Refurbishment of the Lutherhof roof: 700,000 euros for renovation!

Refurbishment of the Lutherhof roof: 700,000 euros for renovation!

Martinstraße 23, 1180 Wien, Österreich - The Evangelical Lutherkirche at Martinstrasse 23 will be rebuilt for four months from July 2024. The reason for the upcoming construction work is the defective roof of the Lutherhof, which is in a questionable condition. Impairments from water entry have been noticeable since September 2024. In order to prevent this, the caretaker and a resident took provisional measures to keep the attic dry, and buckets and tubs were used. The costs for the urgently needed roof renovation are estimated at around 700,000 euros. Financing takes place via the church's own construction and through donations. Pastor Christopher Turk is optimistic about securing the required amount quickly, as meinzirk.at reports.

The Lutherkirche is an architectural heritage that was designed between 1896 and 1898 by the renowned architects Theodor Bach and Ludwig Schöne. Interestingly, the distinctive tower of the church in the 19th century was actually prohibited in Protestant churches. In March 1945 the church was badly damaged by air strikes; Especially the roof, the dome and the windows suffer from the consequences. The subsequent reconstruction was only possible thanks to generous voluntary donations and own work, which is documented by a plaque in the interior.

renovations at other Luther sites

The renovation goals are ambitious: the energy consumption is intended to reduce energy consumption by around 50% and create better conditions for the exhibition goods. The measures include a climate lock in the entrance area and an innovative heating based on an underground ice storage. The 1930s is also dismantled to make room for a new barrier -free entrance area with a museum shop. This will be approximately 180 square meters and should also be accessible to invisible visitors, which underlines the inclusive concept. However, the historical character of the building is preserved, as luthermuseen.de reports.

summarized, the Lutherstätten are faced with exciting and necessary changes in both Vienna and Wittenberg. These renovations are not only significant for the preservation of the historical buildings, but also for the improvement of the visitor conditions and the presentation of Martin Luther.