Pniëlkerk, Protestant church in Oog in Al district, Utrecht, Netherlands
The Pniëlkerk is a Protestant church in the Oog in Al district of Utrecht, built during the 1950s with a contemporary architectural approach. The building features concrete walls, steel arch ribs, and octagonal columns that organize the interior space.
The church was built in the 1950s following World War II, when many Dutch cities underwent reconstruction. Architect Sjoerd Wouda designed it specifically to serve the Protestant congregation of Utrecht.
The church serves the local Protestant community and reflects how religious buildings adapted to modern times after the war. Its design shows a shift away from traditional church architecture toward something more contemporary and functional.
The building is located at the intersection with Admiraal de Ruijterweg and holds protected status as a municipal monument. The site sits in a residential area and is straightforward to access on foot.
Four columns extend upward beyond the roofline, creating open tower formations that give the exterior a striking silhouette. This design choice distinguishes the building from both conventional churches and standard modernist designs of the period.
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