Emmauskerk, church building in The Hague, Netherlands
The Emmauskerk is a church building in The Hague constructed in the 1950s with a distinctive oval shape and a semi-detached tower that rises above surrounding buildings. Its functional design features concrete construction, straightforward furnishings, and natural light to create an open, welcoming interior space for about 350 people.
The building opened in 1958 as one of the first churches in The Hague built in the reconstruction style, designed by architects F.P.J. Peutz and W.C. Wouters with possible influence from Dominikus Böhm. In the 1990s the parish merged with others, and the church gained protection as a Rijksmonument while undergoing a major renovation in 2006.
The Emmauskerk is named after a biblical story and dedicated to Saints Louis and Anthony of Padua. For neighborhood residents, this building serves as a gathering place where people come together for services and community activities in the heart of the shopping district.
The church sits in a busy shopping district and is easily recognized from the street, with the distinctive tower serving as an orientation point in the area. Visitors can view the exterior and tower from the street at any time, while access to the interior is available during opening times for services and events.
Inside the building are artworks by sculptor Eugène Laudy, whose objects and sculptures complement the modern style of the structure. These artistic elements strengthen its importance as a monument of the reconstruction period and add a cultural dimension to the space.
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