Grundtvigs Kirke
Peder Jensen-Klint
Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen stands as a quiet monument of expressionist church architecture. Designed by Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint and completed in 1940, the building is formed entirely from yellow Danish brick, translating Gothic verticality into a restrained, modern language where structure and surface become one.
The west façade rises as a sculptural sequence of stepped gables, its rhythm continuing into the interior through pointed arches and soaring brick vaults. Space unfolds through repetition and proportion, guided by light that moves gently across textured surfaces. Ornament is absent; instead, material, scale, and craftsmanship define the atmosphere.
This photographic series approaches the church as an architecture of stillness and measure, focusing on the interplay of light, brick, and form, and on the subtle tension between expressionist abstraction and sacred tradition.
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
David Altrath – Architectural Photographer in Copenhagen and Denmark
David Altrath is an experienced architectural photographer based in Hamburg, working regularly in Denmark with a focus on Copenhagen. His work explores modern and historic architecture through precise compositions, clear structures, and a strong sensitivity to light, material, and spatial order.
Architectural Photography of Grundtvig’s Church, Copenhagen
This project documents Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen, an iconic example of Danish brick expressionism designed by Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint and completed in 1940. Built entirely of yellow Danish brick, the church translates Gothic verticality into a modern, restrained architectural language. The monumental west façade, stepped gables, and soaring interior vaults form a space defined by rhythm, proportion, and light. The photography focuses on material presence, scale, and the quiet monumentality of the architecture.
Architectural Photography Focused on Space, Material, and Atmosphere
David Altrath approaches architectural photography with a documentary and artistic perspective. His work emphasizes light, materiality, texture, and spatial depth. In Denmark and across Europe, he collaborates with architectural studios, cultural institutions, and publishers, producing photographic series that explore architecture as an experience of structure and atmosphere.
Services in Architectural Photography
His core areas of work include:
- Architectural photography of modern and historic buildings in Denmark and Europe.
- Documentation of churches, cultural buildings, and urban architecture.
- Artistic photographic series focused on light, space, and material.
- Collaborations with architects, cultural institutions, and editorial platforms.
Architectural Photographer Hamburg & Copenhagen
David Altrath works between Hamburg and Copenhagen, realizing international projects in architectural, documentary, and cultural photography. Further information and recent work can be found on his website and via his social media profiles.
