Heinrich Stiegemann
Heinrich Stiegemann (born December 23, 1909 in Krefeld ; † May 17, 1989 in Warstein ) was a German architect and church builder in the Archdiocese of Paderborn .
Life and work
Heinrich Stiegemann studied architecture at RWTH Aachen University and the Technical University of Stuttgart . He then worked first in Krefeld and then in Salzgitter . He was badly wounded in World War II . He settled in Warstein, where he stayed until his death.
Renovation work on various churches led Stiegemann to church building. As the “representative of the state curator for the area around Warstein”, he was responsible for a large number of expansion projects and renovations. His architectural office implemented a total of 94 building projects in the Soest district alone - churches, parsonages, parsonages - in 53 parishes. He was one of the busiest architects in the Archdiocese of Paderborn.
One of his concerns was to adapt the structural forms and materials to the regional conditions, for example using local materials and a simple design, in the interests of homeland and landscape protection. In his buildings he emphasized the simplicity of the spatial concept. The church tower, which stands a little apart, is a distinguishing feature of many Stiegemann church buildings.
- “Viewed as a whole, the Lord God should be given an apartment and the believing people a place to celebrate and pray. The targeted use of natural and stone should guarantee the building the real existence, the dignified aging and the pious meaning ” , so Heinrich Stiegemann about the parish church Heilig Kreuz in Warstein-Belecke.
Heinrich Steigemann was married and the father of four children. His estate is kept in the Soest district archive.
Honors
In recognition of his services, Stiegemann was awarded the papal New Year's Eve order in 1976, presented by Archbishop Johannes Joachim Degenhardt .
In 1987 he received the Federal Cross of Merit .
Buildings (selection)
| year | Building | place | Construction project / comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnsberg-Rumbeck | Management of the renovation | ||
| 1952-1953 | catholic parish church of St. Mary of the Visitation | Neuenrade | Planning and construction management |
| 1954-1955 | catholic parish church of St. Michael | Oerlinghausen | |
| 1955-1956 | catholic parish church St. Christophorus | Hirschberg | Extension |
| 1958-1959 | catholic parish church of St. Nicholas | Freienohl | altar |
| 1961 | catholic parish church Holy Cross | Licking | |
| 1963 | catholic parish church St. Ludger | Alme | Extension |
| 1963-1964 | catholic parish church St. Georg | County (Schmallenberg) | Extension |
| 1968 | catholic parish church of St. James | Meschede | Interior renovation while maintaining the overall baroque appearance |
| 1970 | catholic parish church St. Sturmius | Usseln | planning |
| 1973 | catholic parish church of St. Laurentius | Erwitte | Reconstruction of the tower destroyed by fire |
| catholic parish church St. Vincenz | Menden (Sauerland) | Interior modernization | |
| 1974-1976 | catholic parish church of St. John the Evangelist | Erwitte | New building |
| catholic cathedral church St. Patrokli | Soest | Exterior and interior restoration | |
| 1976 | catholic parish church of St. John the Evangelist | Bad Westernkotten | Construction of an existing church |
| 1976-1977 | Paulushaus of the St. Peter Congregation | Warstein | planning |
| 1977-1988 | Paderborn Cathedral | Paderborn | Repair and restoration |
| 1977 | Catholic Chapel of St. Nicholas | Hövelhof- Klausheide | Renovation of the paintings |
Fonts
- The old church in Warstein. In: Old and new art in the Archdiocese of Paderborn. Paderborn 1969/1970, p. 68.
- The renovation of the interior of the Brilon Provost Church - restoration report. In: Old and new art in the Archdiocese of Paderborn. Paderborn 1971/1972, p. 70.
- Building history of the parish church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary in Warburg. Restoration report. In: Old and new art in the Archdiocese of Paderborn. Paderborn 1975/1976, pp. 66-77.
- Complete restoration of St. Kilians Church in Lügde. In: Old and new art in the Archdiocese of Paderborn. Paderborn 1975/1976, pp. 66-77.
- The total restoration of the Paderborn Cathedral from 1978 to 1985. A construction report. In: Old and new art in the Archdiocese of Paderborn. Volume 31/32, Paderborn 1983/1984, p. 55.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e Article about Heinrich Stiegemann on the website of the Archdiocese of Paderborn
- ^ Soest district archive
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Stiegemann, Heinrich |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German architect and church builder |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 23, 1909 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Krefeld |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 17, 1989 |
| Place of death | Warstein |