church's interior harmoniously combines modern spatial solutions with references to traditional religious architecture. The central motif of the space is the exposed structure of glued wooden beams, which converge radially at a single keystone point suspended high under the roof. This is not only a structural element but also a symbolic one, alluding to the concept of community, unity, and the Divine Center toward which the entire spatial arrangement is directed. The interior's geometry stems directly from the exterior layout – the four-slope roof, based on an irregular hexagon, transfers its dynamic rhythm into the interior. As a result, the space is saturated with the movement of lines and light, yet without losing its sacred tranquility. The rhythmic arrangement of beams creates a clear structure that imbues the interior with order and promotes concentration. Daylight enters through glazing located in the roof gables – this is particularly visible from the eastern side, where a large triangular skylight illuminates the chancel. This gives the space a natural, spiritual dimension – light not only illuminates the interior but also symbolically leads upwards, towards transcendence. The chancel was defined by a recessed and distinct rear wall, reflecting the characteristic, simplified shape of the house. At its center is a niche intended for the main altar. This architectural gesture emphasizes the significance of the church's liturgical center without introducing unnecessary decorative elements. The impression of concentration is enhanced by the contrast between the white walls and the austere, concrete texture of the altar niche. The floor is designed in the form of a regular checkerboard of stone slabs in two shades of gray. This classic motif, familiar from historic churches, evokes the ritual character of the space while simultaneously imbuing the interior with a sense of order and symmetry. The open, support-free main interior allows for considerable design freedom and allows for the space to be adapted to various liturgical and pastoral functions. The bright colors, natural materials, and light create a welcoming, contemporary interior, yet rooted in a deeply understood sacred tradition.