Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Altijddurende Bijstandkerk
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Altijddurende Bijstandkerk, Municipal monument and former Catholic church in Chasséstraat, Amsterdam.
Description
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Altijddurende Bijstandkerk is a former church in Chasséstraat built with the red brick walls and striking architectural details of the Amsterdam School from the 1920s. The building retains its original exterior while serving cultural purposes inside today.
History
Architect Karel Petrus Tholens designed and built this Catholic church during 1925 and 1926, and it served the community for many decades afterward. The building was deconsecrated in 2007 and has been a protected monument since.
Culture
The building displays hallmarks of the Amsterdam School architectural style, visible in its curved lines and distinctive brickwork. This design language was typical of the city's building culture in that period.
Practical
The building is centrally located in Amsterdam and easy to find, with its original facade preserved under monument protection. Visitors can explore the architecture from the street or attend events held inside.
Did you know?
The building was converted into a dance studio and offers an unexpected look at how religious spaces become contemporary arts venues. This shift in use shows how Dutch cities adapt their historic structures for new purposes.
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