Sint-Josephkerk, Modern church in Amsterdam-West, Netherlands
Description
Sint-Josephkerk is a concrete church building with exposed pillars, trough vaults, and batten-style facades designed by architect Gerard Holt. The structure displays characteristic features of modern reconstruction-period architecture that defined post-war building design.
History
The building was constructed between 1950 and 1952 during the post-war reconstruction period and initially served a community of about 1,130 people. Over time, the structure was transformed into different community spaces for other uses.
Culture
The church displays a large ceiling painting by artist Marius de Leeuw showing a phoenix that represents Christ through religious symbolism. This artwork is a central feature of the interior and shapes the visual experience when you visit.
Practical
The building is located at Erik De Roodestraat 14 in Amsterdam-West and now functions as a children's play area following extensive renovation. Visitors should know that it operates as an active community space, which may have limited access times depending on programming and events.
Did you know?
The building was one of the first Catholic churches in the Netherlands built entirely from concrete, an unusual choice at the time due to material shortages after the war. This early use of concrete in sacred architecture made it a pioneering example in Dutch church construction.
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