Pastoor van Arskerk, Catholic church in Loosduinen district, The Hague, Netherlands.
Description
Pastoor van Arskerk is a Catholic church in the Loosduinen district with a layout of three connected rooms, including a sanctuary and community space. The building features concrete block walls and sits on a wooded site, with cylindrical volumes marking its entrance.
History
Architect Aldo van Eyck received the commission in 1963, and the building was completed in 1969. He collaborated with Benedictine monk Dom Hans van der Laan, who shaped the design based on mathematical proportions.
Culture
The name refers to the local priest whose ministry shaped the community's spiritual life. The interconnected spaces create an intimate setting where worship and gathering happen side by side.
Practical
The church sits in a quiet, wooded area and is easily accessible from the Loosduinen neighborhood. Check service times before visiting to see when the space is open and welcoming to visitors.
Did you know?
Two cylindrical chapels mark the entrances and break up the flat concrete exterior in an unexpected way. These rounded forms create a striking visual contrast that makes the building instantly recognizable from the street.
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