Sint-Josephkerk

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Sint-Josephkerk, Modern church in Amsterdam-West, Netherlands

The Sint-Josephkerk stands as a concrete structure with exposed pillars, trough vaults, and batten-style facades designed by architect Gerard Holt.

Built between 1950 and 1952 during the post-war reconstruction period, this church initially served 1,130 people before its transformation into different community spaces.

The church features a large ceiling painting by artist Marius de Leeuw depicting a phoenix, representing Christ through religious symbolism.

Located at Erik De Roodestraat 14 in Amsterdam, this former church building now functions as a children's play area following extensive renovations.

Sint-Josephkerk marks one of the first Catholic churches in the Netherlands constructed entirely from concrete due to financial constraints.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 1950s

Architects: Gerard Holt

Architectural style: modern architecture, reconstruction-period architecture

Made from material: concrete

Part of: Top 100 of Dutch monuments 1940-1958

Address: Erik de Roodestraat 14, 1056AM Amsterdam 1056AM 1056AM

GPS coordinates: 52.37319,4.84544

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29

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