Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerk, Modern Catholic church in Koksijde-Bad, Belgium
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerk is a modern Catholic church on Belgium's coast with a distinctive wave-shaped steel roof. The building is clad in white brick and has no interior columns, allowing an unobstructed view of the altar.
The building was constructed between 1956 and 1962 by architect Jozef Lantsoght, shaping modern religious architecture on Belgium's coast. It received protected monument status in 2005.
The interior features contemporary stained glass windows by Gabriël Loire that depict modern religious subjects. Since 1968, the church has housed a sacred relic that holds significance for pilgrims and believers.
The interior is level and easily accessible for wheelchairs, with plenty of space to move throughout the building. Visitors can see the church during regular service times and find it located in a residential area near the coast.
The roof design with two converging waves was inspired by the shells that gave the place its name. This architectural form connects the geographical and cultural history of the coastal town.
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