Saint-Gohard church is a typical monument of the Reconstruction of Saint-Nazaire, designed by the architect André Guillou between 1954 and 1955.
After its destruction during the Second World War, the new church of Saint-Gohard was completely rebuilt in 1955 in an architectural style typical of the Reconstruction period, some 800 m further north of its original site.
Its construction and fitting-out were the result of a collaborative effort between architects, engineers and craftsmen, who provided it with a number of high-quality sacred works.
Built on a Greek cross plan, it has 3 identical naves and vertical bays with colourful stained glass windows. Thanks to the new construction techniques of the 1950s and the use of reinforced concrete, the church is characterised by a vast, totally open space with no pillars or load-bearing supports at the intersection of the naves. Its very low slate roof and white-painted concrete facades form large triangular gables that give it its distinctive architectural signature.
Saint-Gohard church has been awarded the "Remarkable Contemporary Architecture" label by the French Ministry of Culture, formerly known as "20th Century Heritage".
Its construction and fitting-out were the result of a collaborative effort between architects, engineers and craftsmen, who provided it with a number of high-quality sacred works.
Built on a Greek cross plan, it has 3 identical naves and vertical bays with colourful stained glass windows. Thanks to the new construction techniques of the 1950s and the use of reinforced concrete, the church is characterised by a vast, totally open space with no pillars or load-bearing supports at the intersection of the naves. Its very low slate roof and white-painted concrete facades form large triangular gables that give it its distinctive architectural signature.
Saint-Gohard church has been awarded the "Remarkable Contemporary Architecture" label by the French Ministry of Culture, formerly known as "20th Century Heritage".
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