Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ
- Architect
- John M. Johansen
- Year
- 1969
- Style
- Brutalism
- City
- New Haven, CT
- Collection
- brutalism
The Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ was completed in 1969 to a design by John M. Johansen in the Brutalist style. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, noted for its sculptural Brutalist massing.
the building
Sculptural massing. The church's Brutalist massing is sculptural and distinctive, visible from the street as a memorable departure from conventional church design.
the style
Brutalism (c. 1950–1980): Monumental raw concrete: repeated modular units, deep-set windows, and fortress-like massing.
More on Brutalismsignificance
The church is a National Register of Historic Places listed place.
nearby
- Goffe Street Special School for Colored Children
- Payne Whitney Gymnasium
- Ingalls Rink
- Marsh Hall
- Sterling Memorial Library
- Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library