The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Epiphany was built from 1929 according to the plans of the Castrop-Rauxel architect Wilhelm Tiefenbach. In 2010 the church became the first motorway church in a large city and was included in the Industrial Heritage Route in 2011. The church was built in the Bauhaus style, with the typical simple and strictly geometrical forms.
The Friedenskirche in Bochum, Germany, originally an evangelical church, was transformed into the "Q1 - Eins im Quartier" neighborhood center in 2013-2015 due to declining congregation and growing multicultural population.
The former Marienkirche in Bochum underwent a transformation from a neglected church to a music center. Preservation efforts began in 2002, and construction started in 2012, showcasing the cultural value of repurposed church buildings.
Heilig Kreuz Church in Gelsenkirchen, built between 1927 and 1929, is a remarkable example of brick expressionism, featuring industrial aesthetics and vibrant interior spaces. The church is undergoing conversion into a multipurpose venue and cultural center, revitalizing the neighborhood.
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